Thirty three years ago, we released our first two VHS videos, featuring Haethrow and Gatwick. Now AI software has improved those images in ways not thought of back then. As a result, Airports in the 90s – Heathrow has a clarity and quality far exceeding the original VHS version.

In the early nineties, Heathrow was dominated by the 747, as far as long-distance routes were concerned. The 747 Classic was still very much in British Airways’ service, including some ex-BOAC series 136s, as well as with carriers such as Air India and United. Best of all, United’s 747SPs and one of American’s very rare examples are seen here. Plus A310s in service with ten different airlines!

On European services, the 737-200 is probably the most common sight, with aircraft being flown by Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Dan Air, Luxair, Royal Air Maroc, Croatia and more. DC9s also appear, as well as a solitary BAC 1-11 and three different Dash 7s.

Shot from the spectator terrace, this video is a reminder of the time when the second generations of both long and short-haul jetliners were in their prime.