#airplane cargo

[ghostwarriorrrr]

The C-160 lands in the desert and performs reverse thrust with variable-pitch propeller.

[nocternalrandomness]

HC-130J Super Hercules rolling into USCG Air Station Kodiak, Alaska

[usairforcehistoricsociety]

[planeyboys]

Airplane paintings, plaintings if you will

[lonestarflight]

Boeing C-75 parked on the tarmac of an airfield.

Date: 1940s

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[romanceyourdemons]

kind of funny to me how 1930s shanghai businessmen have been the villains of films from both sides of the pacific from the 30s to today, but they’re the villains in western film because they’re chinese, and they’re the villains in chinese film because they’re businessmen

[brianfrench1995]

Lufthansa Cargo Boeing 737-300 Postcard D-ABWS

@postcardtimemachine

[keiteay]

📍: Baltimore/Washington Airport

[lomcovakaviation]

C-130 HERCULES GREECE AIRFORCE

📷 @lomcovakaviation

[radarsteddybear]

A Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, a cargo plane that had three levels (as you can see by the windows) and an elevator (not visible). This one is open so that people can go inside, which is pretty cool, even though there's not a much to see aside from a whole lot of empty space. There's food counter in the back for the crew, though.

[preyunit]

Little robot who has agreed to go on a trip, despite knowing they'll have to be vacuum wrapped and put in the cargo hold of the plane. They know their partner really wants to go, and loves and supports them, the robot wants to get over its fears. 

Sir asked months ago how comfortable we would be going on a plane. It scared us then but we agreed. We love them so deeply, and understand how very important this trip is. 

Usually they drive us places, it is so kind of them. We could be left at home, or packaged, or any number of other solutions other owners use when they bring their toys with them. But instead they take us on a road trip. We even are allowed to sit in the passenger seat, and at hotels they let us walk in with them. They are so kind, it is why we know we have to do this for them. It will just be new, and new is always scary. With no stored data it's hard to even try to process the concept. 

We have been becoming more and more scared as the day draws nearer. Every time we think of asking sir to leave us home or do something else, it makes us feel even more determined to see this through. There are only a few days left. 

Three days away, the shipping crate has arrived, it is so sturdy. Unlike the unfinished pine crate we arrived in, this one is very smooth, and it's color is a deep natural red wood. Inside is are three pieces of foam with a cavity that looks very familiar. Sir explains to me as they unpack it, that it was made by our dear friend who sir has lent me to on occasion. They want us to feel safe in the cargo hold. We agree it looks very secure. 

Two days away. Sir is packing their luggage, they make a joke that they are leaving out their toothbrush and their sex toys till the last minute. Our fans audibly spin and we confess to them we are so glad we aren't getting packed tonight. They gently take our hand, and reassure us we are getting packed last of all, right before we leave. 

One day away. Sir is gone to work today. Finishing up everything at the office to make sure they won't be disturbed on vacation. We busy ourselves completing the list of items sir uploaded last night. Making sure the house will be in a state to be left for a little while. 

Kneeling in front of the door we await Sir’s arrival. With nothing left to do for the day, and the anxiety of the following morning gnawing away at our insides, we can do nothing but watch the door and wait, like a good little bot. 

The morning is finally here. We get used just like usual, their hands as gentle as ever across our plush farm. Everywhere they linger just a little longer than usual. An unspoken understanding that they wouldn't see me until we landed. We are so glad they didn't voice it. 

When they finish washing us they put us on to charge, and begin loading their truck. Somewhere deep inside we are a little sad we don't get to ride in the cab today.

It's time.

The straps lock us into shape, if there is turbulence we don't need to be shifting around. The foam pieces encircle us on 3 sides and we stare up into our owners eyes. They gently kiss us on the forehead, before sealing the bag. We hear the compressor kick on, and the bag shrinks around us, sealing us from contaminants and squishing the foam into place around us. The lid closes and we are left in the dark. The latches snap shut, and before we know it the truck is rolling out of the driveway. We are more scared than ever, but there is no going back now. We feel so proud and excited, we did it! But also so terrified and uncertain, we did it.

[nocternalrandomness]

Daks at Prestwick

[usairforcehistoricsociety]

[jjwphotography1990]

The massive C-17 Globemaster III on a beautiful Saturday morning.

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Photoshop's new AI content aware fill feature is incredible. I typically don't work in Photoshop but removing the people was easy with the new AI tool. Swipe for the original photo.

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The 2021 Stuart Air Show

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[lonestarflight]

Boeing C-75, militarized 307, at an airfield. Five Trans World 307s were impressed into the USAAF. The cabin pressurization was removed to save weight, and the external flap actuators replaced.

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