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Nice vintage color photo of a McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63 flying under the flagship banner of Iberia Airlines with Reg. EC-BMX.
This particular aircraft began operating in 1968. It was written off in 1978 after it aquaplaned during touch down, slid into a ditch and caught fire.
Iberia (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈβeɾja]), legally incorporated as Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España, S.A. Operadora, Sociedad Unipersonal, is the flag carrier of Spain. Founded in 1927 and based in Madrid, it operates an international network of services from its main base of Madrid–Barajas Airport. Iberia, with Iberia Regional (operated by an independent carrier Air Nostrum) and with Iberia Express, is a part of International Airlines Group. In addition to transporting passengers and freight, Iberia Group carries out related activities, such as aircraft maintenance, handling in airports, IT systems and in-flight catering. Iberia Group airlines fly to over 109 destinations in 39 countries, and a further 90 destinations through code-sharing agreements with other airlines.
Most likely used for promotional/marketing/shareholder publications and presentations.
Very nice vintage image in very good condition with excellent color. Measures 8x10. Provenance McDonnell Douglas.
