Title
Collection of brochures relating to Manchester Airport
Reference
YA1985.85/MS0061
Production date
1935 - 1999
Creator
- Manchester Airport plcBiographyBiography
Construction of the airport at Ringway began on 28 November 1935, and it opened on 25 June 1938. During the Second World War it was an important site in the production of military aircraft and in training parachutists. After the war, it reverted to a civilian airport and gradually expanded, with the second runway being added between 1997 and 2001. The airport is now owned by Manchester Airport Group plc.
Scope and Content
Leaflets, brochures and timetables relating to Manchester Airport
Extent
0.25 linear metres
Archival history
Donated by Mr. Hillston.
Level of description
TOP
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum
Associated people and organisations
- Manchester Airport plcBiographyBiography
Construction of the airport at Ringway began on 28 November 1935, and it opened on 25 June 1938. During the Second World War it was an important site in the production of military aircraft and in training parachutists. After the war, it reverted to a civilian airport and gradually expanded, with the second runway being added between 1997 and 2001. The airport is now owned by Manchester Airport Group plc.
Subject
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.
External document
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