Oh, happy days. I too have many fond memories of perching precariously on the GPO boxes at the end of 15 whilst the 737s revved up for takeoff. Hanging on for dear life was all part of the thrill until the day I WAS blown off the drystone wall across the road by such a departure. I played it a bit safer after that. Occasionally, you'd get some interfering a**e trying to spoil the occasion, usually an airport copper or a particularly nigglesome middle aged member of the public with a few anatomical issues, an annoying tone of voice and a rude patronising manner toward anyone who didn't jump when he commanded. Silly old b*****d. Regulars probably know who I mean.
Strangely enough, the Britannia pilots didn't seem to mind...
I have a few photos of that 757 on its debut. Drew quite a crowd it did. Sad to think it's now on its last season with Monarch. Oh well
Oh by the way, recommend avoid the T&S. Just a personal opinion but there are better pubs in Yeadon.