ATC level in 1950

This view shows what is believed to be the local W.I. being given a guided tour. This floor is now the Approach Radar room.

Inside Tower Visual Control Room (VCR) ~ 1960

Just after the installation of the VCR. Facing the camera are two ATC assistants, Mr Walter Collister (on left) and Mr. Dougie Clucas, talking to Airport Fireman Mr Davey Young. The TWR controller on the right is Mr. Joe Kearney. The tall desk at the back is the lighting control panel.

Inside VCR ~ 1966, showing TWR controllers position on left

The TWR controller is Mr Theo. Watterson, stood behind the desk are the Senior ATCO Mr. Fred Beagle (on left), alongside the Airport Director, Mr. Eric Cheshire, with the ATC assistant in the foreground.

TWR controller, Mr Jake Huxley, with assistant Mr. Phil. Richmond in background, 1993

Desk and equipment installed in 1995

This desk incorporates positions and equipment for 2 controllers and an assistant.

Excerpts from Manx Aviation in War and Peace published by kind permission of The Manx Experience