United Express Mitsubishi CRJ-200 · N454AW

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The primary subject is a United Express aircraft, specifically a regional jet in flight with gear extended, indicating it is either landing or preparing to land. The aircraft is oriented left to right, with wings level and flaps deployed downward, showing a descent posture. The fuselage is painted predominantly white with "UNITED EXPRESS" in large blue letters along the upper side near the cockpit. The tail features the distinctive United Airlines globe logo with gold and blue colors and the registration number "N454AW" visible on the rear fuselage near the tail. No other aircraft, ground vehicles, personnel, or airport buildings are directly visible in the image. The background is a clear blue sky with no clouds, suggesting good weather and daylight conditions. The lighting comes from a low angle, possibly indicating early morning or late afternoon, with warm sunlight reflecting on the plane's white fuselage and metallic engine surfaces. There are no visible runway or airport infrastructure elements, cityscape, or natural landmarks in the frame. Keywords: regional jet, extended flaps, descent, right wing, jet engines, white fuselage, blue sky, sunny, single aircraft, aviation, airliner, commercial flight, low altitude, approach, vertical stabilizer, landing configuration, airplane registration, blue and gold livery, flight phases, aircraft wheels. -- United Express Mitsubishi CRJ-200 N454AW IAD airport KIAD airport Washington Dulles International Airport Sterling, Virginia, United States IMG_7415.jpg Winston Shek December 0, 01/18/2020