Originally Posted by
Valveman
A few months ago I was on the 1000th MD80 ever built, N960AS. I was also on one of its initial flights back in '92. Upon delivery to AS, the aircraft was adorned with a plaque of its significance on the wall opposite the lavatory between the galley and 1D.
I was sitting in 1A and noticed four holes in the wall, indicating the plaque had been removed. It was a bit sad to realize that the aircraft was being readied for sale. Whoever has the plaque now, has got themselves a significant piece of McDonnell Douglas history! Where is that plaque?
Are you sure it was 960 and not say...968? I flew that a/c once last year and once in the mid 90s, both times noting the plaque. I'd be very surprised if it had been removed. The holes in the bulkhead wall could have been where the plastic timetable holder used to be.
I was told last md-80 flight sched for 10-26, but could be moved up to September. But there should still be about seven flying over the summer season.