Civilian Aviation

Here are some pictures taken through the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s.
Normally, for Luton nowdays, we tend to see mainly Bizjets. A visit today might log you 30 – 40.
But in the early days, you would only see a handful if that.
Here are a few of the non biz that I look back on with interest. Bound to spark some memories with some.
Scans, so picture content rather than quality.
Pete.



BAC111 Court Line G-AXMH Luton


Vanguard Invicta G-BAFK 1 Luton


B720 Invicta G-BCBA 1 Luton


CL-44 Aer Turas EI-BGO 1 Luton


CL-44 Redcoat G-BRED 2 Luton


Britannia AeroCaribbean CU-T-114 Luton


SC7 Skyvan G-BKMD 1 Luton


Herald SEA G-CEAS 1 Luton


DC8 Air Spain EC-CAD Luton


Caravelle Altair I-GISE 3 Luton


B720 MAOF 4X-BMA 1 Luton


B737 TEA OO-TEL Luton


BAC111 HZ-MAM Luton


BAC111 Anglo Cargo G-TOMO Luton


BAC111 Germanair D-AMAM Luton


F-27 Express Parcels PH-FKT 1 Luton


F-27J Pyramid AL N927 1 Luton


NAMC YS-11 Pyramid AL N187P 1 Luton


L-382G SFAIR F-GFAR 1 Luton


HS748 Ryanair EI-BSF Luton


ATR42 Ryanair EI-BXS Luton


BAC111 Ryanair G-AZUK Luton


BAC111 Ryanair EI-BSS Luton


L-188 EMS N669F 1 Luton


IL18 Tarom YR-IMD 1 Luton


HS748 Chieftain Aw G-EDIN Luton (2)


Do228 Aerocondor CS-AZZ 1 Luton


BAe146 Malev HA-TAB Luton


B737 AmberAir G-BOSA Luton


B727 N60FM Luton


B727 Club Air EI-BVO Luton


DC9 Fortune I-TIAN 1 Luton



Just three biz to finish.




HS125 7T-VCW Luton


CL601 N778YY 1 Luton


Jetstar HZ-FNA 1 Luton

Some great catches there. Thanks for sharing.

Denis.

Fabulous! Thoroughly enjoyed scrolling through those. Avon-engined Caravelle, pax Vanguard, YS-11 just some of the highlights.

Great post, thanks for that, an enjoyable browse.

super set Pete, thanks for posting them and re-kindling a few memories.
Andy

Many memories of seeing some of the 80s ones. Great set.

Wow !! YS11.... What a cracker.
Fabulous selection. Brings back so many Luton trip memories.
Cheers

Great pictures Pete- remember Court Line very well thanks for sharing with us all.

Happy Days

Bob

Thanks all. Glad you enjoyed them.
Pete.

Splendiferous!
A real treat viewing all those gems ... I saw most o the BAC 1-11's as they rolled off the production line at Hurn in the 60's and 70's and the CL-44 and 'Whispering Giants' were two of my favourite props ... a fabulous IL-18 with the front of a wonderful Viscount ... and to end it with a jetstar!
A terrific post and thanks for sharing your super pics

wow ... fantastic selection, just shows how boring modern planes are today !

LondonEye. Do you remember seeing or photographing any Air France Constellations on or around 5/12/1970?????.

Chris Wilcox

My first ever logging visit was to Heathrow, Queens Roof Gardens on 17th August 1971.
I had probably seen many rare aircraft over house going into there as a small child.
I have a vague memory, not verified, of seeing an aircraft sign writing over London.
Could that have happened?

Pete.

Brilliant selection of pics, I enjoyed looking through them.