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🇵🇭🇺🇲✈️📷 Aviation nerd with a camera habit. Usually running on caffeine and J-Pop. Based in Colorado Springs - all photos mine unless otherwise noted.

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(1) The accused declared, ordered, or otherwise indicated that there shall be no survivors or surrender accepted; (2) The accused thereby intended to threaten an adversary or to conduct hostilities such that there would be no survivors or surrender accepted; (3) It was foreseeable that circumstances would be such that a practicable and reasonable ability to accept surrender would exist; (4) The accused was in a position of effective command or control over the subordinate forces to which the declaration or order was directed; and (5) The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with hostilities.

(1) The accused declared, ordered, or otherwise indicated that there shall be no survivors or surrender accepted; (2) The accused thereby intended to threaten an adversary or to conduct hostilities such that there would be no survivors or surrender accepted; (3) It was foreseeable that circumstances would be such that a practicable and reasonable ability to accept surrender would exist; (4) The accused was in a position of effective command or control over the subordinate forces to which the declaration or order was directed; and (5) The conduct took place in the context of and was associated with hostilities.

✋ Former USG war crimes lawyer here.

Apropos of SecDef's remarks this morning:

Denial of quarter—even the declaration of no quarter—is a war crime.

And recognized as such by the US Government.

From DoD's Manual for Military Commissions.

13.03.2026 15:58 👍 15809 🔁 6798 💬 629 📌 604

It's Thursday, here's a plane:

12.03.2026 23:43 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Side profile of a grey U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy, registration 86-0025, sitting on an apron. The tail features markings for "Dover" and the "AMC" (Air Mobility Command) logo against a clear blue sky.

Side profile of a grey U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy, registration 86-0025, sitting on an apron. The tail features markings for "Dover" and the "AMC" (Air Mobility Command) logo against a clear blue sky.

A Dover-based C-5M (reg. 86-0025) resting between flights at Colorado Springs Airport (KCOS).

#C5Galaxy #C5 #USAF #usairforce #KCOS #planespotting #militaryaviation #militaryaviationphotography #aviationphotography #fujifilm

12.03.2026 15:35 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Was not expecting a Charlie Puth and Hikaru Utada collab, but liking the song!

11.03.2026 17:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks! I am just glad I finally managed to catch an RCAF plane. I missed out on the CC-330 Husky that visited here a few weeks back.

08.03.2026 03:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The forward section of a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifter is captured from a close underside angle as it approaches for landing. The nose landing gear is extended, two of the aircraft’s large turbofan engines are visible beneath the high-mounted wing, and the gray fuselage marked “Canada” and aircraft number 703 stands out against a deep blue sky.

The forward section of a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifter is captured from a close underside angle as it approaches for landing. The nose landing gear is extended, two of the aircraft’s large turbofan engines are visible beneath the high-mounted wing, and the gray fuselage marked “Canada” and aircraft number 703 stands out against a deep blue sky.

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 03:24 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 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 👍 24 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0

Watching through that earlier, and his body language and facial expressions just screamed not wanting to do this ceremony at all. Showing up in that ridiculous oversized baseball cap and not removing it was so disrespectful.

08.03.2026 00:24 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The damage this unqualified SecDef is doing is going to be a problem for years to come.

27.02.2026 23:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Looks lovely! I hope they keep the A380 on the MUC-DEN flight this summer.

27.02.2026 23:45 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Lockheed P-38 Lightning departing out of Colorado Springs. #skycards

24.02.2026 17:19 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An American Eagle Embraer E170 regional jet is photographed from below as it climbs after departure, showing its twin engines and red, white, and blue tail against a pale, cloud-streaked sky.

An American Eagle Embraer E170 regional jet is photographed from below as it climbs after departure, showing its twin engines and red, white, and blue tail against a pale, cloud-streaked sky.

American Eagle (operated by Envoy)
AA4202 COS-DFW
Embraer E170
Reg. N768RD
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 23, 2026

#americanairlines #americaneagle #envoy #N768RD #aviationphotography #planespotting #embraer #embraerE170 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

23.02.2026 20:52 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 is captured from a low underside angle as it climbs after takeoff. The aircraft’s blue fuselage with red and yellow tail colors stands out against a soft, overcast sky.

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 is captured from a low underside angle as it climbs after takeoff. The aircraft’s blue fuselage with red and yellow tail colors stands out against a soft, overcast sky.

Southwest Airlines
WN2737 COS-DAL
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Reg. N8920Q
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 23, 2026

#southwestairlines #N8920Q #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737MAX8 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

23.02.2026 20:34 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I know the Army announced cuts to aviation late last year to shift focus to UAVs. This almost feels intentional, as a way to "encourage" some of those pilot WOs to not sign up for another commitment.

21.02.2026 03:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

This almost sounds like something that would be a Duffle Blog article. It's like they are actively trying to drive out Warrant Officers and cause a retention crisis.

21.02.2026 03:03 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An under-wing view of Southwest Airlines "Colorado One" (registration N8690A) in flight. The aircraft features a bold red, white, yellow, and blue livery inspired by the Colorado state flag, with landing gear visible against a vibrant blue background.

An under-wing view of Southwest Airlines "Colorado One" (registration N8690A) in flight. The aircraft features a bold red, white, yellow, and blue livery inspired by the Colorado state flag, with landing gear visible against a vibrant blue background.

Southwest Airlines (Colorado One livery)
WN4861 DFW-COS
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N8690A
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 18, 2026

#southwestairlines #speciallivery #coloradoone #N8690A #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737800 #B737 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

20.02.2026 16:01 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 wearing a FIFA World Cup special livery is photographed from below while descending on approach, with landing gear down against a clear blue sky.

An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 wearing a FIFA World Cup special livery is photographed from below while descending on approach, with landing gear down against a clear blue sky.

American Airlines (World Cup 26 livery)
AA1552 DFW-COS
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N844NN
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 18, 2026

#americanairlines #speciallivery #worldcup26 #N844NN #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737800 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

19.02.2026 06:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An Atlas Air Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft is photographed from below while descending on approach, showing extended landing gear, four engines beneath swept wings, and the airline’s blue-and-gold tail design.

An Atlas Air Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft is photographed from below while descending on approach, showing extended landing gear, four engines beneath swept wings, and the airline’s blue-and-gold tail design.

Atlas Air
5Y8006 OSN-ANC-COS
Boeing 747-400
Reg. N482MC
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 15, 2025

#atlasair #N482MC #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing747 #boeing747400 #KCOS #fujifilm

16.02.2026 00:22 👍 11 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A United Airlines Airbus A319 aircraft is photographed from below while descending on approach, showing extended landing gear, twin engines, and the airline’s blue globe tail design.

A United Airlines Airbus A319 aircraft is photographed from below while descending on approach, showing extended landing gear, twin engines, and the airline’s blue globe tail design.

United Airlines
UA395 DEN-COS
Airbus A319-100
Reg. N880UA
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 15, 2026

#unitedairlines #N880UA #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA319 #A319 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

16.02.2026 00:16 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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El Paso, New Mexico airspace closed by FAA without explanation; flights restricted under national defense noticeWithout explanation, FAA closes El Paso and New Mexico airspace for 10 days, cites natio... The Federal Aviation Administration has closed airspace over El Paso and parts of southern New Mexico for 10 days under a national defense designation, offering no explanation for the rare move.An une...

What the heck? This is a big airspace closure in New Mexico for no known reason.

It doesn’t help that the guy answering the provided FAA phone number for questions is telling the press (from the article) that he has no idea what’s going on.

elpasomatters.org/2026/02/11/u...

11.02.2026 07:53 👍 196 🔁 93 💬 17 📌 29
A Sun Country Airlines Boeing 737-800 is captured from a close underside perspective as it approaches for landing. The landing gear is fully extended, the twin engines are clearly visible under the wings, and the aircraft’s blue fuselage with red and white accent striping stands out against a deep, cloudless blue sky.

A Sun Country Airlines Boeing 737-800 is captured from a close underside perspective as it approaches for landing. The landing gear is fully extended, the twin engines are clearly visible under the wings, and the aircraft’s blue fuselage with red and white accent striping stands out against a deep, cloudless blue sky.

Sun Country Airlines
SY8260 SGF-COS
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N828SY
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 8, 2026

#suncountryairlines #N828SY #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737800 #B737 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

08.02.2026 19:24 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
An Omni Air International Boeing 777-200ER is photographed from directly below during approach, with landing gear down and twin engines visible against a deep blue sky.

An Omni Air International Boeing 777-200ER is photographed from directly below during approach, with landing gear down and twin engines visible against a deep blue sky.

Omni Air International
OY4008 TCM-COS
Boeing 777-200ER
Reg. N828AX
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 6, 2026

#omni #omniairinternational #N828AX #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing777 #777200ER #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

07.02.2026 17:56 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A Boeing 737 MAX 10 test aircraft wearing Boeing’s blue-and-white house livery is captured from a low, underside angle as it flies overhead on approach. The landing gear is extended, the twin engines and winglets are clearly visible, and the aircraft contrasts against a deep blue sky with layered clouds.

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 test aircraft wearing Boeing’s blue-and-white house livery is captured from a low, underside angle as it flies overhead on approach. The landing gear is extended, the twin engines and winglets are clearly visible, and the aircraft contrasts against a deep blue sky with layered clouds.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 prototype arriving at KCOS presumably for high altitude testing.

BOE102 BFI-COS
Boeing 737 MAX 10
Reg. N27752
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 6, 2026

#N27752 #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737MAX #B737 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

07.02.2026 17:52 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A Boeing 737 MAX 10 test aircraft wearing Boeing’s blue-and-white house livery is captured from below as it approaches for landing. The landing gear is extended, the engines and winglets are clearly visible, and the aircraft is set against a textured blue sky with scattered clouds.

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 test aircraft wearing Boeing’s blue-and-white house livery is captured from below as it approaches for landing. The landing gear is extended, the engines and winglets are clearly visible, and the aircraft is set against a textured blue sky with scattered clouds.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 prototype arriving at KCOS presumably for high altitude testing.

BOE102 BFI-COS
Boeing 737 MAX 10
Reg. N27752
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
February 6, 2026

#N27752 #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737MAX #B737 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

07.02.2026 17:50 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 is photographed in flight from below and behind as it climbs through clear blue sky. The aircraft wears Southwest’s special “Freedom One” livery, featuring white stars on a dark blue nose, flowing red-and-white stripes along the fuselage, and the airline’s red, yellow, and blue tail colors.

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 is photographed in flight from below and behind as it climbs through clear blue sky. The aircraft wears Southwest’s special “Freedom One” livery, featuring white stars on a dark blue nose, flowing red-and-white stripes along the fuselage, and the airline’s red, yellow, and blue tail colors.

Southwest Airlines (Freedom One livery)
WN4376 COS-DEN
Boeing 737-800
Reg. N500WR
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 11, 2026

#southwestairlines #speciallivery #freedomone #N500WR #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737800 #B737 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

01.02.2026 16:03 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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[click] nice, lets see what the Technology Connections guy has to say about the state of solar tech!

[1hr20 later] 👀

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtQ9...

30.01.2026 19:43 👍 1719 🔁 645 💬 26 📌 29
A low-angle shot of a United Express Embraer E175 regional aircraft, registration N86375, soaring upward toward the top right of the frame. The plane features a white fuselage, blue engines, and the signature blue United globe logo on the tail. The background is a vibrant blue sky with soft, textured white clouds.

A low-angle shot of a United Express Embraer E175 regional aircraft, registration N86375, soaring upward toward the top right of the frame. The plane features a white fuselage, blue engines, and the signature blue United globe logo on the tail. The background is a vibrant blue sky with soft, textured white clouds.

United Express (operated by SkyWest)
UA4754 COS-ORD
Embraer E175LR
Reg. N86375
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
January 11, 2026

#unitedairlines #unitedexpress #skywest #N86375 #aviationphotography #planespotting #embraer #embraerE175 #E175 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

30.01.2026 22:35 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The 50th Anniversary F-16 Viper livery is, hands down, one of my all-time favorites. More than pretty paint, it’s a visual homage to the original YF-16 prototype that first flew in 1974 and changed the trajectory of fighter design forever.
#F16 #AviationPhotography #ViperDemoTeam #viper #usaf

30.01.2026 17:27 👍 19 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 2

I love the effect that blue paint has when it catches the light!

30.01.2026 16:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Held together by duct tape and wishful thinking could describe my sanity on some days.

21.01.2026 17:59 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0