World Record Holder G-BOAD Badly Damaged (Merged)
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World Record Holder G-BOAD Badly Damaged (Merged)
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This has made me feel really annoyed and angry that New york has been able to get this far with her. What are BA doing about this apart from sitting on there harris watching live transactions on there website with a :-D on there face. They should be protecting the one and only thing that gave them pride and joy.
Not only is it a Concorde it's G-BOAD the World record Holder: Round the world in both directions and fastest atlantic crossing in both directions. Only other Concorde to get a record was G-BOAC as fastest Ground speed.
I know some of you hate Concorde to guts- evident on TeamSpeak - when i mention Concorde or you see me you say Concorde is **** and it's crap and it's this and that. But someone like me who enjoys her and is obsessed this really does show that you the people of the UK are letting muppets like that destroy our heritage and our only successful airplane - even though part french but we came up with the idea.
I mean look at her, does she deserve that?
What is happening to G-BOAD (caution: disturbing photos) • NYCAviation.com
Do something for once and liven up and see what is happened to Concorde.
Robbie :cry: :cry: :cry:
This has made me feel really annoyed and angry that New york has been able to get this far with her. What are BA doing about this apart from sitting on there harris watching live transactions on there website with a :-D on there face. They should be protecting the one and only thing that gave them pride and joy.
Not only is it a Concorde it's G-BOAD the World record Holder: Round the world in both directions and fastest atlantic crossing in both directions. Only other Concorde to get a record was G-BOAC as fastest Ground speed.
I know some of you hate Concorde to guts- evident on TeamSpeak - when i mention Concorde or you see me you say Concorde is **** and it's crap and it's this and that. But someone like me who enjoys her and is obsessed this really does show that you the people of the UK are letting muppets like that destroy our heritage and our only successful airplane - even though part french but we came up with the idea.
I mean look at her, does she deserve that?
What is happening to G-BOAD (caution: disturbing photos) • NYCAviation.com
Do something for once and liven up and see what is happened to Concorde.
Robbie :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Concorde was one of my favourite planes and I loved seeing her fly over when I lived near heathrow.
Its a shame she isnt being looked after. How did the nose 'break' like that?
Its a shame she isnt being looked after. How did the nose 'break' like that?
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Happy to report though that the aircraft 'preserved' in Barbados is very well looked after and an awesome show with some very clever CGI and lighting/noise effects is included. By far the best use of a Concorde airframe that I have witnessed.
Manchester would do well to replicate the same when their hangar is built around Concorde.
Manchester would do well to replicate the same when their hangar is built around Concorde.
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NY Concorde not doing so well
Has lost its nose of late and is looking tired........... Shame to see one suffering from the ravages of time and the enviroment it lives in. Picture from the site listed below, more pics on the link....
For more Pictures of the old girl see
What is happening to G-BOAD (caution: disturbing photos) • NYCAviation.com
For more Pictures of the old girl see
What is happening to G-BOAD (caution: disturbing photos) • NYCAviation.com
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Have a look at some Concorde pics at...
Airliners.net | Airplanes - Aviation - Aircraft- Aircraft Photos & News
That will make you feel better! ( or perhaps worse? )
Airliners.net | Airplanes - Aviation - Aircraft- Aircraft Photos & News
That will make you feel better! ( or perhaps worse? )
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The sacrilege!
I was at the ceremony when the BA Concorde arrived at Boeing Field in Seattle. It was a very moving passing of stewardship from the crew who'd been flying her for much of their careers, to Boeing Museum of Flight. The spectators and press were in awe of the true emotion when the log book was exchanged, along with some great anecdotes.
I can honestly say that she is proudly on display and doing well. As should be.
I was at the ceremony when the BA Concorde arrived at Boeing Field in Seattle. It was a very moving passing of stewardship from the crew who'd been flying her for much of their careers, to Boeing Museum of Flight. The spectators and press were in awe of the true emotion when the log book was exchanged, along with some great anecdotes.
I can honestly say that she is proudly on display and doing well. As should be.
Sad looking Concorde
The Intrepid organization which I think has care of this plane is in serious deep financial goo. The overhaul of the ship is way over budget and work may have actually stopped waiting for $$$$. ( A carrier overhaul going over budget - that must be a first!!!)
I suspect Concorde is suffering the same lack of funds. Really does look bad for NYC.
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I suspect Concorde is suffering the same lack of funds. Really does look bad for NYC.
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What on earth happened to the nose?
It looks like it has been sawn off ! The attachment for the radome is aft so was it cut off?
Absolute travesty. Should have been looked after.....
It looks like it has been sawn off ! The attachment for the radome is aft so was it cut off?
Absolute travesty. Should have been looked after.....
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Agree totally stormin. They shouldn't have been given it the first place it's not a Boeing so it ain't going (to be looked after).
Lets start a poll and give it to GBOY in No 10.
Lets start a poll and give it to GBOY in No 10.
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With the nose cone off like that, I'm prepared for the next picture to have gang graffitti all over the body. If anyone has an explanation on said nose job, I'd love to understand it.
In the meantime, as an American, I'm embarrassed.
In the meantime, as an American, I'm embarrassed.
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I sent an email to Mayor Bloomberg urging him to intervene and not to let this lovely old plane fall into further disrepair.
E-MAIL:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mail/html/mayor.html
E-MAIL:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mail/html/mayor.html
