Another re-use of a DC-8 registration, delivered new to Pan Am in August 1987. Acquired by Tarom from Delta in April 1994 as YR-LCC but on 31st March 1995 was written off 3nm north Bucharest-Otopeni on departure for Brussels. The aircraft nose-dived into the ground after thrust asymmetry problems and possible incapacitation of the captain. The fact that the pilot flying had spent most of his time on Soviet types was a possible factor too, the artificial horizon acting in the opposite manner on western aircraft.

N531PA was originally delivered to Pan American named 'Clipper Liberty Bell'. That name had also been assigned to N533PA for her around the wold trip. Therefore the name was changed into 'Clipper Freedom' shortly after delivery. Photo via G. Bouma

Later to Delta and then to Tarom as YR-LCC. Written off at Bucharest 31.3.1995

Delivered to the US Navy in 1953 and still in full flying condition 58 years later in 2011. The aircraft is currently in a partial Pan Am scheme and has been given the name "Clipper Liberty Bell). (Canon 40D 18mm)

Now in pseudo-Pan Am colours and requiring only the meatball on the tail. Note the 'Clipper Liberty Bell' titles above the forward passenger door.