LBA Pictorial History

Last update: 18-May-2004

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LBA Pictorial History
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LBA: The airport through the years

1935 Wind survey

An early study (1935) showing that a runway 14/32 would have major cross wind issues!

1936 Map

This map was attached to the aerodrome licence in 1936.

1937 Map

The various expansion phases of the aerodrome are shown in this 1937 map.

1947 Aerial view

This view clearly shows the current runway 09/27, with the old cross runway leading off to the 'pan' in the background. The shape of the current terminal is already evident in the layout of the buildings in the foreground.

1960s Aerial view

1989 Aerial view

1989 Aerial view

1989 Aerial view

1998 Airfield chart

2003 Aerial view

 

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