Howdy Folks,
This week I present a fairly large sampling of images from KNFW, KAFW, and KDFW in the Dallas area. I initially traveled up for a warbird event that I would up skipping, but I think I made out well in terms of action despite that.
Day 1, NAS JRB Fort Worth
Given the rough light, just two from the base
IMG_1149_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
IMG_1168_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
I then caught wind of some classic jet action over at Alliance and decided to abandon the base and head north, and I am very glad I did.
First up at Alliance, USAJets' MD-80 freighter, a first for me
IMG_1250_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
One of the ubiquitous T-38s
IMG_1265_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
The real reason for the trip, Kalitta Charter II's N726CK, the first 727 I ever shot some 2+ years ago
IMG_1284_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
A Gulfstream test flight from the DAL facility
IMG_1332_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
IMG_1360_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
New Envoy service direct to the Sea of Tranquility
And no, the 727 above did not magically grow winglets, we had 2 trijets in that afternoon! Here is N729CK barely beating sunset on departure
IMG_1420_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
Day 2: KDFW
Due to a fuel pump fracaso, Qantas' VH-OQL arrived slightly later than intended, sporting decals for the new DFW service
IMG_1463_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
This was my first time catching Spirit with sharklets
IMG_1508_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
I never get tired of these 777-300ERs
IMG_1517_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
KLM made a very rare late arrival enabling photos
IMG_1538_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
I guess I should shoot these now given their impending livery change
IMG_1556_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
Another dying sight, the shiny 763
IMG_1594_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
Flagship Tulsa II, the greatest special livery ever!
IMG_1639_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
One of several victims of a nose-job gone wrong
IMG_1650_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
IMG_1658_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
My first encounter with an AA321 of any flavor
IMG_1691_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
I then decided to switch to my very neglected EF 400mm F5.6L for the first time since October of 2012... and was pleased with the results!
IMG_1729_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
IMG_1738_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
IMG_1793_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
IMG_1811_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
IMG_1901_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
And EVA closed out the day with some great light
IMG_1929_filtered by Nicholas Peterman, on Flickr
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