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
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Croydon aircraft
{On an information board attached to the terminal building, behind the plane:...
Croydon airport opening
There are two versions of this plaque, identically worded, attached to either...
Croydon airport terminal building
Croydon's Heritage Croydon airport terminal building, 1928 - 1959, one of the...
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Royal Air Force Gang Show Association
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Brymon Airways
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Lilibeth Tobilla Macalolooy
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DHC Dash 7
DHC stands for De Havilland Canada. It was a turboprop-powered airliner with STOL (short take-off and landing) capabilities. It first flew in 1975 and remained in production until 1988. The plane w...
Heron Quays STOL Landing
The landing of a STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft in the heart of London's Docklands, was done to show the feasibility of an airport there. In due course, London City Airport opened in 1987.
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