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Red Arrows over Birmingham International JLP01_10_16460
Birmingham International Airport, Elmdon, Birmingham, Bickenhill, Solihull, West Midlands. A Hawker Siddenley Andover aircraft on the runway at Birmingham International Airport, with the Red Arrows flying overhead.
Construction of a new terminal building, extensions to runways, aprons, and a new noise barrier at Birmingham Airport began in May 1981. Also built was a services block, raised piers, a fire station, a control tower, and the Maglev system linking the airport with Birmingham railway station. The official handover ceremony took place in January 1984 and the site was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in May 1984. The photograph was taken before the disembarkation of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip ahead of the official opening of the new terminal building and Maglev system. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 24289595
Filename: jlp01_10_16460.jpg
Size: 5289 x 5319 (5.9MB)
Date: 19th January 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
1980s Air Transport Aircraft Airport Royal Air Force Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team Royal Family
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This print captures a momentous occasion at Birmingham International Airport in the 1980s. As a Hawker Siddenley Andover aircraft gracefully rests on the runway, the iconic Red Arrows soar through the sky above, leaving trails of vibrant red smoke behind them. The image showcases not only the impressive aerobatic skills of the Royal Air Force's renowned display team but also highlights significant developments taking place at the airport during that time. In May 1981, construction commenced on various enhancements to Birmingham Airport, including a new terminal building and extensions to runways and aprons. A noise barrier was also erected to ensure minimal disruption for nearby residents. Additionally, essential facilities such as a services block, raised piers, fire station, control tower, and even a Maglev system connecting the airport with Birmingham railway station were built. The photograph was taken prior to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip disembarking from their aircraft as part of an official handover ceremony for these remarkable improvements. It serves as a testament to both aviation advancements and royal involvement in shaping this vital transportation hub. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this image offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in Birmingham International Airport's history when it transformed into a modern gateway for air travel under majestic skies filled with acrobatic displays by RAF's finest pilots - all against the backdrop of progress and innovation.
