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October 16, 2015 marks what is being termed as the last day that US Airways will officially exist. While the fleet still has a while to go before all planes transition to the new paint job, it is the following day that all "US" flight numbers will be supplanted by AA ones.

To commemorate this event, American Airlines is highlighting the passage of the carrier by conducting one last special flight. AA1939 is designated as the LAST FLIGHT under the US flight number system. Starting in Philadelphia, the aircraft will make a final round through the various US Airways hubs, plus San Francisco, before returning to it's starting point on the following morning. Keen eyes will spot that the flight number "1939" is startup year of All American Aviation, the precursor to the much better known Allegheny Airlines that eventually became US Airways.

"1939" is a variant of "Come Fly With US", with numerous touches added to honor the last-flight event. The title, flight info, and dat...

Aviation is a passion of mine... always has been. And photography is a means of sharing that passion with others. If I'm not flying a plane or sitting in one, then I'm likely training a lens towards it. While I've flown planes for only a fraction of my life, I've always considered myself a pilot. And pilots love sharing their experiences with others. It's easy to tell others how to takeoff, but only when I pass on that sense of joy that I feel of breaking Earth's surly bonds do most people understand why I love doing what I do. That's what I try to do with my photos. Besides proximity, I aim to convey a story or stir up the emotions within the viewer when they gaze upon my work. Here's hoping you enjoy your little stay in my...