Track a Flight With Google!

“Google is an aviation buff. Type in a flight number like “United 22” for a link to a map of that flight's progress in the air. Or type in the tail number you see on an airplane for the full registration form for that plane.

Google is the Department of Motor Vehicles. Type in a VIN (vehicle identification number, which is etched onto a plate, usually on the door frame, of every car), like “JH4NA1157MT001832”, to find out the car's year, make and model.”
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Posted by trygstad | Category: Fun | 05:28 PM