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Airport Collection (#8)

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

Background imageAirport Collection: Queen Elizabeth II attends the opening of a new terminal at Birmingham International

Queen Elizabeth II attends the opening of a new terminal at Birmingham International Airport. 30th May 1984

Background imageAirport Collection: Ronnie Wood and his wife Krissy at Heathrow Airport for a holiday in Nassau

Ronnie Wood and his wife Krissy at Heathrow Airport for a holiday in Nassau, after her drugs case at Kingston Crown Court. 14th January 1976

Background imageAirport Collection: Elton John pictured on his arrival from a recording session in Los Angeles

Elton John pictured on his arrival from a recording session in Los Angeles, at Heathrow Airport. Elton arrived wearing a blue boiler suit with ESSO printed on the back, a bowler hat

Background imageAirport Collection: Elton John arriving at Heathrow Airport from Stockholm. 20th October 1977

Elton John arriving at Heathrow Airport from Stockholm. 20th October 1977

Background imageAirport Collection: Actor and comedian, Rik Mayall, pictured at London Airport. 29th March 1992

Actor and comedian, Rik Mayall, pictured at London Airport. 29th March 1992

Background imageAirport Collection: Singer Roy Orbison, pictured at Manchester Ringway Airport in 1975

Singer Roy Orbison, pictured at Manchester Ringway Airport in 1975.. Roy is carrying his newborn son Alexander. It is possible that his other son Roy, aged 5, is behind him (but not 100% id d)

Background imageAirport Collection: Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine departing Heathrow Airport for New York where Cleo Laine

Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine departing Heathrow Airport for New York where Cleo Laine will make her concert debut with an appearance at the Alice Tully Theatre, Lincoln Centre. 11th September 1972

Background imageAirport Collection: Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine at Heathrow Airport. 14th August 1975

Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine at Heathrow Airport. 14th August 1975

Background imageAirport Collection: Lord King and Mrs Thatcher leaving Heathrow for New York on concorde - she is going to

Lord King and Mrs Thatcher leaving Heathrow for New York on concorde - she is going to open the new British Airways terminal at New York Kennedy Airport. 8th April 1991

Background imageAirport Collection: Mary Quant with Warren Gold who owns Lord John of Carnaby Street

Mary Quant with Warren Gold who owns Lord John of Carnaby Street, leaving Heathrow Airport for Rome. They will go on from Rome to France to give a series of fashion shows

Background imageAirport Collection: Dusty Springfield arrives at Heathrow Airport in London, from the USA

Dusty Springfield arrives at Heathrow Airport in London, from the USA, after a ten day visit. She bought back a large red rose which she was given before she left the USA

Background imageAirport Collection: Julia Lockwood (left) and Juliet Mills who lay Peter Pan

Julia Lockwood (left) and Juliet Mills who lay Peter Pan and Wendy at the Scala Theatre this Christmas. Julia was at London Airport tonight to meet Juliet when she flew in from New York

Background imageAirport Collection: Juliet Mills and her daughter Melissa arrive at Gatwick Airport from Los Angeles for

Juliet Mills and her daughter Melissa arrive at Gatwick Airport from Los Angeles for the Christmas holidays. 19th December 1986

Background imageAirport Collection: Maxwell Caulfield, from the soap opera The Colbys, and wife Juliet Mills

Maxwell Caulfield, from the soap opera The Colbys, and wife Juliet Mills and her daughter Melissa arrive at Gatwick Airport from Los Angeles for the Christmas holidays. 19th December 1986

Background imageAirport Collection: Stephen Spielberg (film director) and his girlfriend Amy Irving (actress

Stephen Spielberg (film director) and his girlfriend Amy Irving (actress) leave Heathrow Airport for New York. They have been on holiday in Italy. Picture taken 10th October 1984

Background imageAirport Collection: Bill Haley and his wife Martha arrive at Heathrow Airport. 15th May 1974

Bill Haley and his wife Martha arrive at Heathrow Airport. 15th May 1974

Background imageAirport Collection: BEA Vickers Vanguard G-APED seen here on final approach into London Heathrow

BEA Vickers Vanguard G-APED seen here on final approach into London Heathrow. 12th May 1967

Background imageAirport Collection: The Beatles chat with a young fan, and sign for her their autographs

The Beatles chat with a young fan, and sign for her their autographs, at Liverpool Airport. They are on their way to fulfil an engagement at The Springfield Ballroom, Jersey

Background imageAirport Collection: The control tower and terminal building of Khartoum Airport, Sudan. 1st February 1964

The control tower and terminal building of Khartoum Airport, Sudan. 1st February 1964

Background imageAirport Collection: Pope John Paull IIs visit to Coventry. The Holy Father steps out of the plane at

Pope John Paull IIs visit to Coventry. The Holy Father steps out of the plane at Baginton airport in readiness to give the mid-morning mass. 30th May 1982 300592POPE_1.jpg

Background imageAirport Collection: Pope John Paul IIs visit to Coventry Airport for a mid-morning mass. 30th May 1982

Pope John Paul IIs visit to Coventry Airport for a mid-morning mass. 30th May 1982

Background imageAirport Collection: Derek Nimmo with Peggy Mount (left) and Paula Wilcox leaving Heathrow Airport for

Derek Nimmo with Peggy Mount (left) and Paula Wilcox leaving Heathrow Airport for the Middle East where they are to be in a Noel Coward show " Blythe Spirit" which will tour the Middle East

Background imageAirport Collection: Frankie Goes To Hollywood band members pictured at London Airport

Frankie Goes To Hollywood band members pictured at London Airport. Left to right, Peter Gill, Brian Nash, Holly Johnson, Mark O Toole and Paul Rutherford. 28th October 1984

Background imageAirport Collection: Prince Philip, in the control of East Midlands Airport during a visit to the East

Prince Philip, in the control of East Midlands Airport during a visit to the East Midlands. 15th June 1990

Background imageAirport Collection: HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales with her sons

HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales with her sons, Prince William and 6 months old Prince Harry arrive at Aberdeen Airport after their holiday in Balmoral

Background imageAirport Collection: Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving Heathrow Airport for Bahrain

Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving Heathrow Airport for Bahrain on the Concorde, at the start of her Middle East Tour. 12th February 1979

Background imageAirport Collection: Singer Phil Collins & wife Jill Travelman (right) at London Heathrow Airport

Singer Phil Collins & wife Jill Travelman (right) at London Heathrow Airport. Phil Collins is about to board a Concorde flight to USA, in order to perform at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia

Background imageAirport Collection: Pepsi launch its new blue can. Air France paint one of its Concorde

Pepsi launch its new blue can. Air France paint one of its Concordes in the new Pepsi colour as part of the launch of the new cans

Background imageAirport Collection: Concorde World Tour. November 1986

Concorde World Tour. November 1986

Background imageAirport Collection: American pop artist Prince leaving Britain with a blanket over his head

American pop artist Prince leaving Britain with a blanket over his head and minder Wally Safford by his side. 12th February 1985

Background imageAirport Collection: Concorde 10th anniversary of London to New York route. London Airport. 22nd November 1987

Concorde 10th anniversary of London to New York route. London Airport. 22nd November 1987

Background imageAirport Collection: Meryl Streep (wearing sunglasses) pictured departing from Heathrow to New York

Meryl Streep (wearing sunglasses) pictured departing from Heathrow to New York. 14th July 1984

Background imageAirport Collection: Singer Neil Diamond arrives at Heathrow airport to appear in the Shirley Bassey Christmas

Singer Neil Diamond arrives at Heathrow airport to appear in the Shirley Bassey Christmas show. 6th December 1974

Background imageAirport Collection: Lord and Lady Carrington arrive at Heathrow Airport, London. October 1991

Lord and Lady Carrington arrive at Heathrow Airport, London. October 1991

Background imageAirport Collection: Actress and singer Liza Minnelli arrives at Heathrow Airport. 27th June 1973

Actress and singer Liza Minnelli arrives at Heathrow Airport. 27th June 1973

Background imageAirport Collection: Sophia Loren arriving at Heathrow Airport from Paris. London, 25th March 1979

Sophia Loren arriving at Heathrow Airport from Paris. London, 25th March 1979

Background imageAirport Collection: Italian actress Sophia Loren and her two children leaving Heathrow Airport for Rome

Italian actress Sophia Loren and her two children leaving Heathrow Airport for Rome. August 1974

Background imageAirport Collection: Liverpool footballers David Fairclough (left) and David Johnson in defiant mood as they

Liverpool footballers David Fairclough (left) and David Johnson in defiant mood as they leave Liverpool for Rome where the team will contest their first ever European cup Final at the Stadio

Background imageAirport Collection: Liverpool footballer Ian St John signs an autograph for air hostess Jeanette Sutherland

Liverpool footballer Ian St John signs an autograph for air hostess Jeanette Sutherland at Speke Airport in Liverpool as the team fly out to Turin for their upcoming European Cup Winners Cup First

Background imageAirport Collection: Barbra Streisand arrives at Heathrow Airport with her son Jason Gould

Barbra Streisand arrives at Heathrow Airport with her son Jason Gould. She is here to shoot scenes for Paramounts " On a Clear Day You Can See Forever". 28th March 1969

Background imageAirport Collection: The Piper Tomahawk aircraft, owned by the Cambrian Flying Club which was blown over at

The Piper Tomahawk aircraft, owned by the Cambrian Flying Club which was blown over at Cardiff Airport by the gales. 16th October 1987

Background imageAirport Collection: Barbara Windsor and her husband Ronnie Knight arriving at Heathrow Airport from Australia

Barbara Windsor and her husband Ronnie Knight arriving at Heathrow Airport from Australia. 4th November 1981

Background imageAirport Collection: Top model Jean Shrimpton 'The Shrimp'and her boyfriend Terence Stamp flew to

Top model Jean Shrimpton "The Shrimp"and her boyfriend Terence Stamp flew to
Top model Jean Shrimpton " The Shrimp" and her boyfriend Terence Stamp flew to San Francisco and Sydney. The grimaced Mr Stamp was not inclined to say why he

Background imageAirport Collection: Paul McCartney and family leave London Heathrow Airport for a week long holiday in New

Paul McCartney and family leave London Heathrow Airport for a week long holiday in New York. Picture are LEFT Heather McCartney (Lindas daughter before she met Paul)

Background imageAirport Collection: Mandy Smith at Gatwick Airport with her family and boyfriend Keith Daley

Mandy Smith at Gatwick Airport with her family and boyfriend Keith Daley. 14th August 1986

Background imageAirport Collection: Dave Hill and Noddy Holder of Slade were left behind at Heathrow Airport when the plane

Dave Hill and Noddy Holder of Slade were left behind at Heathrow Airport when the plane in which they were to travel to Paris was overbooked. They continued their journey on a later plane

Background imageAirport Collection: Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin and Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama at Heathrow Airport to go to

Keren Woodward, Sarah Dallin and Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama at Heathrow Airport to go to Los Angeles. 17th March 1983

Background imageAirport Collection: Hugh Hefner, the 40 year old Editor Publisher of Playboy Magazine

Hugh Hefner, the 40 year old Editor Publisher of Playboy Magazine and President of Playboy Clubs International arrives at London Airport and is welcomed by fifty Playboy Bunnies. 25th June 1966




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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.