The Concorde thread (Don't start a separate one!)
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3 a/c inbound. One from JFK, another EDI and the third returning from a local flight from LHR. Times I've heard are all 3 sched at 16:00, however this is prob 17:00 local!
Apparently BA2 will go straight into No1 mtc area on landing to offload pax at a buffet. The other two have requested to taxi around the airfield inc south side b4 finally parking. The roadway into No1 mtc will be closed 15mins prior to BA2 landing.
Cheers!
Apparently BA2 will go straight into No1 mtc area on landing to offload pax at a buffet. The other two have requested to taxi around the airfield inc south side b4 finally parking. The roadway into No1 mtc will be closed 15mins prior to BA2 landing.
Cheers!
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Target is 16:00 local, North Runway.
I have conflicting reports on direction. A BA pilot friend is saying the intention is 27 regardless unless winds really don't permit, but I've heard the opposite elsewhere.
I have conflicting reports on direction. A BA pilot friend is saying the intention is 27 regardless unless winds really don't permit, but I've heard the opposite elsewhere.
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I'll be there for sure, no keeping me away !!.
I am working however, so will have a nice view away from all the crowds. Will be out on the ramp with camera in hand !.
I am working however, so will have a nice view away from all the crowds. Will be out on the ramp with camera in hand !.
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Looks like Birmingham know how to plan for these sort of things:
Birmingham International Airport has been chosen to be the first UK airport British Airways' Concorde will visit on her final tour.
The aircraft will land at Birmingham Airport at 11:40 on Monday 20th October and depart later that day at 16:05.
Spectators arriving by car should park in Long Stay Car Park 2 within the passenger terminal site. A free shuttle bus will transport visitors from LSCP2 to the viewing areas, which are external locations near to the airport’s runway and will provide excellent views of Concorde’s arrival and departure. The Airport Company advises spectators to wear suitable clothing for this time of year.
Viewing areas will be clearly signposted and any visitors accessing them by foot will be guided by Event Marshals.
The aircraft will land at Birmingham Airport at 11:40 on Monday 20th October and depart later that day at 16:05.
Spectators arriving by car should park in Long Stay Car Park 2 within the passenger terminal site. A free shuttle bus will transport visitors from LSCP2 to the viewing areas, which are external locations near to the airport’s runway and will provide excellent views of Concorde’s arrival and departure. The Airport Company advises spectators to wear suitable clothing for this time of year.
Viewing areas will be clearly signposted and any visitors accessing them by foot will be guided by Event Marshals.
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Fair comment...
I wasnt making statment of practicality just it would really screw things up if a last minute change of runway was made due wx or tech reasons... dont get me wrong I wasnt underminding any authority, ability or making the statement or assumption these things are done for devilment.
It would be interesting to see if this happened, or as someone else said .. diverted to STN or LGW for whatever reason...
thanks
Fair comment...
I wasnt making statment of practicality just it would really screw things up if a last minute change of runway was made due wx or tech reasons... dont get me wrong I wasnt underminding any authority, ability or making the statement or assumption these things are done for devilment.
It would be interesting to see if this happened, or as someone else said .. diverted to STN or LGW for whatever reason...
thanks
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Concorde flypasts/celebrations - what IS planned?
Hi... does anyone have a definite list of what (if any) flypasts/public celebrations are planned for the Last Week?
And let's NOT put this in the Nostalgia forum until AFTER next weekend! She ain't dead yet!
Can we make this topic sticky for the week so people can check it quickly?
Thanks all
TD67
And let's NOT put this in the Nostalgia forum until AFTER next weekend! She ain't dead yet!
Can we make this topic sticky for the week so people can check it quickly?
Thanks all
TD67
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The last commercial flight should have been into filton
1.No air traffic delays.
2.Lots of parking and a nice day out for the spotters.
3.One less flight out of heathrow.
Then they could shove it back in the hangar from where it came and turn it into a museum.
1.No air traffic delays.
2.Lots of parking and a nice day out for the spotters.
3.One less flight out of heathrow.
Then they could shove it back in the hangar from where it came and turn it into a museum.
CONCORDE - Friday at LHR
Hello All,
despite BAA trying to actively discourage peolpe from attending LHR to view the last ever flight of the concorde.. BUT i want to go, see the sight of the most magnificent flying machine ever touching down, smell the fumes, have my ears drums rumbbled again... SO
I know it will be busy BUT
does anyone know a good place to see it on the approach and any idaes which runway it will be on, i know yesterday i think the south runway was out of action for it !
Cheers Spitty
despite BAA trying to actively discourage peolpe from attending LHR to view the last ever flight of the concorde.. BUT i want to go, see the sight of the most magnificent flying machine ever touching down, smell the fumes, have my ears drums rumbbled again... SO
I know it will be busy BUT
does anyone know a good place to see it on the approach and any idaes which runway it will be on, i know yesterday i think the south runway was out of action for it !
Cheers Spitty
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The word on the street is it will be the north runway (Cheers Gonzo!). If the wind stays this way, then plan on 9L (I haven't seen a forcast). B.A. will love me for this, but if we are easterlies, you could try for around the Waterfront development on the A4 (Bath Road). But, as always, there will be those no brainers who will park illegally, and probably will get fined/clamped etc, and will bitch and moan about it!
It's gonna be a sh!te fight though getting there.
It's gonna be a sh!te fight though getting there.
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Yup, it sure is!! There are already messages on those big information boards on the M25 and M40 - and others, I guess - proclaiming congestion around LHR on Fri 24th and imploring us all to keep away!
How many 'f's in fat fiddling chance!
Cheers,
mcdhu
How many 'f's in fat fiddling chance!
Cheers,
mcdhu
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What did happen on 09R last night?
Saw BAA ushering the hundreds on people from Hatton X area round to 09L to see the BA001 depart.
Loads and Loads of people around LHR over the weekend.
BAA had errected cordons, safety notices and even closed the Western Perimiter road yesterday evening to stop Concorde spotters getting round.
What BAA have done is shift the masses of interested people off of BAA proprtey and onto public highways, I bet the Police love that. The cordons and barriers havent solved the problem of loads of people gathering at each rwy end, just shift them elsewhere!
Roads VERY VERY congested Sat & Sun from 1650hrs onwards God knows what it will be like on Friday.
Notices gone up saying EASTCHURCH ROAD to be closed for "safety & security reasons" of the Concorde final flight on the afternoon of Friday 24th October.
Best place to see is in the field off the Stanwell Moor Rd (threshold end of 09L) or on the Colnbrook village bridge over M25 (served by the 81 Bus). The H30 bus also a good way to get around the western perimiter & Hatt X without your car.
Saw BAA ushering the hundreds on people from Hatton X area round to 09L to see the BA001 depart.
Loads and Loads of people around LHR over the weekend.
BAA had errected cordons, safety notices and even closed the Western Perimiter road yesterday evening to stop Concorde spotters getting round.
What BAA have done is shift the masses of interested people off of BAA proprtey and onto public highways, I bet the Police love that. The cordons and barriers havent solved the problem of loads of people gathering at each rwy end, just shift them elsewhere!
Roads VERY VERY congested Sat & Sun from 1650hrs onwards God knows what it will be like on Friday.
Notices gone up saying EASTCHURCH ROAD to be closed for "safety & security reasons" of the Concorde final flight on the afternoon of Friday 24th October.
Best place to see is in the field off the Stanwell Moor Rd (threshold end of 09L) or on the Colnbrook village bridge over M25 (served by the 81 Bus). The H30 bus also a good way to get around the western perimiter & Hatt X without your car.
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The marriott hotel at Heathrow are selling afternoon teas for £12.50 or 6 course gala lunch guest speaker, jazz band,ect for £120.00, with a view of the 3 concordes landing from the roof.
Contact Kulveer on 02085646128.
enjoy it while you can.
Contact Kulveer on 02085646128.
enjoy it while you can.
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sunday night
I was suckered into waiting at 9R, lots of people, at Hatton Cross, but did not see nice police man ushering to 09L.....heard but did not see.....never mind......
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I saw the very first commercial departure in 1976, but I even though I am a local, I can't face the hassle of going to LHR on Friday. It's going to be mayhem, as the local roads just won't cope. I shall raise a glass to the old lady later.
i have been promised a car parking space in a carpark on the bath road, nr hatton cross, getting there might be a problem i guess, but once youre in, saying that its a long long walk from 27L to 9R !!!
fingers crossed.. i did hear that HM the Queen did request that conc flew over Windsor on the last flight in which might mean a Rwy27 landing.. again careful look at the met and a scanner might help
Spitty
fingers crossed.. i did hear that HM the Queen did request that conc flew over Windsor on the last flight in which might mean a Rwy27 landing.. again careful look at the met and a scanner might help
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BA002 SATURDAY 18th
Did anyone see the unusual but impressive side to side approach of the BA002 over Windsor on Saturday afternoon.
Nice slow, high angle approach banking softly left to right on finals!
Was this to impress HM the Queen & co?
Nice slow, high angle approach banking softly left to right on finals!
Was this to impress HM the Queen & co?