List of Lockheed L-1011 operators

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The following is a list of past and present commercial operators and past military operators of the Lockheed L-1011:

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Commercial operators

Military and government operators

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References

  1. "Tristar". RAF. 2012-04-25. Archived from the original on 2011-04-05. Retrieved 2012-09-22.