Nikon super zoom COOLPIX P1100 camera catches Boeing Dreamliner at 40,000 ft
Nikon COOLPIX P1100: Boeing Dreamliner at 40,000 ft going 600mph
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I was out with the Nikon COOLPIX P1100 on a very clear evening monitoring flight radar 24 and noticed a wide-body aircraft approaching. It turned out it was a United airlines Boeing Dreamliner flying from London (LHR) to San Fransisco (SFO) at 40K feet.
What made it more special is the livery was showing the 100 years designation. Yes, United Airlines is celebrating their 100th birthday this year and this plane shows off that accomplishment.
Some more facts about this flight and plane:
The registration number is: N61101
It was put into service in 2025 making this aircraft brand new.
The model designation is 787-9
History of United Airlines:
Era-Defining United Airlines Historical Milestones
1926: The Airmail Foundation: On April 6, 1926, pilot Leon Cuddeback flew a Swallow biplane for Varney Air Lines from Pasco, Washington, to Boise, Idaho, executing the first privately contracted airmail flight in U.S. history.
1931: Formation of United Air Lines: Aviation pioneer William Boeing acquired Varney Air Lines alongside Boeing Air Transport, Pacific Air Transport, and National Air Transport. These entities merged under a unified umbrella management corporation to formally birth United Air Lines in Chicago.
1933: Introducing the First Modern Airliner: United introduced the Boeing 247, widely recognized as the world's first modern commercial airliner. It allowed passengers to fly transcontinental routes without overnight stops.
1936: The World's First Flight Kitchen: United established commercial aviation's very first flight kitchen to provide hot-meal service on regular flights, initially giving passengers a choice of fried chicken or scrambled eggs.
1961: Capital Airlines Merger: United acquired Capital Airlines, briefly positioning itself as the world's second-largest commercial airline and anchoring its dominant domestic "Main Line" network.
1985–1992: Pan Am Acquisitions: Benefiting from the post-deregulation landscape, United bought out Pan American World Airways' vital Pacific route authority in 1985. It later added Pan Am's London Heathrow operations (1991) and Latin American network (1992) to build a powerhouse global presence.
1995: Launching the Boeing 777: Working as the collaborative launch customer, United debuted the advanced wide-body Boeing 777 into commercial service.
1997: Star Alliance Co-Founding: United partnered with four other global carriers to launch the Star Alliance, establishing the world's first and largest global airline alliance.
2010: Mega-Merger with Continental: United merged with Continental Airlines—bringing both of Walter Varney's original aviation legacies together, adopting Continental's distinctive gold globe logo, and creating one of the world's largest airline networks.
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I was out with the Nikon COOLPIX P1100 on a very clear evening monitoring flight radar 24 and noticed a wide-body aircraft approaching. It turned out it was a United airlines Boeing Dreamliner flying from London (LHR) to San Fransisco (SFO) at 40K feet.