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9B_dc7boarding.jpgPassengers boarding the DC7, including my good buddies Marc Hookerman (light blue shirt- former TWA data analyst), and Dave Hartman (to his right in dark jacket- he is a Delta mechanic in ATL)Jan 18, 2011
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9A_dc7startup.jpgUnlike today's props and jets, back in the 50's and 60's, this is what a passenger sitting in my seat would see when the engine "fires up". The fire and some of the oil you see there are completely normal for this vintage airlinerJan 18, 2011
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9_dc7startup2.jpgInitial startup of number 4 engine underway as some smoke billows out..Jan 18, 2011
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8_dc7rwyentry9L.jpgTurning on to runway 9L for departureJan 18, 2011
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7_dc7FLLrwy.jpgFlying up the coast at 500 feet, it's a bit hard to see but if you look closely, you can see one of FLL's runways directly to the left of the airplaneJan 18, 2011
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5_dc7insideduringflight.jpgView of the DC7's cabin in flight. As you can see, head room is not an issue. Note that the seats are not original (they were taken from a DC9), and when in service with Eastern, there were luggage racks (not bins, racks)Jan 18, 2011
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4_dc7flightmap.jpgThis nice route map is installed in the bulkhead of the cabin, it denotes the original routes the DC7 flew back in the late 50's and through the 60'sJan 18, 2011
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3a_dc7shadow.jpgLovely view from the DC7 as the flight heads south at 500 feet along the coastline. Note the DC7's shadow in the water below..Jan 18, 2011
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3_dc7cockpitinflight.jpgI didn't really have a chance to take quality cockpit photos so I snapped off this quick one. Note that the captain and co-pilot are a father and son duo. I am told that the number of pilots that can captain a DC7 these days numbers in the single digits. Most of them have unfortunately perishedJan 18, 2011
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1B_dc7southofsouthbeach.jpgThe turn south of Miami begins as the DC7's shadow is seen in the beautiful water belowJan 18, 2011
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1_dc7michel_bernard.jpgMy European friends Michel Klein (Luxembourg) and Bernard Bianconi (France) enjoy themselves on this wonderful flightJan 18, 2011
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american757N664AAMIA111.jpgThis American 757 displays the Susan G. Comen Breast Cancer Awareness pink ribbon color scheme (also can be seen on one of American's 777's)Jan 18, 2011
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euroatlantic767CS-TLZMIA111.jpgThis EuroAtlantic 767F operates out of MIA for LANJan 18, 2011
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policiafederal727PF-401MIA111.jpgThis former Policia Federal Mexico (I think it was a prisoner transporter for the Mexican government) is about to be converted into a freighter. Look at the prep work already done to cut out the front left fuselage to create a cargo doorJan 18, 2011
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transaero777EI-UNWMIA111.jpgTransaero 777 (former United and Varig machine) departs MIA for the long flight to MoscowJan 18, 2011
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private707N88ZLMIA111.jpgThis beautiful executive 707 is the only one in the world i'm aware of that has MD80 engines hung on the wings (it was called a Valsan conversion on the 727, so probably also a Valsan)Jan 18, 2011
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southwest737N372SWLAX1110.jpgJust short of a "night shot"Jan 12, 2011
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evacargoMD11F_B-1611_LAX_1110C.jpgJan 12, 2011
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american767_395ANmIA210.jpgJan 06, 2011
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qatarA330A7-AJJMIA1210.jpgJan 06, 2011
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hewabora7672009Q-CDGMIA1210.jpgPhotographed at about 9PM, this several-second exposure shot provides for an interesting lighting effect. Note that the airplane is not lit by any nearby artificial light source. Jan 06, 2011
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aerogalA319N866MXMIA1210.jpgFormer Mexicana A319, prepped for new service with AerogalJan 03, 2011
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traevlspan757N521NAjfk1204.jpgDec 21, 2010
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ana772JA709A1204.jpgDec 21, 2010
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korean777-300lax0210.jpgDec 21, 2010
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virgin744g-vbigJFK0704.jpgDec 16, 2010
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tama330pt-mvh0105mia.jpgDec 16, 2010
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helveticF100HB-JVPzrh0206.jpgDec 16, 2010
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unitedexpcrj200N75984LGA0106.jpgDec 16, 2010
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dolphinsDHC6n300whFLL1006.jpgMiami Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga owns this and other aircraft with the same color schemeDec 16, 2010
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virginama319n524vafeb08.jpgDec 16, 2010
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lufthansaA300D-AIATFRA1107.jpgDec 16, 2010
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nwa757N520USlax0209.jpgDec 16, 2010
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co738IAHN31412DEC06.jpgDec 16, 2010
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aerolineasA310LVAIVMIA1006.jpgDec 16, 2010
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airchina747B2470LAX1110.jpgAir China 747 flares for landing on rwy 24R several minutes after the sun sank below the horizon...Dec 08, 2010
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americawest757N902AWlax1204.jpgDec 07, 2010
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easyjet737gezjence.jpgDec 07, 2010
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alitalia777idiseMIA0104.jpgDec 07, 2010
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planet727JFK1102.jpgThe rear end of a 727-200 shown hereDec 07, 2010
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allegiantmd80N866GA0207.jpgDec 06, 2010
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southwest733N698SW0209.jpgDec 06, 2010
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comaircrj700N625CAmia1008.jpgDec 06, 2010
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va320N625VA1108las.jpgDec 02, 2010
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dalmd80N947DLatl1108.jpgPretty neat seeing this MD80 with its front gear in the air inside the hangarDec 02, 2010
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royaljordanianA340JYAIAjfk0307.jpgRoyal Jordanian A340 taxiis on Hotel for B concourse gate 31Dec 02, 2010
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cessnacitationHBVMYzrh0206.jpgInteresting taxi around ZRH with no right side engine cowlingDec 02, 2010
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t4may02.jpgView from the 7th floor of JFK tower looking to the North. Visible is the final construction of ramp and gates at concourse A. Seen in the background is the old TWA terminal (now completely surrounded by Jetblue's T5. Also note the British Airways Concorde parked adjacent to the TWA terminal. I used to park next to the concorde many times at that spot and just sit there and stare at the beautiful lines of that amazing airplaneDec 02, 2010
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allegiantmd80N891GA1208.jpgNov 30, 2010
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maskargo747TFARJmuc0306.jpgNov 30, 2010
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transmeridian727N919PGFLL0204.jpgNov 30, 2010
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aeromexicomd80N158PLjfk0702.jpgNov 30, 2010
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744deplaxfeb09.jpgKLM 747-400 departing rwy 24L Nov 29, 2010
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lgaJan06.jpgHard to tell given the dense real estate in this photo but LaGuardia airport is shown in this photo taken from a JFK departureNov 29, 2010
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northwestAMSaug08.jpgNorthwest was a huge player in AMS. Now it's all DeltaNov 29, 2010
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ba744G-BNLFjfkJULY03.jpgBritish Airways 747-400 flies over Howard Beach on the 31L Canarsie Climb departureNov 29, 2010
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CATHAYPACIFIC_777-300_B-KPJ_LAX_1110jp.jpgOver the past few years LAX has transformed from the land of 747-400's to the land of 777-300s. Airlines save a significant amount of fuel flying the 773 instead of the 744 across the Pacific

Nov 18, 2010
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JETBLUEA320N746JBLAX1110jp.jpgJetblue did an awesome job with the JETS A320!Nov 18, 2010
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USA757-20090004LAX1110jp.jpgThe U.S. Air Force 757 departs LAX after a short visitNov 18, 2010
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YANGTZERIVEREXPRESS747-400FB-2431LAX1110jp.jpgNov 18, 2010
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ANA_777-200_JA716A_LAX_1110jp.jpgThere are 3 new 777's that ANA has received from Boeing; JA715A, JA716A, JA717A as a special deal because of the delay of the 787 deliveries to the airlineNov 18, 2010
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HAWAIIAN_A330-200_N381HA_LAX_1110jp.jpgHawaiian's beautiful A330-200 departs LAX for Honolulu. Hawaiian currently has three A330's in the fleet, they are slowly replacing the 767-300'sNov 18, 2010
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SOUTHWEST737-700N945WNLAX1110jp.jpgFlorida theme bird for Southwest operating into LAXNov 18, 2010
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777_737_LAX_1110jp.jpgDelta 737-800 taxiis down to rwy 25R as Emirates 777LR departs 25RNov 18, 2010
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AIRCANADA_767-300_C-FMWV_LAX_1110jp.jpgNov 18, 2010
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ALASKA_737-400_N706AS_LAX_1110jp.jpgAlaska Airlines has some of the most beautiful logo jets in the world. Seen here is the Disney Make A Wish 737 rotating out of rwy 24L at LAXNov 18, 2010
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DELTA_MD90_N916DN_LAX_1110jp.jpgHow can you immediately distinguish an MD90 from an MD80? Look at the engines, they are much bigger than those on the MD80'sNov 18, 2010
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KOREAN747-400HL7488LAX1110jp.jpgKorean Air's "Passionate Wings to Culture" 747 passes by what will be the future TBIT (Tom Bradley Int'l Terminal)Nov 18, 2010
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QANTASA330-200VH-EBI_LAX1110jp.jpgQantas' One World A330 departs rwy 24L on the way to JFK. Catching the beacon lit is always a nice bonus!Nov 18, 2010
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SOUTHERNAIR_747-200_LAX_1110jp.jpgSouthern Air Cargo's new color scheme looks sharpNov 18, 2010
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SOUTHWEST737-700N293WNLAX1110jp.jpgSouthest 737-700 pushed back tail to the North with the Encounters restaurant and LAX tower watching overNov 18, 2010
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VOLARISA319N504VLLAX1110jp.jpgBeautiful Volaris "Isabel" A319 featuring "Heroes Verdaderos" charactersNov 18, 2010
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BOEING_747-800_1110jp.jpgNice bonus seeing this 747-8 on a test flight (VCV-VCV) taking it directly over LAX at what I guesstimate is around 10K feet or soNov 18, 2010
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china744b-18212lax1110jp.jpgInteresting nose down attitude as this Dynasty 747-400 makes its final approach to rwy 24RNov 18, 2010
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EMIRATES_DELTA_LAX_1110jp.jpgBusy evening at LAX. Emirates 777LR departs rwy 25R for the nonstop flight to Dubai, Delta 757 holds short of 25R on tway Papa and in the background, American airplanes prepared for their next departureNov 18, 2010
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KOREAN777-300HL8209LAX1110jp.jpgKorean 777-300 is on early morning final approach to rwy 24R as downtown L.A. is seen in the backgroundNov 18, 2010
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UNITED757-A320LAX1110jp.jpgIf you look closely, you'll notice that the 757 is not Continental but United as both companies have merged and the United name has been retained, while the Continental color scheme has been retained as well. As the 757 lines up for rwy 25R, a United A320 followsNov 18, 2010
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aerolineas340LV-ZPJ0203jfk.jpgMassive snow storm underway. The loader on the left side was stuck there as were numerous other ground equipment that night. I was the only one at the airport enjoying this weather, everyone else was not very happy, it was really tough to operate in this environmentOct 28, 2010
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delta757N610DL1105atl.jpgOct 28, 2010
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aeromexconnE145XA-PLIlax1208.jpgOct 28, 2010
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aircanadae190C-FMZB0208lax.jpgOct 28, 2010
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aerosur762cp-2659mia1010.jpgAerosur did a heck of a job with this "Sharko" 767! The people/kids on other airplanes and in the terminals who see this thing must go crazy for it!

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Oct 26, 2010
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aerosur762cp-2659mia1010b.jpgCertainly a "one of a kind"!Oct 26, 2010
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aerosur762cp-2659mia1010c.jpg"Sharko" is pushed back and ready for taxi to rwy 8R as the journey to Bolivia begins..

Oct 26, 2010
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aeromexcone190XA-IACMIA1010.jpgSharp looking Aeromexico Connect E190 is pushed back and ready to goOct 26, 2010
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af320F-GKXQmiaoct10.jpgWhile it's unusual to see a European narrowbody operating regular flights out of the U.S., this Air France A320 is a regular at MIA, providing service to Haiti and some other Caribbean destinationsOct 26, 2010
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american757N628AAMIA1010.jpgAs this American 757 lands on rwy 9, a sister ship is seen landing on rwy 8R on the North side of the fieldOct 26, 2010
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avianca762N728CGmia1010.jpgThis Avianca 767 tail features "Colombia Es Pasion"Oct 26, 2010
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avitacamia1010.jpgTACA E190 and Avianca A320 rest overnight at Concourse J at Miami. Note the large MIAMI cutout, that is really neat!Oct 26, 2010
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bransonFalcon900G-GALX.jpgThis is Sir Richard Branson's (for those unaware, he owns the Virgin brand) private Falcon 900 bizjet. The light that afternoon was very tricky so was difficult to color correct this photoOct 26, 2010
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hewabora_767-2009QCOGMIA1010.jpgHewa Bora is based in Kinsasha, Congo in Africa. I'm not sure if this 767-200 will fly again...Oct 26, 2010
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lan767HC-CJAMIA_1010.jpgShown resting for the day are Lan Ecuador 767 HC-CJA and LAN One World 767 CC-CXJOct 26, 2010
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mexicana319miaoct2010.jpgSad to see these relatively young A319's devoid of titles and engines. These are some of the remains of Mexicana, which went belly up recently, leaving numerous airplanes repossessed and ultimately prepped for new operatorsOct 26, 2010
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mtadc10PP-MTAmia1010.jpgMiami is one of few recipients of cargo DC10's, which mostly operate to South American destinationsOct 26, 2010
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nato70720000mia1010.jpgNATO flies a handful of 707's for missions around the world. Shown here on an overnight stopover is ship 20000Oct 26, 2010
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thaicargo772N774SAmia1010.jpgVery nice looking 777F (LR version) operated by Southern Air Cargo on behalf of Thai Cargo. Oct 26, 2010
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vision738N781VAmia1010.jpgThis is Vision Airlines' sole 737-800 (the others are -300 and -400 models)Oct 26, 2010
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vision762N766VAmia1010.jpgVision Airlines currently flies a fleet of 737's and 767's. Shown here resting overnight is N766VA, which will perform the flight to Havana in the morningOct 26, 2010
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allegiantmd80N884GAlas1208.jpgEarly morning departure out of LAS with Bellagio in the backgroundOct 12, 2010
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jetbluee190N258JB1208.jpgOct 12, 2010
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tameexpE110HCCDMuio1208.jpgNot your everyday airport backdrop...Oct 12, 2010
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martinairmd11PHMCSmia1008.jpgOct 12, 2010
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aireuropaec-jqgA330MIA1010.jpgHolding in line for 27L departure to Madrid as another airplane comes in for landing on 27LOct 12, 2010
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deltamd90N902DAlax1204.jpgOct 05, 2010
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britishA319G-EUPEnce1103.jpgOct 04, 2010
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austriana332OE-LA0jfk0703.jpgPassing over Howard Beach after rwy 31L departureOct 04, 2010
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virgin_ASIANA_KLM_DELTA_JFK_0910.jpgA beautiful selection of aircraft seen here on the west side of Concourse B at JFK-IAT Terminal 4. We have Virgin A340-600, Asiana 747-400, KLM 747-400 and Delta 757-200

Sep 26, 2010
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romaniayr-abb707_JFK_0910.jpgI know many of you will enjoy this beauty departing JFK's rwy 13L. To see a 707, let alone in action in 2010 is a very special treat. This once common airliner back in the 60's and 70's is today a very rare sight! It should be noted that this same 707 used to fly scheduled service from Bucharest to New York when it flew for Romanian Airline TAROM. UPDATE MARCH 2014: This airplane is parked in Brunswick Georgia. Future unsure.Sep 26, 2010
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royalbrunei747-400_V8-ALI_JFK_0910.jpgA very rare visitor to JFK (seen here on departure from rwy 31L) is this the Sultan of Brunei's 747-400. If you don't know where Brunei is, google it. The Sultan is one of the richest men on EarthSep 26, 2010
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qatar777-300_A7-BAB_JFK_0910.jpgQatar serves JFK daily with 777-300's. Seen here is A7-BAB on final approach to rwy 13LSep 26, 2010
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saaA340-600_ZS-SNC_JFK_0910.jpgSouth African A340-600 departs from rwy 31L on a hazy New York day as it begins the ultra-long journey to Johannesburg South AfricaSep 26, 2010
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xlfrancea330F-GSEUjfk0910.jpgA relative newcomer to JFK, this XL France A330 only comes in on Monday and Friday at 11PM and departs at 1AMSep 26, 2010
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lan767300JFK0910.jpgThis LAN 767-300 features the OneWorld liverySep 26, 2010
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lufthansa_dalconcrj200JFK0910.jpgA confirmation of just how busy NY airspace is, as this Lufthansa MD11F departs rwy 31L at JFK, you can see in the distance a LGA departure, Delta Connection CRJ700Sep 26, 2010
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tama330PTMVHjfksept2010.jpgAll TAM Brazil A330's feature The Magic Red Carpet titlesSep 26, 2010
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delta747N663US_JFK_0910.jpgThis former Northwest 747-400 is on final approach rwy 13L, arriving nonstop from Tokyo. I dedicate this photo to my good friend Brian Gustafson (Delta retired) who passed recently. You will be forever in my heart and mind Brian, love you man!Sep 26, 2010
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elalETIHADLOTVIRGINAMERICAJFK0910.jpgConcourse B is bustling with activity at around 10PM. Seen are El Al 747-400 (gate B31), Etihad A340-500 (B29), LOT 767-300 (B27) and Virgin America A320 (B25)Sep 26, 2010
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fogJFK_0910.jpgOn this visit to JFK, one afternoon featured a very heavy fog that essentially shut down my photography for the afternoon. This was the last photo taken as the fog rolled in. KLM 777-200 taxiis down taxiway Kilo on the way to gate B24 at Terminal 4Sep 26, 2010
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jetblueA320JFK0910.jpgJetblue A320 passes on taxiway Alpha as it heads to departure runway 31L via entry point KKSep 26, 2010
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jetblueN527JLA320JFK0910.jpgJetblue A320's with registrations ending with "JL" instead of the usual "JB" are the ones which Jetblue sold and leased backSep 26, 2010
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jfkiatTERMINAL4_JFK_0910.jpgJFK-IAT Terminal 4 features a very expansive and beautiful retail area. I actually watched this building being built about 13 years ago, it truly is an amazing place and is incredibly well run, hence its enormous success as not only an airport terminal but also a robust retail shopping experienceSep 26, 2010
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aerogal767-300HC-CIJJFK0910.jpgHere is one tough to photograph airplane! Aerogal 767 flies primarily from Guayaquil, Ecuador to New York (JFK) and is only seen at JFK at night as it arrives at 11:30PM and departs at 1:30AM. Seen here at around 1:30am is the pushback for departure on taxiway Alpha AlphaSep 26, 2010
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ai7773VT-ALLjfk0910.jpgThis Air India 777-300 features decal promoting Delhi 2010 commonwealth games. 777-300's are fairly rare at JFK. Typical aircraft used is 777-200LR on the BOM-JFK and DEL-JFK routeSep 26, 2010
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airchina747400B-2472JFK0910.jpgSep 26, 2010
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alitaliaA330200E-EJGJFK0910.jpgAlitalia recently picked up this A330-200, which it flies into JFK in addition to 777-200 and 767-300 equipmentSep 26, 2010
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americam767200N329AAJFK0910.jpgAmerican 767-200 on finals for rwy 13L. American and USAirways are the only 2 remaining carriers in the USA to fly the 767-200Sep 26, 2010
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caribbean7378009YSLUjFK0910.jpgWaiting for gate to become available on taxiway KiloSep 26, 2010
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caribbeanAVIANCA_JFK_0910.jpgConcourse B at Terminal 4. Caribbean 737-800 at gate B28, Avianca A319 at gate B30. Both will spend the night at their respective gates and depart in the morning. Note the registration, 9Y-SLU. Interestingly, Caribbean uses the last 3 letters of each aircraft's registration to represent the cities the airline serves. SLU is St. LuciaSep 26, 2010
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chilegovt767300JFK0910.jpgSep 26, 2010
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chinaeasternA340600B6050JFK0910.jpgChina Eastern A340-600 on finals for rwy 13LSep 26, 2010
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eka380A6EDAjfkAug12008.jpgCatering the A380- plenty of work to do!Sep 17, 2010
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cathayCARGO747400FB-HUHJFK0203.jpgCathay Cargo 744F doing some free snow removal just short of the 9 thousand foot marker on rwy 31LSep 17, 2010
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arrowdc8JAN03n802bnmia.jpgArrow Air titles on the fuselage with a FineAir tail just after Arrow Air bought out Fine Air (both carriers are now history)Sep 17, 2010
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USAIRWAYS_A319_CLT_0610small.jpgSep 17, 2010
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DELTA_757-300_LAX_1109Bsmall.jpgThis Delta 757-300 is a former Northwest airplaneSep 13, 2010
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CHINAAIRLINES_747-400_LAX_1109small.jpgSep 13, 2010
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AIRJAMAICA_A320_JFK_1109small.jpgSep 13, 2010
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lufthansaD-AIMAA380_FRA_0910.jpgOne of my main goals on this trip to Frankfurt was to photograph the Lufthansa A380's. Seen here on final approach to runway 7R is the 1st A380 delivered to LH, D-AIMA

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Sep 08, 2010
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etihadgulfairA330FRA0910.jpgParked at terminal 2 are Etihad and Gulf Air A330's, both having beautiful color schemesSep 08, 2010
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amiriflight747SP_INTLAIRSPACE_0910.jpgBeautiful VIP 747SP headed for Muscat, Oman flies high over FrankfurtSep 08, 2010
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lufthansa747-400d-abthFRA0910.jpgSep 08, 2010
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airmoldovaER-ECBEMB190_FRA_0910.jpgSep 08, 2010
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lufthansaA321d-aisfFRA_0910B.jpgSep 08, 2010
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iberiaA319ec-kksFRA_0910.jpgIberia painted this A319 in a retro schemeSep 08, 2010
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lufthansaxA321_dairxFRA0910.jpgLufthansa's A321 retrojet speeds down runway 18 on its takeoff rollSep 08, 2010
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srilankan340A321_FRA_0910.jpgMornings in FRA are especially busy. Shown at 6:15AM is Srilankan A340-300 touching down on runway 7R, while Lufthansa A320 is seen departing runway 7LSep 08, 2010
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hamburgintlDAHIKA319FRA0910.jpgSep 08, 2010
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fraspotters.jpgIn many European airports, aviation photographers are very welcome and are provided a great spot from where to safely photograph (free of charge). The people in this photo are from various countries in Europe, not just Germany. Note that there are more people behind me and to the right that are not visible. There were probably around 90 people there at the timeSep 08, 2010
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frankfurtFRA_0910c.jpgNice selection of aircraft at terminal 2 including: Malaysia 777, Air China A340, Uzbekistan 767-300, Etihad A330-200, Air Canada 767-300, Condor 767-300Sep 08, 2010
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egyptair737-800SU-GDBFRA0910.jpgEgyptair's new color scheme is absolutely beautifulSep 08, 2010
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croatiaA320_FRA_0910.jpgSep 08, 2010
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condor767-300dabubFRA_0910.jpgLooks like Snoopy is hanging out on the "C"Sep 08, 2010
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britishairways747-400_INTLAIRSPACE_0910.jpgBritish Airways 747-400 flies high over Frankfurt headed eastboundSep 08, 2010
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airberlina319DABGCLUFTHANSAFRA0910.jpgSep 08, 2010
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aircanada777300FRA0910.jpgSep 08, 2010
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austrianOE-LGMQ400_FRA_0910.jpgSep 08, 2010
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condor757300DABOJFRA0910.jpgLooks like the Snoopy characters are all over this Condor 757-300 on final approach to runway 7R at FRASep 08, 2010
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frankfurtFRAoverview_0910.jpgIf you look behind the terminal you'll notice a behemoth cruise ship looking structure. That is a new Hilton hotel featuring 5000 rooms. I watched this hotel being built from scratch- if you ever go to Frankfurt and drive by it, you'll see that it is just absolutely incredible. Note that it's a free standing structure (hard to tell that from this photo)Sep 08, 2010
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iranairEP-EBLA310FRA0910.jpgIran Air A310 rotates on runway 18 as the journey to Tehran beginsSep 08, 2010
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lufthansad-abvh747FRA0910.jpgThis Lufthansa 747-400 commemorates 50 years of Lufthansa's relationship with BoeingSep 08, 2010
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singaporecargo747400F0910.jpgSingapore Cargo 747-400F cruises high over FrankfurtSep 08, 2010
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emirates777300INTLAIRSPACE_0910.jpgHigh atop Frankfurt, this Emirates 777-300 cruises towards DubaiSep 07, 2010
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fraspotters2.jpgThis type of scene is a regular occurence at airport perimeters all over Europe. Aviation photography is both a hobby and a sport (ok, a sport you don't necessarily need to be in shape for). Sep 07, 2010
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grandstarCARGO747400FFRA0910.jpgSep 07, 2010
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jalcargo747400FFRA0910.jpgSep 07, 2010
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lotEMB175spliiFRA0910.jpgLOT E175 sports the 600th title as it is the 600th ERJ builtSep 07, 2010
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qantasA380INTLAIRSPACE_0910.jpgQantas A380 flies over Frankfurt, having originated in London Heathrow, headed for SingaporeSep 07, 2010
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saudiaA320hz-as12FRA0910.jpgSaudia downgraded their 777 service to A320 at FRASep 07, 2010
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singapore7479vspqFRA0910.jpgSingapore 747-400 climbs out of rwy 7L on the way to JFKSep 07, 2010
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thaicargoN774SA777FFRA_0910.jpgBeautiful Thai Cargo 777F (leased by Southern Air Transport, hence the N774SA registration) is on takeoff roll, rwy 18Sep 07, 2010
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airchina747400B2469LAX0209.jpgLate evening arrival of Air China 747-400 into LAX's rwy 24RAug 31, 2010
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lhcargomd11D-ALCGuio1209.jpgAug 31, 2010
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qfa380lax1109.jpgQantas A380 rests before the next long haul flight to Sydney, as the sun sets over the PacificAug 31, 2010
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unitedcrj737sfo0209.jpgFew airports feature such a beautiful simultaneous parallel landing as does SFO. Seen here is United Express on finals for 28L, while United 737-300 is on finals for 28RAug 31, 2010
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malev762HALHB0503.jpgMalev 762 about to commence pushback from gate B26 at T4Aug 28, 2010
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airtran717n996atATL0805.jpgAug 28, 2010
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lineupJFK0908.jpg10 airplanes led by Jetblue A320 seen lined up for departure que rwy 31LAug 28, 2010
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sba757yv2243mia1108.jpgAug 28, 2010
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indianA320VT-ESABOM1107.jpgAnother busy morning departure push at MumbaiAug 15, 2010
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delta763n171dzJFK0909.jpgLate evening rwy 4L departure of this beautiful DAL 763 adorned with the Habitat For Humanity color schemeAug 15, 2010
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deltaconatr72N643ASatl1106.jpgAug 15, 2010
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mexicanaA320N332MXLAX1204.jpgAug 13, 2010
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midwestmd80LASN807ME303.jpgAug 13, 2010
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sas7377SE-DTUzrh0802.jpgAs seen in this photo, lots of construction at ZRH during my trip in August 2002Aug 13, 2010
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virgina346G-VATLewr1203.jpgAug 13, 2010
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northwest747-400N651USJFK0203.jpgAug 06, 2010
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ltua332miaD-ALPF1008.jpgAug 06, 2010
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jetbluea320N629JBjfk1208.jpgAug 06, 2010
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southwest7377N288WNlax0209.jpgAug 06, 2010
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united733N934UAlax0507.jpgLike American 727s, these very common United 733's will also one day be sorely missed...Aug 04, 2010
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geminimd11n705gcjfk502jpavnet.jpgThis Gemini Air Cargo MD11 is in a hybrid color scheme. The yellow stripe was previously utilized by Cielos Del Peru and when Cielos went belly up and gave the airplane back to Gemini, the yellow stripe stayed (at least when this photo was taken)Aug 04, 2010
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horizoncrj700N612QXlax1204.jpgAug 04, 2010
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sobelair734OO-SLWbru0802.jpgAug 04, 2010
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delta762n113daATLnov05.jpgDelta's 767-200's are no longer part of the fleet. Most went to Airborne Express after freighter conversionJul 24, 2010
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alitaliaexpemb145I-EXMAnce1103.jpgJul 24, 2010
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aeopostal727N79749MIA0106.jpgPhotographed departing MIA with the last useable light, this Aeropostal 727, previously with Continental as witnessed by the registration is enroute to Caracas, Venezuela. In the background, the red white and blue 757 devoid of titles was previously used by the John Kerry presidential campaign Jul 23, 2010
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delta757N656DLatl1108.jpgN656DL undergoes routine maintenance as sister ships watch and await their turn in the maintenance bayJul 23, 2010
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usairwaysA320FLLn105uw1006.jpgJul 23, 2010
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emirates772LRA6-EWHlax0209.jpgEmirates has only been flying to LAX for about a year with 777LR's. The flight track takes the 777 directly North over the pole (as opposed to the traditional across the US, North Atlantic, Europe and on to the Middle EastJul 23, 2010
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