Turnhouse Airshow 1971?
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Turnhouse Airshow 1971?
I remember being taken to an Airshow at Edinburgh Turnhouse in 1971 (I think) by my Father. It was the first time I had seen Concorde (possibly its first visit to Scotland). I have recently came across some slides my Father took that day. can anyone tell me which Concorde it was? Also, does anybody have a list or other (programme? of what was flying?
Try this link, no Concorde though,
http://www.scramble.nl/mil/show/show...s/edinbu71.htm
This link says Concorde first visited Edinburgh in 1980:
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=174263
http://www.scramble.nl/mil/show/show...s/edinbu71.htm
This link says Concorde first visited Edinburgh in 1980:
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=174263
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TURNHOUSE AIRSHOW 1971
Thanks WUB.
The Show report certainly confirms the year. However, it is definitely missing the Concorde appearance. It certainly didn't land but I'm sure a majority of the aircraft didn't. As for the first appearance being in 1980, I can only assume that refers to a landing! It was certainly there in 1971 as I have the slides to prove it.
I'm still interested in finding out which one it was.
The Show report certainly confirms the year. However, it is definitely missing the Concorde appearance. It certainly didn't land but I'm sure a majority of the aircraft didn't. As for the first appearance being in 1980, I can only assume that refers to a landing! It was certainly there in 1971 as I have the slides to prove it.
I'm still interested in finding out which one it was.
You're welcome. If Concorde was there in '71 then it was either
F-WTSS (Concorde 001) or G-BSST (Concorde 002) because they were the only two flying until December '71. I suspect it was 002.
F-WTSS (Concorde 001) or G-BSST (Concorde 002) because they were the only two flying until December '71. I suspect it was 002.
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I was there in 1971 and I remember seeing Concorde G-BSST emerge like a bright white arrow from a very black sky after a rain shower. The date from my records was 26th June 1971. G-BSST also appeared at Leuchars air show in 1972.
(I was also at Edinburgh in 1980 to see F-BVFC)
Did the BA Concorde fleet not use Prestwick as a training airfield?
Hope this helps
JT
(I was also at Edinburgh in 1980 to see F-BVFC)
Did the BA Concorde fleet not use Prestwick as a training airfield?
Hope this helps
JT
I have it on good authority from Genghis.Sr and Mrs.Genghis.Sr. that I attended said airshow (lived in Kirkcaldy at the time, whence had G.Sr relocated after they closed the Supermarine design office). Apparently I slept through the whole thing, then when all the jet noise stopped, woke up and started crying.
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Genghis,
"Apparently I slept through the whole thing, then when all the jet noise stopped, woke up and started crying."
Weren't you about fifteen in 1971?
"Apparently I slept through the whole thing, then when all the jet noise stopped, woke up and started crying."
Weren't you about fifteen in 1971?
A little younger. I'm glad to say that I'm still rather nearer 40 than 50.
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Was concordes first visit to Scotland not at one of the Prestwick Airshows? I think they were regular visitors plus concorde did use Prestwick as a training airport for weeks at a time.
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