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Concorde prototype 002 makes its first official public appearance in the UK as it is
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Concorde prototype 002 makes its first official public appearance in the UK as it is
Concorde prototype 002 makes its first official public appearance in the UK as it is towed from its hanger at Filton in Bristol, Thursday 12th September 1968
Webster
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Bristol
England
1968 1984
Media ID 21817529
© Mirrorpix
Aeroplane Airliner Anglo French Apron British Aircraft Corporation Ceremonies Ceremony Concorde Official Passenger Science Southern Aviation Sud Aviation Supersonic Tarmac Technology Unveiling 1968
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Captured in this iconic photo print, the Concorde prototype 002 emerges from its hangar at Filton in Bristol, marking its momentous first official public appearance in the UK. The date was Thursday, 12th September 1968, and it was a day that would forever redefine aviation history. As the sleek aeroplane is carefully towed onto the tarmac, one cannot help but be awestruck by its futuristic design and cutting-edge technology. This marvel of engineering represents a remarkable collaboration between British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) and Sud Aviation - an Anglo-French endeavor that pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible. The significance of this unveiling ceremony goes beyond mere spectacle; it symbolizes human achievement and scientific progress. With supersonic capabilities hidden within its streamlined frame, Concorde promises to revolutionize air travel as we know it. Though not mentioned explicitly in this image or caption by Webster from Memory Lane Prints, one can't help but imagine the excitement buzzing through onlookers who witnessed this historic event firsthand. Passenger aviation will never be the same again. This photograph encapsulates an era when dreams took flight and possibilities seemed endless. It serves as a timeless reminder of our relentless pursuit for innovation and advancement in science and technology.
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