14K views · 606 reactions | LTU Lockheed L-1011 TriStar RC Airliner | Essential RC | Facebook

When launched, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the most technologically-advanced widebody commercial airliner ever. This aircraft made leaps forward in efficiency, comfort, and safety. 50 years ago, the L-1011 even had the capability to land itself at certain airports in zero visibility weather, when other planes like the Boeing 747 would have to divert. Yet the L-1011 is the same aircraft that nearly bankrupt the company that built it. Lockheed incurred billions of dollars in losses on the L-10

An abandoned Lockheed L-1011 Tristar in the desert of UAE. 🇦🇪 ✈️ 🏜️ #abandonedplane #tristar #urbex | Exploring the Unbeaten Path

10K views · 40 reactions | Officals on the scene include the Sandy Bottom Fire Department, Lenoir County Sheriff's Office and EMS along with the N.C. Highway Patrol. Read more: https://wcti12.com/news/local/breaking-plane-crashes-at-kinston-dragstrip | WCTI News 12 | Facebook