Maybe I've missed previous commentary, but wasn't it September 1991 when the 'New Stansted' opened? A £400M investment in space as it was advertised at that time. I remember being on one of the earliest flights from the terminal and it was so very quiet indeed. Exel Airways were flying to Eindhoven from memory etc. and Ryanair BAC 1-11's and Air UK 146s a plenty, not to mention a daily American Airlines to boot.
This 25 year milestone must be worthy of some mention or celebration....?
EI-BUD