Joe Pries Aviation

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707_9Q-CLK_MIA_0113I_JP_small.jpg15982 viewsThe Congo 707 that has been sitting in Miami for 2 years does a short test flight in preparation for its impending departure to The Congo- at some point... (has since departed MIA for good)
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SINGAPORE_A380_9V-SKB_JFK_0913C_JP_small.jpg4312 viewsSingapore A380 Super departs JFK's runway 13R to Frankfurt
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DELTA_717_N935AT_ATL_1013ZF_JP_small.jpg3958 viewsI am pleased to share with you this once in a lifetime photo showcasing Delta's entire McDonnell Douglas narrow-body fleet, which includes: 717 (MD95), DC9-50, MD88, MD90. A tremendous amount of logistics and manpower went into making this photo a reality, in addition to the fact that the minute the photo shoot ended, 3 of the 4 airplanes were immediately towed to the terminal for their next flight assignments. I was honored to be invited to photograph this event, thank you Delta Air Lines!
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ati730plmar01.jpg3529 viewsCREW ON BOARD SURVIVED. Actual takeoff weight was 342,000lbs. 242,000lbs was the takeoff weight calculated, this is the result. Flight routing was JFK-BRU. I arrived on the site a couple of hours after the crash and PAPD/FDNY were still putting out the smoldering cargo inside. Luckily 3 crewmembers and 2 pax survived. More photos of the site to come in the future. My friend Dave Kaufman actually witnessed this aborted takeoff from the control tower, perhaps he can add more in the comments section.

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uw319las.jpg3332 viewsSully must have been at the helm, not just because the main gear is resting on the Luxor but read what it says on the Luxor. Dedicated to the flight crew, pax and ATC involved in the incredible water landing on the Hudson.
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BEAVER_N5162G_LHD_0813D_JP_small.jpg2893 views
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wtctowerair702jfk.jpg2826 viewsNot a pleasant photo but one that I want people to see. Shown on the former Tower Air ramp are vehicles that were damaged on 9/11. I was in Manhattan (at the time I worked for an investment firm in Midtown) on 9/11 and my friends at the PA and JFK-ATC were working that day, a day we'll never, ever forget. May the victims rest in peace and may their families be well.
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LASCOLOMBIA_727-200F_HK-4354_1208H_JP_small.jpg2773 views
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1994jpcolga.jpg2756 viewsThis photo was taken inside one of American Airlines' maintenance hangars in LaGuardia. The MD80 was brought in there for post-crash investigation and as is usually done after an accident, hide it from the passengers flying into and out of the airport. When I walked inside the airplane, about half way down the fuselage I felt a hump under my feet, that is where the fuselage buckled as the airplane ran off the end of the runway (I believe it was runway 31?), coming to rest on a dike. There were no fatalities luckily. For those that know me these days, obviously I don't wear my hair like that anymore haha
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airchina_porschesfo.jpg2600 viewsI've spent time on many airport ramps all over the word and have seen a lot over the years, but this is definitely one of the highlights. I'm told this is the station manager's ramp car. I think the speed limit on the ramp at SFO is 20 MPH
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a330cockpit21.jpg2594 viewsWhat a magical time for an aviation aficionado. Sitting jumpseat with two great guys (both ex-Sabena), watching the sun rise from the East (before blinding us as the flight crews crossing the pond regularly know all too well!), as we cross the Atlantic at flight level 410.
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APPLEVACATIONS_737-400_EI-BXK_MIA_0196_JP_small.jpg2569 viewsApple Vacations used to lease an Aer Lingus 737-400 for winter charters to the Caribbean and Mexico

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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_C-GIVC_LAX_0208B_JP_small.jpg2565 views
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aamove6.jpg2551 viewsI had the crane operator stop the crane drop at this point in order to get one final shot in the air and it had to be timed just right so the fuselage was under the traffic signal pole
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aamove1.jpg2479 viewsA lot of preparation work in addition to lots of volunteer time was put into making the move across the street a reality. American Airlines, Dade County, Odebrecht Construction, T.Y. Lin Engineering all collaborated on a class-A job. The students of George T. Baker Aviation school are the very fortunate recepients of this 6 million dollar MD80 jet that will hopefully inspire students to make aviation a career!
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AIRTRANSAT_A310_C-GTSY_SXM_0114M_JP_small.jpg2468 viewsDidn't expect to be photo-bombed in Saint Martin
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LUFTHANSA_747-400_D-ABTL_JFK_0513G_JP_2_small.jpg2406 views
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CHINASOUTHERN_777-200_LAX_0209small.jpg2392 views
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YEMENIA_A330-200_7O-ADP_BOM_1107_JP_small1.jpg2371 viewsThe people on the left side of the airplane were treated to a nice show of a man doing his business on the grass
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AERLINGUS_A330-200_EI-EWR_LAX_0208_JP_small.jpg2369 views
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DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_136_JP_small.jpg2361 viewsSorry about the watermark it's automatically applied to every photo
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aamove3.jpg2324 viewsFinal preparations are made just shy of 1AM as the move is about to get underway
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TWA_747-100_JFK_0197B_JP__BWMAIN_small1.jpg2286 viewsTWA JFK ops as seen from JFK Tower's control cab, January 1997

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aamove5.jpg2248 viewsThe crane took the MD80 on a left turn from the airport perimeter, over the palm trees as seen here and finally set it down in the middle of the intersection
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AEROPOSTA_747-100_N747PA_MIA_0193_JP_small.jpg2231 viewsThis is a very special photo for me. Taken during my first ever trip to Miami (January 1993), and uploaded 20 years later (January 2013), this beautiful Aeroposta 747, named "Juan Trippe" (he founded Pan am in 1927) and registered N747PA flares to land on runway 9R. This 747, the second ever built, was operated by Pan Am from 1970 until Pan Am's unfortunate demise in 1991

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AIRCANADA_767-300_C-FPCA_SXM_0114I_JP_small.jpg2207 viewsThere may be lower approaches than this one but this is the lowest one I've ever seen in person having been at SXM 3 times
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B24_CLT_0512_JP_small.jpg2168 viewsAmazing timing! 16 passengers on board walking away from the airplane! I just got to the airport with Andrew (my son), I get out of the car- and this is what I see! The smoke is still there as this historical B-24 broke it's nose gear and skidded down the runway until it stopped at this location
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DELTA_A350-900_N501DN_ATL_0817_13_JP_small.jpg2159 viewsFirst ever arrival of U.S. registered A350-900 on U.S. soil. The A350 came straight from the factory in Toulouse France for the delivery flight. Arrival was at 130AM
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AMERICAN_MD80_N296AA_EWR_0104_JP_small.jpg2099 views
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DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_215_JP_small1.jpg2089 views
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DELTA_A350-900_N501DN_ATL_0817_52_JP_small.jpg2071 viewsInaugural Delta A350 flight to Atlanta
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aamove4.jpg2034 viewsThe initial move from the airport to the intersection at LeJeune Road commences!
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AIRPLUS_A310_EC-GMU_JFK_0704_JP_small1.jpg2026 views3 long gone airplanes/airlines at Terminal 4 JFK on the A concourse- Air Plus A310, North American 757, Air India 747-400
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AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-ORD_JFK_0111C_JP_small.jpg2017 viewsTaking photos in 75 degrees is a piece of cake. It's a different animal at 10 degrees with the winds howling...
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air2000757cfunight.jpg2008 viewsWhat an amazing place! Photo taken from my hotel room balcony. The pink house in the foreground, that house is rented out to aviation tourists from all over the world. My hotel has no air conditioning and on weekend nights especially, airplanes come in and out ALL NIGHT LONG. Patio door stays open due to heat, but then takeoff noise comes into the room and has no where to go so it goes through your head then outside again. No wonder it is only 40 Euro per night! Not sure if I'll take my wife there..
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CARDINALS_777-200_N867DA_LAX_1122_10_JP_small.jpg1993 views
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HEADHOUSENIGHT1.jpg1976 viewsFew would argue that Terminal 4 at JFK is one the most beautiful terminals in the world
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CUBANACARGO_TU204F_CU-C1703_UIO_0211G_JP_small.jpg1960 views
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LAGUARDIA_LGA_0307.jpg1959 viewsOverview of LaGuardia Airport
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SWISSAIR_MD11_HB-IWU_JFK_0799_JP_small1.jpg1959 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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QANTAS_707_N707JT_JFK_0802_JP_take1_.jpg1959 viewsJohn Travolta's Qantas 707 rests in NY JFK at 3AM on this rainy night in front of the old TWA terminal (now T5 jetBlue)
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AERLINGUS_A330-300_JFK_0410jpavnet.jpg1938 viewsAfter a hold on departures due to weather, Aer Lingus A330 is cleared for taxi
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AEROLINEASARGENTINAS_A340-300_LV-CSD_MIA_0113ZA_JP_small.jpg1927 viewsMy vote for finest color scheme of 2012. Iberia- take notice...
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n93107mar97.jpg1912 viewsThis one goes out to my good friend Jon Proctor who gave TWA over 30 years of fine service in addition to all the other folks that served this wonderful airline! Long live TWA!

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SWISS_MD11_HB-IWB_ZRH_0802C_JP_small2.jpg1912 views
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aamove2.jpg1911 viewsThe American flag is proudly hung as preparations are underway for the move across the street. Note the specially made ramp custom-built for this move
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IFLCONVAIR_BWCOLOR_MIA0410.jpg1906 viewsI made a significant change to this photo; I left the airplanes in color but changed everything else in the photo to black and white. I chose to do this because here is a propeller airplane from the 1940's, and behind it is an ultra-modern propeller driven airplane from the 90's, so the contrast in airplanes begs for contrast with the airplanes and their environment in this photo. I know that some of you will really love this!
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CATHAY_JAL_HKEXPRESS_ANA_NRT_0119_JP_small.jpg1901 views
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ATLANTICAIRCARGO_DC3_N437GB_OPF_0115J_JP_small.jpg1896 views
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aamove7.jpg1892 viewsSet down on LeJeune Road, I asked the crew to clear out of the way for a clean shot of the airplane and its surrounding environment...
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aamove9.jpg1882 viewsPhotographed in the middle of LeJeune Road, the American flag is folded up nicely after being proudly displayed while the MD80 was craned across the street
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HAPAGLLOYD_737-800_D-AHFX_CFU_0802_JP_small.jpg1876 views
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AIRBUS_A380_F-WWJB_JFK_0307M_JP_small1.jpg1872 views1st ever A380 to arrive in JFK. Always interesting to see the customers who initially showed interest/ordered an airplane years later to see who actually did make a purchase/s..
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airindia772lrvtalbjfk0209.jpg1871 viewsThis photo goes out to my friends from Mumbai, Vishal, Vivek and Karan. When they accompanied me at times for photos in Mumbai, it was 95 degrees, for this photo it was about 5 degrees with a bone chilling windchill that made it feel like 10 below!
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FLYJAMAICA_757-200_N524AT_JFK_0713B_JP_small.jpg1848 views
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ASDE-X_JFKTOWER_JFK_0209.jpg1846 viewsThis is what controllers see (this is a portion of the entire screen at JFK tower) on ASDE-X even if operating in zero/zero visibility. This is the newest technology for ATC. Every airplane on the field's transponder is being picked up by radar and reflected on the screen. If any airport vehicles breach a runway, they will be visible on this screen. Note that areas in red reflect closed taxiways (construction/repair). At the time this photo was taken JFK was operating on the 4's and there was light snow falling (RVR4000).
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SINGAPORECARGO_747-400F_9V-SFK_LAX_0716_12_JP_small.jpg1845 views
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JFK_T4_JFK_0911B_JP.jpg1840 viewsSomething a little different. Rather than the typical 7th floor tower photo, I made this one look like a work of art... (you need to see the big pic to appreciate it) I know the T4 folks are going to love it!
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n609kwdec97sju.jpg1839 viewsWhile not the "real" Pan Am, still nice to see this Pan Am 727 operated by Carnival Airlines

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ANA_747-400_JA8962_JFK_0399_JP_small2.jpg1827 viewsKodachrome 64 slide

If you know runway markings, take a look at where the 747 rotated on runway 4L. I usually don't post photos with clipped tails but this one is an exception (my lens at the time was not wide enough to accommodate the entire aircraft)
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AIRAFRIQUE_DC8_TU-TCP_0802G_JP_small1.jpg1827 views
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AMERISTAR_DC9_N783TW_FLL_0113_JP_small.jpg1822 views
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DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_232_JP_small.jpg1820 views
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EMIRATES_A380_JFK_0209Bsmall.jpg1811 viewsEmirates A380 almost ready for pushback from gate A6 at Terminal 4 JFK-IAT for its nonstop flight to Dubai DXB. I cannot describe the brutal cold I felt when I took this shot, the temperature was in the single digits, but it was well worth it!
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aamove10.jpg1806 viewsTug is attached and ready to tow down the street before left turn into school
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DYNAMICAIRWAYS_767-300_N254MY_JFK_0516_JP_small.jpg1797 views
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AERLINGUS_757-200_EI-LBR_JFK_0516_6_JP_small.jpg1790 views
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twan93119feb01.jpg1787 viewsI share this photo with a heavy heart. N93119 operated TWA flight 800, seen here on a cold February morning (registration not visible but a/c identification number 17119 seen above nosewheel door). This particular loss has always been the most painful for me, as I'm sure many of my friends at JFK and TWA would concur. May the victims of Flight 800 rest in peace...
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AIRBUS_A380_JFK_0407P.jpg1784 viewsIf you want to see how the A380 looked from the outside while I was photographing it inside, take a look at the overhead monitor
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AEROGAL_727-200_UIO_1208.jpg1781 views
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ROTAK_CH-47D-CHINOOK_IGM_1123_JP_small.jpg1778 views
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ual_sq_jplax.jpg1777 viewsTypical LAX scene, United 747-400 on final approach for 25L while Singapore 747-400 is not far behind, heading for the north side of the field's runway 24R
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aamove12.jpg1776 viewsSitting at its final resting place at the George T. Baker Aviation school, N234AA will serve as a wonderful tool for future aircraft mechanics for many years to come!
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DELTA_737-700_N303DQ_SXM_0114O_JP_small.jpg1769 views
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EASTERN_727-200_N834EA_LGA_0191_TAKE2_JP_small.jpg1766 viewsOne of my favorite photos in the collection, Eastern 727-200 flaring to land on runway 22 at LaGuardia, photographed New Year's Day 1991 in the bitter cold... Unfortunately, shortly after this photo was taken, Eastern went bankrupt.

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n53116dec94.jpg1762 viewsIt's hard to tell until you see the large photo. I watched this TWA 747 land 31R, turned left taxiway Victor and all of a sudden it tipped on its left side. At first I had to take another look because I could not believe what just happened! Apparently the left main gear collapsed. Better on taxiway off the runway than when making contact on landing that's for sure!
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baconc_dec90.jpg1761 viewsBA Concorde performs its daily departure to London Heathrow from runway 31L. Seen in the background are the old tower and the new tower under construction -Kodachrome 64 slide
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fraspotters.jpg1756 viewsIn 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 time
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ARCA_DC8_N5824A_MIA_0197_jP_small.jpg1755 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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SWISS_A330-200_HB-IQI_JFK_604_JP_small1.jpg1745 views
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SINGAPORE_A380_9V-SKS_JFK_0115L_JP_small1.jpg1741 views
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ALLEGIANT_A319_N328NV_LAS_1123_6_JP_small.jpg1732 views
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747-400_LAX_0209.jpg1713 viewsBritish Airways 747-400 just departed LAX runway 25R in late afternoon on its way to London Heathrow
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AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-JFK_0105D_JP_small.jpg1713 views
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MARTINAIR_MD11_PH-MCP_MIA_0113D_JP_small.jpg1711 views
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aamove8.jpg1707 viewsAIRPORT PARKING FREE SHUTTLE 24 HOURS -We can come up with many, many interesting comments for this one my friends... -You won't see a commercial airliner on a city street very often
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AIRBLUE_CORSAIR_HAINAN_GYR_1114_jP_small.jpg1706 viewsAir Blue - Pakistan
Corsair - France
Hainan - China
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NORTHWEST_DC10_AMS_0802_JP_small.jpg1700 views
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DELTA_747-400_N661US_ATL_0416_47_JP_small.jpg1695 views
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UNITED_757-200_N550UA_LAX_1111D_JP_small1.jpg1693 views
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DELTA_737-900_N804DN_ATL_1013E_JP_small.jpg1691 viewsAs the lift was going up to photograph the 4 MD narrow bodies, I couldn't resist a grab shot of this yet-to-be-delivered 737-900 sitting in front of the berm at Tech Ops Center
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aamove11.jpg1687 viewsThis was probably the most challenging part of the MD80 move. The right main gear had to ride on the center median in order for the already shortened wings to clear both sides of the street. At this point, the MD80 would be tugged to the left to it's final resting place
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CONCOURSE_J-TOWER_MIA_1008B.jpg1684 viewsConcourse J Tower. Beautiful view!
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AMERICAN_777-300_N726AN_LAX_1114_8_JP_small.jpg1684 views
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JAL_747-400_JA8913_LAX_0209E_JP_small.jpg1684 views
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klm744phbfflax0209.jpg1683 viewsThe sun was just about to go past the horizon for this winter evening shot.
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lan763cc-cbj0203.jpg1683 viewsTypical February evening at JFK. Shown is concourse B, Terminal 4 JFK-IAT. Note the Ghana DC10 all the way out on the hardstand
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AERLINGUS_MD11_N272WA_JFK_0698_JP_small.jpg1683 viewsWhen it comes to taking photos of airplanes, getting dirty was never and will never be an issue for me!

Kodachrome 64 slide
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DELTA_747-400_N671US_LASTT3DEP_0513BC_MAIN_MAIN_small1.jpg1681 viewsMay 23, 2013: Having served Pan Am and Delta dutifully for 53 years, this was the last departure ever out of terminal 3, Delta 747-400 to Tel Aviv
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DELTA_767-300_N130DL_LAX_1115A__8_JP_small.jpg1677 views
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_DC10_G-BEBM_JFK_0595_JP_small1.jpg1674 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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AIRCANADA_767-300_N587HA_ATL_1115_34_JP_small.jpg1673 views
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ACCESSAIR_737-200_N623AC_LAX_1299_JP_MAIN_small.jpg1672 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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ALLEGIANT_A319_N307NV_LAS_1117_1_JP_smal.jpg1670 views
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-BNLZ_MIA_1014C_JP_small.jpg1669 views
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DELTA_757-200_N608DA_ATL_414_AAZZZJ_JP_BWMAIN_small1.jpg1661 viewsThis photo is very special. The 757 makes one final stop at Woolman Place (note the green sign. C.E. Woolman was the founder of Delta) before proceeding to rest for its remaining years in the museum. Seen on the left is the DC9-50, which has already made the street crossing
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_A320_G-BUSC_ZRH_0802_JP_small1.jpg1659 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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RAM_737-400_N248JT_MIA_0113B_JP_small.jpg1658 views
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CHINAAIRILNESCARGO_747-200F_JFK_1090_JP_small.jpg1653 viewsEven at 18, I was smitten with the "bug"

Ektachrome 100 slide
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atldeltamar06.jpg1640 viewsTypical afternoon in ATL, busy busy busy
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LUFTHANSA_747-8_D-ABYT_EWR_0515BM_JP_small.jpg1638 views
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lanchile763.jpg1633 viewsIf I recall correctly, the temperature was in the low teens.
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AMERICAN_757-200_MIA_0104B_JP_small1.jpg1627 views
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EGYPTAIR_777-200_SU-GBR_JFK_0106_JP_small.jpg1626 views
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DELTA_757-200_N608DA_ATL_414ZI_JP_small1~0.jpg1625 viewsMy favorite shot of the 757/DC9 move to the museum photo shoot is this one as the sun was coming up early in the morning, the light conditions were just perfect and the FLY DELTA JETS sign and tower were still very much standing out
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UNITED_737-300_N934UA_LAX_0507_JP_small.jpg1624 views
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AIRFRANCE_CONCORDE_F-BVFB_SINSHEIM_1012A_4_JP_small.jpg1618 views
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EGYPTAIR_777-200_SU-GBR_JFK_1297_JP_small.jpg1612 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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CONTINENTAL_737-700_EWR_0801_TAKE1_JP_small.jpg1610 viewsOne of the special photos in the collection. I am in the old EWR tower catwalk on a brilliant Sunday afternoon photographing, about 3 weeks before the attacks of 9/11.... Look at those beautiful towers standing tall and proud in this picture. God bless all the victims and families
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BAHAMASAIR_737-500_C6-BFD_FLL_0113C_JP_small.jpg1606 views
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QATAR_777-300_A7-BAE_MIA_0116_JP_small.jpg1605 viewsBarcelona soccer team colors
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AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-DUB_JFK_1204_JP_small.jpg1599 views
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ICELANDAIR_757-200_TF-FIU_EWR_0515BP_JP_small.jpg1599 viewsJust a test shot of this beautiful 757 as I fine tune the light settings I need to get the in-focus shot
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tameemb170uiodec08.jpg1597 viewsPhotographed on Avenida Orellana, a few blocks from the airport, TAME Embraer 170 crosses over the I love Miami sign on final approach to UIO. Note on bottom left is my good friend Dave Hartman who I was in Quito with for a few fine days of photography and a lot of good cheap food and beer!
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klm744laxjp.jpg1596 viewsKLM 747-400 begins its initial climbout from runway 24R at LAX.
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PANAVIATION_707_N720GS_MIA_0193_JP_small.jpg1594 viewsI photographed this Par Aviation 707 during my first trip to Miami in January 1993, 20 years before uploading it here on my web site in January 2013. Can't believe it has been 20 years!

Kodachrome 64 slide
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TWA_MD80_EI-BWD_JFK_0595_JP_small1.jpg1594 viewsFinal approach runway 22L at JFK over Rockaway Boulevard

Kodachrome 64 slide
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TAMPA_A330-200F_N330QT_MIA_0113I_JP_small.jpg1592 viewsInaugural flight into Miami from Bogota
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ANA_737-800_JA62AN_CTS_0117_26_JP_small.jpg1592 views
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HAWAIIAN_767-300_N588HA_LAX_0210C_JP_small.jpg1591 views
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AIRBUS_A380_F-WWJB_JFK_0307ZJ_JP_small.jpg1591 views
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NASA_747_N950NA_JFK_0412G_JP_small1.jpg1589 viewsNASA 747 delivers Shuttle to NY to be transported from JFK to Manhattan via barge to be placed at the Intrepid Museum
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aerlingus320EI-DEG_FRA_0909C.jpg1586 viewsAer Lingus A320 powers out of FRA's rwy 7R on the way back to Dublin
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ata_738_n308tz3.jpg1585 viewsATA is already sorely missed! Regards to all former ATA employees
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atc1002jfksamcohen.jpg1584 viewsSam Kohn (now retired) works 119.1 (tower freq) on a nice VFR morning. Sam was the controller on freq when the first Concorde flew into JFK and he was also on freq when the last Concorde flew out of JFK!
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ALLEGIANT_A320_N218NV_EWR_0222_JP_small.jpg1583 views
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ALLEGIANT_MD80_N403NV_LAX_1113I_JP_small.jpg1579 views
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LUFTHANSA_747-8_D-ABYT_EWR_0515D_JP_small.jpg1574 views
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MROcover_virgin744b.jpg1572 viewsVirgin Atlantic mechanic performing repair/maintenance on 747-400
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DELTA320JP.jpg1570 views
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SUND_OR_757-200_4X-EBS_757-200_FRA-0909H_JP_small.jpg1570 views
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AIRNEWZEALAND_767-300_ZK-NCI_1109_JP_small.jpg1569 views
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SWISS_DC4_ZU-ILI_JFK_0597_JP_small.jpg1567 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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AMERICAN_USAIRWAYS_GYR_1115_1_JP_small.jpg1565 views
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ALASKA_737-400_N705AS_LAX_1115_1_JP_small1.jpg1561 views
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AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-EAV_JFK_0409_JP_small.jpg1558 viewsAbout 630pm and JFK is at its peak. Aer Lingus A330 taxiing on tway Hotel. Also seen is British 747, Egypt 777, Virgin American A320, Jetblue A320, Alitalia 767, Air Berlin A330, American 737, Mexicana A318, LOT 767 and finally Austrian 777
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AIRJAMAICA_A300_JFK_0392_JP_small2.jpg1558 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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t40209jp.jpg1557 viewsPIA 777-200LR rests at gate 24 at Concourse B, Terminal 4 on a brutally cold and clear evening (temps in single digits)
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1002_3_JP_small.jpg1556 views
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SBA_767-300_YV612T_MIA_1016A_4_JP_small.jpg1554 views
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QANTAS_707_N707JT_LAX_1111CA_JP_small_copy.jpg1553 views
AIRAFRIQUE_DC8_TU-TCP_0802J_JP_small.jpg
AIRAFRIQUE_DC8_TU-TCP_0802J_JP_small.jpg1552 viewsFirst class section of Air Afrique DC8 used as a fire trainer at Zurich Kloten Airport in Switzerland
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NORTHWEST_747-400_N661US_0905B_jP_small.jpg1551 viewsN661 is now at the Delta Museum in Atlanta as a display
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DASAIRCARGO_707F_5X-JET_JFK_0396_JP_MAIN_small.jpg1550 viewsThis is a heavily cropped slide that is out of focus. The only reason I uploaded it to the web site was because it is a rare type that we will never see again in commercial service and a neat shot as the African 707 departs JFK's runway 4L bound for Entebbe Uganda
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co10hnl.jpg1549 viewsRotating back to the mainland from HNL's reef runway
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BOMBARDIER-BD700_N711MC_LAS_0116_7_JP_small.jpg1547 views
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CHINAEASTERN_777-300_B-2001_LAX_1115E_JP_small.jpg1546 views
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cockpitjfkjp5.jpg1545 viewsCommencing takeoff on runway 13R on our way to BRU after sitting in the que at JFK behind about 20 airplanes which is quite typical for an August early evening
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n4703u.jpg1545 viewsPhotographed towards the end of what was one of the greatest airlines in the world for many years. Dedicated to all the former Pan Am employees!

Kodachrome 64 slide
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QATAR_A350_A7-ALA_FRA_0315F_JP_small.jpg1545 views
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KLM_747-400_PH-BFN_SXM_1214C_JP_small1.jpg1543 views
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dasaircargodc105X-ROYams0802.jpg1541 viewsSome interesting cargo operators in this photo. Martinair (Holland) 747-200, DAS Air Cargo (Uganda) DC10-30F, Polet Flight (Russia) Antonov 124
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LACOMBAGNIE_757-200_F-HTAG_EWR_0516_JP_small.jpg1534 views
DELTA_777-200_N764DA_0802K_JP_small1.jpg
DELTA_777-200_N764DA_0802K_JP_small1.jpg1530 viewsPhotographed from the cockpit of an A330 (window behind first officer) at 40,000 feet over cloudy North Atlantic headed west-bound. We were headed to JFK they were headed to ATL
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JINAIR_777-200_HL7734_CTS_0117_JP_small.jpg1529 views
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CHINAEASTERN_A340-600_B-6053_JFK_0413G_JP_small.jpg1528 views
AEROSUR_767-200_MIA_1214C_JP_small.jpg
AEROSUR_767-200_MIA_1214C_JP_small.jpg1526 viewsThe "claw" decimates what remains of Aerosur 767-200
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AERLINGUS_A321_EI-CPG_AMS_802_JP_small.jpg1524 views
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AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-ELA_JFK_0515_JP_small.jpg1522 views
SANDSCORP_A340-500_VP-BMS_LAS_1117A_4_JP_small.jpg
SANDSCORP_A340-500_VP-BMS_LAS_1117A_4_JP_small.jpg1522 viewsPhotographed from well over a mile away and heavily cropped so I made this part of the aviation art section of photos
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TWA_717_N416TW_MIA_0103B_JP_small2UPLOADED.jpg1521 viewsFormer TWA 717 being prepped for new service with Qantaslink
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CEFC_A319_VP-CIA_MIA_0217_JP_small.jpg1520 views
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fbvfaJP.jpg1518 viewsA very special photo in my collection. F-BVFF just arrived from Paris taxiing to Terminal 1, while F-BVFA taxiis out of Terminal 1 on its way to runway 31L for departure to Paris. Only one airport on Earth offered not only Concorde service but multiple Concorde service daily with two Air France's and two British Airways Concordes. I know that I speak for all my friends at JFK that we miss that airplane sorely!
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_777-200_G-VIIA_DFW_1200_JP_small1.jpg1518 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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aa757ewr9112005.jpg1515 viewsPhotographed at around the same time and exactly 4 years after the tragic events of 9/11/01. This is the gate in EWR which was used to board United flight 93 (757-200) which went down in Shanksville Pennsylvania. Note the flags are appropriately at half staff. God bless all the victims and familes of victims of 9/11
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NORWEGIAN_787-8_LN-LNA_LAS_0417_3_JP_small.jpg1513 views
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n961tw.jpg1511 views
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FLIGHTBOARD_FRANKFURT_FRA2_305.jpg1508 viewsFlight board at Terminal 1, FRA
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ANA_777-300_JA734A_NRT_0117A_JP_small.jpg1507 views
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USAF_747-200_28000_EWR_0516_17_JP_FINALsmall.jpg1506 viewsAir Force 1 visits Newark Airport. On the action shot note 1WTC in the background. On the ground shot, note downtown Newark and those beautiful flags flying high
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USAIR_DC9_N932VJ_JFK_0794_JP_small1.jpg1506 viewsKodachrome 64 slide
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UNITED_777-200_N791UA_LAX_1110G_jP_small.jpg1505 views
EASTERN_737-800_N280EA_MIA_0116_JP_small.jpg
EASTERN_737-800_N280EA_MIA_0116_JP_small.jpg1500 views
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AERLINGUS_A330-300_EI-EAV_JFK_0915_JP_small.jpg1497 views
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phbfr.jpg1496 viewsClassic Amsterdam shot
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CATHAYPACIFICCARGO_747-400BCF_B-HKX_NRT_0117_JP_small.jpg1490 views
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