[Paul Ross]

Most of the inside was fuel tank it seemed like.

Links? If so, then the current cover story of the Lebanese 'Business' interests doesn't wash. They could not haul any other kind of cargo, than fuel, and why would they do that to Lebanon by plane?

And what legitimate business operators, no matter how shady, want to be put squarely in the target-sight of the CIA, NSA and FBI? And risk a nice long stretch in Guantanamo?

[Blood of Tyrants]

Those tanks are fairly easily removed. A half dozen mechanics could remove them in a few days, maybe less. Depending on design, they may be made to be roved in a few minutes. I used to work at a commercial jetliner overhaul facility and we put in extra tanks regularly, though they were to extend the range and not to make the plane a flying tanker.

[Prodigal Son]

Links?

No, I didn't bookmark any of them, sorry. Even this story mentions that fact though. I remember the older stories talking about the plane had huge tanks where the cargo/passengers would ordinarily have gone and like I said, this story mentions it as well. I have no stake in it one way or the other- I don't really care.

[archy]

Links? If so, then the current cover story of the Lebanese 'Business' interests doesn't wash. They could not haul any other kind of cargo, than fuel, and why would they do that to Lebanon by plane?

Interior tanks and the associated manifold plumbing for them can come out a lot easier than they went in. But here's a few links for you. A search for *Air Angola* and *N44AA* will provide you with more info, too.

Govt. Demands Quick Conclusion of Air Inquiry-Stolen 727 Aircraft Has US Plates

Missing Boeing 727 Aircraft - Angola Africa

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