Concorde over London by Ivan Berryman
Concorde sweeps majestically over central London as this wonderful
aircraft comes to the end of its career in October 2003. Buckingham
Palace is immediately beneath the aircraft, with the River Thames, Houses
of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye in the middle
distance.
Speedbird by
Simon Atack. Unquestionably the most beautiful commercial aircraft
ever to enter service, during 27 years of flying passengers
supersonically, Concorde earned a unique place in aviation history.
To watch this remarkable aircraft thunder down the runway at Londons
Heathrow airport, with afterburners belching flame in a crescendo of
deafening sound, but for her distinctive airline livery one could be
excused for thinking a mighty warbird was scrambling. Yet aboard, a
hundred passengers, relaxing in sumptuous comfort, are looking forward to
arrival in New York effectively before they left - such was the speed of
this remarkable airliner as she travelled westward faster than the sun.
Concorde Farewell by Ivan Berryman A sad, but magnificent sight on 24th October 2003 as the last three
British Airways Concordes bring commercial supersonic travel to a close,
as they taxi together to their final dispersal at Heathrow.
Farewell Concorde by Philip West As Concorde
G-BOAF accelerates into the setting sun her speed will soon
outpace the earth's rotation. The 100 passengers will now have the
unforgettable experience of watching the sun rising from the west.
At 50,000 feet, the cruising speed of Mach 2 (1,320mph) is reached; but
the climb gently continues towards 60,000 feet. Here, on the
threshold of space, the passengers will dine. Three and a half hours
after take off from London, Concorde reaches New York. On 26th
November 2003 this aircraft returned to its first home, Filton, Bristol -
probably never to fly again.
Concorde by Michael Turner Supersonic Concorde at Mach 2, high above the North
Atlantic
Concorde -
The Last Flight Home by
Robert Tomlin October 24th 2003, and
British Airways Concorde G-BOAG makes its final scheduled flight from New
York to London under the command of Chief Concorde pilot and General
Manager of Concorde Operations, Captain Mike Bannister. With
Manhattan now far below, Mike punches through the clouds to take Speedbird
002, Concorde G-BOAG, together with its complement of celebrity passengers
through Mach 2 for the last time. Concorde will be a legend
in our time and this limited edition print is designed to be a lasting
tribute to all who made her, or who operated her, and the privileged few
fortunate to fly in her. Unless you are not yet old enough to read
and understand this, you may never see the like again in your lifetime.
Be proud to have been part of this experience, even if it is only owning
and preserving this tribute print. Each print individually
autographed by Captain Mike Bannister, British Airways Senior Concorde
pilot Mr Concorde.
Concorde Farewell by Michael Rondot Concorde made supersonic history, bringing Mach 2 international travel
in luxury surroundings at the edge of space to millions of air travellers.
It is instantly recognisable, but Concorde is far more than just a sleek
and pretty aircraft. Its sheer size, combined with the glorious
power and noise of its Olympus engines endow Concorde with a unique
charisma. There is no other aircraft capable of stopping people in
their tracks and making them look to the sky in awe like Concorde taking
off in full reheat. Artist Michael Rondot has captured this sense of
power and energy in Concorde Farewell, a painting that pays tribute to one
of the most impressive aircraft in a century of flight.
Concorde - The Pride of
Bristol by Stephen Brown Full of
grace and beauty Concorde G-BOAF taxis toward her final resting place at
Filton airfield, Bristol. Proudly waving Union Jack flags from the
cockpit are pilot Captain Les Brodie and Concorde chief pilot Captain
Mike Bannister. No one who
saw Concorde on Wednesday November 26th 2003 could fail to be moved by
the sight of this magnificent aircraft as she moved these last few yards
with the greatest of dignity under the gaze of the world’s media and
thousands of local well-wishers.
Concorde - The Golden
Years by Stephen Brown The
scheduled Concorde flights to and from New York were by far the most
important for both British Airways and Air France. Taking full advantage
of Concordes speed and the time difference between London and New York,
some business people would arrive in New York on the early morning
flight, do a days work and then take the evening flight back to London.
Concorde - The
Supersonic Thoroughbred by Stephen Brown Commemorating The Fastest Ever
Transatlantic
Crossing by A Commercial Aircraft. Captain Les Scott, Senior First
Officer Tim Orchard and Senior Engineering Officer Rick Eades made
history on the 7th February 1996, when they flew Concorde G-BOAD from
New York to London in a record-breaking 2 hours,52 minutes and 59
seconds; the fastest ever transatlantic crossing by a commercial
aircraft.
Concorde - The Final Touchdown by Stephen Brown
November
26th 2003 will remain etched in the memory of countless thousands of
people as the day this magnificent aircraft landed back in Bristol for the
very last time.
In response
to hundreds of requests for a Limited Edition Print of this historic
landing Stephen Brown has captured those last few seconds before Concorde
G-BOAF touches down at the Filton airfield.
Concorde - Pride of Britain by Stephen Brown
Climbing towards 60,000 feet and the edge of space Concorde G-BOAD
traveled where no other commercial aircraft could go. Its enormously
powerful engines enabled Concorde to reach the speed of sound - Mach 1
(about 675 mph). During the lifetime of Concorde the fleet carried
just over 2.5m passengers.
Concorde - Second to None by Stephen Brown
Having flown over Bristol, her birthplace, Concorde G-BOAC heads out
over the Welsh coastline. Here, at 26,000 feet, the 'inboard'
reheats are already lit while the 'outboards' have just been
selected. A second nudge is sensed as the extra thrust accelerates
Concorde towards the speed of sound - Mach 1 (about 675mph). At Mach
1.7 the reheats are switched off; but the acceleration continues to Mach 2
while Concorde climbs towards 60,000 feet. Three and a half hours
after departing London having consumed 80 tonnes of fuel - the same as a
Boeing 747 but in less than half the time - Concorde will have arrived in
New York.
