cydermaster
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(I know this isn't exactly rocketry, but is about something which flies fast - so its close enough for me. Some of you do seem to be interested in aircraft, too, so you might find this of interest).
Concorde 216 is going to make its final flight next wednesday (26/11/03). Returning to where she was born: BAC Filton, which is only a few miles away from me (I can just see the top of some of the larger structures from my flat). She is going to fly up the Bristol Channel. Turning along the path of the river Avon, at Avonmouth; then turning at the Clifton Suspension Bridge, to fly over the city of Bristol, and then heading off to the Filton airfield, to land for the last time.
To me, Concorde is one of the most beautiful man made objects, in the sky. It fills me with sadness to see her go out of service, but thats progress, eh! She is also something us Bristolians are very proud of; along with Isambard Kingdom Brunel (great enginneer), and John Cabot (who set sail from Bristol and 'officially' found the lump of land the other side of the Atlantic, from Europe
). Alot of the work/research on Concorde & her engines was done around here, and most people who have lived here for more than 15yrs, knows somebody who was involved in the project.
The final flight plan takes her right past Portishead, and we'll be able to see her turn over Avonmouth, to head for Bristol. Most of the local businesses (including where I work) are shutting for an hour, so we can go and see it. If the weather is ok, I'm going to be taking SHEADLOADS of pics, and I'll post the best ones, naturally.
BBC Bristol has a website about this occasion, and Concorde in general, here. (if you're interested)
Concorde 216 is going to make its final flight next wednesday (26/11/03). Returning to where she was born: BAC Filton, which is only a few miles away from me (I can just see the top of some of the larger structures from my flat). She is going to fly up the Bristol Channel. Turning along the path of the river Avon, at Avonmouth; then turning at the Clifton Suspension Bridge, to fly over the city of Bristol, and then heading off to the Filton airfield, to land for the last time.
To me, Concorde is one of the most beautiful man made objects, in the sky. It fills me with sadness to see her go out of service, but thats progress, eh! She is also something us Bristolians are very proud of; along with Isambard Kingdom Brunel (great enginneer), and John Cabot (who set sail from Bristol and 'officially' found the lump of land the other side of the Atlantic, from Europe
). Alot of the work/research on Concorde & her engines was done around here, and most people who have lived here for more than 15yrs, knows somebody who was involved in the project.The final flight plan takes her right past Portishead, and we'll be able to see her turn over Avonmouth, to head for Bristol. Most of the local businesses (including where I work) are shutting for an hour, so we can go and see it. If the weather is ok, I'm going to be taking SHEADLOADS of pics, and I'll post the best ones, naturally.
BBC Bristol has a website about this occasion, and Concorde in general, here. (if you're interested)
