The Concorde thread (Don't start a separate one!)
“We have chosen the final homes based a number of criteria: their ability to properly exhibit and preserve the aircraft, their geographical location and accessibility to the public.
“We are working closely with each of the new homes to make sure they show off each Concorde at her best.”
“We are working closely with each of the new homes to make sure they show off each Concorde at her best.”
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Having missed last Friday's excitement and emotion by being out of the country, I do hope that BA will give due notice of the departures of the airworthy aircraft.
That absolutely last, final take-off will be a real moment to savour, and a good reason to bring LHR to a brief but respectful halt.
I rather hope that it will be in the dark, so that we can see those four reheated Olympuses in all their full and final glory!
That absolutely last, final take-off will be a real moment to savour, and a good reason to bring LHR to a brief but respectful halt.
I rather hope that it will be in the dark, so that we can see those four reheated Olympuses in all their full and final glory!
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Cargosales (from page 25)
Why Concorde without any definite or indefinite articles? Probably because it adds to the mystique and the uniqueness, etc, etc. 'I fly Concorde' sounds cool, whereas 'I fly Jumbo'.................hmmm!
But the RAF went all daft a while back when they stopped talking about the Lightning, or Lightnings, the Phantom, or Phantoms, etc, and introduced Jaguar, and then Tornado, and now Typhoon. Pompous or what?
Why Concorde without any definite or indefinite articles? Probably because it adds to the mystique and the uniqueness, etc, etc. 'I fly Concorde' sounds cool, whereas 'I fly Jumbo'.................hmmm!
But the RAF went all daft a while back when they stopped talking about the Lightning, or Lightnings, the Phantom, or Phantoms, etc, and introduced Jaguar, and then Tornado, and now Typhoon. Pompous or what?
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Concorde retirement homes announced
British Airways today announced the locations where it intends to retire its fleet of Concordes after commercial services ended at London Heathrow last Friday afternoon.
Final negotiations are under way to house the seven Concordes in the British Airways’ fleet at the following locations:
· Airbus UK, Filton Bristol
· Manchester Airport
· Museum of Flight, near Edinburgh
· Heathrow Airport
· The Museum of Flight, Seattle, US
· The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, New York, US
· Grantley Adams Airport, Bridgetown, Barbados
Well its good to see 4 remain in the UK, but access???
East Fortune? - Bristol? , and (no doubt) airside at LHR and MAN ?
I really would have hoped that such a formidable machine would have been placed better - and with good access for all- than these locations.
I hope the one at LHR at least is well placed , as this was her rightful home where she was much loved and looked after.
As for one going to Barbados , really , although she flew there, how many will have the opprtunity to see her??
Also , technically , once they are there , they are there for life.
Again , sad that one can't remain flying.
Though this may shut a certain persons mouth at last (after jumping on the publicity wagon again ), with Airbus' announcement : "Airbus has said that they are unable to support such a project, whether it be for British Airways or anyone else."
British Airways today announced the locations where it intends to retire its fleet of Concordes after commercial services ended at London Heathrow last Friday afternoon.
Final negotiations are under way to house the seven Concordes in the British Airways’ fleet at the following locations:
· Airbus UK, Filton Bristol
· Manchester Airport
· Museum of Flight, near Edinburgh
· Heathrow Airport
· The Museum of Flight, Seattle, US
· The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, New York, US
· Grantley Adams Airport, Bridgetown, Barbados
Well its good to see 4 remain in the UK, but access???
East Fortune? - Bristol? , and (no doubt) airside at LHR and MAN ?
I really would have hoped that such a formidable machine would have been placed better - and with good access for all- than these locations.
I hope the one at LHR at least is well placed , as this was her rightful home where she was much loved and looked after.
As for one going to Barbados , really , although she flew there, how many will have the opprtunity to see her??
Also , technically , once they are there , they are there for life.
Again , sad that one can't remain flying.
Though this may shut a certain persons mouth at last (after jumping on the publicity wagon again ), with Airbus' announcement : "Airbus has said that they are unable to support such a project, whether it be for British Airways or anyone else."
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The plan is for the Filton Concorde to be exhibited with the Bristol Aero Collection.
The site is accessible being near a main line railway station (Bristol Parkway) and within a couple of miles of the junctions of the M 4 and M 5 motorways.
You say the one at LHR is well placed because this is her rightful home.
Well the British Concordes were all born at Filton, so I cannot think this location has any less claim to be being Concorde's rightful home than LHR.
If you don't like some of the UK locations where would you have sent them?
The plan is for the Filton Concorde to be exhibited with the Bristol Aero Collection.
The site is accessible being near a main line railway station (Bristol Parkway) and within a couple of miles of the junctions of the M 4 and M 5 motorways.
You say the one at LHR is well placed because this is her rightful home.
Well the British Concordes were all born at Filton, so I cannot think this location has any less claim to be being Concorde's rightful home than LHR.
If you don't like some of the UK locations where would you have sent them?
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Sad indeed to hear that one will NOT be kept flying.
Lets hope there is just as much support, photographers, enthusiasts and local congestion at LHR when the final one departs LHR for its "new home" whenever that may be.
That will be the VERY LAST CHANCE EVER to savour this delight slipping away as we speak. So god damn sad.
The LHR home will probably be inside T5 as construction of the final building gets underway. 'tween now and then it will probably be in on of the LHR Eastside blocks where nobody except can staff can get to see it.
Lets hope there is just as much support, photographers, enthusiasts and local congestion at LHR when the final one departs LHR for its "new home" whenever that may be.
That will be the VERY LAST CHANCE EVER to savour this delight slipping away as we speak. So god damn sad.
The LHR home will probably be inside T5 as construction of the final building gets underway. 'tween now and then it will probably be in on of the LHR Eastside blocks where nobody except can staff can get to see it.
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Anti-ice - what are you talking about?
What is wrong with East Fortune? Is it because it is in Scotland?
East Fortune is an excellent museum located 3-5 minutes drive from the A1 (which if you are not familiar with it is the main route to Scotland) and 20 minutes drive from the capital and within easy reach of Glasgow.
I am really pleased East Fortune has been selected - it is a disused airbase with loads of atmosphere and excellent facilities. I only wish Concorde could have flown in - I still rememeber the Vulcan coming in which was some sight.
What is wrong with East Fortune? Is it because it is in Scotland?
East Fortune is an excellent museum located 3-5 minutes drive from the A1 (which if you are not familiar with it is the main route to Scotland) and 20 minutes drive from the capital and within easy reach of Glasgow.
I am really pleased East Fortune has been selected - it is a disused airbase with loads of atmosphere and excellent facilities. I only wish Concorde could have flown in - I still rememeber the Vulcan coming in which was some sight.
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plan i understand includes low approach and go around into the circuit at manchester which would be nice
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Folks, the follwing planned as follows for today :-
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BA9020 etd LHR 1011z eta MAN 1035z G-BOAC
LHR currently on Westerlies departing 27R until 1500z.
Best place the northern perimeter rd, Bath Road or Colnbrook bridge over the M25.
Monday 03 NOV should see AE departing for Seattle via JFK.
Planned departure is 1500z ex-LHR on Monday 03NOV.
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BA9020 etd LHR 1011z eta MAN 1035z G-BOAC
LHR currently on Westerlies departing 27R until 1500z.
Best place the northern perimeter rd, Bath Road or Colnbrook bridge over the M25.
Monday 03 NOV should see AE departing for Seattle via JFK.
Planned departure is 1500z ex-LHR on Monday 03NOV.
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Looks like AD will be completely knackered after a few years sitting on a barge:
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/programs_concorde.html
Can't quite see how this would meet BA's claims of 'being properly preserved'.
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/programs_concorde.html
Can't quite see how this would meet BA's claims of 'being properly preserved'.
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Apologies if this has been asked before but what are the French doing with theirs? Holding back and then announcing their own private Concorde airline by any chance. 
Of course they could always merge with Virgin. Now that would be fun.
Of course they could always merge with Virgin. Now that would be fun.
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Air France stopped flying Concorde on May 10th (correct me if I'm wrong someone).
As to what happened to the rest of them, I leave it to another knowledgeable member.
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Sorry.
As to what happened to the rest of them, I leave it to another knowledgeable member.
(tee hee... member)
Sorry.