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Aircraft BAC Aerospatiale Concorde 002 1st Landing April 1969 - The British built
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Aircraft BAC Aerospatiale Concorde 002 1st Landing April 1969 - The British built
Aircraft BAC Aerospatiale Concorde 002 1st Landing April 1969 - The British built Concorde 002 prototype lands for the first time with the use of a parachute brake after a 21 minute flight at RAF Fairford with pilot Brian Trubshaw and co-pilot John Cochrane at the controls
Maurice Tibbles
mirrorpix
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
WA*1485123
Media ID 21492582
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A moment frozen in time: the historic first landing of the British built Concorde 002 prototype in April 1969. This print captures the awe-inspiring sight of this groundbreaking aircraft gracefully touching down at RAF Fairford. With pilot Brian Trubshaw and co-pilot John Cochrane skillfully maneuvering at the controls, it was a milestone achievement for aviation. The image showcases the sleek design and futuristic allure of this commercial aircraft, which would go on to revolutionize air travel. The Concorde 002's successful landing after a brief but exhilarating 21-minute flight marked a pivotal moment in aviation history. Notably, this photograph highlights an unconventional feature utilized during its descent - a parachute brake. As it gently glides towards the runway, one can't help but marvel at the engineering ingenuity behind such innovative technology. Transporting us back to the vibrant era of the 1960s, this print is not just about an airplane; it symbolizes human ambition and progress. It represents countless hours of meticulous testing by dedicated engineers and pilots who dared to dream big. Maurice Tibbles has masterfully captured this iconic moment with his lens, preserving forever a testament to human achievement in flight. A must-have for any aviation enthusiast or lover of history, this print serves as a reminder that sky-high dreams are within our reach.
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