It’s been nearly five decades since the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar entered service. Operators such as TWA praised the aircraft as one of the safest in the world, while powerhouses such as Delta Air Lines were also massive fans. Those flying on the plane following its introduction in the 1970s would have noticed that there was a curved row of lavatories at the back of the widebody trijet. //

The Lockheed L-1011 came with numerous cabin innovations. For example, it had full-sized hideaway closets for jackets, glare-resistant windows, and even a below-deck galley. Inflight meals made their way up to the main cabin via a pair of elevators. //

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The Lockheed L1011 had 6 lavatories in the rear in a circular configuration wrapped around the rear bulkhead. They were just under the intake to number 2 engine. The noise was sometimes deafening and the sucking sound of the intake was a little off putting.