Runway Collection (#4)

Queen Elizabeth II at Heathrow Airport after returning from he Commonwealth Games. 25th July 1970

Margaret Howell fashion show. 26th September 1996

Fashion week, Margaret Howell fashion show at the Natural History Museum. 27th February 1997

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

Irish fashion takes to the air for an Aer Lingus jumbo jet fashion show sponsored by ICI. Models featured, left to right, Liz Willoughby in a striped micro jumpsuit by Clodagh

A Trident jet LANDS on the runway at Heathrow Airport takes off in the high heat of 25th June 1976, when temperatures reached into the 90 degrees

Vivienne Westwood pictured on the catwalk during her fashion show at London Fashion Week. 30th April 1993

The tunnel running under the new runway extension at Manchester Airport. A BOAC 707 taxis over the underpass. 7th January 1969

Four hours after getting married this morning, 24-year-old Judy Wilson went back to work. She was watched by her husband, film producer Gene Gutowski, 37

Glider over Lasham airfield October 1970

The first Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet seen here on the apron following its arrival at Heathrow Airport. The aircraft was three hours late after being delayed in New York where one of the fan jet engines had

Photographer on the apron following 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

Photographers on the apron awaiting 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

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrives at Birmingham Airport to visit the scenes and victims of the Birmingham Pub Bombings. 25th November 1974

Thornaby RAF Station, Thornaby, 18th August 1958

Eleven girls from Keldholme school have embarked on a project which would give them and young jobless people from Middlesbroughs Impasse centre an insight into the world of fashion design

Images believes to show aircrew members of the 106th Bomber Squadron seen here cycling to their Lancaster MkI bomber at RAF Syerston

It was a wind-and-the-rain send off for Prince Philip when he left London Airport for his world tour. The Queen and Princess Anne held on to their hats as the wind blew

Pictured on the airfield at Fairford, Gloucestershire the home B. A. C Concorde Test centre
Pictured on the airfield at Fairford, Gloucestershire the home B.A.C Concorde Test centre. The first pre-production Concorde, beneath its nose are 50 mini Concords produced by Corgi Toys

The crew of the First peoples express. 27th May 1983

Pilot of Boeing Stratocrusier that will be used for the Queens Royal tour of the Commonwealth. 16th September 1953

BOCA Crew of Boeing Stratocrusier that will be used for the Queens Royal tour of the Commonwealth. 16th September 1953

Pilots of Boeing Stratocrusier that will be used for the Queens Royal tour of the Commonwealth. 16th September 1953

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)

First Qantas jet service from London. 7th August 1959

Trans-Sweden aircraft on runway. 7th November 1960

The aircraft Concorde on its stand at Heathrow airport after returning from the runway area prior to take-off with hydraulic trouble. 26th January 1976

London post-man Dennis Eyres dressed in 18th century uniform highlights times passed by arriving alongside Concorde with a mail stagecoach which used to run between London and East Anglia

The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star walk down the concourse at a Liverpool airport after flying in for

An Avenue of Hamilear gliders and RAF Halifax towing aircraft ready for take off

British United Airways managing director Freddie Laker with some of his own aircraft. 3rd March 1965

An air stewardess serving food to passengers on board a Qantas Boeing 707 plane at London airport. 7th August 1959

A Qantas Boeing 707 plane at London airport. 7th August 1959

Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor arrive by private jet at RAF Abingdon, Oxfordshire, 13th October 1967

Model Jerry Hall pictured during catwalk show modelling items by designer Anthony Price, at Olympia in London, 24th October 1980

MiG-21PFL (Nato codename Fishbed) fighter bombers seen here at a undisclosed airbase on the Russian Steppes. Circa August 1966

This Canadair C-4 transport was developed in Canada; based on the American Douglas DC-4 the C-4 was powered by four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines

An airliner on Manchester Airports new main runway extension which bridges the Altrincham-Wilmslow Road, Cheshire, January 1969

The Biggin Hill Air Fair this weekend sees the European debut of one of the most ambitious airshow acts ever devised. Brendan O Brien will be performing the spectacular Iveco Ford Truck Top Landing

Dr. Henry Kissinger: U. S. Secretary of State seen here at London Airport
Dr. Henry Kissinger: U.S. Secretary of State seen here at London Airport. March 1974 S74-1946-002

A De Havilland D. H. 4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily
A De Havilland D.H.4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily international air, service by a British airline when it flew from Hounslow, London and Le Bourget

An RAF transport command Vickers VC10 lands on the runway at theFarnborough Air Show September 1966 P004000

George Younger on the runway at Pretwick Airport near Glasgow with Bill Miller (left) and George Giles (right) after the announcement of the purchase of the airport February 1992

Transport. Aviation. Planes Boeing 707 personnel photographed alongside the extra staff which will be needed for the 747 Jumbo Jet which will come into service next year. November 1969 Z10584-002

Farnborough Airshow. Bristol Brittania. September 1952 C4316a-018

Druine D. 31 Turbulent G-ARCZ
Druine D.31 Turbulent G-ARCZ, at Redhill aerodrome circa 1970. Written off (damaged beyond repair) on 1 June 1984 when crashed near Stapleford, Essex

de Havilland DH. 115 Vampire Trainer T. 11 WZ419
de Havilland DH.115 Vampire Trainer T.11 WZ419, the fourth production aircraft used for development, in the de Havilland line-up at the 1953 SBAC Farnborough Air Show

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"Runway Perspectives: From Historic Landings to Majestic Takeoffs" Aer Lingus Viscount gracefully touches down on the runway at Dublin Airport, Republic of Ireland. Step back in time with Eric Ravilious' captivating artwork capturing the Runway Perspective in 1941 and 1944. Witness the power as an E-3D Sentry Aircraft lands at RAF Waddington, leaving a lasting impression. Lukla Airport's challenging runway nestled in Nepal's Solu Khumbu Region offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas in Asia. Feel the adrenaline rush as a Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon from the Royal Air Force takes off with full afterburner engaged. Three Vickers Valiant B (K)1s lined up on the runway, showcasing their impressive presence and strength. The sun sets as an airplane gracefully descends onto the runway, creating a mesmerizing scene that captures nature's beauty alongside aviation marvels. Relive history with memories of Buran space shuttle landing safely on Earth after its remarkable journey through space exploration. Awe-inspiring moments unfold as an A10 Thunderbolt II taxis down Bagram Air Field, ready for its next mission to protect and serve. Tupolev 154 aircraft showcases Russia's engineering prowess while taking center stage on the runway during takeoff or landing maneuvers. Canada paints a stunning backdrop for an airplane landing at sunset, where vibrant colors blend harmoniously with aviation wonders above. And finally, 12: A young boy gazes in awe at a Spitfire aircraft parked on the runway, dreaming of his own future adventures among clouds and skies.