Maddog, our historical bird!

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Entering service in early 80s, "Super 80" became leading workhorse of Inex Adria Aviopromet (Adria Airways) for almost 20 years to follow. Its predecessor, Douglas DC-9 left a great mark and Super 80 hadn't really had much of a hard work to keep the faith and pride of the lovely T-tails.

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But beyond all the great memories, this bird was also part of the tragical side of the story. After not-so-brilliant safety record of the company at the time, following the 2 major accidents of DC-9s, Inex Adria Aviopromet lost its 3rd aircraft in 1981.

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Brand new YU-ANA departed Ljubljana for Ajaccio in the early morning hours of December the 1st, carrying 180 passengers and 6 crew members, 186 souls who took off for one last time.

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This year being 40th anniversary, we did not forget about the tragedy and we want to pay a special tribute by reviving YU-ANA. 40 years after its last flight, this bird will join vADR's fleet again and continue its journey, which shouldn't have ended the way it did that misty morning on Corsica.

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More information about entering of new fleet "member" into service to follow!