Delta Airlines Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · N984DL

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The primary subject of this image is a Delta Air Lines aircraft, specifically a McDonnell Douglas MD-88, indicated by its slender fuselage and rear-mounted engines. The airplane is oriented right to left and is taxiing on the runway, with its gear deployed and in contact with the ground. The Delta logo is clearly visible in large text on the forward fuselage, along with the airline’s distinctive navy blue, red, and white color scheme on the vertical stabilizer. The registration "N954DL" is painted near the rear of the fuselage by the tail. No other aircraft or ground vehicles are present in the image. The environment shows a medium-sized airport with a paved runway bordered by grassy areas. The background includes a tree line with various types of vegetation and utility poles, suggesting a semi-rural or suburban setting. Conditions appear overcast with a cloudy sky, and lighting suggests daytime possibly late morning or early afternoon. There are no visible terminal buildings or airport facilities in the frame. The scene is calm with no visible personnel or active operations other than the taxiing aircraft. Keywords: taxiway, McDonnell Douglas, narrowbody, jet engine, aircraft registrations, runway lights, plan view, vertical stabilizer, airport environment, aviation, ground operations, commercial airplane, air transport, utility wires, overcast sky, daytime, airfield, wheels on runway, aviation photography, corporate livery. -- Delta Airlines Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 N984DL SRQ airport KSRQ airport Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida, USA tb5YdR6pV2KGjQam2EST.jpeg Julian Waller December 0, 05/07/2020