Introducing the newest addition to the Plane Chains fleet: the legendary Boeing 727-100 Freighter — FedEx N192FE. Crafted from the original fuselage skin of N192FE, this aircraft is a true icon of the early jet age. Delivered in 1966, it first flew passengers for United Airlines before being converted into a freighter and beginning a new life with FedEx Express. For decades, this tri-jet became a backbone of FedEx’s night-time cargo network, running routes through Memphis, Indianapolis, Newark, and hubs across North America.
Through storms, peak seasons, and thousands of overnight flights, N192FE served for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2004 — one of the longest-serving 727s in the FedEx fleet. Now, its story continues.
Each Plane Chain measures 3.6cm x 8.8cm, cut directly from the aircraft’s real aluminum skin and finished with its original paint, character, and history — precision-engraved with its details.
A rare chance to own a piece of a FedEx workhorse and a timeless Boeing classic.
ABOUT THIS AIRCRAFT
The Boeing 727-100 was a revolutionary tri-jet built to meet the demands of America’s rapidly expanding jet age. Efficient, powerful, and able to operate from shorter runways, it became the backbone of passenger service in the late 1960s and later a freight icon. N192FE carried that legacy forward. Originally delivered to United Airlines, she spent her early career connecting cities across the United States before being transformed into a freighter for FedEx Express. In her new role, she became a pillar of the overnight air-cargo network—flying through storms, tight schedules, and long night cycles that defined the early decades of express delivery. More than just a freighter, she represented the reliability, endurance, and innovation that fueled FedEx’s rise and kept commerce moving across North America. For nearly forty years, N192FE embodied the spirit of the 727: tough, dependable, and ahead of its time.
Our Aircraft’s Story
Boeing 727-100 N192FE began life in 1966, delivered to United Airlines during the golden age of commercial jet travel. For years she carried passengers across the United States before being converted into a freighter and joining FedEx Express—where she entered the intense world of overnight cargo operations. Assigned to hubs such as Memphis, Indianapolis, and Newark, she became part of the backbone of FedEx’s expanding network, moving time-critical freight across North America through every season and every challenge.
Throughout her career, N192FE embodied the reliability and toughness that defined the 727. Flying thousands of sorties in darkness, weather, and high-demand peak periods, she helped build the reputation FedEx is known for today. After nearly four decades of service, she retired in 2004, closing the book on one of the longest-serving 727 careers in the fleet.
Disclaimer
Plane Chains are crafted from the skin of a real aircraft. Scratches, dents, and other imperfections may be present on your Plane Chain. These imperfections are what make Plane Chains special, they are a testament to this Plane Chain's past life as a real airplane.
Product images seen online are meant as a reference only, the Plane Chain you receive is randomly selected and may not look exactly how it does online since no two Plane Chains are the same.
