One Concorde Captain, and avid PPRuNer, is on the 744 fleet. He always says that "it takes a long time to get anywhere" but he likes it. I also heard that there was a fair bit of angst among the CC's because of the way they were 'dealt' with in regard to their alternative job's issue.
As for Mr Walpole, I think he still resides in the East Horsley area. Quite near a petrol station I believe!