Douglas DC-8-10 · 11 MSN 45279
Registration N8002U · Plymouth Leasing
Identity
TypeDouglas DC-8-10
Variant11
FamilyDC8/10/MD11
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Line Number3
Test Reg—
Operators
OperatorPlymouth Leasing
Timeline
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Delivery
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Age
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Last Updated
29 Oct 2026
Remarks
"Ship Three" ff 22.12.58 already in United c/s
History
Douglas DC-8-11, serial number 45279. Delivered to Douglas, registered N8028D. "Ship Three" first flight 22 Dec 1958 already in United c/s. Operated by United Airlines on 11 May 1961 as N8002U. Converted Apr 1965. Operated by Plymouth Leasing on 22 Feb 1978. Stored Detroit Detroit-Willow Run, MI Jul 1978, broken up May 1983 total time (flying hours) 50.043h. Current status: scrapped.
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