This new DVD recreates the sights and sounds of Gatwick, from as far back as 1959 right up to the late eighties. Using high-quality techniques and painstaking attention to detail, ancient cine film has been digitally transformed, to take you back in time.

Gatwick always had such a variety of interesting airlines and aircraft. The DVD starts with the very early days, as an Air Links Dakota departs from an almost deserted apron. Then the big props arrive; DC6s, Britannias, Viscounts and CL44s. There’s also a delightful Canadian Air Force Bristol Freighter, a Balair DC4 and one of Caledonian’s first DC7Cs. Soon, the whine of early jets is heard, as the BAC 1-11 era begins. Adding to the din are 707s and DC8s from the USA and Canada, Spanish DC9s, the legendary Dan Air Comet 4s and lots more.
Gradually, the wide-bodied era starts, with early 747s, including a ‘Big Orange’ from Braniff, appearing alongside DC10s and Tristars, featuring airlines like CP Air, Wardair, Air Florida, Air Lanka and British Airtours.

Gatwick always was a favourite place for airliner enthusiasts. Now you can visit it once more!