Airport History

Embarking on a journey through the history of airport control towers is a fascinating trip into the evolution of aviation safety and technology. From their early beginnings as simple wooden structures to the architectural marvels that tower above airports today, control towers have played a pivotal role in shaping the modern aviation landscape. As we…

The United Kingdom, with its rich aviation history, contains many abandoned airports and and airfields. Some, like the many bomber bases of World War II in East Anglia, were returned to agriculture use after the war ended. Others were civilian airports that closed after a period of commercial decline brought on by the ecomomic forces…