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Post by olderndirt on Aug 21, 2022 19:39:05 GMT -5
"A what" you say. Boeing produced these, a lighter and smaller shorter range version of the 707. They found a limited niche but that vanished with the intro of the 727. I jump seated on several during my ATC days - always a nice ride.  |
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Post by pivo11 on Aug 22, 2022 1:45:02 GMT -5
You're right, I've never heard of it.  |
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Post by penzoil3 on Aug 22, 2022 10:58:06 GMT -5
Me either. Nice picture though.
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Post by olderndirt on Aug 22, 2022 19:02:20 GMT -5
Here's who operated them.
Alaska Airlines operated both the 720 and the 720B but did not take delivery of either type new.
American Airlines ● 10 x 720 delivered in 1960 and 15 x 720Bs delivered in 1961, the ten 720s were converted to turbofan powered B models in 1961.
American Trans Air 2 x 720, 1 x 720B
Braniff International Airways ● 5 x 720 delivered 1961–1963, an additional aircraft was sold to the Federal Aviation Agency before delivery
Capital Airlines leased 720s from United Airlines.
Continental Airlines ● 8 x 720B delivered 1962–1966
Eastern Air Lines ● 15 x 720 delivered 1961–1962
Federal Aviation Agency one 720 delivered in 1960[35] or 1961
Northwest Airlines ● 13 x 720B delivered 1961–1964
Pacific Northern Airlines ● 2 x 720 delivered in 1962
Pan American World Airways 9 x 720B used from 1963-1974 for Caribbean and South American operations.
Trans World Airlines ● Four leased in 1961.
United Airlines ● 29 x 720 delivered 1960–1962
Western Airlines ● 27 x 720Bs delivered 1961–1967
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Post by Bushpounder on Aug 23, 2022 16:21:59 GMT -5
720 was a hotrod 707. My grandfather was a F/E on them as well as the 707, C-54, Connies, Electra. I went to Hawaii on a 720.
BP;)
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