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"Heathrow: A Gateway to Aviation Excellence" Since its humble beginnings in the early 1950s, Heathrow Airport has evolved into a global hub of aviation brilliance

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Engelbert Humperdinck at LAP with his wife Pat. 11th April 1978

Engelbert Humperdinck at LAP with his wife Pat. 11th April 1978

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Sean Connery and his wife Diane Cilento at LAP after flying in from Instanbul for

Sean Connery and his wife Diane Cilento at LAP after flying in from Instanbul for the filming of " From Russia with Love". 17th May 1963

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Dusty Springfield, singer, pictured at London Heathrow Airport

Dusty Springfield, singer, pictured at London Heathrow Airport. Picture taken 13th July 1987

Background imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow Collection: Stevie Nicks, singer, songwriter, solo artist and member of Fleetwood Mac

Stevie Nicks, singer, songwriter, solo artist and member of Fleetwood Mac, leaves Heathrow Airport for Los Angeles. Picture taken 4th December 1989

Background imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow Collection: Concorde World Tour. November 1986

Concorde World Tour. November 1986

Background imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow Collection: George Michael and girlfriend Kathy Jeunge, arriving at Heathrow airport from Los Angeles

George Michael and girlfriend Kathy Jeunge, arriving at Heathrow airport from Los Angeles. 25th March 1987

Background imageHeathrow Collection: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of the pop group Wham!, arriving at Heathrow airport

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of the pop group Wham!, arriving at Heathrow airport. They are on their way to Tokyo for concert appearances. 5th January 1985

Background imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow Collection: Actor Rupert Davies leaving London airport (Heathrow) to go to Dublin where he will be

Actor Rupert Davies leaving London airport (Heathrow) to go to Dublin where he will be making a film The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Football player Alfredo Di Stefano and his wife arriving at London Airport

Football player Alfredo Di Stefano and his wife arriving at London Airport. 21st October 1963

Background imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow 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 imageHeathrow Collection: John Lennon with wife Cynthia Lennon leaving the Pam American (Pan Am

John Lennon with wife Cynthia Lennon leaving the Pam American (Pan Am) plane at Heathrow that brought the couple and fellow Beatle George Harrison (behind Cynthia)

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina N610FF

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina N610FF
Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Canso (PBY-5A) N610FF (msn CV-399) of Barringer Research Limited, based in Toronto, Canada. The aircraft is seen at London Heathrow Airport for the 60 Years of Heathrow

Background imageHeathrow Collection: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 VR-CKO

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 VR-CKO (msn 47151 / Line Number 285), operated by Handlingair for Adnan Khashoggi (the worlds richest man at some stage), at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1990

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Hawker-Siddeley HS-125-3B / RA D-CAMB

Hawker-Siddeley HS-125-3B / RA D-CAMB
Hawker-Siddeley HS-125-3B/RA D-CAMB (msn 25157) of Mercedes Benz AG, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: 1976

Background imageHeathrow Collection: BAC Aerospatiale Concorde 002 G-BSST

BAC Aerospatiale Concorde 002 G-BSST at Heathrow Date: circa 1974

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Tents As Terminal Buildings with Arm Chair and Tables wi?

Tents As Terminal Buildings with Arm Chair and Tables wi?
Tents As Terminal Buildings with Arm Chair and Tables with Fresh Flowers in the Make-Shift Departure-Lounge with a Telephone Company Western Union Cable Service Here Sign Date: 1946

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Terminal Five, Heathrow airport, London, England, UK

Terminal Five, Heathrow airport, London, England, UK

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Formula One Team Meeting

Formula One Team Meeting
Nick Fry (GBR), BAR Honda Team Principal, arrives at the Hilton Hotel, Heathrow Airport, for the Formula One teams meeting. Formula One Team Meeting, Hilton Hotel, Heathrow, London, England

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Short SD3-30-200 G-BJFK

Short SD3-30-200 G-BJFK (msn SH.3077), of British Midland Airlines (operated by Inter-City airlines), at London Heathrow Airport. Date: 1982

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Night flying at Hendon

Night flying at Hendon

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Hendon Aerodrome flying at night early 1900s

Hendon Aerodrome flying at night early 1900s

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Bristol 175 Britannia 102 G-ANBH

Bristol 175 Britannia 102 G-ANBH (msn 12909), of B.K.S. At London Heathrow Airport Date: 1961

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Bleriot biplane at the Grahame White Flying School in Hendon

Bleriot biplane at the Grahame White Flying School in Hendon early 1900s

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Boeing 707 G-AWHU

Boeing 707 G-AWHU
Boeing 707-379C G-AWHU (msn 19821, line number 718), of the British Overseas Airways Corporation, at London Heathrow Airport in March 1972. Date: 1972

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I P-9

Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I P-9
Hellenic Air Force - Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I P-9 (msn 120), of VIP-Government Transport squadron, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1965

Background imageHeathrow Collection: BAC One-Eleven-401AK HZ-MFA

BAC One-Eleven-401AK HZ-MFA (msn 80), of Prince Abdul Aziz Al Ibrahim, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1978

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II G-HADI

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II G-HADI (msn 235), of Arab Express Ltd. at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1980

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N829GA

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N829GA (msn 245), of United Arab Emirates, at London Heathrow Airport, in September 1980. (Registered to UAE for only 20 days - 05 to 25 September 1980). Date: 1980

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II XC-MEX

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II XC-MEX (msn 195), of Banco de Mexico, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1979

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II 9K-AEB

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II 9K-AEB (msn 244), of Government of Kuwait-Kuwait Airways, at London Heathrow Airport, with Tiny Rowland's G II HB-ITR. Date: circa 1983

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HZ-AFK

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HZ-AFK (msn 239), of Saudi Arabian Airlines, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1983

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N910S

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N910S (msn 234), of Standard Oil Realty Corporation, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: 1983

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HZ-AFI

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HZ-AFI (msn 201), of RCA - Radio Corporation of America, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1980

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N30RP

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N30RP (msn 103), of RCA - Radio Corporation of America, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1982

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II P2-PNG

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II P2-PNG (msn 103), of the Government of Papua New Guinea, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1982

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II A6-HHZ

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II A6-HHZ (msn 164), of Sheikh Zayed - President of the United Arab Emirates, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1978

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HB-IEY

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HB-IEY (msn 210), of Petrola, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: 1978

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N500R

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II N500R (msn 12), of the Superior Oil Company, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: 1969

Background imageHeathrow Collection: Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HB-ITR

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II HB-ITR (msn 144), of Tiny Rowland - Lonair S.A. - Lonrho Ltd, at London Heathrow Airport. (This aircraft was acquired by NASA, as N944NA)




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"Heathrow: A Gateway to Aviation Excellence" Since its humble beginnings in the early 1950s, Heathrow Airport has evolved into a global hub of aviation brilliance. With iconic moments etched in history, such as the Concorde taking off in 1976, it has become synonymous with innovation and progress. The sight of the British Airways Concorde gracefully soaring through the skies above London, donning its distinctive livery, remains an unforgettable image from the 1970s. The roar of engines and sheer elegance captured hearts worldwide as this marvel of engineering showcased its supersonic capabilities. Heathrow's passenger terminal in the early 1950s marked a pivotal moment for air travel. It symbolized a new era where dreams took flight and journeys became accessible to all. This bustling hub served as a gateway connecting people from different corners of the globe. Virgin Atlantic's majestic Boeing 747 at Heathrow exemplifies modern-day excellence. As one of many airlines gracing its runways, it represents how Heathrow continues to attract industry leaders who strive for unparalleled service and comfort. The MBB HFB-320 Hansa Jet D-CASU epitomizes technological advancements that have graced Heathrow over time. Its sleek design showcases how innovation propels aviation forward while ensuring efficiency and safety are paramount. Hawker Siddeley Tridents belonging to BEA further highlight Heathrow's rich heritage. These aircraft stood tall on its tarmac, testament to an era when British engineering prowess soared high above clouds. Post World War Two saw significant developments at Heathrow Airport facilities - transforming them into state-of-the-art infrastructure capable of handling increasing passenger demands with ease. This growth laid foundations for future expansions that would solidify Heathrow's status as Europe's premier airport. Terminal 5 stands proudly today - an architectural marvel embodying modernity and sophistication within London's vibrant landscape.