The post-war built DC-4 taxies on its inboard P&W's towards Heathrow North on arrival from Le Bourget. She served Air France from June 1946 until March 1966, except for a two-year break with Air Gabon as TR-LKA.

PIA's first Super Constellation is towed towards Heathrow North on a dull, damp day in preparation for departure to Karachi via intermediate stops.

Avro York freighter of Hunting-Clan parked at Heathrow North with Vickers Vikings of Eagle and Hunting Clan in the line-up; also a BEA Ambassador at top right.

The aircraft parking area at Heathrow North in 1955, taken from a departing BEA Bristol 171 helicopter. Also visible are BEA Dakotas, Ambassadors and Viscounts and on the main apron are Convair 240s of KLM and Sabena and a BOAC Canadair 4.

BEA's Sycamore "Sir Gawain" on arrival at Gatwick on the experimental scheduled service from Birmingham heliport via Heathrow. I had flown the last 19 minutes sector as the fare from Birmingham was more than could be afforded. A/c operated by BEA 1954-56.

Seen taxying to Heathrow North on arrival during a wet morning. Ex USAAF 42-93733 serving with the 9th AF. Operated by Air France from December 1946 until sale in October 1967.

Ordered by USAAF as C-69 42-94559 but not delivered. Bought by El Al in October 1953. Sold in 1961 after storage. Later G-AHEN with Euravia and broken up in 1965.