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LTNman
23rd Jul 2003, 14:12
If anyone is taxiing onto the main apron today then take a last look at Luton’s old 1950’s control tower as it is being knocked down this week. A very sad end to a grand old lady that was built when Luton was still a grass airfield. I have a photo of a Comet parked under the tower when it was under construction with the original wooden tower in the background. Shame that I can’t post it here.:{ :{ :{

spekesoftly
23rd Jul 2003, 16:02
Is this (http://www.stevelevien.com/comet.htm) the same photo?

Buster the Bear
23rd Jul 2003, 18:49
I understand that another Luton airport 'wrelic' is with the contractors tasked with its demolition!

LTNman
23rd Jul 2003, 22:50
Yep that’s the photo. I hear that the original wooden terminal building by the control tower is also a goner.

Evanelpus
23rd Jul 2003, 23:37
Why is it that all pictures of that particular vintage appear to be taken on foggy days, or is it just my imagination!!