A Rare Aviation Treat

Word spread quickly through the local aviation spotting community - a 707 was en route to Kennedy Airport. And not just any 707, but an Iranian government 707, something that hasn't been seen locally in years. Regardless of your views on world politics, this was BIG!

Phone calls and text messages flew back and forth - what time is it due in? What runway will they use? Will the sun stay out? Arrival estimates kept changing, but finally, at 6:30pm, the telltale smoke trails appeared on approach.





Not everyone was so excited...


Well, no, not really - that's Gordon, out spotting with his son, part of the crowd of more than a dozen spotters who captured the arrival. By the time the 707 arrived, he was up and shooting with the rest of us. 2010 is not even half over, but this may be the catch of the year!