E_S_P
December 30, 2010, 08:50:00 GMT
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BA Crew List

Firstly a very big thank you to all who have made this the best read of the decade.

In response to both Christiaan and Brit312 posts, here is the role of honour proudly on display inside G-BOAC at Manchester.

Regards
Andy

Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): Captains G-BOAC

E_S_P
December 30, 2010, 13:00:00 GMT
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Bell Inn Charter

Quote:

Peronally, I still remember vaguely there's a tale of the customers of a country pub somewhere in England actually chartering a Concorde for a "round-the-bay" flight, but I've never been able to find the full story.

CJ

Hi Christiaan and all,

A little bit of further digging on this trip has revealed ..

"Brian Calvert was a pilot on the very first commercial Concorde flight, and a regular at The Bell Inn. Ian Macaulay asked whether it would be possible to take a trip on it and Brian made it possible to arrange. As a result, on 19th September 1978 one hundred people paid \xa3100 each to make the first ever chartered flight in the supersonic airliner."

I wonder how many drinks it took them to convince Brian Calvert it would be a good idea

There is also a reference to Concorde in the Aldworth Millennium Tapestry that was made in 1999 showing. Aldworth Millennium Tapestry

I am very lucky to live only 30 miles from G-BOAC and have made several visits including doing the technical tours - although nothing like the detail that I have learnt from yourselves

In response to Christiaan's question about how the technical tours were done in comparision to F-BTSD at Le Bourget, unfortunatley it only looks like lighting power is supplied to the A/C - no hydraulics seem to be 'left intact' and working which is a huge shame.

For me it only shows that 'she' (or 'he'

) is a very special entity that did prove to be so much more than just a 'machine'. Even though she isn't flying, you still catch yourself standing in awe each time you see her. at first I wasn't sure about AC's new 'hangar', but apart from keeping her dry, I must admit it does add atmosphere to the occasion.

Cheers
Andy

Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): Brian Calvert F-BTSD G-BOAC Le Bourget

E_S_P
March 04, 2013, 13:12:00 GMT
permalink Post: 7725441

@ FALTAHAN

Quote:

Like a good book / film I think I'll come to read it from page one before long - who'd have thought missing out the APU would cause such a stir?!

I wonder if they are thinking "if only" on the 787

Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): APU (Auxiliary Power Unit)

E_S_P
March 04, 2013, 13:22:00 GMT
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Duck!

I just had my jaw flop open with EXWOK's post about them begining the turn off 31L at 20ft

and wondered what the typical pitch attitude would have been at that point and troughout the turn?

Many thanks (again) for such a wonderful thread

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E_S_P
April 23, 2015, 11:53:00 GMT
permalink Post: 8953185

CliveL

Same here in wishing you well!

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E_S_P
June 03, 2015, 21:17:00 GMT
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Concorde Thread Status

Dear Mods, given what this iconic aircraft represents, the commitments to those who have spent their lives either designing, building, flying or supporting this aircraft - and to those same special people posting their own personal experiences on here, could we please have this unique thread placed somewhere safe and visible where it won't become 'lost' ?

Thank you

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E_S_P December 30, 2010, 08:50:00 GMT permalink Post: 6149785	BA Crew List Firstly a very big thank you to all who have made this the best read of the decade. In response to both Christiaan and Brit312 posts, here is the role of honour proudly on display inside G-BOAC at Manchester. Regards Andy Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): Captains G-BOAC
E_S_P December 30, 2010, 13:00:00 GMT permalink Post: 6150188	Bell Inn Charter Quote: Peronally, I still remember vaguely there's a tale of the customers of a country pub somewhere in England actually chartering a Concorde for a "round-the-bay" flight, but I've never been able to find the full story. CJ Hi Christiaan and all, A little bit of further digging on this trip has revealed .. "Brian Calvert was a pilot on the very first commercial Concorde flight, and a regular at The Bell Inn. Ian Macaulay asked whether it would be possible to take a trip on it and Brian made it possible to arrange. As a result, on 19th September 1978 one hundred people paid \xa3100 each to make the first ever chartered flight in the supersonic airliner." I wonder how many drinks it took them to convince Brian Calvert it would be a good idea There is also a reference to Concorde in the Aldworth Millennium Tapestry that was made in 1999 showing. Aldworth Millennium Tapestry I am very lucky to live only 30 miles from G-BOAC and have made several visits including doing the technical tours - although nothing like the detail that I have learnt from yourselves In response to Christiaan's question about how the technical tours were done in comparision to F-BTSD at Le Bourget, unfortunatley it only looks like lighting power is supplied to the A/C - no hydraulics seem to be 'left intact' and working which is a huge shame. For me it only shows that 'she' (or 'he' ) is a very special entity that did prove to be so much more than just a 'machine'. Even though she isn't flying, you still catch yourself standing in awe each time you see her. at first I wasn't sure about AC's new 'hangar', but apart from keeping her dry, I must admit it does add atmosphere to the occasion. Cheers Andy Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): Brian Calvert F-BTSD G-BOAC Le Bourget
E_S_P March 04, 2013, 13:12:00 GMT permalink Post: 7725441	@ FALTAHAN Quote: Like a good book / film I think I'll come to read it from page one before long - who'd have thought missing out the APU would cause such a stir?! I wonder if they are thinking "if only" on the 787 Subjects (links are to this post in the relevant subject page so that this post can be seen in context): APU (Auxiliary Power Unit)
E_S_P March 04, 2013, 13:22:00 GMT permalink Post: 7725457	Duck! I just had my jaw flop open with EXWOK's post about them begining the turn off 31L at 20ft and wondered what the typical pitch attitude would have been at that point and troughout the turn? Many thanks (again) for such a wonderful thread Subjects: None
E_S_P April 23, 2015, 11:53:00 GMT permalink Post: 8953185	CliveL Same here in wishing you well! Subjects: None
E_S_P June 03, 2015, 21:17:00 GMT permalink Post: 8999689	Concorde Thread Status Dear Mods, given what this iconic aircraft represents, the commitments to those who have spent their lives either designing, building, flying or supporting this aircraft - and to those same special people posting their own personal experiences on here, could we please have this unique thread placed somewhere safe and visible where it won't become 'lost' ? Thank you Subjects: None

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