Douglas DC-8-20 · 21* MSN 45281

Timeline

Remarks

first DC-8 delivered to an airline, cvtd from DC8-12 03.64

History

Douglas DC-8-21, serial number 45281. Delivered to United Airlines on 29 May 1959, registered N8004U. First DC-8 delivered to an airline, converted from DC8-12 Mar 1964. Operated by Boeing on 4 Jan 1978. Traded as part payment for 727-200s order; withdrawn from use Kingman Jan 1978, broken up 81, total time (flying hours) 55.049h, cancelled 10 Jun 2013. Current status: scrapped.