Heathrow is 60 on 1 January 2006. In 1946 a handful of airlines made only 9000flights to 18 destinations. In 2000 over 90 airlines served around 160destinations... » 

Heathrow is 60 on 1 January 2006. In 1946 a handful of airlines made only 9000flights to 18 destinations. In 2000 over 90 airlines served around 160destinations worldwide operating an average of 1250 flights per day. This isthe busiest airport in the world. Alan Gallop chronicles Heathrows first 60years exploring how a small agricultural community on the outskirts of Londonbecame the site of the worlds leading international airport. The story openson 1 January 1946 Heathrows first official day of operations when a convertedLancaster bomber operated by British South American Airways inaugurated theairports first ever flight a 35hour journey to Buenos Aires. In tracing oneof many firsthand accounts Gallop has spoken to some of those who crewed thatvery first flight. Bringing together Heathrows human and commercial historiesthe book includes stories from all of the airports six decades told by thepeople who were there. Using previously unpublished interviews andillustrations Time Flies is a sometimes critical but always balanced andentertaining look at the triumphs tribulations and controversies that madeHeathrow what it is today. «