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Fairwood Airport. The reception hall where passengers leaving
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Fairwood Airport. The reception hall where passengers leaving
Fairwood Airport.
The reception hall where passengers leaving and arriving at the new airport at Fairwood Common will pass when civil air passenger services begins at the airport opened today.
1st June 1957
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Swansea
Wales
Media ID 21915292
© Mirrorpix
1957 Memory Lane Reception Scales Swansea Swansea Airport Welsh Terminal Building
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Stepping into the Gateway of Aviation - Fairwood Airport's Reception Hall in 1957
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the historic moment when Fairwood Airport, nestled amidst the picturesque Fairwood Common in Wales, opened its doors to civil air passenger services on June 1st, 1957. The focal point of this image is the grand reception hall that welcomed both departing and arriving passengers with open arms. The terminal building stands as a testament to an era when aviation was still in its golden age. Its sleek architecture exudes elegance and modernity, reflecting the excitement and promise of air travel during the mid-20th century. As travelers passed through these halls, they embarked on journeys filled with anticipation and dreams. The scales of time transport us back to witness this significant milestone for Welsh aviation history. This photograph captures not only a physical space but also preserves memories etched within its walls – stories shared by countless individuals who experienced their first takeoff or tearful goodbyes within these very confines. As we gaze upon this remarkable snapshot from Memory Lane Prints' collection curated by Western Mail Archive, we are reminded of how airports serve as gateways connecting people across vast distances. Beyond being mere transportation hubs, they hold sentimental value for all those who have traversed their corridors – forever imprinted in our collective memory.
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