Share your concorde story
What are your memories of the iconic Concorde?
Do you remember Concorde's first flight from Filton in 1969? Perhaps you remember exactly where you were on 26th November 2003 when she graced the skies for the final time? Please share your memories of Concorde via our interactive Concorde Memory Map and consider giving a kind donation to Aerospace Bristol today. You will be helping to inspire the next generation of engineers and keeping the memory of Concorde alive. Your memories will be added to the Concorde map, as well as the museum's digital archive, ensuring that the spirit of Concorde is preserved, ready to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Share your special memories like these:
So many memories as my Dad flew Concorde. Amazing to arrive in NYC in three hours and then take seven days to.come home on the QE2. But my favourite story is that I had the world's only supersonic bicycle! Dad bought it whilst away on a work trip and brought it home on Concorde, cycling it down the aisle over the Atlantic.
Marie Banks (Orchard)
My memories are of my late father Charles Taylor working on the prototype of Concorde at Filton. He worked for Smiths industries at that time and worked on the dials and instruments of Concorde. He was very proud to be working on Concorde and we are very proud of him to be associated with it.
Susan Watkins
Growing up in Bristol, I always felt an immense sense of pride when hearing stories about Concorde and when we knew that her final flight would end in Bristol, my dad and I wanted to get as close as possible. We had a feeling that the A38 would be popular but we managed to get a spot right up against the perimeter fence of the runway and I can vividly remember the rush as she came swooping overhead, almost within touching distance to make that final landing.
Laura Mullholland
Aerospace Bristol needs the support of Concorde’s friends and admirers to ensure the on-going preservation and display of Concorde at Aerospace Bristol and keep the memory of Concorde alive. Please share your story now and give a donation today. Thank you for your support.
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