Douglas DC-8-10 · 11 MSN 45280

Timeline

Remarks

"Ship Four" ff 02.01.59

History

Douglas DC-8-11, serial number 45280. Delivered to Douglas, registered N8038D. "Ship Four" first flight 2 Jan 1959. Operated by United Airlines on 16 Jun 1960 as N8003U. Converted May 1965. Operated by Project Orbis dona on 12 Mar 1980. Re-registered with Project Orbis in Jan 1982 as N220RB. Retired 15 Apr 1994, seen 4 Mar 1995 Beijing permanently withdrawn from use, Datan-Shang Museum good condition seen Oct 1997, seen Mar 1999, total time (flying hours) 53.771h. Current status: stored.