I was one of those who spent most of 04/10/1970 waiting for the first 747 to arrive, mainly camped out on the Northern Observation Deck, which was almost full. In those days the North and South Obs decks were linked via stairs via a small central deck above the actual concourse. Apart from other arriving and departing A/C, there was not much other entertainment within the Terminal itself as food and drink outlets were few. If I remember, parking was FREE too. Every hour or so another announcement of a further delay was made - followed by a collective groan.
There was a loud gasp when the 747 finally appeared around where taxiway Foxtrot now intersects, lit up by its landing lights. After seeing it under the lights on the apron, we all went home happy that we had seen 'ít'.
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5th October 2010, 07:16 PM
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