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**Bhuey55** · 07-24-2016, 11:25 AM - **4 Likes**

Beware of Raptors with the doors open!

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jimH · 07-24-2016, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Bhuey55

Beware of Raptors with the doors open!

Great shots from an old K-10 D! I need to get mine back out and do some shooting.

Racer X 69 · 07-24-2016, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Actually, that isn't just an old B727, it's the oldest B727, as it's the very first B727.

Well, the first one sold to a customer.

The first few planes are used for testing and proof of concept. Like the one that went straight to the structural stress test7ng where they bend the wings up and down repeatedly until failure, and alternately pressurize and depressurize the fuselage to ensure the structural integrity of the airframe. Another plane is used for flight testing and development of design adjustments.

Racer X 69 · 07-24-2016, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by Bhuey55

Beware of Raptors with the doors open!

Awesome!

p38arover · 07-24-2016, 11:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

alternately pressurize and depressurize the fuselage to ensure the structural integrity of the airframe.

Something they learned from the DH Comet disasters.

vespa · 07-25-2016, 05:24 AM - **2 Likes**

A few from the RIAT static.

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-25-2016, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Well, the first one sold to a customer.

The first few planes are used for testing and proof of concept. Like the one that went straight to the structural stress test7ng where they bend the wings up and down repeatedly until failure, and alternately pressurize and depressurize the fuselage to ensure the structural integrity of the airframe. Another plane is used for flight testing and development of design adjustments.

Normally true, but in this case the 727 did not have a dedicated prototype and the first one was delivered to United. Museum of Flight.

Racer X 69 · 07-25-2016, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Normally true, but in this case the 727 did not have a dedicated prototype and the first one was delivered to United. Museum of Flight.

Interesting.

A testament to the quality and integrity of the design and build of the very best commercial airliners made. The plane certainly had a long and profitable life for United, to be sure. Having sold for a few million, and then earned many times that in revenues over its long life, I would be interested to know what the current value of the plane is.

DonX · 08-09-2016, 02:26 AM - **1 Like**

Few from last year's Turku International Airshow 6-7.6.2015

redpit · 08-09-2016, 11:43 AM

A cross post of an old workhorse a CL-215 firebomber, from this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/173-general-photography/327369-pentax-aut...ml#post3735870

**paulh** · 08-09-2016, 02:34 PM

A couple shots of President Reagan's Air Force One 707 on display at the Reagan Library (xposted)

**K-Three** · 08-13-2016, 06:44 PM - **1 Like**

Mr. Bezo's newest toy, a 767
seen making low passes over Puget Sound this week.
We had some pretty skies, and I had seen it earlier with a Lear jet chasing it.

Not sure why it was making these repeated low passes, practicing for precision delivery?

By the way, 1997, the registration number, N1997A is both the year Amazon went public, and a prime number.

**wtlwdwgn** · 08-14-2016, 09:39 AM

Nice shot!

**manishved** · 08-30-2016, 08:39 AM - **1 Like**

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redpit · 08-30-2016, 08:52 AM - **3 Likes**

A few pics from a recent air-sea show:

07-24-2016, 03:14 PM	#782
jimH Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Central Nebraska - USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,771	Great shots Originally posted by Bhuey55 Beware of Raptors with the doors open! Great shots from an old K-10 D! I need to get mine back out and do some shooting.

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07-24-2016, 10:03 PM	#783
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Actually, that isn't just an old B727, it's the oldest B727, as it's the very first B727. Well, the first one sold to a customer. The first few planes are used for testing and proof of concept. Like the one that went straight to the structural stress test7ng where they bend the wings up and down repeatedly until failure, and alternately pressurize and depressurize the fuselage to ensure the structural integrity of the airframe. Another plane is used for flight testing and development of design adjustments.

07-24-2016, 10:04 PM	#784
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by Bhuey55 Beware of Raptors with the doors open! Awesome!

07-24-2016, 11:50 PM - 1 Like	#785
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by Racer X 69 alternately pressurize and depressurize the fuselage to ensure the structural integrity of the airframe. Something they learned from the DH Comet disasters.

07-25-2016, 05:24 AM - 2 Likes	#786
vespa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: gloucester uk Photos: Gallery Posts: 147	A few from the RIAT static.

07-25-2016, 08:03 AM	#787
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Well, the first one sold to a customer. The first few planes are used for testing and proof of concept. Like the one that went straight to the structural stress test7ng where they bend the wings up and down repeatedly until failure, and alternately pressurize and depressurize the fuselage to ensure the structural integrity of the airframe. Another plane is used for flight testing and development of design adjustments. Normally true, but in this case the 727 did not have a dedicated prototype and the first one was delivered to United. Museum of Flight.

07-25-2016, 10:45 AM	#788
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,077	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Normally true, but in this case the 727 did not have a dedicated prototype and the first one was delivered to United. Museum of Flight. Interesting. A testament to the quality and integrity of the design and build of the very best commercial airliners made. The plane certainly had a long and profitable life for United, to be sure. Having sold for a few million, and then earned many times that in revenues over its long life, I would be interested to know what the current value of the plane is.

08-09-2016, 02:26 AM - 1 Like	#789
DonX Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 58	Few from last year's Turku International Airshow 6-7.6.2015

08-09-2016, 11:43 AM	#790
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,858	A cross post of an old workhorse a CL-215 firebomber, from this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/173-general-photography/327369-pentax-aut...ml#post3735870

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	A couple shots of President Reagan's Air Force One 707 on display at the Reagan Library (xposted)

08-14-2016, 09:39 AM	#793
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Nice shot!

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08-30-2016, 08:52 AM - 3 Likes	#795
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,858	A few pics from a recent air-sea show:

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