PFTP: American Airlines

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I gained brief access to the manufacturer’s ramp at Boeing Field, on January 17, 1980; check out the snow in the lower righthand corner! The setting sun limited my shooting opportunities. TWA was taking delivery of its last batch of 727-200s, as evidenced by N54350. On the right, 747SP-31 N58201, the first of three for TWA, is still two months from delivery.

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