Concorde Flies Again (merged)
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CONCORDE ALPHA DELTA today
Serving as a reminder to all 'ppruners,
Concorde Alpha Delta flies for the last time today (ever) supersonic LHR-JFK as "Speedbird Concorde AD".
ETD LHR 1516z ETA JFK 1901z.
That leaves AE to go Barbados 17th November and FINAL AF to FIlton on 26th November.
No more word on AA or AB at LHR the non-current airworthy ones.
Concorde Alpha Delta flies for the last time today (ever) supersonic LHR-JFK as "Speedbird Concorde AD".
ETD LHR 1516z ETA JFK 1901z.
That leaves AE to go Barbados 17th November and FINAL AF to FIlton on 26th November.
No more word on AA or AB at LHR the non-current airworthy ones.
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Concorde flys again
It was nice to be alerted by that special rumbling roar, and get to the window in time to see the delta shape turn right in a climb which presented the familiar sight of the rear of the bird disappearing in a faint trail of exhaust.
I guess it was one of the ones repositioning for its life ahead as a museum piece.
Or was it a demo flight for Richard?
I guess it was one of the ones repositioning for its life ahead as a museum piece.
Or was it a demo flight for Richard?
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I wish I was up there!
This was the last flight to JFK as this was going there and then being ferried to the Intrepid museum or something.
I wish it was a demo for Sir Richard as then we would see this bird grace the skies for many years to come. A sad, sad day in aviation .
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This was the last flight to JFK as this was going there and then being ferried to the Intrepid museum or something.
I wish it was a demo for Sir Richard as then we would see this bird grace the skies for many years to come. A sad, sad day in aviation .
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The one destined for East Fortune, Edinburgh, is apparently to have her wings removed, and go by barge up to her final resting place. It'll take a wee while though, as apparently it will take 3 months to remove the wings, however long to put it on the barge and sail it up there, and then another 3 months for the engineers to refit her wings when in position at East Fortune.
Hope the Engineers going with her enjoy their 3 months in EDI!
Hope the Engineers going with her enjoy their 3 months in EDI!
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Final Concorde to Filton
According to the latest local news, the final flight of Concorde will end at Filton (Bristol) at 13:00 on 26th November. Fitting that she's coming home to rest.
I'd be interested to know who the crew will be.
I'd be interested to know who the crew will be.
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Personally, when it comes to "Concorde Flies Again", I prefer this version:
http://www.concordesst.com/returntof...ightindex.html .
http://www.concordesst.com/returntof...ightindex.html .
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A couple of weeks ago the local Bristol evening newspaper said the pilot was to be a Captain Brodie and the flight engineer a Bristolian, whose name I regret to say escapes me.
Mind this was before the official announcement that a Concorde was even going to Filton, but the rumour seemed watertight.
Will be interesting to see if they correctly picked part of the flight crew.
Mind this was before the official announcement that a Concorde was even going to Filton, but the rumour seemed watertight.
Will be interesting to see if they correctly picked part of the flight crew.
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I was on LX 23 landing directly behind the last Concorde into JFK yesterday afternoon - even more special than before. Parked at Terminal 9 for the very last time - quite moving and I said my private goodbyes.
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Last Concorde T/O 26Nov 1120Z ?
In case anyone wants to know I believe the LAST Concorde Departure will be on:
Wednesday 26 November 2003, BA9020C 1120Z G-BOAF, from LHR to Filton, 1300Z; all times approx.
There is also alledged to be an earlier departure, G-BOAE, to Grantley Adams Airport, Barbados:
Monday 17 November 2003, 1120Z Departure from LHR - BA9093C.
I acknowledge source:
http://www.concordesst.com/retire/diary.html
I will be there for both.
I will never forgive BA.
Wednesday 26 November 2003, BA9020C 1120Z G-BOAF, from LHR to Filton, 1300Z; all times approx.
There is also alledged to be an earlier departure, G-BOAE, to Grantley Adams Airport, Barbados:
Monday 17 November 2003, 1120Z Departure from LHR - BA9093C.
I acknowledge source:
http://www.concordesst.com/retire/diary.html
I will be there for both.
I will never forgive BA.
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I would think so........
He has got his CV to fill in to prepare for life as an after dinner speaker, TV presenter, author plus any other cameo appearance he can arrange.....
.......or is that me just being a tiny bit cynical ???
He has got his CV to fill in to prepare for life as an after dinner speaker, TV presenter, author plus any other cameo appearance he can arrange.....
.......or is that me just being a tiny bit cynical ???
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Well, if Capt. Bannister is not doing the landing then we might see a good one!!
Nasib, I'd have thought you'd be watching at FL40, in the hold.
I'll be there to see it, by all accounts the police are considering closing the A38, regardless of whether there's a westerly or not. My worry is the M5, if the landing is on 09 then there is a possibility of a "gawping" induced pile up!!
Sad day for those involved.
Nasib, I'd have thought you'd be watching at FL40, in the hold.
I'll be there to see it, by all accounts the police are considering closing the A38, regardless of whether there's a westerly or not. My worry is the M5, if the landing is on 09 then there is a possibility of a "gawping" induced pile up!!
Sad day for those involved.
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Well, if Capt. Bannister is not doing the landing then we might see a good one!!
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I watched the 3 last landings at Heathrow on telly. The Edinburgh was a tad bouncy, the round-the-bay was pretty good, and Bannister's was a greaser.
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Shurely Shum Mishtake
I watched the 3 last landings at Heathrow on telly. The Edinburgh was a tad bouncy, the round-the-bay was pretty good, and Bannister's was a greaser.
SSD