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Tri-Star
Scrapyard
Some 10 Delta L-1011s were retired at Mojave with an additional allotment
at Victorville, California. Delta was the world's largest operator of the
Tri-Star and last frontline operator before the airline finally retired
the last of the fleet in August 2001 after 28 years of service. In the end,
these former flagships were confined to high density Florida to Atlanta
routes. Delta's Tri-Stars were all purchased new or second hand from Eastern.
These images were taken in April 1999. Tours and photography are now
basically off limits, but if you are interested in purchasing parts or cannibalized
fuselages contact AVTEL in Mojave, CA at 661-824-4517 or Evergreen Air Center
at Pinal Park in Marana, AZ at 520-682-4181. Fuselages hulls are sold for
scrap value in the 15K to 25K range. |