People might not be jetting off on the summer holidays this year but lets remember the people who worked tirelessly to construct and open the Doncaster airport.
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. Start of construction
Caroline Flint MP for Don Valley, tightened the ceremonial base-plate nut to a turnminal column at the event marking the official commencement of construction to the new Robin Hood airport Doncaster Sheffield watched by left Robert Hough, chairman Peel airports ltd; and David Glover Construction director Peel Holdings PLC See Story Picture Chris Lawton. April 26, 2004 Photo: Chris Lawton
. Inspecting the construction
Geoff Cox (right), Health and Safety Executive Head of Operations, Construction Yorkshire and North East, and Andy Hopwell, Project Manager for Bovis Lend Lease inspect the construction of the terminal building at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield back in May 2004 Photo: Steve Taylor
13. Air Link buses
First's 'Air Link' buses, which run between Doncaster and Robin Hood Airport. Photo: Submitted
14. First flight
A happy band of Doncaster Rovers fans arrive at Robin Hood Airport bound for Palma on April 28, 2005 Photo: Steve Taylor
15. Checking in to check out
Holiday-makers at the check-out at Robin Hood Airport for the first flight on April 28, 2005 Photo: Steve Taylor
16. Husband and wife getaway
Former Sheffield United player John Barnwell and his wife Eileen check-in at Robin Hood Airport on April 28, 2005 the day of the first flights Photo: Steve Taylor