Title
Collection of reprints of early aviation photographs
Reference
YA1987.56/MS0079
Production date
1987 - 1987
Creator
- Robinson, Brian R.BiographyBiography
British aviation enthusiast, active c1950.
- 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
Copies of original photographs dated c1911-1918.
Extent
0.03 linear metres
Archival history
Transferred from the Manchester Airport archive.
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.
