Limited Special Edition Fedex Express Retired Boeing 727-200 "In 1990's Livery Colors, Named Gideon" Tail #N466FE Genuine Aluminum Airplane Skin Purple Metal Colored Luggage Plane Tag.
Built in December 1976, this Boeing 727-225 first entered passenger service under the registration N8874Z, flying for Eastern Air Lines before later operating with Avianca. During this phase of its life, the aircraft carried passengers across domestic and international routes, showcasing the versatility of the Boeing 727 platform.
In October 1992, the aircraft joined the FedEx Express fleet, where it was converted into a dedicated freighter and re-registered as N466FE. As a FedEx aircraft, it became part of the company’s overnight delivery network, flying consistent nighttime routes and reliably moving cargo between hubs and regional markets.
After retirement from active flight service, the aircraft took on a new role as a public exhibit. Known as “Gideon,” it was donated by FedEx and later displayed for many years at the Aerospace Museum of California, where it served as a centerpiece in the museum’s airpark.
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PlaneTags 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. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.
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