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If you know runway markings, take a look at where the 747 rotated on runway 4L. I usually don't post photos with clipped tails but this one is an exception (my lens at the time was not wide enough to accommodate the entire aircraft)
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AMERICAN-TAILS_CLT_1214_JP_small.jpgPIEDMONT - CACTUS - USAIRWAYS - AMERICAN
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If you know runway markings, take a look at where the 747 rotated on runway 4L. I usually don't post photos with clipped tails but this one is an exception (my lens at the time was not wide enough to accommodate the entire aircraft)
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-BNLD_MIA_0100_MAIN_small.jpg3 countries here. England, The Netherlands, USA. This British Airways 747-400 carries the beloved "world tails" livery with The Netherlands represented, in Miami

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DELTA_757-200_N723TW_JFK_0209G_JP_small.jpgThis Delta 757 departs JFK's runway 31L as a previous departure (Air China 747-400) is seen above the 757's tail, having departed the same runway minutes before
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SPIRIT_A319_MIA_1008C_JP_small.jpgSanding down the tail of the A319 has got to be hard work
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AEROLINEASARGENTINAS_747-200_LV-_JFK_1000_JP_small.jpgAerolineas Argentinas in line for takeoff on runway 31L. Note the WTC Towers below the 747's tail....

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GHANA_DC10_9G-ANE_JFK_1203_JP_small.jpgGhana Airways operated this DC10 for a short while after pulling it out of the desert. Two former operators are seen; Hawaiian's lady on the tail is visible scratched out in addition to the original registration of the original operator- American Airlines N141AA
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IMG_1744_B_small.jpgStanding in front of the stunning Lamborghini Aventador (retails for $445K with 2 year waiting list), driven by Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann. In the background are the beautiful LAN 767s over at concourse J
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BRITISHAIRWAYS_747-400_G-CIVO_JFK_0502_JP_small.jpgThese BA 747's were so wonderful, with every tail painted in a different country's design. This one featured Scotland
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ATLASAIR_747-400F_N459MC_MIA_1012B_JP_small.jpgBecause this photo was taken at night (it looks the way it does because I adjusted the lighting on the computer) you can see the lights from not only the departing traffic (right side of pic above the 747), but also the previous traffic to that one, which departed from the same runway 9L (just to the right of the 747 tail)
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ATA_757-200_EI-LTA_MUC_0306_JP_small.jpgLook at the tail, look at the weather. Oxymoron. This former ATA 757 is in Munich being prepped for its new life with VIM Russian Airlines. Of course I just happened to be in Munich during the biggest snow storm they've had in years! Timing is everything..
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ALASKA_737-800_N563AS_LAX-1110_JP_small.jpgThis Alaska 737 has the "lei" on the tail. Early morning taxi for runway 24L departure
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AMERICAN_767-200_N320AA_LAX_1110C_JP_smalll.jpgVery busy photo. American 767-200 on final approach to runway 24R at LAX. This 767 has the support troops yellow ribbon on the tail in addition to the writing on the rear fuselage
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AIRCANADA_767-300_C-GGFJ_FLL_0205B_JP_small.jpgLots going on in Air Canada's tail- if you stare at the photo long enough at this close distance you'll start to get dizzy...
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AMERICAN_767-200_N320AA_LAX_1111.jpgThis photo was not supposed to happen. I photographed it handheld (no tripod), while moving at 10PM, using 6400 ASA, which is really pushing the envelope of my 7D camera. I suppose it's worth sharing, even though the quality is not really up to par- or maybe it is, given the circumstances... -The yellow ribbon on the tail signifies the Thanks To The Troops message on this 767-200
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ATI_VARIG_MEXICANA_ATLAS_MIA_1211_JP_small.jpgWhat a gorgeous selection of airplanes and color schemes. First we have an ATI DC8, followed by a Varig 767-200, a Mexicana 767-300 and finally with only the tail showing is an Atlas Air 747F
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PIA_777-200LR_AP-BGZ_JFK_0911H_JP.jpgOBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR is even more critical when you have a 777 and 747 on your tail...
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IMG_0439_JP_.jpgVery nice native artwork on this PIA 777 tail, it is called "Nature's Orchard"
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KOREAN-CARGO_747-400F_HL7602_FRA_0809B_JP.jpgAlmost a tail strike! Light load (heavy load would mean he would rotate way further down the runway) but fast climb rate on initial rotation nearly resulted in the tail striking the runway. Thankfully that did not happen!
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AIRBUS_A380_F-WWJB_INTERIOR_JFK_0307O_JP.jpgHere is a view in the A380 that is fairly rare. Taken on board F-WWJB during its JFK stopover when it was touring major world airports, this photo depicts a couple of monitors which show cabin temperature controls, and the top monitor of course reflects the tail mounted camera, which is pretty neat when the airplane is taking off/landing for passengers to enjoy watching

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SOUTHWEST737-700N293WNLAX1110jp.jpgSouthest 737-700 pushed back tail to the North with the Encounters restaurant and LAX tower watching over
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avianca762N728CGmia1010.jpgThis Avianca 767 tail features "Colombia Es Pasion"
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jfkiatTERMINAL4_JFK_0910.jpgJFK-IAT Terminal 4 features a very expansive and beautiful retail area. I actually watched this building being built about 13 years ago, it truly is an amazing place and is incredibly well run, hence its enormous success as not only an airport terminal but also a robust retail shopping experience
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arrowdc8JAN03n802bnmia.jpgArrow Air titles on the fuselage with a FineAir tail just after Arrow Air bought out Fine Air (both carriers are now history)
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mexicana_A319_LAX_0210jp.jpgTough shot to process, given the black nose and tail with white middle, but in the end it came out nice
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jetblue_JFK_0410jpavnet.jpgLovely selection of Jetblue tails
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michaeljordanG4N236MJ.jpgBasketball fans can look at the tail of this beautiful G4 and know exactly who it belongs to...
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taca_a320_0906jfk.jpg75 year anniversary tail on this TACA A320
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tailsjfk0906t4.jpgTerminal 4 Concourse B gates on this September evening include Pakistan 777-200, Egypt Air 777-200, LTU A330-300, Virgin 747-400
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swissmd11HB-IWNzrh0802.jpgNote the Chinese letters on the tail. I forget if it's Taiwan or China that stipulates to foreign carriers that if they want to serve those nations, they must have atleast one airplane that reflect Asian emblems, such as KLM ASIA, SWISS ASIA... -I'm not fully up on all the facts but if you are please enlighten me in the comments section of this photo
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unitedexpcrjN982SWlax1204.jpgAt first glance, the CRJ on the left looks like Independence Air, and it was, but at the time of this photo it was operating for United Express with that little fish toward the tail which I have never seen on an Independence Air a/c so wonder what that was about- anyone know?
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aloha732MAR01n819alOGG.jpgThis Kodachrome slide was so difficult to scan because it's so contrasty, I just could not get the colors and light right so I decided that it's better to share as a black and white than not to share at all. I cannot describe the beauty that one sees on the Island of Maui, it's just incredible and I would say the most beautiful place I've been to on Earth. Every so often if you stare at the water a whale tail would come up for a second or so, just incredible..

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jetbluen550jbMAY06.jpgI did not have the shot set up, just stumbled upon the 5 A320's resting on the hardstand, all with different tails
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varig777pp-vrflax1204.jpgThe 777 as been sold to Varig, hence the PP-VRF registration, no titles and half-blacked out United symbol on the tail. The 777 just landed on runway 25L and is slowly taxiing on the highspeed before stopping for departing United 747-400 on runway 25R
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aerosur737c-fnax0903mia.jpgI know that many of you who visit this web site are interested in learning, as I am, about an airplane's future and past. If you google C-FNAX, you'll see that the airplane was previously with Canada3000 Airlines (they went belly up several years ago) and at the time this photo was taken, the 737 was being prepped for Aerosur Bolivia (hence the green tail)
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swissa330hb-iqoaug02.jpgBusy afternoon in Zurich Kloten. Seen here are HB-IQO HB-IQC HB-IQG HB-IQH
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airindia772lrvt-albjan08.jpgVT-ALB parked at terminal 4 gate A4
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airindiaexp738VT-AXDnov07bom.jpgAir India Express 737's are beautiful. Each 737 has a different tail design on both sides and unfortunately, at Mumbai they are not as active as other Indian airports so I only got a chance to photograph a couple of them taxiing by this spot
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nwac10tails.jpgLike the KLM tail lineups, here is another very common morning sight in AMS Schipol
     
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