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London Heathrow Airport, 1956



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London Heathrow Airport, 1956

London Heathrow Airport showing the former control tower, Queens Building and what is presently Terminal 2, 1956

The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation

Media ID 1043233

© RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved

Airliners Postwar Transport Travel


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "London Heathrow Airport, 1956" by Charles E Brown from the Royal Air Force Museum. This captivating vintage image transports you back in time, showcasing London Heathrow Airport as it once was. The former control tower, Queens Building, and what is now Terminal 2 are beautifully preserved in this photograph, offering a unique glimpse into the history of one of the world's busiest airports. Our high-quality canvas prints bring out the rich colors and intricate details of the original image, ensuring that this piece becomes a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Experience the charm of the past with our London Heathrow Airport Canvas Print by Charles E Brown.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


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EDITORS COMMENTS
This black-and-white photograph, taken by Charles E. Brown of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum, transports us back in time to London Heathrow Airport in 1956. The image showcases the airport's postwar transformation, with the former control tower standing proudly at the center, its modernist design a stark contrast to the surrounding landscape. The Queens Building, with its distinctive curved roof, can be seen to the left, while the skeletal frame of what would later become Terminal 2 takes shape to the right. The year 1956 marked a significant period in aviation history, as air travel began to regain its preeminence following the devastation of World War II. The image captures the optimistic spirit of the era, as airliners like the de Havilland Comet and the Boeing 707 began to revolutionize long-distance travel. The photograph's composition, with the towering control tower overlooking the runway and the promise of adventure beyond the horizon, encapsulates the allure and excitement of air travel in the mid-20th century. The photograph also serves as a poignant reminder of the evolution of London Heathrow Airport, which has grown from a modest airfield into one of the world's busiest and most important transportation hubs. Today, the former control tower and Queens Building stand as cherished relics of aviation history, preserved and protected by the RAF Museum. This photograph invites us to reflect on the past, while also inspiring wonder and curiosity about the future of air travel.

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