Douglas DC-8-10 · 11 MSN 45278
Registration N8001U · Boeing
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Last Updated
29 Oct 2026
Remarks
"Ship Two" ff 29.11.58; dmg 14.05.59 Edwards AFB (heavy landing), repaired, cvtd to DC8-21 08.60
History
Douglas DC-8-11, serial number 45278. Delivered to Douglas, registered N8018D. "Ship Two" first flight 29 Nov 1958; dmg 14 May 1959 Edwards Air Force Base (heavy landing), repaired, converted to DC8-21 Aug 1960. Operated by United Airlines on 1 Nov 1960 as N8001U. Operated by Boeing on 23 Jan 1978. Traded as part payment for 727-200s order; withdrawn from use Kingman Jan 1978 not in Surv97, broken up JAPL98, total time (flying hours) 52.058h. Current status: scrapped.
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