Iconic Boeing 727 that transported criminals auctioned for just $8,000
The aircraft, in poor condition and out of service for years, played a key role in the transport of high-risk criminals.
A rare Boeing 727 trimotor, once used for the transport of high-profile criminals, was auctioned off in the United States at scrap value.
The aircraft in question is a C-22B, the military version of the rare 727-35 (derived from the 727-100) by Boeing, which was operated by both the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Department of Justice as part of the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS), nicknamed Con Air.
The nickname derives from the phrase Convict Air, since those traveling on these planes were individuals convicted by the U.S. justice system, often high-risk criminals. The name gained popularity with the release of the 1997 film of the same name, starring Nicolas Cage.
Currently, JPATS uses Boeing 737-400, 737-700, and 737-800 aircraft, while the 727s were retired from service many years ago, along with the McDonnell Douglas MD-82. One of these aircraft, registered as N113, was preserved in its original colors and had been parked at El Paso Airport, Texas, virtually abandoned, as reported by our affiliate, AEROIN.
The city then decided to auction it, with the event taking place on the morning of Monday, January 6, 2025. The starting bid was $1,000, and after 55 offers, the aircraft was sold for $8,320.
The aircraft was not airworthy, although the iconic rear staircase remained functional. However, the interior was in a more deteriorated state: several cockpit components had been removed, and only a few seats remained. The identity of the winning bidder was not disclosed.
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