31 of the best photos take you back to Leeds Bradford Airport in the 1980s

These wonderful photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of holidaymakers.

They chart life at Leeds Bradford Airport in the 1980s. It was a 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. READ MORE: 33 of the best photos take you back to Leeds Bradford Airport in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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