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Down To 3...and Counting..Delta L1011's

N839MH From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 362 posts, RR: 0
Posted (11 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days ago) and read 1250 times:

Today Delta retired ship 737 was retired this morning
to Victorville, Ca. This plane was delivered to Delta
in November 1982.

Ships 740, 738 & 728 remain.

Solodude!

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Triple8 From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 20 posts, RR: 0
Reply 1, posted (11 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 1174 times:

Its so sad to see the infamous 1011 dissapear,what a cool a/c,i grew up watching eastern's L-1011's take off
and land out sju in the 70's.Then deltas and twa in and out all day,know its almost history.But my hopes are that freighters remain for a while.Now all i see out of lax is ATA,and delta which has one flt in the morning.Kallita were flying them to lax but so much for that.Long live the 1011!!!!!

America West From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 2, posted (11 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 1143 times:

*sob*

B747-437B From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 3, posted (11 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 1140 times:

I saw N737D parked at concourse T on Wednesday (or was it Monday?) night, probably one of the last times she ever pulled into the terminal there. *sniff*

United_Fan From United States of America, joined Nov 2000, 7159 posts, RR: 8
Reply 4, posted (11 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 1131 times:

N737D was at FLL June 28th. I'm glad I got some pic's of it!!!!!!!!!

'Empathy was yesterday...Today, you're wasting my Mother-F'ing time' - Heat.

DALMD88 From United States of America, joined Jul 2000, 2365 posts, RR: 15
Reply 5, posted (11 years 10 months 3 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 1087 times:

I took my last ride on 728 in May. Still rode nice, looked like hell on the exterior. I wish they would have the exterior cleaners buff the paint before the last flight. That will never happen.

Jtb106 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 6, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 1032 times:

At the risk of blowing it for myself, it looks like the last flight with seats may be 1444 on 7/31 MCO-ATL. Seats are getting scarce though.

Jtb106 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 7, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 1030 times:

Looks like one seat left in economy, 43J, on the last flight #1949 @ 1415 7/31

Jtb106 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 8, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 1029 times:

None of you have jumped on buying the LAST ticket on the LAST Tristar at a US major yet?

Amtran727 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 9, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1002 times:

that will be ATA (which is a major carrier too, now) in 5+ yrs because the -500's will be around for a while.

Dasheighty From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 311 posts, RR: 2
Reply 10, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 980 times:

Ship 727 I believe If I read the registraton correctly Sits at atlantic city International (Pomona field) I have a picture but I dont think I can post it due to quality. Next to that odly enough is an United 747SP. Both aircraft are owned by the FAA which operates a tech center there.

DeltaOwnsAll From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 1173 posts, RR: 1
Reply 11, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 948 times:

ATA L1011 From United States of America, joined Feb 2001, 1361 posts, RR: 7
Reply 12, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 939 times:

As of 7/13/01 they are down to 2 728 and 738. 740 was ferried to VCV a few days ago its last flight was DL1124 on Jul 8th FLL to ATL.

Treat others as you expect to be treated!

B747-437B From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 13, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 931 times:

I really like to fly new planes, I always think something will go wrong on an old plane, and they never seem to fly as well either. I've never flown an L1011, can someone please tell me what is so good about it? What makes it better than most planes to fly on?

Absolutely nothing. The L1011 was a bitch to ride on at the best of times. The old joke was that L1011 stood for "Late 10 of 11 times" and she earned the monikers "Try To Start" and "Tritanic". The 2-5-2 seating configuration was atrociously uncomfortable on long flights.

But she represents memories for a lot of people. Maybe the youngsters dont appreciate that yet, but thats all the better for the oldtimers. Let the folks who truly appreciate these birds give them the sendoff they deserve. The rest of you can enjoy your 767-400s.

Boeing727 From United States of America, joined May 1999, 934 posts, RR: 0
Reply 14, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 915 times:

I have many fond memories of these great birds. Lockheed did a great job developing these aircraft and manufacturing them (with the sole exception of the engine choice = none). I flew DL 1011s dozens of time across the Atlantic from FRA to ATL and back. I will surely miss them...

Boeing727

FlyVirgin744 From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 1313 posts, RR: 1
Reply 15, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 908 times:

If only they would have kept the PBI run for the last day, then my airport would have the last flight. We'll settle with 3rd place behind the 2 Orlando flights. The 31st it is changed to a 757. Our last flight comes in at 7:30pm, hopefully it won't be too dark out.

Sometimes I go about in pity for myself and all the while a great wind carries me across the sky.

Bruce From United States of America, joined May 1999, 5025 posts, RR: 17
Reply 16, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 905 times:

is Delta planning anything special when the last one pulls in for the final time?

Bruce Leibowitz - Jackson, MS (KJAN) - Canon 50D/100-400L IS lens

Modesto2 From United States of America, joined Jul 2000, 2634 posts, RR: 6
Reply 17, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 905 times:

Well I'm sad, didn't get a chance to say goodbye at LAX! Apparently, DL stopped flying them in there a little while back. Does anyone know when the last DL flight to LAX was? When's 738 being retired? *sniff*

Sinlock From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 1532 posts, RR: 3
Reply 18, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 8 hours ago) and read 898 times:

At FLL on the 8th right before 740 switch from Ground to Tower, The girl said.

"Good luck Delta 740 you'll be missed"

It brought a tear to my eye.

My Country can beat up your Country....

B747-437B From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 19, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 8 hours ago) and read 902 times:

"Good luck Delta 740 you'll be missed"

*sniff*

Crying

Concorde1518 From United States of America, joined May 2001, 746 posts, RR: 0
Reply 20, posted (11 years 10 months 2 weeks 2 days 6 hours ago) and read 885 times:

Sure is a shame... My favorite aircraft next to concorde (MUCH better than those DC-10's)

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