Dulles 6/14/12

[JBoulin94]

This was definitely the most frustrating start to a spotting outing I've ever had. I left my house at 2, and hit the Beltway at 2:30, and sat in traffic for about an hour before reaching the airport. As I was sitting in traffic, they changed landings to the North - which meant no 1R takeoffs, which is what I went for.... Anyway as I pulled in, I noticed a massive 777 sitting at Cargo 6 - which is right next to the road. It was a Ceiba Intercontinental 777LR. I was beyond excited. There were some men guarding it so I snapped a few pictures and quickly left. I then went over the warehouses near 19C. After an hour of sitting they changed to southern ops, which meant 1R takeoffs. I headed over to the Terminal, called operations, and set up on Parking garage 1 with beautiful light.

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Full Set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26223409@N08/sets/72157630068672033/with/7373590260/

[yankees368]

frustrating, but worth it! great set

[Roush6NY]

Great set ! Love the new Saudi Skyteam

[megatop412]

I would sit in traffic if it meant getting those shots, nice job

[Zee71]

Great set. Definitely worth the traffic head.

[skyteam18]

Nice shots John! That skyteam Saudi is now on my list of birds to get.

btw were you In a white vehicle on the corner of the garage when you shot those 1R departures? I think I mighta seen ya down there hunting heavies.

[JBoulin94]

btw were you In a white vehicle on the corner of the garage when you shot those 1R departures? I think I mighta seen ya down there hunting heavies.
Yes! It was a whitish goldish SUV and I was in the corner. Thanks everyone for the compliments!

[lijk604]

Wow! Worth every frustrating minute. Luftwaffe too!!!