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Amateur aviation photographer based in the northeastern US. All photos my own unless otherwise credited. My most liked posts: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q6gjnaw2blty4crticxkmujt/feed/bangers

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Thank you! πŸ€™

12.03.2026 00:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love the 340s too!

12.03.2026 00:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Some big honkin engines, 4,000+ hp each!

12.03.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
White and blue ACE Saab 2000 on short final

White and blue ACE Saab 2000 on short final

And here she is landing in some nice golden light #airplanes #aviation #avgeek

11.03.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White and blue Saab 2000 viewed just offset of head on, lit by the setting sun

White and blue Saab 2000 viewed just offset of head on, lit by the setting sun

Head on shot of one of the Saab’s massive six blades Dowty-Rotol props

Head on shot of one of the Saab’s massive six blades Dowty-Rotol props

Close up shot of registration number (N542FR) with the vertical stabilizer in the background

Close up shot of registration number (N542FR) with the vertical stabilizer in the background

Close up of a propeller blade

Close up of a propeller blade

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m a bit of a Saab nerd. And I have never nerded out harder than this Monday when I got to see one up close and personal, thanks to a buddy who works at the airport. Just a beautiful airplane, especially in this simple yet suave livery. #saab2000

11.03.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
A white Citation Sovereign in the landing configuration viewed from below, highlighting its large wing span

A white Citation Sovereign in the landing configuration viewed from below, highlighting its large wing span

A Breeze A220 viewed from below and to the right in the landing configuration

A Breeze A220 viewed from below and to the right in the landing configuration

ABX Air 767-200 on short final

ABX Air 767-200 on short final

A few more

09.03.2026 01:55 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A gray C-130 with a yellow β€œFlyong Yankees” tail flash on short final, sporting its new-ish 8 bladed props

A gray C-130 with a yellow β€œFlyong Yankees” tail flash on short final, sporting its new-ish 8 bladed props

A Cessna Cargomaster with a belly pod, blue stripes, and text β€œCASTLE” viewed from below and to the left

A Cessna Cargomaster with a belly pod, blue stripes, and text β€œCASTLE” viewed from below and to the left

A UPS A300 on short final

A UPS A300 on short final

A white Challenger business jet with a blue stripe climbs out with the gear up

A white Challenger business jet with a blue stripe climbs out with the gear up

Afternoon shooting today at KBDL in Connecticut. Nothing that exciting, but it’s the first day of daylight savings and the weather has improved quite a bit. #KBDL #UPS #c130 #airplanes #aviation #avgeek

09.03.2026 01:55 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a disappointing number of them too.

09.03.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These are awesome!

09.03.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Southwest Airlines sticker sheets! All the special liveries! All the photos were taken by me!

itsnotsuperman.etsy.com/listing/4468...

#shopsmall #etsyshop #southwestairlines #livery #avgeek #airplanes #sticker #stickers #stickersheet #airplanelivery #planespotting #blueskyartists #art #photography

09.03.2026 00:28 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Very cool, thanks for sharing! I’m still learning of types I’d never seen before even after decades following aviation.

08.03.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Never seen this type before, great looking chopper

08.03.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft is photographed from below while approaching for landing, showing its four turbofan engines, high-mounted wings, and extended landing gear.

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft is photographed from below while approaching for landing, showing its four turbofan engines, high-mounted wings, and extended landing gear.

Royal Canadian Air Force
CFC3624 YTR-COS
Boeing CC-177 Globemaster III
Reg. 177703
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 7, 2026

#rcaf #arc #royalcanadianairforce #cc177 #cc177globemaster #aviationphotography #militaryaviation #militaryaviationphotography #planespotting #KCOS #fujifilm

08.03.2026 02:18 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#TOM36B #BY1645 TUI
Boeing 737 MAX 8, G-TUMD

Back garden shots, arriving Belfast from Salzburg, taken from 2 miles distance

#aviation #photography

07.03.2026 11:33 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They certainly do make themselves known πŸ˜‚

07.03.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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IAI1126 Galaxy N999MC | Centennial Airport, CO KAPA | February 2026

07.03.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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#TDIH - March 7, 1932 - First flight of The Junkers Ju 52/3m (nicknamed Tante Ju ("Aunt Ju") and Iron Annie).

07.03.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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#SpitfireSaturday

Spitfire showing its elegant elliptical wings

07.03.2026 08:48 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spitfire, RIAT 2018.

07.03.2026 07:16 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Blue Welcome to California sign with yellow flowers on a wooded road

Blue Welcome to California sign with yellow flowers on a wooded road

Dig up my pic from 199

03.03.2026 03:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I think I’ve been to a few of those! Is the California sign on Rt 199

03.03.2026 02:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The side view has some strong X-30 vibes

02.03.2026 03:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One thing I like to do on road trips is capture photos of as many β€œWelcome to (state)” signs as I can.

02.03.2026 03:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You are not wrong πŸ˜‚

01.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Paraphrasing a post I saw recently: Oh how we will celebrate on the day that it happens

01.03.2026 04:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Dapper 😎

01.03.2026 01:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On 3 May 2009, at the Cold War Jets Open Day at Bruntingthorpe Airfield, Victor XM715 accidentally became airborne during a high-speed taxi demo. Crew were all ok, but I imagine that a meeting without biscuits occured shortly afterwards...

Credit to James Fenely

26.02.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

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25.02.2026 23:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They must have snowbanks threatening to displace Jerimoth Hill as the state’s high point πŸ˜‚

25.02.2026 02:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A white CRJ 200 with blue engines and blue β€œSWCβ€œ lettering on short final

A white CRJ 200 with blue engines and blue β€œSWCβ€œ lettering on short final

Sky West Charter CRJ 200 parked on the ramp

Sky West Charter CRJ 200 parked on the ramp

A blue and white Skywest Charter CRJ 200 climbs out with the gear up

A blue and white Skywest Charter CRJ 200 climbs out with the gear up

A blue and white Skywest Charter CRJ 200 climbs out with the gear up

A blue and white Skywest Charter CRJ 200 climbs out with the gear up

Skywest Charter CRJ-200 also visited Westover today operating a college basketball charter flight

25.02.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0