Concorde Makes Its Final Flight
Concorde made its final flight on November 26, 2003, when British Airways aircraft G-BOAF traveled to Filton near Bristol.
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The Event
Concorde made its final flight on November 26, 2003, when British Airways aircraft G-BOAF traveled to Filton near Bristol.
The Wider Story
The journey brought the aircraft to a place closely connected with its construction and testing. It followed the end of scheduled commercial service in October.
Putting the Event in Perspective
The final flight was not a normal passenger route and should not be confused with the final scheduled services on October 24.
Reading the Historical Record
Distinguishing the two dates makes the closing chapter of supersonic airline operations clearer.
About the Historical Recreation
The accompanying visual is an illustrative reconstruction: a British Airways Concorde approaching Filton in late autumn 2003, distant spectators. It is not authentic archival footage, an eyewitness record or additional evidence for the event.
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