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

7. LBA in the 1980s
The crowd watching the first British Airways Concorde arrive at Leeds Bradford Airport. Were you among them in April 1987? | YPN Photo: YPN

8. LBA in the 1980s
Cargo is unloaded in October 1981. Freight facilities at the airport were always busy in the early 1980s. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. LBA in the 1980s
Work on the runway extension gets going in June 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. LBA in the 1980s
An aerial view of Leeds Bradford Airport showing the progress of the runway extension in August 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. LBA in the 1980s
The airport tunnel which would allow traffic to pass under the runway extension takes shape alongside the Bradford to Harrogate Road. Pictured in April 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. LBA in the 1980s
Brand new landing lights on the Horsforth side of the runway were brought into operation in May 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN


