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Airport Collection (#9)

From iconic aircraft to historic moments they can the gateways to adventure and memories

Background imageAirport Collection: Hugh Hefner pictured in the Playboy Jet with, left to right, Marilyn Cole

Hugh Hefner pictured in the Playboy Jet with, left to right, Marilyn Cole, Hefners girlfriend Barbi Benton and seated Connie Kreski

Background imageAirport Collection: Distraught and crying, British fans see their idol David Cassidy leave Heathrow airport

Distraught and crying, British fans see their idol David Cassidy leave Heathrow airport after his sell out shows. David Cassidy, singer, actor and musician, leaves Londons Heathrow Airport in 1973

Background imageAirport Collection: Distraught and in need of medical help, a British fan falls to the ground after seeing

Distraught and in need of medical help, a British fan falls to the ground after seeing her idol David Cassidy leave Heathrow airport after his sell out shows

Background imageAirport Collection: Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness arriving in London Heathrow on their way to Westminster

Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness arriving in London Heathrow on their way to Westminster and the House of Commons. 19th May 1997

Background imageAirport Collection: Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his team mates Dr Mike Stroud

Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his team mates Dr Mike Stroud, Morag Howell and Laurence Howell pictured at Heathrow airport

Background imageAirport Collection: Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his team mates pictured at Heathrow airport

Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and his team mates pictured at Heathrow airport. They are flying out of London for the teams third attempt to walk unaided across the Arctic to the North Pole

Background imageAirport Collection: Aerial view of Bristol Airport in 1960s

Aerial view of Bristol Airport in 1960s

Background imageAirport Collection: Actor Brian Rix arrives at LAP with his children after his accident in Spain

Actor Brian Rix arrives at LAP with his children after his accident in Spain. 10th September 1965

Background imageAirport Collection: Actress Kim Novak and her husband Richard Johnson at LAP. 3rd June 1965

Actress Kim Novak and her husband Richard Johnson at LAP. 3rd June 1965

Background imageAirport Collection: Mrs Billy McNeill, and the Celtic wives fly home to Prestwick Airport, Scotland

Mrs Billy McNeill, and the Celtic wives fly home to Prestwick Airport, Scotland, and into the rain, after they have seen their loved ones win 2-1 for Celtic in the European Cup Final against Inter

Background imageAirport Collection: Film actor Robert Wagner and his wife Natalie Wood arrived at Heathrow Airport from Los

Film actor Robert Wagner and his wife Natalie Wood arrived at Heathrow Airport from Los Angeles with their children Courtney (2) and Natasha (5). Courtney was carrying a doll called Curious George

Background imageAirport Collection: Marlon Brando arrives at Heathrow Airport in London, to take part in a television

Marlon Brando arrives at Heathrow Airport in London, to take part in a television programme dealing with American race problem

Background imageAirport Collection: Roger Moore, off to Los Angeles from Heathrow Airport, is planning to a make a comedy

Roger Moore, off to Los Angeles from Heathrow Airport, is planning to a make a comedy film in Hollywood. He left London with his wife Luisa

Background imageAirport Collection: Roger Moore with his wife Luisa and family, daughter Deborah (16)

Roger Moore with his wife Luisa and family, daughter Deborah (16), son Geoffrey (14) and Sacha Newley (14, left of the picture). They have all arrived from Nice where they have been on holiday

Background imageAirport Collection: James Hunt, the new World Motor Racing Champion, received a hero

James Hunt, the new World Motor Racing Champion, received a heros welcome when he flew into Heathrow Airport this morning from Japan

Background imageAirport Collection: President Jimmy Carter arrives at Heathrow Airport on Air Force One. 5th May 1977

President Jimmy Carter arrives at Heathrow Airport on Air Force One. 5th May 1977

Background imageAirport Collection: Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) and his wife Baku arrive at Heathrow

Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) and his wife Baku arrive at Heathrow Airport from Aukland, New Zealand. They are in the UK to go to Snowdonia for celebrations for the anniversary of

Background imageAirport Collection: This is the bustling sky over Windsor Castle, which is five miles away from Heathrow

This is the bustling sky over Windsor Castle, which is five miles away from Heathrow Airport and under on of the main flight paths

Background imageAirport Collection: Britt Ekland with boyfriend Slim Jim McDonnell at Heathrow Airport. 16th November 1982

Britt Ekland with boyfriend Slim Jim McDonnell at Heathrow Airport. 16th November 1982

Background imageAirport Collection: Tony Bennett and wife Sandra before leaving Heathrow today on Concorde. May 1978

Tony Bennett and wife Sandra before leaving Heathrow today on Concorde. May 1978

Background imageAirport Collection: The arrival of the first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet at Heathrow Airport

The arrival of the first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet at Heathrow Airport. The aircraft had been delayed for three hours in New York where one of the fan jet engines had been giving trouble

Background imageAirport Collection: American pop singers Sonny and Cher on arrival at Heathrow Airport. 5th April 1969

American pop singers Sonny and Cher on arrival at Heathrow Airport. 5th April 1969

Background imageAirport Collection: Guitarist Adam Clayton and singer Bono of the Irish Rock group U2

Guitarist Adam Clayton and singer Bono of the Irish Rock group U2, pictured upon arrival in Glasgow, Scotland ahead of their next concert on their Joshua Tree tour, to be held at the SECC, Glasgow

Background imageAirport Collection: Lauren Bacall at London Airport with her two children, Stephen (aged 10

Lauren Bacall at London Airport with her two children, Stephen (aged 10) and Leslie (aged 6). 9th January 1959

Background imageAirport Collection: Departure of pop singer Debbie Harry to New York after a promotion tour of england

Departure of pop singer Debbie Harry to New York after a promotion tour of england. Heathrow Airport, 13th August 1981

Background imageAirport Collection: The Beatles return from Paris on BEA flight, landing at London Heathrow Airport

The Beatles return from Paris on BEA flight, landing at London Heathrow Airport, 5th February 1964. Top to bottom: manager Brian Epstein, John Lennon, Ringo Starr

Background imageAirport Collection: This signpost at Birmingham Airport will show visitors to the British Industries Fair

This signpost at Birmingham Airport will show visitors to the British Industries Fair the direction and distances they will go home by air

Background imageAirport Collection: Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr at Heathrow airport with his wife Maureen en route

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr at Heathrow airport with his wife Maureen en route to Los Angeles for the showing of his film " the Magic Christian". Picture taken 26th January 1970

Background imageAirport Collection: Virgin Group staff hijacking the British Airways Concorde model that stands at

Virgin Group staff hijacking the British Airways Concorde model that stands at the entrance to the tunnel and changed the livery to Virgi on the day the first Virgin airways flight arrived at

Background imageAirport Collection: Terminal building at Teesside Airport 3rd August 1990

Terminal building at Teesside Airport 3rd August 1990

Background imageAirport Collection: The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night

The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night. The Beatles, are greeted by crowds of fans, as they leave the Liverpool airport they flew into for the Premier of A Hard Days Night

Background imageAirport Collection: Jayne Torvill and her new husband Phil Christenson leaving Heathrow fror Chicago

Jayne Torvill and her new husband Phil Christenson leaving Heathrow fror Chicago. 18th January 1991

Background imageAirport Collection: Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito pictured on board the warship Kotosi at Spithead during

Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito pictured on board the warship Kotosi at Spithead during his visit to England, 8th May 1921

Background imageAirport Collection: The British Lions rugby union team pose on the steps of their plane before leaving for

The British Lions rugby union team pose on the steps of their plane before leaving for South Africa. 12th May 1968

Background imageAirport Collection: The first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet arrived at Heathrow Airport, three hours late

The first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet arrived at Heathrow Airport, three hours late. It had been delayed in New York where the one of the fan jet engines had been giving trouble and had to be changed

Background imageAirport Collection: Mandy Hopper, 11, from Ash Avenue, Gilesgate, wrote to The Journals Fix It

Mandy Hopper, 11, from Ash Avenue, Gilesgate, wrote to The Journals Fix It desk " I would like to be an air hostess on an aeroplane

Background imageAirport Collection: Steve Casey, pictured with left to right, Anne Liddle, Jeanette Jenkins and Linda Clough

Steve Casey, pictured with left to right, Anne Liddle, Jeanette Jenkins and Linda Clough. Dan-Air, the company accused of labelling cabin staff as sexually promiscuous

Background imageAirport Collection: Passengers on the first Dan-Air flight from Newcastle Airport caught a glimpse of

Passengers on the first Dan-Air flight from Newcastle Airport caught a glimpse of the services new-look air hostesses. The ladies switched their red uniforms for French Navy on Easter Sunday

Background imageAirport Collection: The international airline Dan-Air which operates from Newcastle Airport

The international airline Dan-Air which operates from Newcastle Airport, paid a compliment to the city by asking Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Hugh White

Background imageAirport Collection: Delayed passengers at Gatwick Airport pass the time in a specially erected 8

Delayed passengers at Gatwick Airport pass the time in a specially erected 8, 000 sq ft tent whilst waiting for their flights. The delays were caused by a go-slow by French airport workers

Background imageAirport Collection: British Caledonian Airways sales staff, Pat Neill (left) and Gilly Penny

British Caledonian Airways sales staff, Pat Neill (left) and Gilly Penny. Pat, 23, and Gilly, 24, were part of a six strong sales force meeting travel agents and top industry

Background imageAirport Collection: Former British Airways cabin crew, (left to right) air hostesses, Deidre Foster

Former British Airways cabin crew, (left to right) air hostesses, Deidre Foster, Alexia Wheeler, Lynda Rutherford and Barbara Tweddle. 10/03/1999

Background imageAirport Collection: Britannia Airways captain Dave Lott and stewardess Joan Young at Newcastle Airport

Britannia Airways captain Dave Lott and stewardess Joan Young at Newcastle Airport. 08/09/1991

Background imageAirport Collection: Former British Airways cabin crew, air hostess Alexia Wheeler. 10 / 03 / 1999

Former British Airways cabin crew, air hostess Alexia Wheeler. 10 / 03 / 1999
Former British Airways cabin crew, air hostess Alexia Wheeler. 10/03/1999

Background imageAirport Collection: Britannia Airways stewardesses, Lisa Brownlee and Cathryn McGuckin, at Newcastle Airport

Britannia Airways stewardesses, Lisa Brownlee and Cathryn McGuckin, at Newcastle Airport. 08/09/1991

Background imageAirport Collection: Airline stewardesses use model aircraft to show off the new red

Airline stewardesses use model aircraft to show off the new red, white and blue livery of British Airways, it still featured the Speedbird of BOAC

Background imageAirport Collection: The RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber (XL319) lands at Sunderland Airport to become

The RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber (XL319) lands at Sunderland Airport to become the centrepiece of the North East Aircraft Museum. 21/01/1983

Background imageAirport Collection: American comedian Lenny Bruce turned away from Heathrow Airport by policeman after

American comedian Lenny Bruce turned away from Heathrow Airport by policeman after landing in London. He was refused entry to Britain " in the public interest"




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From iconic aircraft to historic moments they can the gateways to adventure and memories. ✈️✨ As the majestic Boeing 747 of Cathay Pacific soars over Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong, it leaves travelers in awe of its sheer size and power. Witnessing a small airplane gracefully landing at the airport of St. Barth in Lesser Antilles is a reminder that even the tiniest destinations can hold incredible beauty. The Concorde G-BOa, accompanied by a Boeing 747 and VC10, showcases the evolution of aviation technology - a testament to human ingenuity reaching new heights. Looking back at WW2 military locations on a map of Beirut, Lebanon reminds us that airports have witnessed history unfold and played crucial roles during turbulent times. In 1972, David Cassidy's arrival at Heathrow Airport marked not only his presence but also highlighted how airports serve as meeting points for fans and celebrities alike. The Aer Lingus Viscount parked proudly at Dublin Airport represents Ireland's warm welcome to visitors from around the world - an invitation to explore its rich heritage. A nostalgic glimpse into Tokyo in 1965 reveals BOAC's Boeing 707-436 G-APFE taking off from Haneda Airport, capturing an era where air travel was becoming more accessible than ever before. Bristol Airport stands as a modern hub connecting people with their dreams and loved ones - reminding us that every journey begins or ends with this bustling gateway. British Airways' Concorde G-BOAC gracefully takes off from Heathrow; symbolizing supersonic speed while leaving behind trails of inspiration for future generations dreaming big in aviation. The passenger terminal at Heathrow Airport during the early 1950s exudes charm and nostalgia; showcasing how airports have evolved into bustling hubs while still retaining their unique character throughout time.