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Douglas DC-3A XA-FUV Xicontenatl
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Douglas DC-3A XA-FUV Xicontenatl
Douglas DC-3A-S1C3G XA-FUV Xicontenatl (msn 3261), of Aeronaves de Mexico. NC25617: United Airlines, from November 1940 to July 1948, named Mainliner Youngstown (exported to Mexico in 1946) XA-FUV: transferred to LAMSA (Lineas Aereas Mineras S.A.) in 1946 XA-JBR: Unknown operator from the 1960s XB-FBG:Exported to the US XB-JBR: Operated by Aero JBR in Texas. Unfortunately it was written off on 21 May 2002, after crashing in a lake near Laredo, TX. Date: circa 1960
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1946 1948 1960 2002 Aero Airlines Crashing Exported Mexico Named Operated Operator Texas Transferred Unknown Written Douglas Laredo Youngstown
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This photograph showcases Douglas DC-3A XA-FUV Xicontenatl (msn 3261), a historic aviation icon belonging to Aeronaves de Mexico. Originally named Mainliner Youngstown, this DC-3A served United Airlines from November 1940 to July 1948. In 1946, the plane was exported to Mexico and transferred to LAMSA (Lineas Aereas Mineras S.A.). Later on, the aircraft's ownership changed to XA-JBR, with its history during the 1960s remaining a mystery. In the subsequent years, XA-FUV was exported to the US and operated by Aero JBR in Texas as XB-FBG. Tragically, on 21 May 2002, the plane met its end when it crashed into a lake near Laredo, Texas, as XB-JBR. This photograph, taken circa 1960, captures the Douglas DC-3A Xicontenatl in its prime, showcasing its classic design and the rich history it carries. The DC-3A, with its iconic silhouette and significant role in aviation history, continues to be a beloved figure in the world of flight and transportation.
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