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Lattice framework JLP01_08_083781
HEATHROW AIRPORT, B E A SERVICING HANGAR, HEATHROW, HILLINGDON, GREATER LONDON. The metal lattice framework core of the roof structure of the BEA aircraft servicing hangar at Heathrow Airport, resting on supporting trestles during its construction.
In October 1969 Laing announced that its Industrial Engineering Branch had been awarded a contract for construction of an aircraft servicing hangar for British European Airways at Heathrow Airport. It was the companys second major contract at Heathrow, following the completion of the BEA and BOAC cargo terminal. The hangar was designed to accommodate new airbus jets and existing aircraft. The hangar roof was constructed on the ground and was raised by hydraulic jacks, with a total of 3, 200 tonnes of steel and services being raised 20.5 metres over 8 days in November 1970
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1970s Building Site Construction Crane Hangar Prefabricated Roof Workmen Assembly Construction Site Large Building Metal Frame Steelwork
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This print showcases the impressive lattice framework of the BEA aircraft servicing hangar at Heathrow Airport in Greater London. The metal core of the roof structure is depicted, resting on supporting trestles during its construction. In October 1969, Laing's Industrial Engineering Branch proudly announced their contract for constructing this state-of-the-art hangar for British European Airways. This marked their second major project at Heathrow, following the successful completion of the BEA and BOAC cargo terminal. Designed to accommodate both new airbus jets and existing aircraft, this hangar was a testament to modern engineering. The construction process involved prefabrication and assembly techniques, with the roof being constructed on the ground before being raised by hydraulic jacks. Over a span of eight days in November 1970, an astonishing 3,200 tonnes of steel and services were lifted an impressive height of 20.5 meters. The image captures not only the grandeur of this large building but also highlights the dedication and skill exhibited by workmen on-site during its construction phase. The presence of cranes adds to the sense of scale and complexity involved in such a monumental project. This photograph from A© Historic England Archive offers us a glimpse into history as it documents one remarkable achievement in architectural innovation within Heathrow Airport's bustling grounds during the vibrant era that was the 1970s.
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