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[SeatMaps @Quicket_app]

Oliver Gottstein from https://t.co/VSpFRCeaeZ exclusive interview with @flyfinn1 the man who made aviation history! Talking also about his book “Sonic Boom”, his 718 times on board of the Concorde, co-founding https://t.co/2H8cV8N8Gx and much more! Enjoy!

[Ben Lord @benlorduk]

A Simply Stunning Speedbird

Couldn’t resist the opportunity of a night shoot courtesy of @thresholdaero at @BrooklandsMuseu of @British_Airways @ConcordeGBBDG

#Concorde #BritishAirways #Speedbird #Supersonic #Brooklands

[Airbus @Airbus]

We are sad to learn that Michel Rétif passed away yesterday aged 101. He was the last surviving flight crew member of #Concorde's maiden flight in 1969.

He is third from the left in the photograph below.

Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family and former colleagues.

[Fred Finn @flyfinn1]

I’m thrilled to be having my inaugural book launch at the Speedbird Centre in @British_Airways Head Office at Waterside, @HeathrowAirport today! It feels so special to be here given how much of my 15 million miles to date were with BA and particularly my 718 flights on #Concorde.

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

We are so delighted for Fred!

Congratulations @flyfinn1 on this momentous occasion of what surely promises to be an amazing story!

We’re proud to know you!

[Fred Finn @flyfinn1]

FINN....ally!

I cannot tell you all how much it means to finally have my book in my hands once and for all.

Head over to my website to get yours now https://t.co/41kPy5WpJK

#sonicboom #autobiography

[Fred Finn @flyfinn1]

I’m delighted to announce the first of my book launch roadshow with appearances at @British_Airways, @manairport and in Suffolk

More venues are being lined up. If you’d like me to appear at a venue, please contact [email protected]

For more info, head to https://t.co/41kPy5WpJK

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

It’s 20 years this month since our Chairman joined SCG and began working with #Concorde

From communicating with @richardbranson to becoming great friends with @flyfinn1 - it’s been an incredible journey so far!

[Suffolk News @SuffolkNewswire]

Ben Lord’s ‘love affair’ with Concorde took off 25 years ago when he was a child and, despite the retirement of the aircraft, his passion has not wavered.

Click picture for full story:
https://t.co/bmvvt7Ivoa

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

This morning, our Chairman @benlorduk was delighted to be a VIP guest of @IntrepidMuseum joining @flyfinn1 for the ribbon cutting ceremony of @British_Airways #Concorde G-BOAD ‘Alpha Delta’ in #NewYorkCity following a superb restoration project.

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

We’ve only been waiting for 12 years from a reply from @British_Airways to our proposal for Alpha Bravo to have a permanent parking spot that’s befitting for Concorde much like the @airfrance #Concorde at @ParisAeroport

[Ben Lord @benlorduk]

In all the years I’ve flown out of @HeathrowAirport this is the closest I’ve come to @British_Airways #Concorde G-BOAB “Alpha Bravo” that last flew on 15 August 2000 and has remained parked up airside at Heathrow ever since.

Here’s hoping she gets a proper parking spot one day!

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

We’ve had the most incredible few days in #NewYork chasing @British_Airways #Concorde as she made her way up the Hudson River on Thursday morning!

Thank you so much to @IntrepidMuseum for the kind invitation and warm hospitality! We can’t wait to visit Alpha Delta again soon!

[Ben Lord @benlorduk]

#Concorde is home!

@British_Airways #Concorde G-BOAD has now arrived at the @IntrepidMuseum and is shortly to be craned back onto Pier 86

@Save_Concorde @NYCAviation @nytimes @CBSNewYork @CNN @MSNBC @FoxNews @NBCNews

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

We’ve had a busy couple of days literally chasing #Concorde in #NewYorkCity as she returns home to @IntrepidMuseum following months of painstakingly meticulous paintwork restoration!

[Ben Lord @benlorduk]

What an epically beautiful spring day!
Yesterday, I had the 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance to snap @British_Airways #Concorde G-BOAD "Alpha-Delta" as she began her journey back home to the @IntrepidMuseum following months of restoration.

Just incredible!
#BritishAirways #NewYork

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

Now that’s not something you see everyday!

#Concorde in #NewYorkCity en-route to @IntrepidMuseum

[Ben Lord @benlorduk]

@British_Airways #Concorde Alpha Delta as she sails by barge up the Hudson River passing @OneWTC in #NewYork en-route to @IntrepidMuseum

What a sight to be hold and a privilege to witness!

@nytimes @NYCAviation @BBCNews @SkyNews @CNN @NBCNews @FoxNews @MSNBC

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

@cruising4hols @benlorduk @bdosconcorde @gaiabarbados @flyfinn1 @British_Airways Good to be back in touch Andy! Hadn’t realised it was you! Team is pretty much just me nowadays but I work collaboratively with Heritage Concorde and work closely with Fred too as you may have gathered!

Hope all’s well with you.

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

It’s been a privilege for our Chairman @benlorduk to have been invited to visit @bdosconcorde and meet with Hadley Bourne, CEO @gaiabarbados with Fred Finn @flyfinn1 to see @British_Airways #Concorde in #Barbados - thank you for such a warm welcome!
Alpha Echo looks sensational!

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

@cruising4hols @benlorduk @bdosconcorde @gaiabarbados @flyfinn1 @British_Airways Who was your wife’s Uncle?

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

We first met Oliver in 2005 and had the privilege of being in his company during the Summer of 2010 when we were supporting Concorde at Filton with our SOS: Save Our Speedbird campaign.

His contribution to Concorde’s heritage is beyond measure.

RIP

[BBC Radio Bristol @BBCRB]

Oliver Dearden, an influential figure in preserving Bristol's aviation history, has died aged 92.

He helped arranged the return of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot to Bristol.

Read more 🔗⬇️
https://t.co/3gerjTuNS5

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

@neilrobinson_88 @British_Airways @airfrance @richardbranson We did - and it gained fantastic support from a cross spectrum of supporters. But in the end, after 15 years, it became clear that we couldn’t fight the politics grounding this wonderful airplane.

[Save Concorde Group @Save_Concorde]

20 years ago today, @British_Airways and @airfrance simultaneously announced they would be retiring #Concorde permanently

Air France ceased flying at the end of May 2003 and BA and on 24th October 2003.

It changed the face of aviation forever!

https://t.co/AuIvooQd93