1981 Collection (page 9)

Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic 49
Aeronavale - Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic 49 (msn 049), of 24 Flotille, at Greenham Common for the International Air Tattoo on 27 June 1981. Date: 1981

Aerospatiale SE. 3160 Alouette III M-439
Kongelige Danske Marine - Aerospatiale SA316A Alouette III M-439 (msn 1439), of Esk.722, at RAF Greenham Common for the International Air Tattoo on 27 June 1981

Aerospatiale SA. 321G Super Frelon 22
Aeronavale - Aerospatiale SA.321G Super Frelon 22 (msn 122), from 32 Flotille, at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the International Air Tattoo

Rockwell B-1A 74-0158 (msn 001), the first prototype of the B-1A, which was cancelled on 30 June 1977. The design was resurrected as the subsonic B-1B Lancer in 1981. Date: circa 1976

Glaser-Dirks DG-200 EDM, single-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher ASK13 EBZ, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS4 EHL (BGA No.2696), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus 671, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Eiri-Avion PIK-20B 988, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher Ka-6CR D-5509 (msn 6346, BGA No.2103), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Glaser-Dirks DG-200 DQQ, single-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at the London Gliding Club, on Dunstable Downs, for a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS3-17 EEY, (BGA No.2638), at Dunstable for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth SHK 446, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Eiri-Avion PIK-20B 204, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Glaser-Dirks DG-100 50, high performance single-seat sailplane, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s.. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS3 56, at Lasham, opposite the RAE telemetry station, for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher K-6E CEM, (msn 4212, BGA No.1484), at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Scheibe SF-27 839, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS4 EKV (msn 4102), at Lasham, opposite the RAE telemetry station, for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Janus C EKB, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Slingsby T. 59F Kestrel 19 918
Slingsby T.59F Kestrel 19 918 (msn 1790, BGA 1683), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built - developed version of the Glasglugel 401. Date: circa 1981

SZD-9 Bocian 1E BGA No. 2013
SZD-9 Bocian 1E BGA No.'2013 (msn P.670), Polish all-wooden training glider. Date: circa 1981

Eiri-Avion Pik-20E G-BHNP (msn 20253), a Finnish-built self-launching glider.. Date: circa 1981

Bleriot XI number 14 (G-AANG)
Bleriot XI number 14 (msn 14, registered G-AANG in 1981), of the Shuttleworth Trust, at the 50th anniversary of the Central Flying School's formation, on 7 July 1962

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV485 P
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV485 P;, of No.23 Squadron. Date: circa 1981

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV490 H
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV490 H;, of No.23 Squadron. Date: circa 1981

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport, in November 1977

Learjet 55 N970H (msn 55-055), of the Harris Corporation, at Luton Airport, in October 1987. Date: 1981

Gates Learjet 25 N113AK (msn 25-020), of Mark III Leasing Company, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1981

Frank Whittle with IMechE President, David Penny in front of George Stephenson's portrait. Date: 1981

Railway Division members at British Rail Kingmore Depot
Group portrait of Railway Division members at British Rail Kingmore Depot, Carlisle. Cowans Sheldon 75 tons railway breakdown crane in the background. Date: 1981

Salvation Army serving school meals, Lincolnshire
Salvation Army serving soup and snacks to schoolchildren in Crowland, Lincolnshire, 28 January 1981. The children's school dinners had been discontinued due to government cuts. Date: 1981

People School Schools 1981 1980s 80s Eighties
people, school, schools, 1981, 1980s, 80s, eighties, cuts, cut, woman, women, meals, dinners, catering, cutting, child, children, salvation, army, serving, soup, snacks, schoolchildren, schoolchild

Children campaigning against education cuts, Sussex, May 1981. Their placards read: No Art, No Music = No Joy, The Unkindest Cuts, Keep Nursery School, and Save School Swimming. Date: 1981

Members of London Peace Action campaigning against war toys outside a Toy and Hobby Fair at Earls Court, West London, 3 February 1981. Date: 1981

NALGO union members campaigning with placards
NALGO (National and Local Government Officers Association) union members, gas office and fitting staff, campaigning with placards outside the headquarters of the North Thames gas board, 14 July 1981

MPs protesting about housing cuts at the Department of the Environment, 19 February 1981. On the left is Gerald Kaufmann, Labour MP. Each MP carries a placard giving statistics for their area

William Shirley Roy David Owen Headquarters 1981
william, shirley, roy, david, owen, headquarters, 1981, social, democratic, party, founders.bill, rodgers, williams, jenkins, politics, sdp, centre, democracy, history, historical, 10644725

C. N. D. Demonstrators
C.N.D. demonstrators protest against the Gang of Four - Shirley Williams, Bill Rodgers, Roy Jenkins and David Owen - who broke away from the Labour Party to form the Social Democratic Party

Anti-riot police, Belgium 1981
An anti-riot officer in attendance outside the Brussels HQ of NATO in Belgium, where anti-nuclear weapons demonstrations were anticipated. Date: 1981

People's March for Jobs 1981 Petition
At 10 Downing Street, thousands of petition forms are handed in to Ian Gow, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's parliamentary private secretary, by Eric Varley, Labour MP for Chesterfield

People's March for Jobs 1981
The People's March for Jobs, which set off from Liverpool on 1st May 1981 to highlight the plight of the unemployed. The core group of 500 was joined each day by many more

American Folk Singer Concert Brockwell Park March
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George Melly
Jazz and blues singer George Melly (1926 - 2007) performs at the free concert held in Brockwell Park, south east London, in support of the 500 marchers who had walked from Liverpool to London

Pickets at Snowdown Colliery
Striking coalminers at the Snowdown colliery in Kent, threatened with closure, mount a token picket. The colliery was eventually closed in 1986 Date: February 1981

Ronald Reagan, US President, on horseback
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), 40th President of the United States (1981-1989), on horseback. Date: circa 1980s

Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). Date: circa 1980s

Ronald Reagan with Queen Elizabeth II
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004), 40th President of the United States (1981-1989) and Queen Elizabeth II (b 1926) out horse riding together. Date: circa 1980s

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"Reflecting on the Vibrant Tapestry of 1981: A Year of Iconic Moments and Unforgettable Memories" As the curtains rose at the 25th London Film Festival in 1981, cinephiles eagerly awaited a cinematic feast that would captivate their hearts and minds. Meanwhile, across screens worldwide, a certain Reagan Chesterfield ad sparked conversations and left an indelible mark on popular culture. Amidst the hustle and bustle of city streets, the sleek silhouette of a 1981 Austin Maxi effortlessly weaved through traffic, embodying both style and practicality. And while cars roamed the roads, love took center stage as Prince Charles exchanged vows with Lady Diana Spencer in a fairytale wedding that captured imaginations around the globe. Sports enthusiasts were treated to exhilarating moments like Joe Louis' legendary triumph in 1936 or witnessing Alex Higgins go head-to-head against Steve Davis in an electrifying snooker match come November '81. Innovation soared as De Lorean DMC-12's gull-wing doors opened up new possibilities for automotive design. Similarly, unknown creators crafted timeless beauty with their creation of a stunning Triumph TR8 Convertible in 1981. The world watched with bated breath as India Hicks graced royal nuptials in her own unique way during another unforgettable wedding moment. Simultaneously, aviation history was made when G-SSSH took its maiden flight from Hatfield - marking an exciting chapter for BAe146 aircrafts. Across continents, Wrigley Field stood tall as Chicagoans cheered passionately within its hallowed grounds - etching memories into baseball lore throughout that memorable year. And amidst it all, Royal Victoria Dock served as a bustling hub where dreams set sail towards uncharted horizons. As time carried us forward from this remarkable year filled with cultural milestones and technological breakthroughs alike, let us cherish these fragments of our shared history, forever woven into the fabric of 1981.