Douglas DC-8-20 · 21 MSN 45425

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History

Douglas DC-8-21, serial number 45425. Delivered to Eastern Airlines on 19 Feb 1960, registered N8604. Operated by Concare Aircraft Lsg Corp on 7 Sep 1973. Leased to Air Haiti on 15 Oct 1973. Concare returned Dec 1973. Operated by American Jet Industries on 4 Jul 1977. Withdrawn from use Mojave Nov 1977, broken up 78, nose and front part (at 20 feet) in ex Eastern colours still at El Mirage yard, CA seen Jan 2003, and mid/aft fuselage still at Mojave Air & Space Port seen Mar 2006 with original colours, to be preserved at museum; total time (flying hours) 40.059, right hand side cabin (4 windows, 3 economy seat rows) preserved Oakland CA Museum by Sep 2007, (part) seen at El Mirage Jan 2014. Current status: stored.