The end of the Second World War not only brought peace to a war-weary population but also delivered a plethora of surplus transport aircraft, crew and engineers, which could be easily and cheaply repurposed to ‘lift’ the mood of the British population.
The Gatwick story really began when two young men purchased a plot of land near Gatwick Racecourse to develop as a flying field. From these humble beginnings in the... Læs mere
A history of Heathrow airport
The British Overseas Airways Corporation came into being in 1939 as successor to the pre-war British Airways and Imperial Airways.
This in-depth history of Scotland's Airlines pays tribute to the many companies and individuals involved in the development of air travel throughout Scotland.
Chronicling a glamorous era in air travel, when journeys took days and were things to be savoured
A look back on the popular and much-loved operator, with an array of rare and previously unpublished photographs.
Commercial aviation author Charles Woodley explores an illustrated history of this popular, now defunct, airline.
A richly illustrated history of Heathrow airport in the late 1940s and 1950s. Nostalgic look back at a golden period of aviation history.