Boeing 737-200 (N712S)

This B732 flew for SPA until last year as one of only two aircraft in the airline's fleet. Today, just one year later, N712S has been WFU from SPA service and is privately owned; while Sierra Pacific has updated its livery, replaced this B732 with a newer Boeing, AND has added a third Boeing to its fleet.

Excellent! Not many -200 pictures being added, thanks.

How did you get your initials on the building? Gary Schenuaer Resort? This photo is so clear, not even a blur on the jet. 5x great shot Gman! Did you ever make it to Laughlin Airport?

I have often wondered about the old days and how they got the 732s in the air with those JT8Ds. Hardly looks like the same bird after all the steroid injections. Completely forgot about the blended vertical stabilizer instead of the "gusseted" used today.

Hi Gary!!
like wine. old and good.
greezings Uwe!!

Alien >> Nope. I've got two trips coming up, though. Another photo trip to So Cal and then back east to WNY (Western New York) this summer. Uwe and Dave >> Thanks, guys. (High Five) Michael >>. When they takeoff, if you are near the runway or underneath as they come past, those old JT8s make a fantastic crackling sound. That is true "aviation music." (grin) Uwe, Dave, Cliff, Greg, Mark ... Sending e/mail today.

Nice. Way back when Western used to fly these with S/O (checklist reader). 3 people crammed in cockpit.

Great shot Gary! It was a real treat to see N712S and N703S together picking up soldiers at KSLN.

Good to see the old tin cans!