Our Boeing 727 Scrapbook
Boeing’s 727 jetliner prototype first took to the skies in early 1963. More than half a century later, the type is still in use, although not nearly as widespread as it was in the past century.
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Two main variants were produced… the shorter original series (sometimes called the -100 version) and the later, stretched version (called the -200 series by many enthusiasts).
The main purpose was a shorter runway-capable mid-sized passenger aircraft with a medium range. The wings featured a series of flaps and slats that allowed for shorter runway use than – say the contemporary B-707. A dedicated freight version was also produced, and retired passenger airframes were converted to freighters too.
Here’s a scrapbook of many airlines and versions from the past, enjoy!
