A sad loss.
Obit in DT says that in 1974 the third test a/c, 101, completed what is still the fastest civil transatlantic flight, from Fairford to Bangor, Maine, in 2 hours 56 minutes - presumably with Brian at the controls.
I was watching at Filton when the first (British) prototype lifted off with thousands of others on the hills about the aerodrome. As it did so there was a huge cheer from everyone - I have never felt so proud of my country as I did then - and yes, I know the French did their bit too!
At a time when our young people seem to be short of good role models, Brian Trubshaw should be held up as an example of what can be done by an individual.
What better than to have his name immortalised on the first Concorde to get airborne with revenue passengers when the great bird regains it's C of A.
Brian - we will all miss you.
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