Simviation Forum - 1 concorde to remain airworthy

Jun 7^th, 2003 at 1:29pm

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it looks like at least one concorde will remain airworthy to take part in airdisplays
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,175-705472,00.html
i have heard it wont be usable by passengers though, and the good news for me is it looks to be staying at filton Grin

i think i might be in for a few trips that way if it happens

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Reply #1 - Jun 7^th, 2003 at 4:06pm

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There isn't a smiley on here that describes how im feeling. wow.

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Reply #2 - Jun 7^th, 2003 at 5:24pm

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Cooler than liquid nitrogen. That is VERY good news Grin

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Reply #3 - Jun 7^th, 2003 at 5:41pm

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I'm not surprised one bit actually. Tongue

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Reply #4 - Jun 7^th, 2003 at 5:42pm

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anyone else think this is like a kick to the nads of branson?? or am i the only one.

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Reply #5 - Jun 7^th, 2003 at 5:46pm

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kinda expected it Grin

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Reply #6 - Jun 7^th, 2003 at 6:00pm

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That is good news. If only we still had a Lightning and a Vulcan flying too. I hope we'll get to see it at airshows.

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Reply #7 - Jun 7^th, 2003 at 7:49pm

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Vulcan: If XH558 gets enough money and the MOD allows it.

Lightning: Same reason except one thing. A group here in the US is restoring a T.55 two-seater to flying condition, and the US will most likely allow it to fly. Just think of a two-seater, maybe they will allow rides WOOHOO.

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Reply #8 - Jun 8^th, 2003 at 9:05am

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That is good news. If only we still had a Lightning and a Vulcan flying too. I hope we'll get to see it at airshows.

Some guy in Cape Town, South Africa has got a Bucaneer, Hunter and lightning in flying condition. And offers flight to the paying public Grin

http://www.thundercity.com

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Reply #9 - Jun 10^th, 2003 at 5:29am

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I think Thundercity has 3 lightnings, 2 t-birds(yours for about £6000 a go) and an F6. The Vulcan just needs money now. If you can please buy the PSS Vulcan - I know its payware, but half the cash goes to TVOC...

Anyway, i'll surprised if one remains airworthy, or maybe BA will find the cash to operate a Comet as well...

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