1948 Control zones established within eight miles of major airports. 1949 British European Airways Dakota airliner on a scheduled flight collides with RAF Anson with loss of 14 lives. Airlines call on Government to improve UK ATC with a corridor system of control, similar to the US airways. Green One, Europe s first airway opens, running from Woodley near Reading to Strumble Head on the Welsh coast. 1950 Inverness control centre moves to Redbrae House, Prestwick.
Government considers use of computers for processing flight plan data.
1954 Plans announced for Gatwick to become London s second airport. 1957 Croydon Airport closes. 1958 Re-developed Gatwick opens.