Brian Trubshaw - RIP
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Captain Jock Lowe, the longest serving Concorde pilot, wrote in the Foreword to Brian Trubshaw's recently published book: 'Concorde - The Inside Story' :
It would be a fitting tribute to see the first BA Concorde to fly again named after the man whose name is synonymous with Concorde.
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"The opportunity to make a significant technological advance happens only rarely. It is important that when it does occur, the chance is not missed. Yet so often the difference between success and failure lies in the hands of a small number of men.
In the case of Concorde there is no doubt, regardless of where the topic is debated, that Brian Trubshaw was one of these special people. His drive, energy and enthusiasm, coupled with his ability to lead and organise were first class.
To be present at one of his post-flight debriefing sessions, to see the respect awarded to him by the assembled pilots, engineers and scientists, was a perfect example of these attributes being recognised by all."
In the case of Concorde there is no doubt, regardless of where the topic is debated, that Brian Trubshaw was one of these special people. His drive, energy and enthusiasm, coupled with his ability to lead and organise were first class.
To be present at one of his post-flight debriefing sessions, to see the respect awarded to him by the assembled pilots, engineers and scientists, was a perfect example of these attributes being recognised by all."
FL
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Absolutely Flying Lawyer,
What could be a more fitting tribute for him and the whole concorde program than to have the first BA concorde in the sky later this year carrying the name 'Captain Brian Trubshaw - 1924-2001'?
An inspiration for everyone within the field of aviation.
What could be a more fitting tribute for him and the whole concorde program than to have the first BA concorde in the sky later this year carrying the name 'Captain Brian Trubshaw - 1924-2001'?
An inspiration for everyone within the field of aviation.
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V Sorry to hear about Capt Trubshaw. All the geat ones are graudually leaving us aren't they?? I don't see anyone my age being as 'great' as men like this.
As a small boy, I can just about remember seeing one of the test Concordes being flown nr Bristol, when we went to visit relatives. About 1975, I would think.
Anyway, naming the Concorde gets my Vote!!
Anyone else agree???
RIP Capt Brian Trubshaw
As a small boy, I can just about remember seeing one of the test Concordes being flown nr Bristol, when we went to visit relatives. About 1975, I would think.
Anyway, naming the Concorde gets my Vote!!
Anyone else agree???
RIP Capt Brian Trubshaw
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A true icon of our profession, whose achievements in aviation were not only confined to Concorde. I know his input has been keenly sought after the tragic CDG crash, and it's a mark of the man that his contribution was considered invaluable right up till his sunset.
If I could fill my life with half of his achievements I would indeed be satisfied. God Bless.
If I could fill my life with half of his achievements I would indeed be satisfied. God Bless.
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Sad News. In 1971 or 72 Brian flew Concorde on a demo flight to Australia. We were sitting in our office at Melbourne Airport (where the engineers and others had dumped their bags) having a coffee, somebody said something about 'afterburner'. Brians retort has stuck with me since then, "The Americans have afterburner, the British call it re-heat but we at BAC we call it 'overdrive'.
Cheers Brian
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Cheers Brian
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A sad loss.
Obit in DT says that in 1974 the third test a/c, 101, completed what is still the fastest civil transatlantic flight, from Fairford to Bangor, Maine, in 2 hours 56 minutes - presumably with Brian at the controls.
I was watching at Filton when the first (British) prototype lifted off with thousands of others on the hills about the aerodrome. As it did so there was a huge cheer from everyone - I have never felt so proud of my country as I did then - and yes, I know the French did their bit too!
At a time when our young people seem to be short of good role models, Brian Trubshaw should be held up as an example of what can be done by an individual.
What better than to have his name immortalised on the first Concorde to get airborne with revenue passengers when the great bird regains it's C of A.
Brian - we will all miss you.
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Obit in DT says that in 1974 the third test a/c, 101, completed what is still the fastest civil transatlantic flight, from Fairford to Bangor, Maine, in 2 hours 56 minutes - presumably with Brian at the controls.
I was watching at Filton when the first (British) prototype lifted off with thousands of others on the hills about the aerodrome. As it did so there was a huge cheer from everyone - I have never felt so proud of my country as I did then - and yes, I know the French did their bit too!
At a time when our young people seem to be short of good role models, Brian Trubshaw should be held up as an example of what can be done by an individual.
What better than to have his name immortalised on the first Concorde to get airborne with revenue passengers when the great bird regains it's C of A.
Brian - we will all miss you.
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On the 21st January 1976, I operated the 11am LHR-JFK service. At the Flight Planning desk I found myself standing next to the Concorde crew who were about to operate the first scheduled commercial service.
Captain Trubshaw noticed that I had just bought a First Day Cover of the flight, and asked me if I would like the crew to sign it. It now has pride of place on my study wall. He was an absolute gentleman, and took time to ask me about my career and hopes for the future.
Aviation has lost a great ambassador.
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Captain Trubshaw noticed that I had just bought a First Day Cover of the flight, and asked me if I would like the crew to sign it. It now has pride of place on my study wall. He was an absolute gentleman, and took time to ask me about my career and hopes for the future.
Aviation has lost a great ambassador.
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Sad loss of a great aviator. My condolences to his family.
If enough ppruners support Flying Lawyer's superb idea of naming a Concorde after Captain Trubshaw, we could send a hard copy of the thread to BA for them to consider.
[This message has been edited by virgin (edited 26 March 2001).]
If enough ppruners support Flying Lawyer's superb idea of naming a Concorde after Captain Trubshaw, we could send a hard copy of the thread to BA for them to consider.
[This message has been edited by virgin (edited 26 March 2001).]