Heathrow is asking members of the public to contribute memories to its new virtual museum to help mark the airport’s 75 years as a commercial airport.
The ‘Heathrow Historians’ will share their stories from the past 75 years, including preparations for the Millennium Bug, the first Concorde flight, and VIP arrivals.
Since opening for civilian aviation in 1946, Heathrow has seen more than 2.5 billion passengers through its doors – including astronaut Tim Peake, the Beatles and the Queen.
Stories, memorabilia and archive imagery are all available to view now on the Heathrow Historians virtual museum.
The airport has also scoured its own archive, based at the University of West London, to showcase moments from the past 75 years, such as the Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, opening Terminal 4 in 1986; and the arrival of the first A380 to Heathrow in 2006.
Partners such as British Airways, NATS and WH Smith have also contributed to the virtual museum.
Heathrow chief executive John Holland Kaye said: “Over the past 75 years Heathrow has undergone an incredible transformation, from a once military airport, to a national asset and globally recognised brand.
“Heathrow Historians provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the people who make Heathrow possible, and to commemorate the long-serving connections many of our colleagues, passengers and local community members share with the airport. As we cast our eyes forward to the next 75 years, I look forward to watching Heathrow recover from its worst year to grow from strength to strength, protecting the benefits of aviation for future generations to come.”
Members of the public are encouraged to submit their memories and stories for the virtual museum by emailing their content to Heathrow_historians@heathrow.com