The Palisadoes Airport was considered the biggest single Government project to be completed in Jamaica in 1961. A feature of this terminal building was that it was constructed by a local firm, headed by Contractor A.D. Scott.
Built at a cost of roughly £750,000 and described as a “symbol of Jamaica’s faith in her own future”, the airport was officially opened by Chief Minister Norman Manley on July 27, 1961. Over 3,000 visitors representing Jamaica’s leading personalities as well as the general public made themselves comfortable on the tarmac area for its opening.
The airport was featured in the first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962) and three of the James Bond Novels; Live and Let Die, Dr No and The Man With The Golden Gun.
Details
- Designer: Victor Whitely
- Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd.
- Process: Photogravure
- Paper:
- Watermark: Multiple J & Pineapple
- Perf: 13.5 x 14.5 (comb)
- Cylinders:
- 1A 1A 1A
- 1B 1B 1B
- Sheet: R6 x 10
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- Reprint:
- 29 June 1965
- 27 June 1967
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References
- Fleming’s Bond: Palisadoes Airport
- Opening of the Palisadoes Airport – July 1961
- Wikipedia: Norman Manley International Airport
