Croydon was London's first international airport. The terminal building, 1928 - 1959, was one of the first purpose-built terminal buildings in the world. The air traffic control tower is the first in the world. Caroline's Miscellany and Diamond Geezer have visited the museum. And Londonist, bless them, have posted 11 Amazing Facts About Croydon Airport.
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Croydon airport
{On an information board attached to the terminal building, behind the plane:...
There are two versions of this plaque, identically worded, attached to either...
Croydon's Heritage Croydon airport terminal building, 1928 - 1959, one of the...
The airfield was originally opened by the Royal Flying Corps during World War...
Hot air balloon manufacturer. Pilot of the first British public airmail fligh...
