I saw this beautiful MD-11 taking off at RUH

Spotted on the cargo ramp at my visit to Harrisburg

A UPS Airlines MD-11F freighter sits on the apron, its distinctive three-engine configuration and brown-and-gold tail set against a desert-mountain backdrop.

Goin to Oakland

A Western Global Airlines MD-11 freighter climbs away with its landing gear still extended, passing above the coastline.

Western Global Airlines MD-11F, one of the few remaining active MD-11 freighters, captured at an airport with classic tri-jet lines.

Western Global Airlines MD-11F (N781SN) performs a classic smoky touchdown, capturing the trijet's enduring appeal in cargo service.

Tucked away at ORD.

Hanging out at the FedEx terminal at ORD.

MD-11

Enjoying retirement at PHX!

KLCK MD-11F engine CF6

KLCK MD-11 rotating off of the runway

KLCK

Just sitting at PHX

Great spot to see!

1 UPS and 2 FedEx MD—11’s sitting at IAH

UPS MD-11F taxiing with signature tri-jet tail at a major cargo hub.

A front-on view of a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, an iconic widebody trijet, on the taxiway just before a storm.