Delta Airlines Boeing 717-200 · N968AT

About This Photo

The primary subject is a Delta Airlines aircraft, specifically a McDonnell Douglas MD-88 model, captured during takeoff. The plane is slightly nose-up with its front gear off the runway and the rear wheels just leaving the ground. The registration number N996AT is visible on the rear fuselage near the engine. The aircraft sports the Delta logo on the fuselage in dark blue letters, with the airline's red, white, and blue widget logo on the tail. The exterior paint consists of a mainly white fuselage with a dark blue underbelly and a blue tail fin featuring a stylized red triangle. The scene is set at an airport runway with light snow covering the ground around the runway area. The runway marking number 19L-1R is clearly visible on a red and white sign near the bottom right of the image. The background includes a wooded area with leafless trees, indicating a winter season. There is also a structure resembling a bridge or a large pipe behind the runway area. The lighting suggests daylight with clear skies, providing good visibility and casting minimal shadows. No other aircraft, vehicles, or personnel are visible in the immediate scene. Keywords: MD-88, McDonnell Douglas, jet engine, nose gear, rear wheels, runway departure, winter airport, snow-covered ground, aircraft registration, Delta widget logo, airline livery, aircraft tail design, runway sign, terminal infrastructure, forest backdrop, clear daylight, commercial airliner, passenger jet, lift off, aviation. -- Delta Airlines Boeing 717-200 N968AT MKE airport KMKE airport General Mitchell International Airport Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA 7932FDB5-B3B5-46D8-8477-2A3B24952CD2.jpeg AJ Riccobono December 0, 03/18/2020