British Airways Collection

BEA Planes standing on the tarmac at London Airport
1957: British European Airways planes standing on the tarmac at London Airport. (Photo by Emil/BIPs/Getty Images)

BRITISH AIRWAYS, 1938. A British Airways poster from 1938

A British Airways Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet at Newcastle Airport. The aircraft had landed after being diverted from Heathrow due to fog

Boy George (singer - born George Alan O Dowd) arrives in Newcastle, in June 1983. At the time, Boy Georges band Culture Club had released their 1982 Top 5 in the UK album " Kissing To Be

Lord King and Mrs Thatcher leaving Heathrow for New York on concorde - she is going to open the new British Airways terminal at New York Kennedy Airport. 8th April 1991

Test flight of the British built Concorde prototype 002 over the Bay of Biscay. The flight lasted one hour and twenty three minutes and the plane went supersonic for 38 minutes

French test pilot Andre turcat speaking after completing the maiden flight of the Concorde 001 plane at Toulouse, France. 2nd March 1969

Captain James Andrews, who will fly the first commercial Concorde flight for BOAC in 1971, meets the press the day before the unveiling ceremony of the supersonic aircraft at Toulouse

Cabin crew members who work on the supersonic passenger aircraft Concorde, show off the new uniforms designed by Hardy Amies in London

Winners of the Sunday Sun competition to win a flight on Concorde in August 1984. Pictured are left to right: Glenis Nixon, flight engineer Bill Brown and Margaret Heckels, in the aircrafts cockpit

Happy passengers about to board the British Airways Concorde airliner / aircraft at Newcastle Airport. 29th August, 1983

Sam Hurst of Hebburn who flew on Concorde for the first time at Newcastle Airport. 28th August, 1996

Six lucky Evening Chronicle readers who had won a flight on Concorde when the aircraft was to return to Newcastle on the August Bank Holiday

British Airways Concorde airliner / aircraft visits Newcastle Airport. Airplane enthusiasts were treated to two Concordes arriving at Newcastle on the same day

Pictured are some of the 60 Evening Chronicle readers who won a free flight on the British Airways Concorde airliner / aircraft from Newcastle Airport. 29th August, 1983

i360 Observation Tower, Brighton, City of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

i360 Observation Tower Ticket Office in the remains of the West Pier, Brighton, City of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Brighton Palace Pier at sunset, City of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

City Waterfront seen from Brighton Palace Pier at sunset, City of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Winners of the Mirror Pop Club Wings competition. Robert and Joan Nolan (Brother and Sister) seen here at Heathrow Airport prior to flying to New York to see Paul McCartney and Wings in Concert

Britains Civil Air Service working at Poole Harbour. Dorset. The lady is in a sailors role for this exercise. The Britains Civil Air Service (of Services)

Tony Benn with Marcel Cavaille and Lord Beswick with models of Concorde during its development - March 1975 26/03/1975

Princess Diana departing on Concorde from Heathrow to Vienna. 14th April 1986

Concorde at London Airport with passengers. 24th May 1976

Concorde at London Airport. 24th May 1976

Inaugural commercial flights of the supersonic airliner Concorde on 21st January 1976, seven years after its maiden test flight

Concorde passenger holding her ticket. 2nd April 1986

The British Concorde 002 prototype arrives at Heathrow Airport, London after completing a 45, 000 mile demonstration sales tour to the Far East ad Australia. 1st July 1972

Airline passenger Mrs Margaret Redding looking forward to her upcoming Concorde flight, holding her ticket in her hand. 20th January 1981

Test pilot Brian Trubshaw, pictured at Filton, Bristol shortly before the maiden flight of the British assembled Concorde 002 prototype

Thirty five guests of British Airways, selected at random by computer ballot, took a three and a half hour 5, 000 mile round trip over the Atlantic in the supersonic passenger aircraft Concorde as

Concorde 10th anniversary of London to New York route. London Airport. 22nd November 1987

Passengers on a Concorde. 2nd April 1986

Concorde passengers pictured in the cockpit. 2nd April 1986

Concorde passengers standing in front of a Concorde. 2nd April 1986

The British Concorde 002 prototype is rolled out from its hanger in which it has been built at the Filton, Bristol works of the British Aircraft Corporation

Prince William and Prince Harry board aircraft at London Heathrow Airport, Wednesday 14th April 1993

Passengers on a trip on Concorde. 2nd April 1986

Grannys trip on Concorde. 2nd April 1986

Concorde pictured at London Airport, Heathrow. 25th April 1985

Engineers work on a Pratt and Whitney jet engine from Boeing 747 at Nantgarw. 19th April 1984

Former British Airways Chair Lord King seen here during the British Airways AGM in Londons Barbican Centre. Where shareholders heard Chairman Colin Marshall give his account of the Virgin dirty

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are seen here disembarking from Concorde following her flight from Barbados. The queen had been visiting the West Indies as part of her Commonwealth Silver Jubilee

Concorde visits Newcastle Airport 27th August 1982 - Pilot Jock Lowe pictured

A British Airways Concorde pictured on take-off. (Circa February, 1979)

Winners of the Evening Chronicle competition to win a flight on Concorde in August 1984. 27th August, 1984

The new Hardy Amies designed for the British Airways cabin crew of the Concorde were shown in London. For supersonic travel the designers have taken quite a revolutionary approach

Tony Blair Prime Minister at Heathrow airport to open the new heathrow express train which runs from Paddington to hewthrow every 15 minutes. 23rd June 1998

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"British Airways: A Journey Through Time and Sky" Step back in time as BEA planes stand gracefully on the tarmac at London Airport, a nostalgic reminder of aviation's golden era. Transporting us to 1938, a vintage British Airways poster captures the essence of elegance and adventure that defined air travel. Witnessing an iconic moment, the British Airways Concorde aircraft G-BOAF graces Newcastle Airport in April, showcasing its unparalleled speed and engineering marvel. Meanwhile, Brighton's i360 Observation Tower stands tall against the backdrop of City of Brighton and Hove, offering breathtaking views over East Sussex. Immerse yourself in history at the i360 Observation Tower Ticket Office nestled within the remains of West Pier. This architectural gem pays homage to Brighton's vibrant past while embracing modernity. As sunset paints the sky with hues of gold, experience tranquility on Brighton Palace Pier or gaze upon the captivating City Waterfront from this enchanting vantage point. In June 1983, Boy George arrives in Newcastle amidst fanfare and excitement—a testament to British Airways' role in connecting people across borders. Lord King accompanies Mrs Thatcher as they depart Heathrow for New York onboard Concorde—an embodiment of luxury and prestige. Celebrating milestones is French test pilot Andre Turcat speaking after completing Concorde's maiden flight—a triumph that revolutionized air travel forever. In August 1984, lucky winners soar through clouds aboard Concorde courtesy of Sunday Sun competition—fulfilling dreams high above ordinary limits. As passengers eagerly board British Airways' Concorde airliner/aircraft with beaming smiles, it symbolizes not just a journey but also an unforgettable experience filled with anticipation and wonderment. British Airways has been more than just a company; it has become synonymous with exploration, innovation, and cherished memories created among clouds.