1. BOAB supersonic over Bay of Biscay, ok not a 'proper' fight, but who cares, I got to fly on Concorde and suponsonic too, and I loved every minute, especially the take off.
2. Other memorable flight was the first time on a 747 in 1975, leaving LHR for JNB. There was engine trouble, and we had to return to LHR. I remember my mum and dad being quite nervous, but for me, it was a huge adventure!
3. In 1993 (I think it was), from Xi'an to Beijing, on a Tupolev TU-154M. It was an evening flight, so dark outside, and I recall being in a departure lounge and not seeing anything at all outside no lights, nothing, until the aircraft arrived. The seat in front of me on the ac when I put my hand on it, gave way. I am pretty sure at the time, the aircraft was used by the Air Force but also flew civilian flights too.
Last edited by Helol; 4th January 2025 at 18:15.