Rest In Peace, Sir.

Sad news; God speed.

Tomorrow 27th March 2001, we will be flying one of Trubby's earlier aircraft off on her last flight; the world's last Standard VC10 is going to her final resting place.

As a mark of respect for Capt Trubshaw, I intend to fly a single low-speed pass along the runway at Filton and hope that all who see it will pause to remember the enormous contribution he made to British aviation.

My old ULAS chum Tudor's idea is excellent; BA should put the simple words 'Brian Trubshaw' on the first Concorde to restart BA's revenue service.

Brian's book inspired me into aviation. I never met him or thanked him. I wish I could have.

Perhaps they should name the next Concorde to fly after him

Velclip
Good idea
See Flying Lawyer's earlier post

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I never met the man, but he was an inspiration to me and one of my heroes, a consumate professional.
I will never forget his Farnborough Air Show flying all those years ago, which for us Ozmates (then B & W TV), were eagerly awaited and rerun time after time, watching modern aviation being invented before your very eyes was then as now immensely thrilling and compelling.
Capt Trubshaw was one of the great stars of the continuing show.

Flying Lawyers' idea gets my vote.

Rest in Peace.

I don't pilot, I don't design or engineer, I just fill up the tank & make double sure I put the cap back on right. I sure as hell know who Captain Trubshaw was though; on behalf of all on the ground, a fond farewell to an aviator we all admired and respected ( he must have been sharper than Concorde's nose ).

As a schoolboy I was very fortunate meet Brian Trubshaw and the BAE Concorde testing team in Bahrain while they were doing 'heat trials' during August 1974.

He was a true advocate of the aircraft. Even though as senior test pilot he had so many responsibilities to check on he was still happy to discuss the aircraft and it performance with wide-eyed schoolkids!
What a great man he was!

Volunteers were required to go for a flight( form an orderly riot on the apron!) in the aircraft for a leisurely run down the Gulf to India and back at supesonic speed!
What an experience for a 17 year old!

I am proud to say everyone of my immediate family have been fortunate to have flown this magnificent aircraft, (including my 2 daughters 8 and 11). Their flight to JFK was only 10 days before the sad events in Paris last year.

However their experience of this superb aircraft will not dampen their enthusiasm of flying the aircraft again if the opportunity arises again!

Brian: We have a lot to thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm for leading this world beating project, The Concorde.

R.I.P.

A great loss to the aviation fraternity and a terrible shame he didn't get to see Concorde back into service.

'stude

Glad to say that we did indeed manage to fly a low run along the runway at Filton today in the last ex-BOAC Standard VC10 to wish Trubby farewell!
There aren't many such people of character, skill and enthusiasm around in aviation today and the world is a poorer place without him.

A tragic loss to all those that knew him......my condolences go out to his family and friends.

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I was shocked like many when I heard this terrible news.

I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Mr Trubshaw.

RIP.

Very Sad to see this news.

I had the opportunity to attend the Bristol release of his book on Concorde last year, only a few days after the tragic Paris crash, and the way he was able to speak positively and accurately to all present, including the media, was not only impressive, but also spoke volumes about the experience he had accumulated on the aircraft.

It was an evening I shall long remember, and it's a great sadness that he will no longer be able to enthrall people about the better aspects of aviation.

The idea of naming a Concorde after him is indeed a good one

RIP.

Sir RIP

Please add my support to the naming of a Concorde after Capt. Trubshaw.

A magnificant machine, an outstanding gentleman. Too me, and many others I am sure, Brian Trubshaw will forever be synanymous with the Concorde, and it would only be appropriate if BA names the first bird after him, as the flying lawyer has suggested.

Rest in Peace, Sir, condolences to friends and family.

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Just like to add my regards and condolences to the family and friends of such an icon of the industry.
Would also like to register support for naming of a Concorde after the `Great Man'. If BA Senior Management are reading, this would be a splendid gesture.
PFR.

An inspiration and a hero. RIP.

Naming Concorde after him would be very fitting.

I wish to send my condolences to the family and friends of a flying legend and add my support to the idea of naming a Concorde after him. However, and those of you in BA will know better than I, is there something more permanent - a location, a building, an airport lounge, whatever - that could bear his name long after Concorde has finally retired?