What are they ? (Page 2): There are several apps available that will identify aircraft just by pointing your phone at them - you even get info on call sign, flight number, route, etc.

ChristianHJensen

There are several apps available that will identify aircraft just by pointing your phone at them - you even get info on call sign, flight number, route, etc., etc.
I use one for my iPhone called Flightradar 24 - highly recommended

BebuLamar

Photocraig wrote:

I think it looks like a USAF C-17 Globemaster Cargo and airlift craft.

C-17 has high wings and the one in picture definitely has low wings.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

trinhqthuan wrote:

1st photo: Looks like B52

?????????
Please put on your glasses and look again.

B-52 from below.
Other than being a large jet aircraft, no resemblance.

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davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

petercbrandt wrote:

Just shooting aircraft from the roof of our co-op building in New York City for my new series "Traffic Along the Hudson" (NYC) and shot these two among others.
The jet has 4 engines, not many of these today, blue colors might suggest AirForceOne. Has anyone an idea what AF1 would look like from underneath?
2nd item might be a weather balloon ! ideas?

Boeing makes a four-engined airplane, the 747 series. Airbus also makes a four-engined aircraft, the 380 series. USAF operates the C-17 which has four engines but it also has a high wing, as this aircraft is definitely a low-wing plane.

Photocraig

robertjerl wrote:

Other than being a large 4 engine jet it looks nothing like a C-17.
Wrong wing tips and shape
Wrong tail configuration
Wrong fuselage profile
Wrong colors (Air Force is fond of gray.)

I bow to your superior knowledge. I omitted the obligatory to me as in Loos to me like...

Thanks for keepin' it straight.
C

Keldon Loc: Yukon, B.C.

Definitely an Airbus 380 but not KLM. They don't operate the 380. I can't find any airline that fly 380's in that colour.
#2 is probably not Musks Tesla. It burst into flames somewhere just left of Jupiter.

Stardust wrote:

Definitely not AF1 - probably an A380 of KLM carrier by the little bit of tail wing insignia that can be seen. Would have been nice to have Download for 2nd shot to see if that is Musk's Tesla car returning from space.

TBerwick Loc: Houston, Texas

#2, upon enlargement, looks like a kids 5-pointed helium balloon.

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

Keldon wrote:

Definitely an Airbus 380 but not KLM. They don't operate the 380. I can't find any airline that fly 380's in that colour.
#2 is probably not Musks Tesla. It burst into flames somewhere just left of Jupiter.

Okay, lets try this. #2 definitely a helium birthday, welcome home, whatever balloon - zoom in and can see the 5-pointed star and streamer. #1 is probably Korean Airlines - they fly A380, correct color matches and small portion of tail logo visual could match up. (Internet photo just for color and one of the logos - public domain) Is there a prize for correct answers?

DIRTY HARRY Loc: Hartland, Michigan

Actually it's, more than likely, a B-52H.

robertjerl wrote:

?????????
Please put on your glasses and look again.

B-52 from below.
Other than being a large jet aircraft, no resemblance.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

DIRTY HARRY wrote:

Actually it's, more than likely, a B-52H.

I do hope this is in jest.

DIRTY HARRY Loc: Hartland, Michigan

yes, but true.. the H model was the las built just massive modifications after that

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Second photo looks like a drone to me.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

No.1 is the big AIRBUS, no.2 is an alien!

ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL

petercbrandt wrote:

Just shooting aircraft from the roof of our co-op building in New York City for my new series "Traffic Along the Hudson" (NYC) and shot these two among others.
The jet has 4 engines, not many of these today, blue colors might suggest AirForceOne. Has anyone an idea what AF1 would look like from underneath?
2nd item might be a weather balloon ! ideas?

First photo: Airbus 380 - that will be discontinued pretty soon due to lack in sales.
Second photo: seems like a turtle flying, but since turtles don't fly........

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

ricardo7 wrote:

B52 has 8 engines.

plus the engine mounts are different