Airport
“Airport” by PA Photos, published by AE Publications in 2009, offers a unique photographic exploration of Britain’s airports as pivotal entry points for both notable figures and everyday travelers. This edition, comprising 299 pages, presents a collection of images that document the comings and goings of various personalities, from Charlie Chaplin in the 1930s to The Beatles embarking on their American tour. The book captures the essence of these moments through the lens of press photographers dedicated to chronicling history as it unfolds at these bustling hubs.
Readers will find a rich visual narrative that highlights the intersection of celebrity and travel, showcasing a variety of subjects that include iconic figures and unexpected scenes, such as the Thunderbirds puppets preparing for a journey to Japan. The collection emphasizes the role of photography in preserving cultural moments and offers insights into the evolution of air travel over the decades. With its focus on photography, collections, and exhibitions, “Airport” serves as both a historical document and an artistic tribute to the dynamic environment of airports.
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Supplanting the great sea ports as the primary points of entry to Britain, the country s airports have seen an extraordinary procession of the famous and infamous as they come and go. Poised there, always, are the press photographers whose lives are spent capturing these moments for newspapers of the day. None escape their lenses: Charlie Chaplin is seen in the 1930s swathed in flying helmet and goggles as he leaves Croydon for Paris and again in the 1950s after McCarthyism drove him from the USA. Predictably, The Beatles are captured leaving for their triumphant tour of America, but less predictably the Thunderbirds puppets pose on the steps of a plane, bound for Japan.
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