1979 Collection (page 7)

VFW-Sikorsky CH-53G 84+98
Heeresflieger - VFW-Sikorsky CH-53G 84+98 (msn V65-096, model S-65C-1), of Heeresfliegerregiment 15, at the Middle Wallop Air Show on 28 July 1979. (Heeresflieger - German Army Aviation). Date: 1979

Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II 77-0268
United States Air Force (USAF) - Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II 77-0268 (msn 193, base code WR'), on display at Le Bourget Airport for the Paris Air Show on 16 June 1979

Issoire D. 7 Iris EJW
Issoire D.7 Iris EJW (BGA.2732), at RAF Greenham Common for a regional gliding competition in the late 1970s. Date: circa 1979

EoN Olympia 460 (EoN Type 10), having the tow rope attached, prior to launch. (EoN - Elliott's of Newbury Date: circa 1979

Aerospatiale SE. 3160 Alouette III M-071
Kongelige Danske Marine - Aerospatiale SE.3160 Alouette III M-071 (msn 1071), of Esk.722 at RAF Greenham Common for the International Air Tattoo on 23 June 1979

Boeing E-4B 75-0125
United States Air Force - Boeing E-4B 75-0125 (msn 20949), of the 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron, at Offutt Air Force Base, in Nebraska, on 8 July 1979

Swales SD3-15T 456, all-metal medium performance low-cost single-seat sailplane, with T-tail. Date: circa 1979

Glaser-Dirks DG-100 230 (msn 52, BGA No.2126), high performance single-seat sailplane. Date: circa 1979

Swales SD3-15V 531, all-metal medium performance low-cost single-seat sailplane, with V-tail. Date: circa 1979

Let L-13 Blanik G-ATRA (msn 173304), all-metal training glider. Date: circa 1979

Scheibe SF-25E Superfalke G-BDGX (msn 4306), motor-glider parked outside a gliding club hangar. (this aircraft was destroyed on 21 January 1980 Date: circa 1979

ICA-Brasov IS-28M-2 G-BROM (msn 04A), Romanian-built motor-glider parked outside a gliding club hangar. British Aerospace took on the agency for Romanian aircraft in the UK

Yorkshire Sailplanes YS-53 Sovereign 556, , all-metal training glider, ready to emerge from the hangar. Date: circa 1979

Vickers 953 Vanguard PK-MVF (msn 711), of Merpati Nusantara Airlines. Date: circa 1979

Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II XC-MEX (msn 195), of Banco de Mexico, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1979

Fletcher FU24 ZK-CAY (msn 79), of Thames Aerial Topdressing Co. Ltd. at Whenuapai, NZ, with a Royal New Zealand Air Force Douglas DC-6 in the background

Colomban MC. 12B Cri-Cri F-WYEA
Colomban MC.12B Cri-Cri F-WYEA (msn 4), at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1979, with an Eiri-Avion PIK-20E motor-glider in the middle ground

Antonov An-28 SSSR-48015 (msn 04), at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1979. (Note: CCCP in Cyrillic script = SSSR = USSR = Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) Date: 1979

Cranfield A. 1 G-BCIT
Cranfield A.1 G-BCIT (msn 001), an aerobatic aircraft designed and built at the Cranfield Institute of Technology, seen at Cranfield in September 1979. Date: 1979

Schweizer G-164D Turbo-AgCat D N8103K (msn 5D), at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1979, with airshow serial 91'. Date: 1979

Yakovlev Yak-50 msn 770904, at the Paris Air Show held at Le Bourget in June 1979, with airshow serial 352'. (A repeat appearance, having been at the 1977 Paris Air Show as 341') Date: 1979

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B G-BCXF
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-600B G-BCXF (msn 256054), of McAlpine Aviation Ltd. Date: circa 1979

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B G-BDJE
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-600B G-BDJE (msn 256052), of McAlpine Aviation Ltd. Date: circa 1979

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B G-BFIC
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-600B G-BFIC (msn 256060), of McAlpine Aviation Ltd. Date: circa 1979

Airbus Industrie A300B2-120 LN-RCA Snorre Viking (msn 79, F-WZEN for flight test), of Scandinavian airline System (SAS), at the Paris Air Show held in early June 1979 at Paris - Le Bourget airport

Airbus Industrie A300B2-320 F-WZEN (msn ), pre-delivery to Scandinavian Airline System (SAS), at the Paris Air Show held in early June 1979 at Paris - Le Bourget airport

Kawasaki Z 750 motorbike. Date: circa 1979

Kawasaki 500 Mach III motorcycle front wheel. Date: circa 1979

Kawasaki Z 650 motorcycle at Torpoint. (with HMS Hermes in the background) Date: circa 1979

Kawasaki KH400 motorcycle Date: circa 1979

Rockwell Sabreliner 65A N65RS (msn 465-1), of the Rockwell International Corporation, at Le Bourget Airport for the Paris Air Show on 15 June 1979. Date: 1979

Gates Learjet 35 MPA N80SM (msn 35-205), of Gates Learjet, configured as a Maritime Patrol Aircraft demonstrator.. Date: 1979

Children campaigning for more nursery places, 7 July 1979. With them is the Labour MP, Neil Kinnock. As indicated on their badges, some of the children were also campaigning in 1968

Children campaigning against nursery cuts
Children campaigning against cuts to nursery education, some of them wearing teeshirts which read: I Like Nursery, 7 July 1979. Date: 1979

Employment protest, Liverpool
Employment protest in Liverpool, 17 March 1979. Those taking part include Dunlop workers, Tate & Lyle workers, and members of the National Union of Seamen. Date: 1979

High rise tower block with banners, Clapham, London
A high rise 23-storey council tower block with banners, Sporle Court, Clapham Junction, South London. Residents were complaining that their requests to be rehoused were being ignored by the local

Conservative Party Conference 1979
A stall at the 96th Conservative Party Conference, Blackpool, October 1979, selling Maggie rock and plastic straw boaters with a ribbon stating, We all won with Maggie'

Scottish Communist party parliamentary candidates 1979
Scotland's Communist prospective parliamentary candidates gather in Glasgow in April 1979. Raymond Mennie, second from left

1979 fuel shortage
A Texaco petrol station runs out of petrol during a national petrol shortage brought about by a price rise by OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries)

Jo Richardson, Labour politician, with group at Dagenham
Josephine (Jo) Richardson (second from left) (1923-1994), Labour politician, MP for Barking and feminist, with a group of workers at Dagenham, in her own constituency. Date: 1979

Denis Thatcher, British businessman and PM's husband
Major Sir Denis Thatcher, 1st Baronet (1915-2003), British businessman, best known as the husband of Margaret Thatcher, nee Roberts, British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Date: circa 1980s

Goat expresses opinion on Margaret Thatcher
A white goat expresses its opinion on Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Its cardboard handwritten notice reads: Stop acting the goat

Margaret Thatcher and Francois Mitterand
Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), Conservative British Prime Minister between 1979 and 1990, now Baroness Thatcher. Seen here with Francois Mitterand (1916-1996), President of the French Republic

Margaret Thatcher, British Conservative Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher (Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, nee Roberts, 1925-2013), who served as British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990

Thatcher Margaret Hilda Baroness Roberts 1925
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Andrew Thorndike, German film producer, director, writer
Andrew Thorndike (1909-1979), German documentary film producer, director and writer. Date: circa 1940s

Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia
Ian Douglas Smith (1919-2007), best known as the Prime Minister of the British self-governing colony of Southern Rhodesia

Daniel Ortega with Archbishop Robert Runcie
Daniel Ortega (Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra, b 1945), member of the Nicaraguan Junta of National Reconstruction 1979-1985, then 79th President of Nicaragua 1985-1990 and 83rd President 2007-present

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"1979: A Year of Iconic Moments and Cultural Shifts" In 1979, the world witnessed a seismic shift in politics as Margaret Thatcher rose to power. Known for her iron will and conservative policies, Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of Britain, leaving an indelible mark on history. Meanwhile, on the streets, the Ford Escort Mk. 2 donned the striking Rothmans Rally livery in its pristine white coat. This powerful machine symbolized speed and adrenaline as it raced through challenging terrains. Not far behind was another British classic - the Triumph Bonneville motorcycle - roaring through open roads with a rebellious spirit that embodied freedom and adventure. The London Film Festival Poster showcased artistic brilliance while captivating audiences with its mesmerizing visuals. It served as a reminder that cinema had become an integral part of our cultural fabric. On a lighter note, humor prevailed when one man smashed cake onto another's face; a playful act capturing moments of joy amidst life's chaos. Music transcended borders in 1979 when French music teacher Nadia-Juliette Boulanger shared her passion for melodies across generations. Her dedication inspired countless students to pursue their dreams in harmony. Luxury took center stage with the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Mk. 2 shining brightly in its sleek silver exterior—a symbol of opulence and prestige that defined an era. And who could forget ABBA's electrifying performance at Wembley Stadium? The Swedish supergroup enchanted fans worldwide with their infectious tunes, creating everlasting memories for all who were fortunate enough to witness their magic firsthand. Lastly, we cannot overlook the Triumph TR7—an embodiment of style and sophistication—cruising down boulevards with unparalleled elegance during this transformative year. As we reflect upon 1979, it becomes evident that this remarkable year encapsulated both political upheaval and cultural milestones—a time where legends were born and memories were made.