727 Early Birds

The very first 727, N7001U, is born.

The only 727 then in existence is readied for flight.

The prototype on a test drive heading north past Washington’s Whidbey Island.

The 15th 727 built, N1970 of American Airlines, is seen at Boeing’s Renton plant in 1963.

Renton flightline.

N8106 of Eastern Airlines was the 17th 727 built. Later in its life, it was owned by one Donald J. Trump.

While perusing a shoebox of old negatives & positives, these 727 pics were discovered. All were taken in 1963 or (early) 1964.