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Knowing this shows my age,I was at Filton in 1969 and witnessed the maiden flight of the British Concorde, I remember the day vividly, it seemed like the whole of Bristol had turned out for the event.
Considering how the plane is still revered now, back then it was like actually seeing the eigth wonder of the world!
Knowing this shows my age,I was at Filton in 1969 and witnessed the maiden flight of the British Concorde, I remember the day vividly, it seemed like the whole of Bristol had turned out for the event.
Considering how the plane is still revered now, back then it was like actually seeing the eigth wonder of the world!
Knowing this shows my age,I was at Filton in 1969 and witnessed the maiden flight of the British Concorde, I remember the day vividly, it seemed like the whole of Bristol had turned out for the event.
Considering how the plane is still revered now, back then it was like actually seeing the eigth wonder of the world!
CONCORDE was an aircraft that reflected the attitudes of its time. One of optimism and faith that science and technology could solve all our problems. This was the era that sent men to the moon, gave us nuclear power stations, antibiotics had largely overcome infectious diseases and the immense impact computing technology would have on all our lives was starting to emerge. THEN THE ACCOUNTANTS TOOK OVER.
I worked on the construction of T5 at Heathrow for over 3 years and one of my office locations was adjacent to the runway. Never failed to make everyone look when it took off late afternoon. The place was jammed when it left for the last time - a fantastic plane and experience. The engine noise was nearly as potent as a Deltic moving off - nearly........
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