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How Has Seattle Changed?

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Rob

I have taken a lot of photos of Seattle since we moved here.  The city has a lot of development which shows itself clearly in both the downtown area and the South Lake Union area.  The downtown core is not … Continue reading →

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Boeing’s T-38 Finally Comes Out in the Sun

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Rob

I have struggled to get shots of the Boeing chase aircraft in decent light.  Whether it is the T-33s or the T-38s, my encounters have generally been on overcast days.  Finally my luck changed and one of the T-38s came … Continue reading →

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Stored 777Xs (777-9)

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Rob

Boeing has many internal issues with its planes currently but, when it comes to the 777X program, GE is the one that is causing the problems.  The lack of engines for the test program means the jets are on the … Continue reading →

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Heavy Lifter

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Rob

In a visit we made to Seattle in the mid 2000s, we took a boat tour around Elliott Bay.  One of the more impressive ships in the harbor was one that is designed to lift heavy loads and carry them … Continue reading →

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Mt Rainier Just Before Sunrise

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Rob

I was heading east for a work trip that needed an early start.  We got airborne from SeaTac before the sun came up and turned to the east after departure.  We were heading towards what I thought should be Mt … Continue reading →

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Dreams Take Flight

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Rob

Boeing has marked up a 787-9 is a special color scheme to reflect their internal charity organization.  It is a jet that was supposed to go to Hainan Airlines but the financial issues with the airline means that they have … Continue reading →

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Hydroplane Pits

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Rob

The hydroplane races at Oak Harbor had a variety of classes of contenders.  Many of the boats appeared on course from a marina across the harbor but the most exotic of the boats were operated from alongside the spectator area.  … Continue reading →

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Hamilton H-47 Metalplane

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Rob

This is not a great shot but it is a rare airplane.  I was out and about when I heard what sounded like a vintage aircraft engine rumbling nearby.  I took some long shots and only checked them out when … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar Convention

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Rob

If you don’t like bugs, this post isn’t for you.  While up in the Cascades, we saw this web full of caterpillars.  I don’t know the purpose of them being together in these numbers.  Perhaps they are all recently hatched … Continue reading →

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SeaTac Widebody Evening Arrivals

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Rob

I was out one evening awaiting the arrival of something that currently escapes my memory.  In the meantime, I was in position to get the arrival of a few widebodies.  Since SeaTac tends to put the widebodies on the inner … Continue reading →

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