Nostalgia at BHX

[Ray Finkle]

Framework for the air bridges.



The steelwork is now full length.



The glazing and cladding is now being added.

 

[Hassaan]

If they ever make it so the airfield is viewable from the terminal, I hope they get rid of the pesky spotty windows. I don't think it'll ever happen though. But, I could still stand there for minutes on end.

 

[thunderchild]

Anyone interested in BHX nostalgia should look out for a book by Mike Vines; an excellent insight of the airport in the late 80's/early 90's. Some great memories.

 

[Ray Finkle]

My Dad used to have that book, from what I remember there was a picture of a Britannia 767 on the front, I've been trying to remember the author for years.

Just ordered a copy off Amazon for £2.80.

 

[thunderchild]

There are similar ones available for MAN and LGW too; looking back it's amazing to see how much the airport has changed over the years - for good and bad.

 

[Ray Finkle]

The book arrived yesterday and wow, what a trip down memory lane. Caledionian Tristars, BA and Birmingham European Airlines 1-11's, Nationair 757's, the old Britannia and Air 2000 liveries, Air UK 146's, Balkan TU-154'sos, SAS and British Midland DC9's, Swiss MD81's, Airtours MD83's, Dan Air London. The Eurohub looks so clean and new and you gotta love those shell suits

 

[thunderchild]

Strange to think that during that period the only scheduled wide-body was a Cyrpus A310; shame that the book predates the BA and AA 767s and the CO DC10s. Sadly the Orion A300s were already a thing of the past by then. But you're right; gotta love the Balkan TU154s....and the shell suits! I have a picture of me infront of a Caledonian Tristar at Mahon....in a shell suit!

 

[Seasider]

I'm surprised you have owned up to that! :reallyshocked:

 

[Ray Finkle]

I can't comment as I had one too :fool:

 

[thunderchild]

In my defence I was only about 9 at the time!

 

[Ray Finkle]

BA 732, AA 762 and CO DC-10 circa 1999, those were the days


British Airways, Boeing 737-200, G-BKYA, Birmingham International by Dennis HKG, on Flickr

 

[Ray Finkle]

Flickr user Framalex Images has uploaded some fantastic old pictures from BHX. I'll post a few but it's well worth going to the site to view the full range.


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr

 

[Aviador]

There doesn't seem to be any where near the same kind of variety these days, not just at BHX but at regional airports throughout the UK.

 

[Ray Finkle]

I agree, I miss the sound of theses departing.


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr

 

[Aviador]

Was the Martinair a one off flight or a regular back then?

 

[CL44]

I think you will find that the MP MD11 was a football special (which managed to be delayed due to an issue with the tow bar used for push back). If memory serves me right the aircraft was delayed due to a problem when the tow bar broke and damaged either the brakes or hydraulic system. MP ended up sending engineers over in a light aircraft to try and sort the problem out. We ended up having 2 MP MD11's on the deck at the same time that day!

 

[Ray Finkle]

Some more excellent pictures from Framalex Images .


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr

These were fairly regular visitors for JLR.


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr

 

[Ray Finkle]

Scan0099 by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr

 

[Ray Finkle]

This one must be around 1982/83 with the current T1 under construction in the background.


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr

 

[Ray Finkle]

BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr


BHX Heritage by Framalex images, on Flickr