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Chaos reigns in one of the terminal buildings at Heathrow Airport during a walkout by
Chaos reigns in one of the terminal buildings at Heathrow Airport during a walkout by engineers which caused delays and cancellations to flights.
Circa : February, 1978
NCJ - Topix
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21636426
© Mirrorpix
Aerospace Flying Large Group Of People Queues Strike Mixed Age Range
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our vintage greetings card from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints collection. This nostalgic design features a captivating image of Chaos reigning in a terminal building at Heathrow Airport during a historic walkout by NCJ engineers in February, 1978. Relive the memories of travel disruptions and delays with this unique and thoughtful card. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, friends, or family, this card is a charming reminder of the past and a fun way to add a touch of history to your correspondence.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to a chaotic scene at Heathrow Airport in February 1978. The terminal building is teeming with a large group of people, representing a mixed age range, all caught up in the turmoil caused by an engineer walkout. This unexpected strike has thrown air travel into disarray, resulting in countless flight delays and cancellations. The image perfectly captures the essence of this tumultuous moment in aviation history. Passengers are seen anxiously queuing up, their faces etched with frustration and impatience. The atmosphere is palpable as chaos reigns supreme within the terminal walls. Heathrow Airport, known for its bustling activity even during normal times, becomes a hotbed of commotion during this unprecedented event. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its depiction of the immediate consequences on travelers but also serves as a reminder of the power that labor strikes can wield over essential services like air travel. As we gaze upon this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to an era when flying was still considered glamorous and exciting. However, it also reminds us that behind every seamless journey lies an intricate web of professionals working tirelessly to keep our skies safe and efficient - engineers who play an indispensable role often taken for granted until disruptions such as these occur. This photograph stands as a testament to both the resilience of those affected by such events and serves as a historical record capturing one small chapter within the vast tapestry that is aviation history.
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