Fifteen years ago this October, Concorde was finally retired from passenger service. No longer could ordinary people fly faster than a rifle bullet, 11 miles above the earth, crossing the Atlantic in just three hours and seeing the sun rise in the west. In this issue we trace the events leading to the last day of scheduled service for Air France and then for British Airways.
Also in this issue, Contributing Editor Nigel Ferris provides an insight into the landing procedure for Concorde, explaining how the aircraft’s handling differed in important respects from that of a conventional airliner.
Our third feature is a book review. Supersonic is an unusual addition to the growing library of literature on Concorde – the author, Grammy-winning graphic designer Lawrence Azerrad, considers Concorde as a design icon and brand ambassador for its host airlines and nations.
Finally, Concorde Watch features an inter-group enthusiasts’ meeting at Duxford – and a visit to Concorde G-BOAC, at the Runway Visitor Park in Manchester, by our fellow aviation enthusiasts from Vulcan to the Sky.
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