Originally Posted by
Gordonwil
Gordonwill, thanks for sharing the additional photos. I remember the "departure lounge" well as I was working in the airside bar at the time. Think it replaced the previous "extra departure area" (i.e. tent).
I think the construction site is probably for the 2nd McAlpine hangar that was built in the early 70's. Shell depot is just out of view to the left.
The Court Line hangar 61 looks like it is getting its extension built to accommodate the imminent Tristars, circa 1972.
I remember the yellow Commer van that was used for marshalling, always a sign that something interesting was about to land and needed the "follow me".