Having become United's second Caravelle N1002U in June 1961, here it is back in the USA in basic Transavia colours having been acquired by Ronald J Clark, ex PH-TRY. Note the 'T' logo altered to 'I', probably reflecting the 1976 intention of Independent Air to operate the aircraft for the Atlanta Skylarks. After its long period of storage, ferried to Tucson in September 1980 for a a proposed sale to Mexico which then fell through over a wing spar problem. Transferred to The Go Group in October 1984, metallic overall and eventually scrapped in 2010 after several ownership changes.

Originally delivered to United Airlines as N1002U

Delivered to United Air Lines as N1002U in 1961. To Transavia as PH-TRY in 1970. Sold as N777VV in 1976. Stored at Tucson from 1977. Scrapped in 2010.

This Caravelle travelled back to Europe and served as PH-TRY before returning back to the US as N777VV. Note N7511A Boeing 707-123 (17638) "Flagship New Jersey" of American Airlines in the distance, about to depart. The tail of N37587 Douglas DC-6B (45492) "Mainliner Toledo" of United to the left.

Ex United N1002U and delivered 1st May 1970, then became N777VV on the 9th Jun 1976

PH-TRY was used by Transavia from 1970-76.

I remember as a very small lad seeing loads of AF Caravelles at Heathrow and thinking that there were so many of them they'd be around for ever...now I'm so happy just to see one!

Seen at CLE on a sunny March day N1002U heads to the gate after landing.