I've just come across this fantastic photo of Concorde undergoing cold weather testing in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1974. Be still my little
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beating heart ✈️
Thirteen years ago today, US Airways Flight 1549 ditched in the Hudson River after a flock of birds struck & disabled the engines of the Airbus moments after takeoff. All crew & passengers were safely evacuated. Superb airmanship from Captain Sullenberger & Jeff Skiles.
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This is
@manairport
's huge thank you to the NHS, as the UK once again pays tribute to all the healthcare workers on the front line, and all the carers and key workers around the country helping to keep Britain moving.
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Was listening to the audiobook of Concorde last night, narrated by chief pilot Mike Bannister & he explained how this shot was taken on her final flight home to Bristol. Two engineering masterpieces. Thought it apt for
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✈️
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On this day in 2003, Concorde made her final flight, with G-BOAF returning home to Filton. I love this poignant photo, with the beautiful icon of modern engineering flying over the Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed Clifton Suspension Bridge ✈️
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Seeing as
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is trending, here's my contribution, showing the main hangar at Filton with Alpha Alpha, Alpha Bravo & Alpha Charlie in production 🥰✈️
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21 years ago today. Take a moment this morning to remember and honour those who lost their lives, the families and friends who lost their loved ones, the rescue workers and the survivors of the horrific attacks on 9/11. Never forgotten ❤️
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14 yrs ago, US Airways Flight 1549 ditched in the Hudson after birds struck & disabled the engines of the A320 moments after takeoff. All crew & pax safely evacuated.Superb airmanship from Captain Sullenberger & Jeff Skiles & kudos to the amazing cabin crew ✈️
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