Still accellerating, she quickly disappears to a speck as she races to meet with the waiting tanker. Even though she is now too far away to film, we stand and watch her until she has completely disappeared from view.
It's a sight I will never forget. Seeing one on static display cannot prepare you for the spectacle of seeing one take to the wing. She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen fly. No matter how long I live I will never forget the sensation of standing behind the dragon and feeling the hot breath of her exhaust blowing over me.
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