It was 30 years ago today.......
It was also 30 years ago today that LHR received its' first fare-paying passengers in the form of a 747!
The 747, Pan Am Flight Two, touched down at Heathrow at 1414GMT - seven hours late due to technical problems. The jumbo had brought 324 passengers across the Atlantic from New York to London.
Oh how times have changed.
I had the pleasure flying in Concorde in 2003 from LHR to JFK as part of my 40th. The flight was booked prior to BA announcing its' retirement and I got it at a good price. Shortly after booking and the announcement, the prices went back to the norm as they were obviously inundated with pax grasping for a piece of history.
The flight took 3hrs 29mins. What impressed me the most was how graceful the plane approached JFK. It was so nimble and serene as we made the final approach - no stacking system here - almost as if it had priority clearance. Maybe BA001 had.....
Anyway, it was majestic to finally be inside this marvel and if you get the chance to go to New York, see it next to The Intrepid.