Photos from Delta Belle N728DA Farewell

IMPORTANT: These photos were contributed by Chris Coduto, who participated in Delta's L-1011 farewell ceremony at Victorville on August 1, 2001. All photos belong to him and they may not be duplicated or used for any commercial purposes without his permission. Please view the photos just for your own pleasure. For comments or corrections, please email Ryosuke Yano. Special thanks to Chris Coduto for all these photos.

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Photo ID:	Remarks:
#VCV01	A Delta L-1011 Farewell banner hangs in the hangar at Victorville.
#VCV02	Delta Belle approaches Victorville for a fly-by.
#VCV03	Delta Belle doing a fly-by over Victorville.
#VCV04	Delta Belle performing a fly-by.
#VCV05	Delta Belle flies away to make its final approach.
#VCV06	Delta Belle deploying its thrust reversers upon landing.
#VCV07	Delta Belle slows down, with its thrust reversers still activated.
#VCV08	Delta Belle taxing after arrival at Victorville, where many of its sisters rest.
#VCV09	Delta Belle showing off its nose paint representing its name.
#VCV10	The tail of Delta Belle boldy stands out in the blue Californian sky.
#VCV11	Delta Belle receives the traditional water cannon salute upon arrival.
#VCV12	Delta Belle makes its way through the water arch.
#VCV13	Splashes hiding Delta Belle after the salute.
#VCV14	The crew of Delta Belle give a wave after bringing the aircraft to a stop.
#VCV15	Delta Belle being towed to the farewell ceremony.
#VCV16	The cabin of Delta Belle, looking aft.
#VCV17	Another view of the cabin looking aft.
#VCV18	The old movie screen, wonder how many they showed?
#VCV19	One of the economy class seats had a replaced cushion.
#VCV20	The cockpit of Delta Belle with the L-1011 farewell poster on the windowsill.
#VCV21	Closeup view of the instruments from the Captain's seat.
#VCV22	Closeup view of the instruments from the First Officer's seat.
#VCV23	Back to the oldies, the "pinball machine" Flight Engineer's panel.
#VCV24	The farewell celebration.
#VCV25	A closeup view of the RB211 engine, how many people signed this?
#VCV26	Thousands of signs also on the forward fuselage.
#VCV27	Delta Belle poses for the camera.
#VCV28	Delta Belle comes into the maintenance area.
#VCV29	Delta Belle captured straight in front.
#VCV30	The rear fuselage of Delta Belle, you can see more signs on the belly.
#VCV31	Another view of the rugged RB211 engines.
#VCV32	Another view of the nose section. Look at the signs carefully!
#VCV33	The tail section of Delta Belle.
#VCV34	Another view of the tail section from the other side.
#VCV35	A closeup view of the tail, the TriStar emblem needs repainting!
#VCV36	Delta Belle being towed.
#VCV37	A lucky Delta employee gets to climb into the RB211 engine.
#VCV38	N728DA; 28th TriStar in the Delta fleet.
#VCV39	A shot of one of the signs in the cabin.
#VCV40	Delta Belle's view of the ceremony setup.
#VCV41	Delta Belle's last crew poses for the camera.
#VCV42	Another shot of Delta Belle's last crew.
#VCV43	A farewell note on one of Delta Belle's lavatory doors.

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