The day the airport's runway extension was officially opened in November 1987, Wardair commenced transatlantic flights to Toronto.placeholder image
The day the airport's runway extension was officially opened in November 1987, Wardair commenced transatlantic flights to Toronto. | YPN

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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