United Airlines Boeing 757-200 · N17128

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The primary subject is a United Airlines Boeing 757 aircraft, identifiable by the "UNITED" text on the forward fuselage and the distinct blue and gold globe logo on the vertical stabilizer. The aircraft registration number "N17128" is visible near the rear gear door and the American flag is positioned just ahead of it. The airplane is in landing configuration with gear extended and flaps deployed, approaching the runway from left to right in the frame. In the background, there are several modern office buildings, prominently featuring a large building marked with the sign "NORTHROP GRUMMAN." The environment appears to be an urban airport setting with no visible runway markings in the frame but trees and other structures below the aircraft. The lighting suggests cloudy conditions with diffused daylight, likely during daytime but under overcast skies. The scene features no visible ground vehicles or personnel, and the focus remains primarily on the aircraft preparing to land in a metropolitan area. Keywords: commercial aviation, jetliner, twin-engine, approach, flaps deployed, extended wheels, vertical stabilizer, tail logo, fuselage registration, urban skyline, corporate buildings, military contractor building, overcast sky, daytime flight, aviation landing, midair, aircraft profile, metal fuselage, side view, medium haul. -- United Airlines Boeing 757-200 N17128 IAD airport KIAD airport Washington Dulles International Airport Sterling, Virginia, United States J3dzKtHtvs2zUchSnqXe.jpg Calvin Stewart December 0, 04/21/2020