On my trip to Whitehorse last year on Air North I flew behind the wing of one of their Boeing 737-200’s. During the flight I noticed that the engine exhaust had a pretty cool 1950’s futuristic tail fin look. What I didn’t realize until landing was that they looked like that because of the thrust reversers that flip down into the path of the jet engine exhaust to redirect the engine thrust. While these are typically used to aid in deceleration after landing, apparently a 727 could actually be backed-up on a nice smooth tarmac using these if required!
This is what the engine looked like in the air without the reversers engaged:
These photos have been submitted as part of Travel Photo Thursday, a weekly event hosted by Budget Traveler’s Sandbox. Be sure to check it out to see some great travel photos posted by other bloggers!
Bonus shot of the plane at one of YVR’s older and more remote domestic gates:
Great shots! I never seem to get good shots out of airplane windows.
Thanks for another great week of Travel Photo Thursday
It’s usually pretty hard to shoot through faded and cracked plexiglass windows, but I never stop trying! 🙂
Very cool pics, especially that one in the air! I think I usually have that seat.
Oh, the things you learn on the internet.
Those are terrific shots out of the plane.
Beautiful photos 🙂
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