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Between Flights

Recognizing a kindred spirit.

  • James Fallows
  • October 29, 2013

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This morning, KGAI, Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

At bottom, 2006-vintage Cirrus SR-22.

At top, 2013-vintage young Great Blue Heron.

(Thanks to Steve Inkellis for the photo.)

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