
Location | |
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City / Airport: | London - HeathrowMap |
Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLL IATA: LHR Local: - Other: - |
Date & Photographer | |
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Photo Date: | 13 September 1974 |
Photo by: | Terry Dann |
Photo ID: | 679761 |
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The iconic "Old" Control Tower at Heathrow. It was constructed in 1955, in the same era as the since-demolished Queens Building and Europa Building, and replaced the RAF Control Tower, shortly after the first modern runway and terminal building were opened by The Queen. Air Traffic Control services transferred to the new control tower in 2007, the building continued to be a home to offices until its final closure. in 2012. It was demolished in January 2013. This photo is copyright © Terry Dann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 April 2024, and has since been viewed 152 times. |