Roden Boeing 720 Startship One "Music series

Boeing 720 N7201U, Deep Purple (Mark III) USA tour, Spring 1974. The Boeing 720 Starship One is a passenger plane, a modification of the famous transcontinental airliner, the Boeing 707, developed in 1959 for regional and medium-haul air flights. A total of 65 planes were constructed, primarily used by American airlines. After 12 years of operation by United Airlines, the very first serial Boeing 720 was purchased by actor Bobby Sherman and transformed into a luxurious VIP jet for musical performers. The plane was named Starship One and was used from 1973 to 1977 as a VIP transport for musicians. Many iconic bands of that era, including Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Moody Blues, Allman Brothers Band, and artists such as Elton John, Peter Frampton, Sonny and Cher, and John Lennon were clients of Starship One during these years. After experiencing engine problems, Starship One was resold to other owners and was ultimately dismantled in 1982 at Luton Airport in the UK.