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<blockquote data-quote="MrFedEx" data-source="post: 521316" data-attributes="member: 12508"><p>A great airplane. Sadly, the era of the 4-engine narrow body is just about over. When FedEx took over Flying Tigers back in 1989 they inherited their fleet and were promptly sold, which was probably a mistake since they were paid for and held a lot of cans. The Tigers 8's were quick-change aircraft, that could also be used for passenger charters. A lot of soldiers flew to Vietnam on them.</p><p> </p><p>It's pretty amazing that a plane designed in the 1950's is still around in the 21st century. I'm guessing they'll be parked in the desert for awhile and may just get scrapped given the current economy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrFedEx, post: 521316, member: 12508"] A great airplane. Sadly, the era of the 4-engine narrow body is just about over. When FedEx took over Flying Tigers back in 1989 they inherited their fleet and were promptly sold, which was probably a mistake since they were paid for and held a lot of cans. The Tigers 8's were quick-change aircraft, that could also be used for passenger charters. A lot of soldiers flew to Vietnam on them. It's pretty amazing that a plane designed in the 1950's is still around in the 21st century. I'm guessing they'll be parked in the desert for awhile and may just get scrapped given the current economy. [/QUOTE]
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