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#OnThisDay in 1964, the #Boeing 727 was introduced by Eastern Air Lines. The 727 was Boeing's only tri-jet aircraft and, at the time of its production, Boeing's best-selling jet with over 1,800 sold. Have you ever flown on a Boeing 727? #Avgeek #aviationhistory Image: Eastern Air Lines postcard, Boeing 727 1969 Gift of Captain Jon Simmonds 2015.057.403
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#OnThisDay in 1964, the #Boeing 727 was introduced by Eastern Air Lines.
This image was posted on February 01, 2019.
#boeing #727 #avgeek