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Surely there's no historical context whatsoever to tell us that disease is going to be a problem in mobilizing units sharing barracks.

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A crisp photograph of a Boeing 737-8 MAX Business Jet in a steep climb against a clear, solid blue sky. The aircraft features a white upper fuselage and a dark navy-blue belly, separated by gold and light blue stripes. The landing gear is retracting, and the large, modern split winglets are visible at the wingtips. The registration "N7378S" is painted in dark lettering near the tail.

A crisp photograph of a Boeing 737-8 MAX Business Jet in a steep climb against a clear, solid blue sky. The aircraft features a white upper fuselage and a dark navy-blue belly, separated by gold and light blue stripes. The landing gear is retracting, and the large, modern split winglets are visible at the wingtips. The registration "N7378S" is painted in dark lettering near the tail.

A crisp photograph of a Boeing 737-8 MAX Business Jet in a steep climb against a clear, solid blue sky. The aircraft features a white upper fuselage and a dark navy-blue belly, separated by gold and light blue stripes. The landing gear is fully retracted, and the large, modern split winglets are visible at the wingtips. The registration "N7378S" is painted in dark lettering near the tail.

A crisp photograph of a Boeing 737-8 MAX Business Jet in a steep climb against a clear, solid blue sky. The aircraft features a white upper fuselage and a dark navy-blue belly, separated by gold and light blue stripes. The landing gear is fully retracted, and the large, modern split winglets are visible at the wingtips. The registration "N7378S" is painted in dark lettering near the tail.

Private Owner
COS-???
Boeing 737 MAX 8 (BBJ)
Reg. N7378S
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 18, 2026

#BBJ #BoeingBusinessJet #N7378S #Boeing737MAX #aviationphotography #planespotting #bizjet #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A side-profile photograph of a white NASA Lockheed ER-2 high-altitude science aircraft touching down on a runway. The aircraft features an extremely long, thin fuselage and massive wings. The tail bears the number "806" and the classic red NASA "meatball" logo. The side of the nose reads "Armstrong Flight Research Center." A blurred chain-link fence is in the immediate foreground, and an older brick air traffic control tower is visible in the background.

A side-profile photograph of a white NASA Lockheed ER-2 high-altitude science aircraft touching down on a runway. The aircraft features an extremely long, thin fuselage and massive wings. The tail bears the number "806" and the classic red NASA "meatball" logo. The side of the nose reads "Armstrong Flight Research Center." A blurred chain-link fence is in the immediate foreground, and an older brick air traffic control tower is visible in the background.

A head-on photograph of a white NASA Lockheed ER-2 aircraft on final approach against a clear blue sky. The image highlights the aircraft's incredibly long, glider-like wingspan and its central bicycle-style landing gear. Heat distortion from the tarmac blurs the commercial buildings and trees in the background. A blurred chain-link fence and a red and yellow runway sign are visible in the lower foreground.

A head-on photograph of a white NASA Lockheed ER-2 aircraft on final approach against a clear blue sky. The image highlights the aircraft's incredibly long, glider-like wingspan and its central bicycle-style landing gear. Heat distortion from the tarmac blurs the commercial buildings and trees in the background. A blurred chain-link fence and a red and yellow runway sign are visible in the lower foreground.

NASA (Armstrong Flight Research Center)
NASA806 COS-COS
Lockheed ER-2 (Earth Resources 2)
Reg. N806NA (Tail 806)
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 18, 2026

#NASA #ER2 #Lockheed #U2 #DragonLady #aviationphotography #planespotting #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A photograph of a dark blue Brewster F3A-1 Corsair in a steady climb against a clear blue sky. The underside of the near wing shows a star-and-bar insignia, matching the one on the fuselage next to the letters "L69". The small registration "NX4634" is visible near the tail.

A photograph of a dark blue Brewster F3A-1 Corsair in a steady climb against a clear blue sky. The underside of the near wing shows a star-and-bar insignia, matching the one on the fuselage next to the letters "L69". The small registration "NX4634" is visible near the tail.

A crisp, close-up photograph of a dark blue Brewster F3A-1 Corsair taxiing on an airfield. The canopy is open, and the pilot, wearing a flight helmet and tan suit, is clearly visible inside. The side of the aircraft features a large white "L69" and a white star-and-bar insignia.

A crisp, close-up photograph of a dark blue Brewster F3A-1 Corsair taxiing on an airfield. The canopy is open, and the pilot, wearing a flight helmet and tan suit, is clearly visible inside. The side of the aircraft features a large white "L69" and a white star-and-bar insignia.

A photograph of a dark blue World War II-era Brewster F3A-1 Corsair flying in a steep bank under a clear blue sky. The angle perfectly showcases its iconic inverted gull wings and the white star-and-bar insignia. A large white "L69" is painted on the fuselage, and the propeller is blurred from motion.

A photograph of a dark blue World War II-era Brewster F3A-1 Corsair flying in a steep bank under a clear blue sky. The angle perfectly showcases its iconic inverted gull wings and the white star-and-bar insignia. A large white "L69" is painted on the fuselage, and the propeller is blurred from motion.

A photograph of a dark blue Brewster F3A-1 Corsair taxiing toward the camera on a runway. The head-on angle highlights its distinctive bent gull wings. The spinning propeller creates a blur, and heat distortion ripples the air in front of the airport terminal in the background. A yellow taxiway sign sits in the foreground grass.

A photograph of a dark blue Brewster F3A-1 Corsair taxiing toward the camera on a runway. The head-on angle highlights its distinctive bent gull wings. The spinning propeller creates a blur, and heat distortion ripples the air in front of the airport terminal in the background. A yellow taxiway sign sits in the foreground grass.

A few more pics of the National Museum of WWII Aviation’s rare Brewster-built F3A-1 Corsair (NX4634/L69) from Saturday.

#F3Acorsair #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #planespotting #aviationphotography #wwiiaircraft #wwiiaviation #vintageaircraft #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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Low-angle view of a vintage Brewster F3A Corsair in flight. The aircraft features a dark navy finish with white U.S. military star insignias and the registration "L69" on the fuselage. Its iconic inverted gull wings are clearly visible as it maneuvers through a bright, cloudless sky.

Low-angle view of a vintage Brewster F3A Corsair in flight. The aircraft features a dark navy finish with white U.S. military star insignias and the registration "L69" on the fuselage. Its iconic inverted gull wings are clearly visible as it maneuvers through a bright, cloudless sky.

First fly day of the year for the National Museum of World War II Aviation. The museum's Brewster F3A Corsair up in the air this morning.

#F3Acorsair #nationalmuseumofwwiiaviation #planespotting #aviationphotography #wwiiaircraft #wwiiaviation #vintageaircraft #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A low-angle view of a gray and white U.S. Air Force WC-135R aircraft, tail number 64-831, flying under a clear blue sky. The four-engine jet has its landing gear down and wing flaps extended for approach, featuring a distinct black nose cone.

A low-angle view of a gray and white U.S. Air Force WC-135R aircraft, tail number 64-831, flying under a clear blue sky. The four-engine jet has its landing gear down and wing flaps extended for approach, featuring a distinct black nose cone.

A low-angle view of a gray and white U.S. Air Force WC-135R aircraft, tail number 64-831, flying under a clear blue sky. The four-engine jet has its landing gear down and wing flaps extended for approach, featuring a distinct black nose cone.

A low-angle view of a gray and white U.S. Air Force WC-135R aircraft, tail number 64-831, flying under a clear blue sky. The four-engine jet has its landing gear down and wing flaps extended for approach, featuring a distinct black nose cone.

United States Air Force
COBRA31 OFF-COS
Boeing WC-135R Constant Phoenix
Reg. 64-14831
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 15, 2026

#usaf #WC135R #ConstantPhoenix #aviationphotography #militaryaviation #militaryaviationphography #planespotting #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A wide, scenic photograph of a German Air Force Bombardier Global 6000 in mid-flight against a vibrant blue sky filled with large, fluffy white cumulus clouds. The aircraft is relatively small in the frame, emphasizing the vastness of the sky. The plane is white with a thin black, red, and gold stripe running the length of the fuselage, and the German flag is visible on the tail.

A wide, scenic photograph of a German Air Force Bombardier Global 6000 in mid-flight against a vibrant blue sky filled with large, fluffy white cumulus clouds. The aircraft is relatively small in the frame, emphasizing the vastness of the sky. The plane is white with a thin black, red, and gold stripe running the length of the fuselage, and the German flag is visible on the tail.

German Air Force
GAF633 BER-COS
Bombardier Global 6000
Reg. 14+05
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 16, 2026

#GermanAirForce #Luftwaffe #aviationphotography #planespotting #bombardier #global6000 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Airbus A330-200 (designated CC-330 Husky) on final approach, bathed in the warm, soft light of golden hour. The aircraft features a white upper fuselage and a dark blue belly, separated by a red stripe, with "GOUVERNEMENT DU CANADA" written along the side. The Canadian maple leaf roundel is visible on the fuselage, and the Canadian flag is on the tail. The landing gear is fully extended against a beautifully textured, warm orange and gray sky.

A photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Airbus A330-200 (designated CC-330 Husky) on final approach, bathed in the warm, soft light of golden hour. The aircraft features a white upper fuselage and a dark blue belly, separated by a red stripe, with "GOUVERNEMENT DU CANADA" written along the side. The Canadian maple leaf roundel is visible on the fuselage, and the Canadian flag is on the tail. The landing gear is fully extended against a beautifully textured, warm orange and gray sky.

Royal Canadian Air Force
CFC3426 YOW-COS
Airbus CC-330 Husky (A330-200)
Reg. 330002
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 13, 2026

#RCAF #ARC #royalcanadianairforce #CC330 #Airbus #A330 #aviationphotography #militaryaviationphotography #planespotting #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm #goldenhour

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A side profile photograph of a Cessna Citation M2 business jet, registration N525US, taxiing on a paved runway. The aircraft features a grey forward fuselage that cleanly transitions into black engine nacelles and a black T-tail section. The sun glints brightly off the top of the plane near the engine. The foreground consists of a dry, patchy grass field, with distant trees and a solid, clear blue sky in the background.

A side profile photograph of a Cessna Citation M2 business jet, registration N525US, taxiing on a paved runway. The aircraft features a grey forward fuselage that cleanly transitions into black engine nacelles and a black T-tail section. The sun glints brightly off the top of the plane near the engine. The foreground consists of a dry, patchy grass field, with distant trees and a solid, clear blue sky in the background.

Private Owner
N525US COS-???
Cessna Citation M2 (Model 525)
Reg. N525US
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 12, 2026

#N525US #cessna #citationm2 #bizjet #KCOS #coloradosprings #planespotting #aviationphotography #fujifilm

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A side profile of a white NASA ER-2 aircraft, tail number 806, on a runway surrounded by a dry, grassy landscape. The plane is being closely trailed by a white NASA chase car and a pickup truck, with heavy heat distortion blurring the scene.

A side profile of a white NASA ER-2 aircraft, tail number 806, on a runway surrounded by a dry, grassy landscape. The plane is being closely trailed by a white NASA chase car and a pickup truck, with heavy heat distortion blurring the scene.

A rear view of a NASA ER-2 aircraft, registration N806NA, climbing into a blue sky shortly after takeoff. Down below on the runway, a chase car is visible following its path through a dry, open airfield.

A rear view of a NASA ER-2 aircraft, registration N806NA, climbing into a blue sky shortly after takeoff. Down below on the runway, a chase car is visible following its path through a dry, open airfield.

A rear view of a white NASA ER-2 aircraft, registration N806NA, in flight against a clear blue sky.

A rear view of a white NASA ER-2 aircraft, registration N806NA, in flight against a clear blue sky.

Awful heat distortion out here today but finally got the chance to catch the NASA ER-2 that will be hanging out here in Colorado Springs until May supporting the GEMx mission. Started its takeoff run on 17R at taxiway A2 and was up in the air pretty quick.

#nasa #ER2 #GEMx #N806NA #coloradosprings

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A Southwest Airlines passenger jet, registration N214WN, flying under a blue sky with its landing gear down. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive "Maryland One" livery, featuring the red, white, black, and gold patterns of the Maryland state flag.

A Southwest Airlines passenger jet, registration N214WN, flying under a blue sky with its landing gear down. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive "Maryland One" livery, featuring the red, white, black, and gold patterns of the Maryland state flag.

A Southwest Airlines passenger jet, registration N214WN, flying under a blue sky with its landing gear down. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive "Maryland One" livery, featuring the red, white, black, and gold patterns of the Maryland state flag.

A Southwest Airlines passenger jet, registration N214WN, flying under a blue sky with its landing gear down. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive "Maryland One" livery, featuring the red, white, black, and gold patterns of the Maryland state flag.

Southwest Airlines
WN4396 PHX-COS
Boeing 737-700
Reg. N214WN
Colorado Springs, Airport, KCOS
April 7, 2026

#southwestairlines #southwest #marylandone #speciallivery #N214WN #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737700 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A Southwest Airlines passenger jet, registration N214WN, flying under a blue sky with its landing gear down. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive "Maryland One" livery, featuring the red, white, black, and gold patterns of the Maryland state flag.

A Southwest Airlines passenger jet, registration N214WN, flying under a blue sky with its landing gear down. The aircraft is painted in the distinctive "Maryland One" livery, featuring the red, white, black, and gold patterns of the Maryland state flag.

Southwest Airlines
WN4396 PHX-COS
Boeing 737-700
Reg. N214WN
Colorado Springs, Airport, KCOS
April 7, 2026

#southwestairlines #southwest #marylandone #speciallivery #N214WN #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737700 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A white and blue United Airlines Airbus A319, registration N847UA, flying with its landing gear down. The plane features blue engines and the United globe logo on its tail fin.

A white and blue United Airlines Airbus A319, registration N847UA, flying with its landing gear down. The plane features blue engines and the United globe logo on its tail fin.

United Airlines
UA1180 DEN-COS
Airbus A319-100
Reg. N847UA
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 7, 2026

#unitedairlines #N847UA #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA319 #A319 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A white and blue Delta Air Lines aircraft, registration N359NB, flying under a cloudy gray sky. The plane has its landing gear down, preparing to land, and features the distinctive Delta logo on its tail.

A white and blue Delta Air Lines aircraft, registration N359NB, flying under a cloudy gray sky. The plane has its landing gear down, preparing to land, and features the distinctive Delta logo on its tail.

Delta Air Lines
DL2427 ATL-COS
Airbus A319-100
Reg. N359NB
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 7, 2026

#deltaairlines #delta #N359NB #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA319 #A319 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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United States Navy
GRYHK06 ???-COS
Northrop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye
Reg. 168275
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
April 7, 2026

#USNavy #E2 #E2D #Hawkeye #aviationphotography #militaryaviationphotography #militaryaviatioon #planespotting #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm #fujifilmacros #blackandwhite

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I’ve been around the army for 53 years. Never been more pessimistic about the health of the institution — it’s likely to get much worse over the next 34 months. Rebuilding the norms and ethics of the profession is going to take a generation+.

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Replacing the top Army officer with a former aide reeks of wanting to install a "yes man." Rigid hierarchies that prioritize blind compliance over honest, tactical feedback usually end up failing the people at the bottom.

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A white and blue U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, tail number 50125, flying upwards with its landing gear deployed. The plane features a blue stripe along the fuselage with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and a distinct communications dome on top.

A white and blue U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, tail number 50125, flying upwards with its landing gear deployed. The plane features a blue stripe along the fuselage with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and a distinct communications dome on top.

United States Air Force
GORDO11 OFF-COS
E-4B Nightwatch
Reg. 75-0125
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 30, 2026

#usaf #E4B #E4Bnightwatch #militaryaviationphotography #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing747 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch aircraft flying with its landing gear down. The large white and blue plane has "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written on the side and a distinct communications dome on top of its fuselage.

A U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch aircraft flying with its landing gear down. The large white and blue plane has "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written on the side and a distinct communications dome on top of its fuselage.

A close-up side profile of a U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch aircraft flying against a hazy sky. The white plane features a blue stripe, the partial text "STATES OF AMERICA" visible on the side, and a large communications dome on top of the fuselage.

A close-up side profile of a U.S. Air Force E-4B Nightwatch aircraft flying against a hazy sky. The white plane features a blue stripe, the partial text "STATES OF AMERICA" visible on the side, and a large communications dome on top of the fuselage.

United States Air Force
GORDO11 OFF-COS
E-4B Nightwatch
Reg. 75-0125
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 30, 2026

#usaf #E4B #E4Bnightwatch #militaryaviationphotography #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #boeing #boeing747 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A gray U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft, registration 19-5591, flying against a grey sky. The aircraft features large, rectangular electronic array panels on the side of its fuselage.

A gray U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft, registration 19-5591, flying against a grey sky. The aircraft features large, rectangular electronic array panels on the side of its fuselage.

United States Air Force
TRON11 DMA-COS
EA-37B Compass Call II
Reg. 19-5591
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 30, 2026

#usaf #EA37B #compasscall #militaryaviationphotography #aviationphotography #planespotting #gulfstream #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A gray U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft, registration 19-5591, flying against a grey sky. The aircraft features large, rectangular electronic array panels on the side of its fuselage.

A gray U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft, registration 19-5591, flying against a grey sky. The aircraft features large, rectangular electronic array panels on the side of its fuselage.

United States Air Force
TRON11 DMA-COS
EA-37B Compass Call II
Reg. 19-5591
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 30, 2026

#usaf #EA37B #compasscall #militaryaviationphotography #aviationphotography #planespotting #gulfstream #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A crisp, detailed photograph taken from below of a United States Air Force C-37B (Gulfstream G550) on final approach. The aircraft features a white upper fuselage and a deep blue belly, with the text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" clearly visible along the side. The landing gear is fully extended and the flaps are deployed for landing. The American flag is prominent on the vertical stabilizer, and the tail number 06-0500 is marked on the engine nacelle against a clear, pale blue sky.

A crisp, detailed photograph taken from below of a United States Air Force C-37B (Gulfstream G550) on final approach. The aircraft features a white upper fuselage and a deep blue belly, with the text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" clearly visible along the side. The landing gear is fully extended and the flaps are deployed for landing. The American flag is prominent on the vertical stabilizer, and the tail number 06-0500 is marked on the engine nacelle against a clear, pale blue sky.

United States Air Force
SAM428 ADW-COS
Gulfstream C-37B
Reg. 06-0500
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 24, 2026

#usaf #SAM428 #aviationphotography #planespotting #gulfstream #c37b #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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A small brown bird perched on the top right corner of a weathered red and white sign that reads "NOTICE! NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES". In the background, beautifully out of focus, are green evergreen trees and a massive snow-capped mountain under a clear blue sky.

A small brown bird perched on the top right corner of a weathered red and white sign that reads "NOTICE! NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES". In the background, beautifully out of focus, are green evergreen trees and a massive snow-capped mountain under a clear blue sky.

Trail monitor on duty. 🛑🦅

#ColoradoSprings #PikesPeak #ColoradoPhotography #BirdPhotography #MountainViews #OptOutside #ColoradoWildlife #Fujifilm

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Got a couple at the gates during my last trip to PHX.

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Nice! I did check through my reel and I did manage to get the same frame sometime last year. It looks like this airframe was missing the bottom part of the widget on the belly logo back then as well.

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I actually kinda like the stubbiness of the A319. I nearly did get a chance to fly on an A318 back when Frontier still had them, but the plane got swapped for an A319 at the last minute.

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An Airbus A319 operated by Delta Air Lines descends on final approach with its landing gear fully extended. The aircraft is shown from below and slightly to the side, revealing the dark blue underside, red-and-blue tail design, and deployed flaps against an overcast sky.

An Airbus A319 operated by Delta Air Lines descends on final approach with its landing gear fully extended. The aircraft is shown from below and slightly to the side, revealing the dark blue underside, red-and-blue tail design, and deployed flaps against an overcast sky.

Delta Air Lines
DL2427 ATL-COS
Airbus A319-100
Reg. N368NB
Colorado Springs Airport, KCOS
March 24, 2026

#deltaairlines #delta #N368NB #aviationphotography #planespotting #airbus #airbusA319 #A319 #KCOS #coloradosprings #fujifilm

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