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Old 15th August 2009 | 21:28
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flying lid
 
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Even bits of Concorde's tail "fell off" a few times.

BBC NEWS | UK | Part of Concorde tail 'fell off'


27 November 2002: New York flight loses part of lower rudder
8 October 1998: Part of lower rudder detaches off Newfoundland
21 March 1992: Large section of upper rudder lost at twice speed of sound
4 January 1991: Portion of upper rudder separates during London - New York flight
12 April 1989: Part of upper rudder detaches at 44,000 feet

The old girl(s) survived all these - Tough as old boots.

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