North to Alaska

We got into Anchorage. But it took a while.

When we got to Khabarovsk, Russia (to refuel) the #4 engine wouldn't start. Our mechanic (Norbert) (yes that's his name) got the engine to start. We started the takeoff run and noticed the #4 engine wasn't producing takeoff thrust. So the Captain rejected the takeoff and we went back to the ramp for more repairs.

One hour later, Norbert got us going again. This time we made an uneventful takeoff for Anchorage. So we thought....

Once we landed in Anchorage, I was doing the post flight walk-a-round inspection of the aircraft, I found evidence (guts and blood) of a bird ingestion into the #3 engine.

Don't know if it happened on takeoff or landing. I could see the spot where the bird went in and out.

Oh well... another day in the life of an international freight dog.....