It still turns heads today whenever and wherever it's seen. Concorde first flew in 1969, went into regular passenger service in 1976, but today, Friday, 24 October, Concorde will fly for the last time. Neither the Americans not the Russians could emulate the achievement of regular supersonic passenger flight, and only a relatively few people have had the chance to be onboard. Are you one of them? Tell us about your experience, and if you wern't one of the lucky ones, perhaps you have a story to tell about Concorde. Did you see it when it came to Jersey, making a low level pass along the runway at Jersey Airport? Have you some photos or video of the aircraft? Let us know, as we celebrate the end of a glorious era of aeronautical achievement. Final Journey  | | Concorde over Jersey |
On its final journey Concorde passed over Jersey on its way to Heathrow. It flew at thirty seven thousand feet, returning from a tour of the Bay of Biscay, flying over Jersey en route to Southampton. The last transatlantic Concorde flight left New York, bringing to an end more than twenty-seven years of supersonic passenger travel. Did you get this on camera? How did it make you feel, seeing the final chapter of a major part of British and international aviation history? Send us your photos, thoughts and feelings by e-mailing [email protected] or using the form below:
Your comments: When I worked at Strathyre Travel in Beresford Street I won a competition of an all expenses paid trip to for 2 on Concorde. We had a one hour lunch flight from Heathrow heading out over the Scilly Isles around the Bay of Biscay over the Channel Islands and then returning to Heathrow. We were given packs to remember the day and also a Concorde pen which I still have. We were also able to view the cockpit whilst up in the air. We got to mach 2, which didn't really feel any faster than a normal jet. A truly memorable day and an experience that hasn't been matched yet!
Melanie Smith Many years ago now I flew on Concorde in formation with the Red Arrows at Fairford Air display, then over the Scilly Isles, Bay of Biscay and back over Jersey which looked just like the opening sequence of 'Bergerac'. The acceleration down the runway fast great and when the pilot switched the re-heat on again to go through the sound barrier it really kicked you in the back. Only thin was, because Concordes windows are so small and you cant look very far forward or backwards I didnt actually see the red Arrows but I could imagine it as the previous day I was at the air show watching the same thing from the ground. It was a great experience but was very bumpy at low level when in formation and it was rather an expensive way to feel sick ! I now regularly come to Jersey on holiday and fly model gliders from the cliffs, also great fun !
John Bennett
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