| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XA-DOE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-8-51 |
| C/n (msn): | 45252 / 1 |
| Operator Titles: | AeroMéxico |
| Aircraft Name: | Quintana Roo |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Miami - InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMIA IATA: MIA Local: MIA Other: - |
| Photo Date: | June 1981 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 233247 |
| Photo Comment |
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The very first DC-8 pictured with it's last operator. First flight on May 30 1958, Douglas continually upgraded the aircraft during testing. It was the first DC-8-50 series aircraft when re-engined with P & W JT-3C turbo-fan engines in 1960. Since it was built on production tooling, the airliner was able to be sold to Trans International Airlines in 1962. Chartered by Lufthansa and leased to Canadian Pacific Airlines before it was sold to Delta Airlines in 1967. Leased by AeroMexico 1979 - 82, the aircraft was finally parked in Marana, AZ. It was slowly stripped of parts and later broken up. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 April 2020, and has since been viewed 2106 times. |