Just viewing some 'old' in-flight footage...gosh...she was such a beauty...have to say I've never been on any other aircraft which, during taxi, had people stop what they were doing ( servicing aircraft ! ) and just watch her pass by .... anyhow, before I become a sentimental ol' bugger........I noticed that the time between Mach1 being displayed in the cabin, and, in this case Peter Benn announcing that we were indeed Mach1, 40 seconds had passed ! ( Thanks Peter for making that flight so memorable. Your obvious enthusiasm for Concorde made for a very memorable flight - thank you ) - I know Christiaan gave an explanation some time back...but 40 seconds seems a long time ! Any other reasons as to the 'very' early Mach 1 announcement in the cabin ??
Best wishes everyone,
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