These unseen photos from the YEP archive are sure to bring back memories for a generation of holidaymakers as well as plane spotters and the local community. The decade brought huge change at the airport which included a runway extension, the redevelopment of the terminal building, a row over night flights and a visit from Concorde. LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. October 1981
A British Midland and Air Europe aircraft get ready for take off. | jpimedia
2. October 1981
Cargo is unloaded. Freight facilities at the airport were always busy in the early 1980s. | jpimedia
4. August 1982
An aerial view of Leeds Bradford Airport showing the progress of the runway extension. | jpimedia
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