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
25. June 1985
Newly promoted trainee air traffic control officer Sandra Shuttleworth completes an airfield inspection prior to the first ever EL AL B767 flight from Leeds Bradford Airport.
26. June 1985
A long campaign was being fought to change this sign to reflect Leeds Bradford Airport.
27. January 1986
Pictured are, from left, Frances Butler, airport information assistant; Roy Minear, assistant director of the airport; Mr Joice; Tony Birth, airport terminal manager and Tricia James and Ellie Rooner of Air UK.
28. June 1986
A new Airporter bus service was launched to link Leeds city centre with the airport.
29. June 1986
The airport took receipt of a new crash tender. Pictured is Bill Brown (left) managing director of Angloco handing over the keys to Coun Danny Coughlin, deputy chairman of Leeds Bradford Airport Joint Committee.
30. August 1986
Air France Concorde touches down at Leeds Bradford Airport. Were you among the crowds?