The life and times of Portsmouth Airport in 22 stunning retro photos

By Steve Deeks

Published 29th Sep 2023, 12:29 GMT

Portsmouth Airport was one of the last remaining commercial grass runway airports in the UK until it closed in 1973.

Thousands of aircraft landed and flew from its runway in the 40 years it was open. Here are some of our favourite photos from the archive.

The Marconi's factory Photo: -

Portsmouth Airport opening in July 1932 Photo: -

One of the Hawker Siddeley 748s which crashed in 1967 Photo: -

Portsmouth Airport control tower making sure planes arrive safely, 1960s. PP5422 Photo: -

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