Captain Jock Lowe, the longest serving Concorde pilot, wrote in the Foreword to Brian Trubshaw's recently published book: 'Concorde - The Inside Story' :
"The opportunity to make a significant technological advance happens only rarely. It is important that when it does occur, the chance is not missed. Yet so often the difference between success and failure lies in the hands of a small number of men.
In the case of Concorde there is no doubt, regardless of where the topic is debated, that Brian Trubshaw was one of these special people. His drive, energy and enthusiasm, coupled with his ability to lead and organise were first class.
To be present at one of his post-flight debriefing sessions, to see the respect awarded to him by the assembled pilots, engineers and scientists, was a perfect example of these attributes being recognised by all."
It would be a fitting tribute to see the first BA Concorde to fly again named after the man whose name is synonymous with Concorde.
FL