This Douglas DC-9 took to the skies on February 25, 1965 from Long Beach, California, and became one of the most popular and successful jet airliners for several reasons. N8990E was one of 81 DC-9-30s that powered the Eastern Air Lines fleet and helped make EAL one of the most successful and dominant airlines for decades. Eastern Air Lines, among other carriers, chose it as their workhorse due to its reliability and efficiency. N8990E was withdrawn from use when Eastern Air Lines ceased operations in January 1991, then broken up in 1994 in San Bernardino (MHV).

OUR PLANE'S STORY

Product Details

• Made from the authentic aircraft skin of Eastern Airlines DC-9
• Each tag is cut, finished, and serialized in a series of 5,000
• Natural variations in paint, wear, and markings make every PlaneTag unique
• Includes a stainless steel keyring and collector card
• Made in the USA

A Meaningful Piece of Aviation History

This PlaneTag represents more than an aircraft type. It represents decades of dependable service, the people who flew and maintained the aircraft, and a jet that helped define air travel.

Now, a piece of that history can live on with you.

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• Northwest Airlines DC-9
• TWA DC-9
• Aero California DC-9

Each PlaneTag tells a different chapter of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 story.

DISCLAIMER

PlaneTags are Handmade Aviation Tags

• Authentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. 
• Unique -  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. 
• Collectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. 
  
• Versatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.

- Please Note: Due to limited quantities, combination colors you may receive will vary.

*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully

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.