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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727-51C N490US (msn 18898) of Northwest Airlines, last used by United Parcel Service (UPS), from 1992, before being withdrawn from use and scrapped.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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1992 Airlines Boeing Northwest Parcel Scrapped Withdrawn
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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 Despite its impressive service history with two major airlines, N490US was eventually withdrawn from use and scrapped.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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