{"product_id":"eastern®-dc-8-21-n8609","title":"Eastern®- DC-8-21-N8609","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca title=\"Custom Eastern®️ - DC-8-21 Tail # N8609\" href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/custom-eastern-dc-8-21-tail-n8609\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Here To Custom Engrave Your Tag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Eastern_DC8_Hero001_480x269_ab401c0f-3e0f-436d-9a05-fdae2a97aed3.jpg?v=1632871945\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the latest aircraft to join the PlaneTags fleet - a Douglas DC-8-2. Tail number N8609 was delivered to Eastern Air Lines in October 1960 and flew with the airline until 1974. After a short stint with Air Caledonia, ‘8609 was retired and stored for decades. MotoArt rescued this hidden gem in 2021. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Eastern_DC8_Hero02_480x269_5a3c959f-b673-4752-bf46-6012860f1a0d.jpg?v=1632871990\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Eastern_DC8_Hero01_480x269_a0ef4c55-1fe7-4f90-8951-6926b2986c38.jpg?v=1632872528\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern was the launch customer for the DC-8-21, calling it the DC-8 B, and the model became Eastern’s first jet. The DC-8-21s took over longer non-stop routes, such as New York and Chicago to Miami and Mexico City and Bermuda. N8609 was one of Eastern’s 16 DC-8-21s, and one of a total of 33 that were built. Eastern proudly presented it as the most advanced and dependable jet, with power to spare. Its livery touted “Fly Eastern’s Golden Falcon Jet DC-8B”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8609 originally wore a red, white and blue Golden Falcon livery, but the majority of its years with Eastern it was wrapped in the New Mark\/Hockey Stick scheme, with a Caribbean Blue swath above the Ionosphere Blue cheat-line which swooped up like a hockey stick parallel to the forward edge of the tail. The Golden Falcon was replaced with a new streamlined, minimalist falcon in white against a dark blue background. The design was meant to project an image of a safe, reliable airline. The New Mark colors and style, with several modifications over the years, would remain until Eastern Air Lines stopped flying in 1991. Read more about it on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/eastern-dc-8-welcome-to-the-jet-age\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eour blog\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotoArt is thrilled to add a DC-8-21 in Eastern colors to our ever-growing encyclopedia of aircraft. The bygone era of the DC-8 and the mighty Eastern Air Lines will be remembered when you hold a DC-8 PlaneTag. Add one to your collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Eastern_DC8_GALLERY02_480X600_70c30f6a-0c39-456d-9c98-74f538c81658.jpg?v=1632872064\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/DC8_GALLERY_480X527_ad7e9ed4-b613-40d1-96b9-89a563d455d7.jpg?v=1632960740\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEASTERN®️ - DC-8-21 - # N8609\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/Eastern_DC-8-21_outline_480x353_8d963f7b-8dfb-409d-a632-e14eef044765.jpg?v=1632873307\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douglas Aircraft Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail #:\u003c\/strong\u003e N8609\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassengers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 177 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 123,876 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142 ft 5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e150 ft 8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e43 ft 4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,050 nmi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Cruise Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 483 knots\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate of Climb:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500 ft \/ minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x P\u0026amp;W JT4A-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDC-8® and EASTERN® are registered trademarks of others. MotoArt is not affiliated with, connected to or sponsored by The McDonnell Douglas Company or Eastern Airlines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlaneTags are \u003c\/strong\u003eHandmade Aviation Tags\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Please Note: Due to limited quantities, \u003cstrong\u003ecombination colors\u003c\/strong\u003e you may receive will vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. 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