On the 9th April 1969, as Concorde 002 was rolled out on to the tarmac, test pilot Brian Trubshaw had made a decision. If there was no failure flag he would just keep on going and that is exactly what happened.
On this day … 9th April 1969
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. Brian Trubshaw was recorded as saying: "It was an awesome experience for myself and my... Continue Reading →
Will there ever be another Concorde?
I love flying, but my knowledge of aircraft is on a par with my knowledge of motor vehicles ... zilch. I view them as a way to get from A to B. Yet, some time ago, I actually fell in love with an aircraft - Concorde. OK it is fair to say that a member of my family... Continue Reading →