I was looking forward to visiting the Flying Heritage Collection at PAE and wasn't disappointed. Super aircraft along with informative displays made the time waiting for the 'Luftwaffe Fly-Day' to start go very quickly. I'm not particularly interested in photographing aeroplanes preserved indoors but with an immaculate I-16 just sitting there what else was there to do! Incidentally, due to the backlit nature, this shot was taken with centre rather than multi-segment metering - makes a huge difference.

A somewhat incongruous sight amidst lots of shiny new 747-8s and 787s. I hope that somehow the Museum of Flight manage to find the time/space/money/manpower to restore this important piece of Boeing heritage back to her former glory.

2 sisters seen at Durán.

Its Knight Rider style truck can be seen in the background.

Just one of many 787 airframes stored around Paine Field and awaiting certification. This aircraft will become VT-ANG upon delivery.

Just one of many Dreamliners parked up at Paine Field awaiting type certification. Note the ln on the forward fuselage - this proved invaluable for identifying many of the PAE Dreamliners as most have not yet been allocated registrations.

Just one of many 787s stored at PAE pending certification. This a/c will become JA807A upon delivery.

This old bird served previously with the USAAF as 45-4712.

I was looking forward very much to visiting the Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field and wasn't disappointed. Superb aircraft along with informative displays made the time waiting for the 'Luftwaffe Fly-Day' go very quickly. I'm not particularly interested in photographing aeroplanes indoors but with an immaculate P-40 just sitting there what else was there to do!

Just one of many Dreamliners parked up at Paine Field awaiting type certification.

Photographed at the conclusion of the Flying Heritage Collection's 'Luftwaffe Fly-Day'. A super day for any aviation fan!

Just one of many Dreamliners parked up at Paine Field awaiting type certification. Note the line number on the forward fuselage, this proved invaluable for identifying many of the PAE Dreamliners as some had not yet been allocated registrations.

Just one of many Dreamliners parked up at Paine Field awaiting type certification. I almost came to a sticky end perching on top of my ladder on the slope trying to get as much height as possible. Wasn't that much fun at the time but makes now for nice memories from a super trip to this wonderful State.