On this day 47 years ago, Brian Trubshaw and John Cochrane flew the first British built Concorde 002 G-BSST from Filton, Bristol to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The 22-minute flight was broadcast around the world, securing Concorde’s place in aviation history.
“It was an awesome experience for myself and my crew”.
https://youtu.be/zfilF9IhEs0
It was an awesome Aircraft which went on to fly 50,000 flights, flying more that 2.5 million passengers supersonically.
This exceptional aircraft was designed and tested by a remarkable crew who became like family over the years.
WILL THERE EVER BE ANOTHER CONCORDE?
… Richard Branson?
Sir Richard Branson set to usher in new era of ‘affordable’ supersonic flights with ‘mini Concorde’
Filed under: Expect the Unexpected, Video Tagged: Brian Trubshaw, Bristol, Concorde, Concorde 002 G-BSST, Filton, First Flight, John Cochrane, RAF Fairford, Richard Banson, supersonic passenger aircraft
