23 retro pictures which go behind-the-scenes at Blackpool Airport in the lost days when we could fly out for a holiday

The departure lounge, restaurant and bar, check-in desk and some rare scenes of the air traffic control tower (who hasn’t wanted to have a look inside there!) are all featured as well as pictures from the Tarmac of the runway. Blackpool Airport is still a vital business facility but the days when we could just jet off to Spain or Tenerife... they are missed.

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