Originally Posted by
Musket90
The Concorde key event is incorrect in that they departed 27L (previously 28L). On return they landed 27R (previously 28R). Weather was poor at the time with cloud base around 300ft so once airborne they were soon in cloud. I was fortunate to be next to 27L holding area watching it.
I heard all about from a good mate of mine a few days after it happened, as he was one of the lucky BA staff who's salary number was drawn in the lottery for a seat on the aircraft.
He said the best bit was when they all broke from the formation in a fighter-like break away.