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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦

@flyingphotog.bsky.social

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I’m a guy who’s been working in the airline and commercial aviation industry for 23 years. I’m also a freelance writer for the industry. Contact me! Based in Denver, CO.

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · 10d

I hope so too!

Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · 10d

Photos from yesterday’s arrival of Lufthansa’s flight 480 from Munich to Denver. #aviation #travel

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · 11d

Nice shot of a United 787 Dreamliner arriving at DEN last night after a storm.

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · 11d

I always have my (iPhone) camera with me. I rarely bring my Nikon to work.

Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · 11d

Must he put his name on every damn thing? 🙄

Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · 11d

Full double rainbow over DEN last night, around 18:30.

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · 14d

I expected a rainbow. They happen often here after such storms.

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’m glad my 94YO grandmother is moving from #Florida in 5 days.

Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Sep 1

A post-storm pic from Thursday night at DEN airport. My photo. 😊

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Runway Girl @runwaygirl.com · Sep 1

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 for second time in under a year runwaygirlnetwork.com/2025/09/spir...

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 for second time in under a year - Runway Girl

Five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Spirit Airlines is again turning to the restructuring vehicle to address costs.

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Sep 1

His physician at Walter Reed makes a statement for the press:

a man with gray hair is smoking a pipe in a room and says `` he 's only mostly dead '' .

ALT: a man with gray hair is smoking a pipe in a room and says `` he 's only mostly dead '' .

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · May 27

8:45PM tonight, following our final storm of the evening at DEN Airport. #weather #travel #COwx #avgeek

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · May 11

^Roxborough

Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · May 11

I’ve been neglecting BlueSky lately but here’s some photos from my hike at Colorado’s Rouborough State Park yesterday. #hiking #hiker #colorado

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · May 3

I’ve need off since Tuesday, so here are my first shots of Lufthansa’s A380 at DEN, departing for Munich MUC this afternoon.

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Apr 26

Who else wants to see an episode of ‘Jeopardy!’ with AOC vs Boebert and MTG?

Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Apr 9

My coworker from Tonga 🇹🇴 is taking his US #citizenship test tomorrow, and I’m so excited for him! He’s a really great guy!

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Mar 25

If you’re a @mlb.com fan with @tmobilesupport.bsky.social service, today’s the day to get your free 2025 MLBTV subscription!

Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Mar 25

Spotted the @tigers.bsky.social and @detroitredwingsnhl.bsky.social private 737-800 at DEN this morning! #avgeek #planespotting

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Mar 24

Just had a visit to our cargo facility from DEN TSA K9 Rocco! He’s a very good boy and we got to pet him and throw his ball for some exercise.

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Maz Jovanovich @mazjovanovich.bsky.social · Mar 22

No amount of “404 Not Found” will wipe their bravery and achievement off the record. They were the Women Airforce Service Pilots and they will not be forgotten.

Four smiling women aviators from the Women Airforce Service Pilots in front of an aircraft

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Mar 23

Hiked 3 miles on the South Rim trail at Roxborough State Park today! #hiking #outdoors #Colorado

Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Mar 19

So many teachers at my daughter’s #Denver school are joining Thursday’s #protest at the #Colorado state capitol that her school is giving students an excused absence day off! I love it!

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Paul Thompson 🇺🇦 @flyingphotog.bsky.social · Mar 18

80 years ago today, my grandfather flew his 35th and final mission as a B-17 navigator – a heavy bombing run on Berlin. They almost didn’t return! #history

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Phil Derner @philderner.substack.com · Mar 18

Too Safe for Our Own Good: The Loop of Aviation Safety and Complacency

Our impeccable safety record has an unintended consequence, and it’s our biggest threat. A shift in training could keep hard-learned lessons from fading.

Too Safe for Our Own Good: The Loop of Aviation Safety and Complacency

Our impeccable safety record has an unintended consequence, and it’s our biggest threat. A shift in training could keep hard-learned lessons from fading.

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