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Download or read book Lockheed L1011 Tristar written by Philip Birtles and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lockheed L1011 TriStar Birtles First put into service with Eastern Airlines in April, 1972, the L111 brought new standards of technology and safety to wide-bodied fan-jet-powered airliners. Philip Bertles documents the TriStars history, design, production and service record, and provides an inside look at the purpose-built Lockheed manufacturing facility in Palmdale, California, as well as the story of the Ghost of Flight 41. Sftbd., 8 1/2x 1 1/2, 128 pgs., 25 bandw ill., 125 color.