Concorde G-BOAF
Copyright: Andrew Shepherd
Concorde G-BOAF (216) was the last of the Concordes to be built, and the last aircraft to be built at Filton, the oldest aircraft factory in the world. Concorde 216 was really the last aeroplane built by the famous old Bristol Aircraft Company, even the Olympus 593 engines, the powerhouse of Concorde were Bristol engines, built and developed by the old company until the take over by Rolls-Royce.
Her first flight was on 20th April 1979 at Filton (Bristol), England. Concorde G-BOAF made the final fight of all the Concordes and closed the chapter on supersonic passenger travel, when she lifted off the London Heathrow runway for the final time and flew back to Filton, on November 26th 2003.
Hours Flown 18,257 Hrs
Landings 6,045
Supersonic Cycles 5,639
Displayed at Bristol Aerospace Museum , Filton, Bristol
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Taken on Monday May 6, 2019
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Posted on Monday May 6, 2019
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Best wishes, Doug
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It seems like the proverbial yesterday!
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All the best, Doug
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