Marlene Dietrich was in the North East in 1966 for a two-night performance and was pictured getting off the plane at Newcastle Airport. | nw

placeholder image — Marlene Dietrich was in the North East in 1966 for a two-night performance and was pictured getting off the plane at Newcastle Airport. | nw

Flying back in time for 50 years of Newcastle Airport memories

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 28th Apr 2025, 15:10 GMT

Updated 4th May 2025, 11:50 GMT

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when all of this happened at Newcastle Airport.

Celebrities touching down, World Cup stars arriving, a fashion show and even a jazz band turning up. They were all seen there between 1966 and 2014.

Thankfully, we have it all for you to enjoy in National World photos from our archives. Relive the memories here.

13. Big news in 2014

It was a big day when the new redevelopment of the airside facilities at Newcastle Airport was announced in 2014. Chief Executive of Newcastle Airport David Laws was pictured in the new Spey Aspire Plus Lounge. | nw

Flying back in time for 50 years of Newcastle Airport memories

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when all of this happened at Newcastle Airport.

13. Big news in 2014

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