Staggerwing!
 

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Staggerwing!
Beechcraft Model 17. Buchanan Field. Concord, CA. January 6, 2012.

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Through the 1930's and long after, the Model 17 was the ultimate Business aircraft.

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Mount Diablo overlooking Concord's Buchanan Field.

I love living near an airport.

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Wow, that's a beautiful aircraft! I've never seen one before.
Thanks for the pics.

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What city do you live in?

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I'm a short bike ride away from Moffet Field. :)

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So, you got to see the U-2 take-off and climb almost straight up?

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I missed that. When did it happen?