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The Last Concorde's First Flight at Aerospace Bristol
About
On 20th April 1979, Concorde Alpha Foxtrot took to the skies for the first time.
Visit Aerospace Bristol on Saturday 20th April to mark the 45th anniversary of that special day in the place where it happened. Step aboard Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, meet a Concorde captain and see a live demonstration of Concorde's famous droop nose.
A talk by Captain Tim Orchard
Saturday 20th April, 11am, The John James Lecture Theatre
Enjoy a fascinating talk from Captain Tim Orchard, a former Concorde pilot and co-pilot for Concorde’s world record transatlantic flight.
Captain Tim Orchard began his flying career 47 years ago. He has flown over 50 types of aircraft and is currently licenced to fly aeroplanes, helicopters, hot air balloons and hot air airships. He jointly holds the Concorde World Record time for the journey from New York to London: 2hrs 52 minutes (7th February 1996).
In his career with British Airways Tim flew the Hawker-Siddeley Trident, the Concorde and the Boeing 777 as well as spending nine years as personal pilot to the BA Board, in an executive aircraft.
Concorde Technical Tour
Saturday 20th April, 4:45pm
Don't miss on the exclusive, out-of-hours Concorde tour. You will have the chance to hear all about what it was like to fly at 60,000 ft, faster than the speed of sound and be taken on a technical journey of Concorde by former employees of BAC Filton & Weybridge, and former Concorde at Filton guides. Perfect for the Concorde aficionado or those who want to know more about the iconic supersonic passenger jet.
Visitors will be able to ask questions, take photos, and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or juice. There are just 36 spaces for the exclusive 2-hour tour.
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Included with museum admission.
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