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Boeing 727 N490US
Boeing 727-51C N490US (msn 18898) of Northwest Airlines, last used by United Parcel Service (UPS), from 1992, before being withdrawn from use and scrapped. Date: 1970s
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Media ID 21132013
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1992 Airlines Boeing Northwest Parcel Scrapped Withdrawn
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating fusion of aviation history and fine art with our exclusive Boeing 727 print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image showcases Boeing 727-51C N490US (msn 18898) of Northwest Airlines, harkening back to an era of aviation innovation. Taken in the 1970s, this vintage photograph captures the iconic jetliner in its prime, adorned in Northwest Airlines livery before its final use by United Parcel Service (UPS) and eventual retirement. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring the golden age of aviation into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.1cm (21" x 12.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the sleek lines and powerful presence of a Boeing 727-51C (msn 18898), registration N490US, as it taxis on the tarmac during the 1970s. The Boeing 727 was a pioneering three-engine, short to medium-range wide-body jet airliner, first introduced in 1967. This particular aircraft, operated by Northwest Airlines in its early years before being acquired by United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1992, is shown in its prime. The 727-51C variant was the shortest member of the 727 family, with a seating capacity of up to 149 passengers. Despite its impressive service history with two major airlines, N490US was eventually withdrawn from use and scrapped. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of aviation, where even the most advanced and capable aircraft eventually make way for newer models. The photograph's grainy texture and the moody, low-angle lighting add to the sense of nostalgia and wonder, transporting us back to a time when commercial air travel was a new and exciting frontier.
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