Aircraft Photo of N728A | McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 | Saudi Aramco | AirHistory.net #343642
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N728A
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72
C/n (msn):46081 / 471
Operator Titles:(Saudi Aramco)
Location
City / Airport:London - HeathrowMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLL   IATA: LHR   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:7 September 1995
Photo by:Freek Blokzijl
Photo ID: 343642
Photo Comment

Build as DC8- 62 for United Airlines in 1969, but returned to Douglas in 1973. In 1981 used as prototype for the longer DC8-72 and after conversion sold as bizzjet to Aramco Aviation where it has flown another 24 years! In 2005 stored Opa Locka and scrapped 2006.

This photo is copyright © Freek Blokzijl, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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