I posted about the visit of Western Global and their 747-400F a little while back.  They did not wait long for their next return and, this time, they went for a rarer type by bringing in the MD-11F.  I know FedEx and UPS still have loads of these (although they are starting to retire them) but other operators are thin on the ground.  This was worth catching.  (I have since heard that Western Global is in liquidity difficulties so who knows if they will still be around soon.)

It arrived at Paine Field when I wasn’t able to be there, but it did depart in the morning when I was able to get to see it.  The weather was not ideal, and I would have appreciated a little sun on it but I’ll take it in any conditions given that I don’t know when I might get another opportunity.  What a cool looking jet the MD-11 is from the front quarters.  When they are gone, we shall have lost something special.