BWI Marshall Airport
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is located between Baltimore & Washington, DC. Rated @ACIworld Best Airport In North America.
BWI Airport, MD 21240
Joined February 2009
🎵 'Cause I-I-I'm in the stars tonight 🎵 . #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes @BTS_twt #BTSArmy #airporttwitter #airports
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If you've never seen a 500 pound stained glass crab sculpture, we've got you covered! Look for this amazing work at the end of Skywalk A, overlooking Security Checkpoint A and the @southwestair ticketing area. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #Maryland #crab #art
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Nothing says "Welcome to Maryland" like a 500-pound stained glass crab. 🦀. "Callinectes Douglassi" by Jackie Leatherbury Douglass. 📍 Skywalk A, near Security Checkpoint A and @SouthwestAir ticketing.
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ALERT: Due to law enforcement investigation, the terminal roadway is temporarily shut down. Vehicular traffic approaching the airport is currently being held. Those in the terminal are advised to remain in place at this time. More information to come.
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Moments ago, @AmericanAir Captain Peter Nyce III arrived here to BWI Marshall Airport aboard the final flight of his 31-year career with American Airlines. @BWIFire honored Captain Nyce with a water salute. Happy retirement, Captain! #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #avgeek
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Thanks to the people that gathered peacefully here tonight. You had opportunity to speak & allowed passengers & airlines to operate freely.
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The airport community today paid tribute to a fallen hero. @USMC Pfc Edward Nalazek was killed in WWII during the Battle of Tarawa. His family was on hand for today's dignified transfer ceremony. Pfc Nalazek will be laid to rest at @ArlingtonNatl in the coming days. #MDOTheroes
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One of our airport tenants shared these pictures with us of this afternoon's storm. This view from our cargo operations area. #MDOTscenes #SceneAtBWI #MDwx
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A beautiful day to welcome our newest airline, @FlyAirSenegal! #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #Open4BizMD #airports #aviation
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We are proud to support Operation Enduring Friendship. One reason the airport remains open is to help fulfill our important role in supporting emergency response. #COVID19 #MarylandStrong #FrontlineMDOTforYou.
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Earlier today, @GovLarryHogan visited BWI Marshall Airport to acknowledge and thank about 130 @MDNG soldiers that are deploying overseas in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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Happy 10th anniversary to our friends at @jetblue! . On this day in 2009, the airline began service at BWI Marshall Airport. Let's celebrate with a look at one of the airline's most unique liveries, #blueprint. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #avgeek
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What better way to recognize #NationalMarylandDay than a special #FlashbackFriday featuring #MarylandOne! These pictures are from the aircraft's unveiling here at BWI Marshall in the summer of 2005. @SouthwestAir
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Enjoy a front row seat to Friday’s arrival of one of the world's largest cargo aircraft, the Antonov 124. BWI Marshall Airport plays an important role in cargo operations, including the distribution of #COVID19 medical supplies and protective equipment. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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Happy #MarylandDay! Our friends from @SouthwestAir show their Maryland Pride each day across the skies. #BWI
http://t.co/A70e51EVYR.
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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is open and operational, but airline operations have been limited this morning. Our team has worked through the night, and continues to treat and clear airfield surfaces. Please confirm flight status with your airline prior to heading our way.
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Lots of buzz around Gate A3! @Ravens are here for @SouthwestAir Trading Places event. @RGIII @mulatto15 and Poe just helped bring a plane to the gate and unload bags.
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UPDATE: Law enforcement has cleared vehicle in question. Please be advised roadway operations will slowly return to normal. For now, Upper Level roadway is open for both passenger dropoff/pickup.
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New signage rotating today on digital video boards throughout #BWI. Well done, @capitals! #ALLCAPS #StanleyCupChampions
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@FabulousLVNV @spencerwclark @BWIFire Our @BWIFire #BWI Fire and Rescue Department is conducting a training exercise this evening. Thank you.
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Partial equipment failure involving jet bridge at #BWI Gate E-10. BWI Fire & Rescue Dept responded, along w/ mutual aid. Preliminary info indicates 6 individuals transported to local hospitals w/ non-life-threatening injuries.
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Our airport community came together this afternoon to honor the dignified transfer of a fallen hero. Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Michael Kocopy was killed in the Battle of Tarawa in WWII. He will be laid to rest at @ArlingtonNatl next week. #MDOTheroes
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A big #BWI welcome for Always Dreaming @DreamingColt! #MDOTnews #Preakness #AirHorseOne @PimlicoRC @PreaknessStakes
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It's a Saturday morning gate party at A4! Celebrating the inaugural @southwestair nonstop flight to Grand Cayman! #MDOTscenes #SceneAtBWI #avgeek
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Happy anniversary to @SouthwestAir! Today (9/15) marks 26 years of Southwest Airlines service at BWI Marshall Airport. #MarylandOne has been part of the Southwest fleet since 2005. #Open4BizMD
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BIG BIRD: We welcomed one of the largest aircraft in the world, the Antonov An-124, this afternoon. A favorite among #planespotters, we'll share additional photos of this massive aircraft soon. #MDOTscenes #SceneAtBWI #avgeek
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Our airport community came together yesterday afternoon to welcome home a fallen sailor. Seaman 2nd Class Challis Rudolph James was killed in action at Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Oklahoma on December 7, 1941. He will be laid to rest at @arlingtonnatl on Friday.
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As part of the snow removal process, crews push snow away from ramp and gate areas into large mounds located near snow melters. Each of our snow melters can melt 135 tons of snow per hour. #MDOTsafety #MDwx
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@SouthwestAir This amazing work is titled "Callinectes Douglassi" and was produced by Jackie Leatherbury Douglass of Shady Side, MD. Check out each corner of the base of the display for more background info. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #Maryland #crab #art
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From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! . #HolidaysAtBWI #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #airports
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Great vacations fly out of BWI Marshall! The fun starts here with the most low fares in the Washington region.
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Even in black and white, the @Boeing 747 is a massive plane. This takes us back to 1971. @united #FlashbackFriday
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We've officially welcomed Maryland favorite @LedoPizza to BWI Marshall Airport. Today's ribbon cutting marked the opening of 2 Ledo locations. 📍 Gate B5.📍 Pre-security near Observation Gallery.@creamcruiser is also part of the pre-security location. @FraportUSA #Open4BizMD
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Take a look at this @BaltBizOnline gallery of @southwestair state liveries. How many of these state-themed plane designs have you seen in-person?
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Passengers at BWI Marshall Airport this afternoon observed a dignified transfer for the remains of @MarForRes Private Ted Hall. @theMDTA Police, @TSA @BWIfire @southwestair and @USMC participated in today's ceremony. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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This is what it looks like as brooms and plows push the snow (from right to left) off our runways and taxiways. A snow blower then completes the clearing process by hurling the snow high and far. #MDOTsafety #MDwx #SceneAtBWI
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If you’re traveling through BWI this evening, hockey will be on at many restaurants and bars in the airport. Who’s ready to #RockTheRed? #ALLCAPS #StanleyCupFinal.
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You can only pick 3. Which special aircraft livery do you love the most? #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #avgeek
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Get outta town! BWI Marshall makes it easy with the most low fares in the Washington region.
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A new airline has arrived at BWI Marshall Airport!. We welcomed our inaugural @FlyAirSenegal flight this morning. We commemorated the occasion with a water salute for the aircraft, a welcome ceremony and ribbon cutting. #Open4BizMD #airports #aviation #international #travel
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New year = New pizza🍕!. Among the new and exciting things we have planned for 2020 is the arrival of 2 @LedoPizza locations. Watch this space for more details soon. #Open4BizMD #food #maryland
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Our @BWIFire team providing a water salute for @SouthwestAir arrival with @HFNorthernNM. More than 2 dozen veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam were on this flight that arrived a short time ago. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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Great memories never fade. Plan your trip with the most low fares in the Washington region—at BWI Marshall.
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"And down the ramp they come!". A windy day for the arrival of some of Saturday's @PreaknessStakes participants aboard Air Horse One. Next stop, @PimlicoRC. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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Earlier this evening, @GovLarryHogan and Lieutenant Governor @BoydKRutherford welcomed about 150 @MDNG soldiers upon their return from deployment to the Middle East. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTheroes #MDOTscenes
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AWESOME AIRCRAFT: We caught the take-off this afternoon of one of the world's largest cargo aircraft, the Antonov An-124. Enjoy this view from our airfield! We have lots of pictures we'll be sharing soon. #avgeek #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #planespotting #planes #An124
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Snow melters are being placed around the #BWI airfield tonight. Our winter weather team will remain at work overnight to treat and clear the airfield for airline operations. #MDOTnews #MDOTsafety #MDwx
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A big #BWI welcome for the first @AirCanada flight from #Montreal @aeroportsMTL! We continue to grow international and domestic air service, with flights to new markets and new airline partners. Thanks to Air Canada!
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No one knows for sure what winter will bring, but our team is ready. Our Operations & Maintenance team held its annual snow parade this morning to showcase equipment and team members. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #MDwx #snowMD #airports
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Great to welcome @emirates to BWI Marshall Airport for a charter flight last evening! #sceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #planespotting #airports
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It is impressive to see the arrival of any aircraft from the perspective of being out on the airfield. Extra special as one of the world's largest cargo planes, the Antonov An-124, arrived at #BWI Marshall earlier this afternoon.
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Law enforcement continues to investigate vehicle on lower level roadway near terminal. Vehicular traffic continues to be held. Those with vehicles in our Hourly Garage are advised to access the garage via underground tunnel in the middle of our main terminal or via Skywalk D.
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"I'd like to buy a vowel, Pat. I'd like an A.". #FlashbackFriday #airtran @nwa_airlines #NWA #avgeek #planes #planespotting
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ROUTE NEWS: @SouthwestAir is introducing daily nonstop service from BWI Marshall Airport to MIAMI! . Service begins November 15. @iflymia #Open4BizMD
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A nice display at BWI Marshall Airport from Mother Nature a short time ago. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #MDwx
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On one of the coldest mornings of the winter, we salute all those working outside. Thanks for keeping planes and passengers moving! #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #airports
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It's that time of year! Great to see #Maryland @TerpsFootball on its way from #BWI! Good luck! #FearTheTurtle
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From 🎄 season to 🏈 season!. We've exchanged the red and green holiday lights for purple lights ahead of the @ravens playoff run. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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✔️ New airline.✔️ Additional international service. @CopaAirlines is coming to BWI Marshall Airport later this year. Nonstop service to Panama City, Panama is set to begin on June 28. Learn more at #Open4BizMD #CopaAirlines @tocumenaero #airports
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Rumor has it, it's good luck to spot all 3 @SouthwestAir liveries together in one location. Happy travels, everyone! #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #planespotting #planes
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Great to have @Ravens players @BrandonW_66 & @_tonyjefferson at #BWI today "trading places" w/ @SouthwestAir employees! #MDOTnews #myBWI
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Moments ago, @BWIfire performed a water salute for fallen @MarForRes Private Ted Hall. Pvt. Hall lost his life at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was 24 at the time. He will be buried tomorrow at Arlington National Cemetery. @USMC @ArlingtonNatl #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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We love catching a glimpse of our favorite, #MarylandOne, here at BWI Marshall. This was taken shortly before its departure last Thursday. #tbt #myBWI @southwestairlines
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On September 15, 1993, we welcomed @SouthwestAir!. The airline began here with nonstops to Chicago Midway and Cleveland. Southwest currently serves approximately 70 domestic and international destinations from BWI Marshall Airport. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #onthisdate #airports
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Hello, old friend! Nice to see #Dumbo here at BWI Marshall this afternoon. Next stop, @MCO. #MDOTscenes #SceneAtBWI #SoarWithSpirit
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A shoutout to the canines working to keep BWI Marshall Airport passengers safe. Ruch is part of @theMDTA Police squad while Medo is part of the @TSA team. #MDOTsafety #NationalDogDay
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Today is our Birthday! On this date in 1950, President Truman presided over the grand opening of Friendship International Airport. No delays are showing anywhere in the national system. what a great morning to fly as we celebrate 69 years of Friendship.
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Meet Ruch!. Ruch is a 3-year old working with our partners, @TheMDTA Police. We caught up with Ruch and his handler as they wrapped up their shift a bit earlier today. We appreciate the work of our law enforcement partners. #FacesOfBWI
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A big #BWI welcome to Justify! Several horses for the @PreaknessStakes arrived this afternoon, headed for @PimlicoRC. #MDOTnews #PreaknessStakes #Justify #AirHorseOne
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A special moment yesterday, courtesy of our partners at @BWIfire. Captain William Wray, an Orlando-based captain for @SpiritAirlines, received a water salute as he embarked on the final flight of his career (Flight 781 BWI-@MCO). Best wishes, Captain! #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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Weather conditions this afternoon allowed us to welcome our first-ever 747-8. As you can see, this diverted widebody aircraft returned to the skies earlier this evening. @lufthansa @Lufthansa_USA #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #avgeek
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Contrary to popular belief, this crab does not smell like Old Bay. 📍 End of Skywalk A, overlooking @SouthwestAir ticketing. #ArtAtBWI #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #maryland #crab #airports
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Tango.Hotel.Alpha .November.Kilo. Yankee.Oscar.Uniform. On this #NationalAirTrafficControlDay, we say thank you to our partners at @FAANews. The hard work of air traffic controllers helps ensure safe travel regardless of when you travel. #airtrafficcontrolday #MDOTsafety
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We save the water cannons for the most special occasions! An Honor Flight from Orlando received a special welcome to BWI Marshall earlier this morning.
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A peek at our airfield from 25 years ago. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #tbt @united @southwestair #airports
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We are proud to announce @ACIWorld has named BWI Marshall Airport the Best Airport in North America, in our size category!. Thanks to our passengers, employees & partners for helping to make this happen. More at #MDOTdelivers #ASQawards @ACI_ASQ #airports
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A moment of silence will be held throughout the terminal this morning at 8:46am to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. #MDOTcares
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We don't often see arrivals on our 15R runway, but we caught this one a bit earlier today. A gentle @southwestair landing on this breezy day. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #avgeek
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The #fullmoon technically doesn't happen until 12:12am on 12/12, but this looks pretty full, right? Caught the #moonrise behind Concourse D a bit earlier this evening. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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In today's Trading Places event, @ravens Wide Receiver @Willie_Snead4G climbed into a @southwestair plane to unload bags. He's working hard on his off day! #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes
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Take a look at this arrival this evening!. @Arsenal has arrived aboard an @Emirates 777 ahead of this weekend's match with @Everton. #SceneAtBWI #MDOTscenes #arsenal #soccer #plane #planespotting #airports
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ICYMI: We welcomed @LedoPizza with a ribbon cutting last week. 2 Ledo Pizza locations are now open at BWI Marshall Airport. Plus, @CreamCruiser with delicious treats at the pre-security Ledo Pizza. @FraportUSA #Open4BizMD #Maryland #food #airports
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Our thoughts are with our @SouthwestAir colleagues. Herb's vision helped transform an industry and he leaves a lasting impact. #HonoringHerb.
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ICYMI, several horses for the @PreaknessStakes arrived at #BWI this afternoon. #Preakness #AirHorseOne
http://t.co/zo3aT4xZnN.
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Disney parents, we have a feeling this will be your kids' new favorite plane! This @SpiritAirlines #Dumbo -themed plane made its inaugural flight yesterday. We caught these pics this morning just prior to its pre-7am departure. 🐘 #MDOTscenes #SceneAtBWI #SoarWithSpirit
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