Date:09/02/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/02/09/stories/2007020921330200.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Too heavy a metal bird

SUPERMEN: Groundsmen trying hard to push an aircraft to its bay. — Photo: K. Bhagya Prakash

Even in the 21st century, there are those who view technology with suspicion, saying that it can never replace humans. This photo of groundsmen pushing a sleek aircraft to the bay is for such technophobes.

But it was not all smooth flow. Half a dozen men at the air show were not enough to push the metal monster on Thursday.

An onlooker , who did not quite get what was going on, wondered: "Don't pilots have rear view mirror or reverse gear?"

Aero enthusiasts should provide the answer.

K. BHAGYA PRAKASH