Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 · JA870J
San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) · 05/10/2020
About This Photo
The primary subject is a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 aircraft, identified by the registration number JA870J visible on the rear fuselage and the right wing. The plane is captured in a takeoff phase, banking upwards with wheels partially retracted. It features a predominantly white fuselage with “JAPAN AIRLINES” text prominently displayed in black across the front section. The tail has the distinct red crane logo with "JAL" lettering beneath it. The engines are white and mounted beneath the wings, with visible fan blades inside the engine nacelles. The background shows a clear blue sky with no clouds, indicating fair weather and daylight conditions, likely midday or early afternoon given the bright light. There are no other aircraft, ground vehicles, buildings, or personnel visible in the image. The scene focuses entirely on the aircraft ascending with clean and sharp details on the body, wings, and engines. No visible horizon or airport infrastructure is present, placing sole emphasis on the ascending airplane against the vibrant sky. Keywords: jetliner, commercial aviation, aircraft banking, airline logo, airplane wings, turbine engines, skyward ascent, medium-haul aircraft, aviation photography, aircraft registration, airliner takeoff, jet engines, white fuselage, aerial view, flight phase, clear weather, daytime sky, aviation markings, air transport, ascent angle -- Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 JA870J SFO airport KSFO airport San Francisco International Airport South San Francisco, California, United States TEB-nHFBGHLm1cz5PRg4XYR3.jpg Calvin Stewart December 0, 05/10/2020