Control Tower Collection

Gatwick Airport, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The sun aligned at sunrise with an airport control tower, Spain, Europe

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

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The First-Flight Take-Off of a Bea Vickers Vanguard from Weybridge / Brooklands Date: 1959

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Barton Aerodrome, Control Tower, Liverpool Road, Eccles, Salford, Greater Manchester. Barton Aerodrome Control Tower, seen from the seen-east

Slip road watch tower DP248963
Cumberland Basin, City of Bristol. General view of the side of the slip road to Plimsoll Bridge, at the west end of Cumberland Basin, from the north, with the control tower in the background

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Birmingham International Airport, Elmdon Terminal Building, Bickenhill, Solihull. Interior view of the air terminals control tower from the south-west

The control tower is shown at the airport in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake

USA, California, Los Angeles, LAX, Los Angeles International Airport, former airport control tower, now a bar, dusk

Powder Tower of Prague c. 1870, Czech Republic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century painting
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, against white background, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, attire, attraction, attractions, background light, background light-colored

Historical photo (ca 1880) of Pisa, view of Piazza dei Miracoli, leaning tower of Pisa and baptistery, Tuscany, Italy
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, archive, art print, art prints, askew, attraction, attractions, baptistries, baptistry, belfry

Historic photo (ca 1880) of Pistoia, Church of S. Giovanni Fuorcivitas, Cathedral bell tower on Piazza Duomo, Tuscany
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, archive, art print, art prints, belfry, bell tower, bell towers, bell-tower, black, black-and-white

Main symbol of the fair, the Eiffel Tower, Exposition Universelle of 1889, World's Fair, Paris, France, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building

The Porcelain Tower of Nanking, Nanjing, China, in 1876, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century
1900s, 19th-century, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, china, chinaware, chinese, contemporary, control tower

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Tower on the Rugard on the island of Ruegen, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, control tower

Dead and wounded after the blasting of the powder tower in the town of Laon on 9 September, France
1900s, 19th-century, 5 people, 9, accurate, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport tower, battles, blast, blasting, blasting operation, blasting operations, building, buildings

The Galata Tower in Constantinople, now Istanbul, 1889, Turkey, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th
1900s, 19th-century, airport building, airport control tower, airport control towers, airport grounds, airport terminal building, airport tower, airports, album, albums, arts, attraction

First pictures to be released of the R. A. F. Ferry Service which flies aircraft built in
First pictures to be released of the R.A.F. Ferry Service which flies aircraft built in North America across the Atlantic to Britain. (Picture) Control desk in the control tower

The control tower at Speke Airport, Liverpool, Merseyside. In 2001, Speke Airport was re-named John Lennon Airport, after the musician and Beatle

Speke Airport, Liverpool, Merseyside. In 2001, Speke Airport was re-named John Lennon Airport, after the musician and Beatle

BOAC VC10 seen here on the apron at Khartoum after completing a proving flight from London Heathrow. 1st February 1964

The control tower at Manchester Ringway Airport. 10th April 1950

Air Traffic controllers in the control tower at Manchester Ringway airport. 1st October 1956

The start of the Daily Mirror International trophy race at Snetterton 14th March 1963 ***
The start of the Daily Mirror International trophy race at Snetterton 14th March 1963 watscan - - 28/05/2010

Spectators at the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 4th August 1958 watscan - - 16/04/2010

Spectators at the Daily Herald Motor Cycle Racing Championship at Thruxton. 4th August 1958 watscan - - 16/04/2010

Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935. The Control Tower of Croydon Airport, also known as London Terminal Aerodrome or London Airport

Control tower at Le Bourget Airport, Paris, c1936 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]

Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). Artist: GPO
Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). The mail is brought from London to the aerodrome in streamlined cars painted blue to distinguish the airmail

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Manchester Ringway Airport. The opening ceremony in 1938. This image shows dignitaries examining the brand new state of the art airport facilities

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Diagram of the HMS Repulse, a Renown-class battlecruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Devonshire County-class Heavy Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Devonshire. County-class heavy cruiser of the London sub-class. From British Warships, published 1940

20th Century Archival Archive Athwartships Catapult
Diagram of the HMS Berwick, pennant number 65, a County-class heavy cruiser of the British Royal Navy, part of the Kent subclass. From British Warships, published 1940

York-class Lead Ship Heavy Cruiser HMS York (90)
Diagram of the HMS York (90). From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Arethusa Arethusa-class Light Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Arethusa, a Royal Navy light cruiser. Launched in 1913, she was wrecked after being damaged by a naval mine in 1916. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Dorsetshire County-class Heavy Cruiser
Diagram of MS Dorsetshire, a County-class heavy cruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Exeter York-class Heavy Cruiser Two 8in Guns
Diagram of HMS Exeter. A York-class heavy cruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Hermes British Aircraft Carrier Warship Warships
Diagram of the HMS Hermes, British aircraft carrier. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Belfast Royal Navy Town-class Light Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Belfast, a Royal Navy Town-class light cruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Renown Renown-class Battle-cruiser Battlecruiser
Diagram of the HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram Battlecruiser HMS Hood British Warship
Diagram of the battlecruiser HMS Hood. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Warspite Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship
HMS Warspite, a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship. From British Warships, published 1940

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Craig Goch Dam and reservoir in the Elan Valley in Wales

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Craig Goch Dam and reservoir in the Elan Valley in Wales

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Craig Goch Dam in the Elan Valley in Wales

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Craig Goch Dam and reservoir in the Elan Valley in Wales

HMS Royal Sovereign (pennant number 05). Revenge-class aka Royal Sovereign and R-class battleship of the Royal Navy. From British Warships, published 1940

An Airplane Flies Past The Air Traffic Control Tower At The Beijing Airport; Beijing China

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"Guardians of the Skies: A Glimpse into Historical Control Towers Across Europe" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of control towers that have stood as silent sentinels, overseeing the skies for centuries. From Gatwick Airport in Sussex, England to Nanjing's Porcelain Tower in China, these iconic structures have witnessed history unfold from their lofty heights. In picturesque Gatwick Airport, nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Sussex, England, a modern-day control tower stands tall. Guiding planes with precision and expertise, it ensures smooth operations for countless travelers traversing European skies. Travel further east to Prague's Powder Tower - a majestic fortress dating back to 1870. This digitally restored reproduction captures its grandeur as it overlooks the enchanting cityscape of Czech Republic. Though its original purpose was defensive rather than aviation-related, this tower serves as a reminder of how times change. Venturing southward to Italy's Tuscany region reveals two remarkable towers steeped in history. The leaning tower of Pisa graces Piazza dei Miracoli since ancient times while Pistoia's Cathedral bell tower on Piazza Duomo exudes architectural splendor. These digitally restored reproductions transport us back to an era when these towers were integral landmarks within their respective communities. Paris' Eiffel Tower needs no introduction – an enduring symbol of France showcased at the Exposition Universelle of 1889 World’s Fair. This historic artwork takes us on a journey through time when this engineering marvel first captivated visitors with its towering presence. Crossing continents brings us face-to-face with China's magnificent Porcelain Tower in Nanjing – an awe-inspiring structure that once adorned the skyline until its unfortunate destruction during turbulent times. Through digital reproduction, we can now appreciate its former glory and imagine what it must have been like witnessing such beauty firsthand. Germany unveils another gem atop Rugard Island – the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Tower.