Not a 'lost' model at all. The original 717 was the C-135. Why it was reused for the McD DC-9-80 was probably a marketing ploy .

(Written on 2021年04月26日)(Permalink)

Guillotine!

(Written on 2021年03月15日)(Permalink)

Our tax dollars at "work."

(Written on 2021年03月04日)(Permalink)

A Ukrainian company released a 1/72 plastic model kit of this beast some years back.

(Written on 2021年01月27日)(Permalink)

Why should this be surprising? There's nothing more "American" than corporate greed. I'll take a train, drive, bicycle, or walk rather than fly American Airlines.

(Written on 2021年01月15日)(Permalink)

He has boldly gone where no Star Trek actor has gone before!

(Written on 2021年01月01日)(Permalink)

Well, I won't be flying on one. I'll take a train, drive, bicycle, or walk before flying on a 737 MAX.

(Written on 2020年11月19日)(Permalink)

"Stealth fighter seen" sounds like an oxymoron to me.

(Written on 2020年10月26日)(Permalink)

If at first you don't succeed, crash, crash again.

(Written on 2020年09月08日)(Permalink)

A great airplane, even if it is a "niche market" example. I hope it survives.

(Written on 2020年09月04日)(Permalink)