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Background imageAirliner Collection: British Caledonian Airways air hostess Angela Booth, 23, of Norton near Stockton

British Caledonian Airways air hostess Angela Booth, 23, of Norton near Stockton. 27/08/1979

Background imageAirliner Collection: British Airways stewardesses show off a classic and elegant new uniform designed by top

British Airways stewardesses show off a classic and elegant new uniform designed by top British fashion house Baccarat. The new uniforms were to be in full service by 1978. 24/05/1977

Background imageAirliner Collection: Touchdown for the last time for Northeasts former BOAC Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBK

Touchdown for the last time for Northeasts former BOAC Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBK at Newcastle Airport. The aircraft was eventually broken up there in March 1972. 31/12/1971

Background imageAirliner Collection: Playboy Editor and Publisher Hugh Hefner arrives at Heathrow Airport in his private

Playboy Editor and Publisher Hugh Hefner arrives at Heathrow Airport in his private DC9-30 jet, the " Big Bunny" during a grand tour of his empire

Background imageAirliner Collection: Air France stewardesses Karen Brown (left) and Sarah Asch prepare for the inaugural

Air France stewardesses Karen Brown (left) and Sarah Asch prepare for the inaugural Newcastle to Paris flight. 26/10/1996

Background imageAirliner Collection: Gill Stokoe, 30, senior stewardess onboard a British Airways Trident airliner at

Gill Stokoe, 30, senior stewardess onboard a British Airways Trident airliner at Newcastle Airport on the 25th anniversary of the regular route between Newcastle and London. 15/05/1978

Background imageAirliner Collection: Servisair check in desk staff show off their new uniforms

Servisair check in desk staff show off their new uniforms. Servisair were the handling agents for British Caledonian Airways who operated from Newcastle Airport to Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Glasgow

Background imageAirliner Collection: A British Airways Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet at Newcastle Airport

A British Airways Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet at Newcastle Airport. The aircraft had landed after being diverted from Heathrow due to fog

Background imageAirliner Collection: Passengers sit inside the massive interior of the Boeing 747. 12 / 01 / 1970

Passengers sit inside the massive interior of the Boeing 747. 12 / 01 / 1970
Passengers sit inside the massive interior of the Boeing 747. 12/01/1970

Background imageAirliner Collection: The interior of Handley page Hermes airliner. September 1946

The interior of Handley page Hermes airliner. September 1946

Background imageAirliner Collection: Mandy Hopper, 11, from Ash Avenue, Gilesgate, wrote to The Journals Fix It

Mandy Hopper, 11, from Ash Avenue, Gilesgate, wrote to The Journals Fix It desk " I would like to be an air hostess on an aeroplane

Background imageAirliner Collection: The international airline Dan-Air which operates from Newcastle Airport

The international airline Dan-Air which operates from Newcastle Airport, paid a compliment to the city by asking Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Hugh White

Background imageAirliner Collection: British Caledonian Airways sales staff, Pat Neill (left) and Gilly Penny

British Caledonian Airways sales staff, Pat Neill (left) and Gilly Penny. Pat, 23, and Gilly, 24, were part of a six strong sales force meeting travel agents and top industry

Background imageAirliner Collection: Winners of the Sunday Sun competition to win a flight on Concorde in August 1984

Winners of the Sunday Sun competition to win a flight on Concorde in August 1984. Pictured are left to right: Glenis Nixon, flight engineer Bill Brown and Margaret Heckels, in the aircrafts cockpit

Background imageAirliner Collection: Happy passengers about to board the British Airways Concorde airliner / aircraft at

Happy passengers about to board the British Airways Concorde airliner / aircraft at Newcastle Airport. 29th August, 1983

Background imageAirliner Collection: Great-Grandad Anthony Foley, of Braeside, Dunston, Gateshead

Great-Grandad Anthony Foley, of Braeside, Dunston, Gateshead, was given a birthday present of a trip on Concorde. The retired engineer will be celebrating his 71st birthday by booming through

Background imageAirliner Collection: Sam Hurst of Hebburn who flew on Concorde for the first time at Newcastle Airport

Sam Hurst of Hebburn who flew on Concorde for the first time at Newcastle Airport. 28th August, 1996

Background imageAirliner Collection: A McDonnell Douglas DC-10 airliner named Eastern Belle of Sir Freddy Laker

A McDonnell Douglas DC-10 airliner named Eastern Belle of Sir Freddy Lakers Laker Airways, arrived at Newcastle Airport to take businessmen, travel agents

Background imageAirliner Collection: Six lucky Evening Chronicle readers who had won a flight on Concorde when the aircraft

Six lucky Evening Chronicle readers who had won a flight on Concorde when the aircraft was to return to Newcastle on the August Bank Holiday

Background imageAirliner Collection: A Canadair DC4M Argonaut aircraft powered by Rolls Royce Merlin engines

A Canadair DC4M Argonaut aircraft powered by Rolls Royce Merlin engines (based on the Douglas DC4). The airliner was auctioned by Levey Bros at Woolsington Airport (Newcastle Airport)

Background imageAirliner Collection: British Airways Concorde airliner / aircraft visits Newcastle Airport

British Airways Concorde airliner / aircraft visits Newcastle Airport. Airplane enthusiasts were treated to two Concordes arriving at Newcastle on the same day

Background imageAirliner Collection: Pictured are some of the 60 Evening Chronicle readers who won a free flight

Pictured are some of the 60 Evening Chronicle readers who won a free flight on the British Airways Concorde airliner / aircraft from Newcastle Airport. 29th August, 1983

Background imageAirliner Collection: A British Airways 757, named Windsor Castle, taxis at Newcastle Airport

A British Airways 757, named Windsor Castle, taxis at Newcastle Airport. 27/09/1990

Background imageAirliner Collection: Concorde prototype 002 maiden flight in UK at Filton in Bristol, Wednesday 9th April 1969

Concorde prototype 002 maiden flight in UK at Filton in Bristol, Wednesday 9th April 1969. Chief test pilot Brian Trubshaw flew Concorde 002 for twenty two minutes. Our Picture Shows

Background imageAirliner Collection: Concorde prototype 001 flies for the first time, at Toulouse Airport, France

Concorde prototype 001 flies for the first time, at Toulouse Airport, France, Sunday 2nd March 1969. Maiden flight with test pilot Andre Turcat at the controls, who flew the aircraft to 10

Background imageAirliner Collection: Concorde prototype 002 makes its first official public appearance in the UK as it is

Concorde prototype 002 makes its first official public appearance in the UK as it is towed from its hanger at Filton in Bristol, Thursday 12th September 1968

Background imageAirliner Collection: Concorde, prototype 001 makes its first official public appearance as it is unveiled

Concorde, prototype 001 makes its first official public appearance as it is unveiled from its Sud Aviations hanger in Toulouse, France, Monday 11th December 1967. Our Picture Shows

Background imageAirliner Collection: Concorde, prototype 001 makes its first official public appearance as it is unveiled

Concorde, prototype 001 makes its first official public appearance as it is unveiled from its Sud Aviations hanger in Toulouse, France, Monday 11th December 1967

Background imageAirliner Collection: Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh turns towards the crowd for a last look as he taxies

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh turns towards the crowd for a last look as he taxies out to pilot the Queens Flight Heron as he leaves St Athan after his visit. St Athan, Wales, 30th October 1959

Background imageAirliner Collection: An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth aircraft of the Argosy class

An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth aircraft of the Argosy class. All the original seven have now been dismantled except one now used for joy-riding at Blackpool. 18th September 1936

Background imageAirliner Collection: When the worlds biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63

When the worlds biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63) it turned out to be an even bigger handful than airport staff and Ministry of Aviation officials had expected

Background imageAirliner Collection: Former Goon Sir Harry Secombe flew into Newcastle

Former Goon Sir Harry Secombe flew into Newcastle and almost won himself a surprise magnum of champagne. The netertainer narrowlly missed being the 10

Background imageAirliner Collection: The De Havilland Comet, the worlds first commercial jet airliner to reach production

The De Havilland Comet, the worlds first commercial jet airliner to reach production, is seen here in B.O.A.C. airline colours

Background imageAirliner Collection: The Concorde Olympus engine in the sea level test bed at Bristol. 30th March 1967

The Concorde Olympus engine in the sea level test bed at Bristol. 30th March 1967

Background imageAirliner Collection: Lufthansa Airlines new Boeing 727 aircraft seen up against B. E. A new Trident

Lufthansa Airlines new Boeing 727 aircraft seen up against B. E. A new Trident
Lufthansa Airlines new Boeing 727 aircraft seen up against B.E.A new Trident. The 727 is the American answer to the Trident. The 727 is now in service and called here on its way to DYsseldorf

Background imageAirliner Collection: BOAC Avro Lancastrian on the ground at Hurn Airport North-Northeast of Bournemouth

BOAC Avro Lancastrian on the ground at Hurn Airport North-Northeast of Bournemouth, in southern England. Now called Bournemouth Airport. Circa 1946

Background imageAirliner Collection: 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
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)

Background imageAirliner Collection: BAC-1-11undergoing engine tests at Hurn Airport in Bournemouth. 6th August 1963

BAC-1-11undergoing engine tests at Hurn Airport in Bournemouth. 6th August 1963

Background imageAirliner Collection: Flight engineers work on the Rolls Royce Merlin engines of a BOAC Lancastrian at Hurn

Flight engineers work on the Rolls Royce Merlin engines of a BOAC Lancastrian at Hurn Airport North-Northeast of Bournemouth, in southern England. Now called Bournemouth Airport. Circa 1946

Background imageAirliner Collection: BAC-1-11 undergoing engine tests at Hurn Airport in Bournemouth. 6th August 1963

BAC-1-11 undergoing engine tests at Hurn Airport in Bournemouth. 6th August 1963

Background imageAirliner Collection: Concorde Prototype 2. being built in the Brabazon hanger at B. A. C Filton Bristol

Concorde Prototype 2. being built in the Brabazon hanger at B. A. C Filton Bristol
Concorde Prototype 2. being built in the Brabazon hanger at B.A.C Filton Bristol. 20th March1 967

Background imageAirliner Collection: Viking vickers airliners under construction. Circa 1946

Viking vickers airliners under construction. Circa 1946

Background imageAirliner Collection: B. O. C. A proving flight to Lagos. 5th February 1964

B. O. C. A proving flight to Lagos. 5th February 1964
B.O.C.A proving flight to Lagos. 5th February 1964

Background imageAirliner Collection: Soviet plane-maker Andrei Tupolev pictured with model of the TU-144

Soviet plane-maker Andrei Tupolev pictured with model of the TU-144, which will seat 120 passengers and fly at around 1, 560 mph with a range of 4, 050 miles. 8th June 1967

Background imageAirliner Collection: The worlds first flying trade fair was on show at London Airport this week housed

The worlds first flying trade fair was on show at London Airport this week housed on four engined DC-7B aircraft of Global Presentations, Inc, a form founded by former Pan-Am air pilot Charles A

Background imageAirliner Collection: The D. C. 8 61F on the apron at Heathrow this morning. 24th June 1967

The D. C. 8 61F on the apron at Heathrow this morning. 24th June 1967
The D.C.8 61F on the apron at Heathrow this morning. 24th June 1967

Background imageAirliner Collection: De-icing operations were in progress when a mobile spryer was used on the tail

De-icing operations were in progress when a mobile spryer was used on the tail and wings of Pan American Boeing 707. 5th March 1965

Background imageAirliner Collection: A Czech airliners giant jets blasted away both steps from a Russian plane

A Czech airliners giant jets blasted away both steps from a Russian plane, just after the Russian planes passengers had got off



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