40 Year Anniversary of Concorde



On this day in 1976, Concorde made her maiden commercial flight when 2 Concordes departed simultaneously at 11.40 am from London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle.  No other plane has been so widely admired as these planes particularly with royalty and the stars.   Sadly these plans were retired in 2003.
The Queen 1977

Charles & Diana

Joan Collins boarding the last Concorde flight

Paul McCartney & Family

Elton John & Ringo Star about to board




Phil Collins 1985


Jodie Kidd & Jeremy Clarkson 2003

Christy Brinkley 2003

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