In the post-war years, Heathrow Airport developed into the UK's leading aviation hub. This book examines how this was achieved, from the opening of the airport on 1 January 1946 to the transfer of long-haul flights to the central area in the late 1950s. This period includes the operation of BOAC until the introduction of the Comet 4, the world's first commercial jet aeroplane, as well as many foreign airlines that have since ceased to exist. Charles Woodley explores the fascinating history of Heathrow through rare and previously unpublished illustrations and informative text, offering a nostalgic look back at a golden era in aviation history.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Woodley, Charles
Title
Heathrow Airport. The Post-War Years
Details
English text, paperback, many bw- and some colour photos. 96 pages.
