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Posted: 06 May 2019

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Concorde G-BOAF

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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7 comments - The latest ones
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
I have been to RNAS Yeovilton which is only 14 miles away from me, but I would love to visit this in Bristol. I will add it to my list. A super series Doug!
5 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
Thanks very much Rosa. I'm sure it would be worth a visit, especially combined with a visit to the fair city of Bristol.

Best wishes, Doug
5 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Evocative! And shocking to think that it all 'ceased to be' 16 years ago!
It seems like the proverbial yesterday!
5 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Andy Rodker club
As you say Andy, seems like yesterday. I remember seeing Concorde 002 at Farnborough in 1970 when I was working their during the airshow, that also seem not so long ago!

All the best, Doug
5 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Superb new surroundings after all those years stood outside, I saw her arrive on the very last flight, even worse is that I'm old enough to remember the Brabazon !
5 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Nice for your to be able to see her arrive on that final flight Roger. I remember see her sitting forlornly outside at Filton a few times when visiting Bristol. Good that they have at last given her a worthy home. The Brabazon a victim of the rapid advances in jet propulsion/aerodynamics after WW2, a classic case of wrong technology at the wrong time. I have only ever seen videos of the first flight but I have to say even today she looked very impressive.

Thanks very much for your visit, Doug
5 years ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Used to look at the sad sight of Concorde sitting outside every time I traveled up the M5 which was very often.
5 years ago.

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