Airliner Collection (page 6)

Concorde, prototype 001 makes its first official public appearance as it is unveiled from its Sud Aviations hanger in Toulouse, France, Monday 11th December 1967

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh turns towards the crowd for a last look as he taxies out to pilot the Queens Flight Heron as he leaves St Athan after his visit. St Athan, Wales, 30th October 1959

An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth aircraft of the Argosy class. All the original seven have now been dismantled except one now used for joy-riding at Blackpool. 18th September 1936

When the worlds biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63) it turned out to be an even bigger handful than airport staff and Ministry of Aviation officials had expected

Former Goon Sir Harry Secombe flew into Newcastle and almost won himself a surprise magnum of champagne. The netertainer narrowlly missed being the 10

The De Havilland Comet, the worlds first commercial jet airliner to reach production, is seen here in B.O.A.C. airline colours

The Concorde Olympus engine in the sea level test bed at Bristol. 30th March 1967

BOAC Avro Lancastrian on the ground at Hurn Airport North-Northeast of Bournemouth, in southern England. Now called Bournemouth Airport. Circa 1946

Aerial view of London Airports longest runway No. 5 measuring 3, 733 yards
Aerial view of London Airports longest runway No.5 measuring 3, 733 yards. note the long black streak in the centre of the runway (right)

BAC-1-11undergoing engine tests at Hurn Airport in Bournemouth. 6th August 1963

Flight engineers work on the Rolls Royce Merlin engines of a BOAC Lancastrian at Hurn Airport North-Northeast of Bournemouth, in southern England. Now called Bournemouth Airport. Circa 1946

BAC-1-11 undergoing engine tests at Hurn Airport in Bournemouth. 6th August 1963

Concorde Prototype 2. being built in the Brabazon hanger at B. A. C Filton Bristol
Concorde Prototype 2. being built in the Brabazon hanger at B.A.C Filton Bristol. 20th March1 967

Viking vickers airliners under construction. Circa 1946

B. O. C. A proving flight to Lagos. 5th February 1964
B.O.C.A proving flight to Lagos. 5th February 1964

Soviet plane-maker Andrei Tupolev pictured with model of the TU-144, which will seat 120 passengers and fly at around 1, 560 mph with a range of 4, 050 miles. 8th June 1967

The worlds first flying trade fair was on show at London Airport this week housed on four engined DC-7B aircraft of Global Presentations, Inc, a form founded by former Pan-Am air pilot Charles A

The D. C. 8 61F on the apron at Heathrow this morning. 24th June 1967
The D.C.8 61F on the apron at Heathrow this morning. 24th June 1967

De-icing operations were in progress when a mobile spryer was used on the tail and wings of Pan American Boeing 707. 5th March 1965

A Czech airliners giant jets blasted away both steps from a Russian plane, just after the Russian planes passengers had got off

Concorde Prototype 2. being bult in the Brabazon hanger at B. A. C Filton Bristol
Concorde Prototype 2. being bult in the Brabazon hanger at B.A.C Filton Bristol. 27th July 1967

Soviet plane-maker Andrei Tupolev. 8th June 1967

Soviet plane-maker Andrei Tupolev pictured with model of the TU-144, which will seat 120 passengers and fly at around 1, 560 mph with a range of 4, 050 miles. 8th June 1967

The D. C. 8 61F on the apron at Heathrow this morning. 24th June 1967
The D.C.8 61F on the apron at Heathrow this morning. 24th June 1967

Waiting for Concorde-sonic boom experiment being carried out at Efford experimental horticultural station, near Lymington, Hampshire

A Czech airliners giant jets blasted away both steps from a Russian plane, just after the Russian planes passengers had got off

Concorde Prototype 2. being built in the Brabazon hanger at B. A. C Filton Bristol
Concorde Prototype 2. being built in the Brabazon hanger at B.A.C Filton Bristol. 20th March 1967

Concorde Prototype 2. being bult in the Brabazon hanger at B. A. C Filton Bristol
Concorde Prototype 2. being bult in the Brabazon hanger at B.A.C Filton Bristol. 20th March1967

VC10 Vickers long range Jet Airliner (which has a tail like a whale) and has four Rolls Royce engines, is seen here at the Farnborough Air-Show. 4th April 1962

Andrey Vyshinsky Soviet foreign minister at London airport. 18th September 1949

Bristol Brabaxon giving air demonstration flight over London airport. Circa 1950

The Comet 3 in flight during the Farnborough air-show. 6th September 1955

The Bristol Britannia MK100 in flight during the Farnborough air-show. 6th September 1955

B. E. A Viking flying over the alps. 6th January 1950
B.E.A Viking flying over the alps. 6th January 1950

B. E. A Viking. 6th January 1950
B.E.A Viking. 6th January 1950

Handley Page Herald dives in front of public at the Farnborough air-show. 12th September 1955

The De Havilland Trident Jet arrived at London Airport for the first time today from Farnborough, and picked up a group of officials before flying to Dublin. 10th September 1962

British Eagle Liquidation. (Picture) Passengers for the last flight (1745 to Liverpool) being told of the cancellation. 6th November 1968

Pilots strike at heathrow Airport. 1st April 1969

A Pan Am Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner. 05 / 07 / 1977
A Pan Am Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner. 05/07/1977

This is what in flight service looked like at the time of the early airlines. Thats a hostess not a nurse doing the pouring with the chic coffee pot. Circa : 1930

Lib - Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 12 / 11 / 1985
Lib - Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 12/11/1985

Britannia Airways stewardess, Viv Donnelly, at Newcastle Airport. 14/06/1989

A Vickers Vanguard turboprop airliner in flight. 05 / 04 / 1960
A Vickers Vanguard turboprop airliner in flight. 05/04/1960

A 1936 Junkers JU-52 airliner, in Lufthansa colours, paid a flying visit to Newcastle International Airport as part of 16 VIP flights from Leeds to Aberdeen. 22/09/1994

A Gulfstream V business jet aircraft at the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

A de Havilland Heron propeller-driven small airliner operated by Dragon Airways from Newcastle Airport at Woolsington. The aircraft was initially introduced on the Newcastle to London by

A BAE Jetstream ( formerly Handley Page Jetstream ) of the RAFs 45 squadron pictured before taking part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

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From the iconic Douglas DC-3 to the sleek Airbus A380, explore the fascinating world of airliners. The Douglas DC-3, also known as C-47 Dakota, revolutionized air travel with its reliability and versatility. It paved the way for future innovations like the BAC 1-11 and Aerospatiale BAC Concorde, pushing boundaries in speed and luxury. Witnessing an Airbus A380 gracefully soaring through the skies is a sight to behold - a true marvel of engineering. Let's not forget about Bristol B-175 Britannia 102, another gem that left its mark on aviation history. Behind these incredible machines were visionaries like Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS, whose contributions shaped modern aircraft engines alongside Whittle, de Havilland, and Walker. And who could overlook the glamorous era of Pan American Airlines Flying Clipper and Lockheed Constellation? These flying giants carried passengers across oceans with style. It's not just about technology; people played a crucial role too. Meet Angela Booth, a British Caledonian Airways air hostess who brought warmth and hospitality to every flight she served on at just 23 years old. Looking back at historical moments captured forever in photographs: KLM's Douglas DC-3 (PH-ALU) at Shoreham in 1940 or their Lockheed Super Constellation - The Flying Dutchman circa 1951 - we are reminded of how far we've come in aviation. Airliners have transformed our world by connecting continents and bringing people together like never before. They embody human ingenuity and our insatiable desire to conquer new horizons.