London Airport (1955)
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- čas přidán 12. 04. 2014
- London.
Panoramic view (from the air, rather long take) of London Airport. Aeroplanes can be seen parked around a building complex. Cars, car parks, buildings, buses are seen from the air. High angle panning shot of a car park with lots of cars parked. While panning, camera shows a roundabout, several buses and few aeroplanes in the background.
C/U shot of a radar spinning. M/S of a man in control of the tower. A large command board is seen in front of him as he operates the switches. C/U shot of the man's face. M/S of the people working at different tables, all wearing earphones. C/U shot of a radar screen with a man looking at it. M/S of another man working on a board with switches and a little screen. Several other shots of the ground and air control people working while voiceover explains what they do and how.
L/S of the line of flags on top of the entrance hall. C/U shot of the sign reading 'Stockholm' on a double decker bus. C/U shot of the sign reading 'Paris' on another bus. M/S of the people leaving a bus on which is written 'British European Airlines'. Uniformed air hostess is standing next to the bus door. High angle long shot of the interior of the airport. Huge windows, spacious waiting areas, escalators - all empty! Several shots of the building's interior. M/S of a conveyor belt - language is arriving. Several shots of the planes from the roof terraces. L/S of the passengers entering a corridor leading from the piste into the airport building.
White screen - obviously some damage exists. Picture is back - a helicopter in the air with voiceover saying that the fastest from the airport to town is by flying to South Bank heliport. Panoramic shots of the countryside gradually become panoramic shots of London. Great view of central (imperial) London from the helicopter. Big Ben is not clearly seen due to works on it. The helicopter finally lands at South Bank.
Note: Combined print used as track since track neg does not synchronise.
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Wow. Love the dressing style at that time
There's something so charming about mid-late 20th century society.
Left before internet was sacred
All beautifully staged ,mostly ex W2 RAF chaps with a few prewar Imperial Airways hands but all new systems for all to learn . Did they have any idea that it would be later be made up of more than one terminal?
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no mass migration = harmonious society
@@atomzistlol who’s going to tell him
First flew from there in 1965, when airports were a pleasure and not torture.
6 years after Heathrow was in operation.
looks very nice and clean, they have everything they need in smaller scale and less stress.
It's true that airports in the 1950s were generally on a smaller scale compared to today, and the overall experience may have felt less hectic. The air travel industry has undergone significant growth and transformation over the decades, leading to larger, more complex airport infrastructures to accommodate the increasing number of passengers and flights.
In the 1950s, air travel was not as widespread as it is today, and airports were designed to handle a smaller volume of passengers and aircraft. The security procedures, technology, and amenities available were also simpler. Passengers often experienced a more relaxed and less crowded environment compared to the bustling airports of today.
As air travel has become more accessible and a fundamental part of global transportation, airports have expanded and modernized to meet the growing demand. While this has improved connectivity and convenience, it has also introduced challenges such as congestion, security concerns, and the need for advanced infrastructure.
The evolution of airports reflects the broader changes in society, technology, and travel patterns. While airports in the 1950s may have been simpler and less stressful, the larger and more sophisticated facilities of today aim to efficiently manage the complexities of modern air travel.
Really cool & interesting footage.
Watching in 2022. Great glimpse of 67 years ago.
Imagine people are watching 2023 Heathrow in 2091 and enjoying the “good old days”.
Kids then will be shocked that planes weren't hypersonic or automated in 2023
@@kinkisharyocoasters
They are automated, check it out, they just don't want to admit it yet.
No airport security, straight through!
True, but not so easy arriving. Custom checks were far stricter. As there were less passengers, there was a high chance you’d have your bag checked.
Fascinating footage to watch… it looks like an ex- London Transport TD bus is being used to take passengers to their plane @2:31!
If anyone's coming to Heathrow from abroad in the near future, I'd like to assure them Heathrow and London are exactly the same as this today.
😂😅🤣you're joking of course!!!🧐 Both London & Heathrow are f****** awful now!!!🤨😡💯
Amazing video,passengers smart,hats,no flip flops,dodgy shirts or tattoos
Born in ’55 and ended up doing my engineering apprenticeship with BEA there!
Imagine being the lucky gent who got to use the machine that went 'ping'.
It’s my favourite. You see, we lease this back from the company we sold it to, that way it comes under the monthly current budget and not the capital account
I went there on a scholl trip in 1958 and there was an emergency with the undercarriage of an Avro York Landing but it turned out OK.
How old are you now?
@@linas1325 74 . The first time l went to Heathrow l wàs very young. The control tower was nit built, wooden picket fences and Douglas Dragonflies and Rapides.l ws bought a Kiora Orange Juice from a wooden refreshment shed . I also went in 1967 or 8 to see the First Pan Am747 Depart. There wàs a waiting Time between takeoff because the747 made much more air turbulence . I have flown in an out many time over the years. On tgat Scool trip we were told the BOAC hangers had enough concrete to make a road from London to York and the wires in the then ne Control Tower had enough wires to circumnavigate the World. I also read in the late 60s that the Beatles earned enough money which is stacked would be as high as the Heathrow Conrrol Tower.
Reminds me of a family trip to the airport around this time. We we’re able to watch the planes from the top on Queens building. We went by bus from Kingston. I recall that my Father being upset because he lost a gold sovereign that day. Why he took it with him I have no idea
This is why I want a time machine..
Nice to see LHR of the 50's
nice!
That airport later became Heathrow Airport
That one car parked atrociously
Classic!
Yes, no riff raffs
I see people still couldn’t park for toffee even then?
Those cars were built like tanks bank then.
The human-being, forever scuttling along behind! :0)
When the Piccadilly Line only went to Hounslow West, with the old surface platforms
And Heathrow still had more than two of its runways in use.
Remember it well. I was doing my apprenticeship with BEA and travelling up from south London. Could only get as far as Hounslow West then had to get a bus to Hatton Cross.
Lots of bare ground still. A make sure you wear your blazer in the control tower.
0.39 could be my Dad's brown Hillman Minx..in those days most people did not own cars
Nice voice
I remenber that day in 1955 for a day whating from a the BBCTV tv pogamme the day before
In 1955, London was served by several airports, each playing a crucial role in the city's air transportation network. Some of the prominent airports around that time included:
1. **Heathrow Airport (LHR):** Heathrow is the primary international airport serving London and has been a major hub since its opening in 1946. In 1955, it was already an essential airport for international flights and has continued to grow in significance over the years.
2. **Gatwick Airport (LGW):** Gatwick, located to the south of London, opened as an airport in 1933. While it initially served as a secondary airport to Heathrow, it has grown to become a major international airport over the years.
3. **London Stansted Airport (STN):** Stansted, situated northeast of London, began as a World War II airfield. In the 1950s, it primarily served as a base for several long-haul flights and cargo operations.
4. **London Luton Airport (LTN):** Luton Airport, to the north of London, started as an airfield for the Royal Air Force during World War II. By the 1950s, it was used for commercial flights, catering to both passengers and cargo.
5. **London City Airport (LCY):** Although London City Airport did not exist in 1955, it is worth mentioning as a notable addition to London's airport infrastructure. It opened in 1987 and is located close to the financial district, serving primarily business travelers with short-haul flights.
These airports, along with others, collectively contribute to London's status as a major global air transportation hub. Keep in mind that the specific roles and sizes of these airports have evolved over the years, reflecting the changing landscape of air travel.
That helicopter looks like Harold
If only they could see it now.
??? I think the eyes of a corpse are the first things to go.
This reminds me of a 1950s spy films
Is this Gatwick or Heathrow?
Heathrow
How many of you have noticed the Aussie Cricket players?
Is this airport become Heathrow now?
Yes.
Yes! My parents checked in to tents on northside when the airport was being built! They were flying to Africa in the early 50s.
3:45 - RCAF helicopter?
Correct. Looks like a Royal Canadian Navy HO4S-3, most likely visiting from the HMCS Bonaventure.
And when the production crew left, everybody went back to acting like normal and not in that silly frenzied pace for the sake of the cameras.
london heathrow airport
Burglars of the world enjoying
The airport looks kinda empty
The new terminal had just opened. Also Air Travel was more expensive so far less passengers than today.
@@radio-su6lh That makes sense but it's still quite empty for as he said is the busiest airport in the world
@@panagiotispapadakos392 lmao because it was. 1955! I mean which airport are you comparing it with exactly? The UK had the lead on international air infrastructure at that time it was only a few years after the British empire/commonwealth had been linked by various air routes spanning the world from London. No other airport in the world had anything like the global connection that London Airport offered.
Look how smart people dressed those days …….even for travel ……..now all one sees are ruffians who can’t even put on a decent shirt ..! 😢😢
2:38 Is the woman in yellow wearing a saree?
Probably India was still heavily influenced by Britain even after 1947, with families living in both places.
Shame they lost a comet there in 1972 took off crashed in Staines
It was a Trident.
Hi, does anyone know the guy @ 1:13? I want to be his Hindu servant, so is he hiring? I have a resume of other British masters, I have worked for. 😊
Everyone in this vid are dead.