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Queens Building the Europa Terminal & central control tower
Queens Building, the Europa Terminal and central control tower rise up out of a sea of gravel at Heathrow Airport in the early 1950s. Just above the control tower can be seen the road tunnel. Date: 1950
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Airport Control Europa Gravel Heathrow Queens Rise Terminal Tunnel
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In this photograph from the early 1950s, the Queens Building, Europa Terminal, and central control tower of Heathrow Airport rise majestically out of a vast expanse of gravel. The towering structures, still under construction, stand as symbols of progress and innovation in the burgeoning field of air transport. The Europa Terminal, with its modernist design, is already beginning to take shape, its sleek lines and expansive windows hinting at the comfort and sophistication that would come to define air travel in the decades to come. Above it, the central control tower looms large, a testament to the technological advancements that were making air travel safer and more efficient. Just above the control tower, a road tunnel can be seen, a reminder of the interconnectedness of different modes of transportation in the post-war era. The tunnel, which would eventually become a crucial part of the airport's infrastructure, allowed for seamless movement between the airport and the surrounding roads, making it easier for passengers to reach their destinations. The sea of gravel at the base of the structures adds to the sense of anticipation and excitement, as if the land itself is waiting for the airport to come alive. The gravel, which was once a common sight at Heathrow, has since been replaced by pavement and runways, but this photograph serves as a reminder of the airport's humble beginnings and the determination of those who built it. This photograph, taken in 1950, captures a moment in history when the future of air travel was being written, and the Queens Building, Europa Terminal, and central control tower at Heathrow Airport were at the forefront of that story.
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