727-231-n64322-sfo-04-781

727-231-n64322-sfo-04-781
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From here, we see TWA 727-231 N64322, about to leave the gate wearing the twin-stripe livery introduced four years earlier. Soot from engine reversers was later minimized by redesigning the devices, but until then, frequent tail washes were necessary. It looks like this airplane is overdue.