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Today, Heathrow is a major transportation crossroads, with thousands of flights each year conveying millions of passengers to all parts of the globe, but its position as London's premier airport only came about through prime agricultural land being requisitioned under wartime emergency powers, ostensibly for a base for long-range RAF transport aircraft. Once the true purpose became known the airport was constructed and brought into service in haste, with passengers having to put up with leaky marquees as terminal facilities until temporary pre-fabricated buildings could be erected. Despite the primitive conditions the airport flourished and grew to such an extent that the original buildings on the north side were outgrown within a few years and the design and construction of a new terminal complex and control tower commenced. When the complex opened in 1955 Britain at last had a world-class airport to be proud of, and one which attracted large numbers of spectators to watch not only the general daily activity but the various air races, speed and altitude record attempts, and static displays of the RAF's latest fighters and bombers on Battle of Britain Days. Visitors could even go aloft themselves on sightseeing flights over central London. Illustrated with a wealth of photographs, many previously unpublished, and much nostalgic appeal, Heathrow Airport: The First 25 Years examines the development of London Airport's North side up to its final closure, and the construction and development of the Central Area complex. It recalls many favourite vintage aircraft that flew from Heathrow over the years, including Stratocruisers, Comets and Constellations, and contains many memories from airport and airline workers from those halcyon days.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This inexpensive little book is a real source of nostalgia for the days when "spotting" at Heathrow was in it's infancy. A really good selection of airliners and airlines is included and it is an ideal book for dipping in to over a cuppa.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
As a life long aviation enthusiast who must be about the same age as the author I found this to be an excellent book bringing back many happy memories of visits to the airport before it became almost a no-go area for the enthusiast. The text is easy to read and describes the developement of the airport from the days of tented arrival / departure areas. The pictures depicting the progress of types seen at the airport over the period are well reproduced and enhance the text. Most definately a book for those who remember the halcyon days when the visiting public, be they just watching or seeing people off on their flights were actually catered for, or with an interest in aviation in general.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Great book this, lots of nice old photos from the good old days when aircraft had lots of character and you never knew what you would see next at Heathrow.
Very highly recommended.
Very highly recommended.
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