Gatwick Airport [1st]
Opened in 1935, 0.85 miles (1.37 km) south of the present station. It was originally named Tinsley Green but within a year became Gatwick Airport following the completion of the Beehive airport terminal which had a direct connection to the station. The airport was requisitioned by the Royal Air Force in 1940. In 1952 the British government decided that it would form London's second airport. The station continued in operation until 27 May 1958 when the present Gatwick Airport was completed and opened
Location: Gatwick Airport [1st]
Original line: London and Brighton Railway
Photographer: Caleb Abbott
Contact photographer: Caleb Abbott
Date: 14/03/2018
Image number: 63454
