The Laughing Wolf

Concorde Soon To Be No More

Well, yet another milestone in the end of the Concorde has taken place, with Air Chance’s last flight of a Concorde to New York. British Airways will soon follow, and the end of an era will be at hand.

The idea was laudable: cut travel time anywhere in the world, move people faster, get needed supplies somewhere as quickly as possible. The reality was complex, expensive, inefficient, and ultimately doomed.

Still, it is sad to see the Speedbirds go away. I still want a flight on one and plan to lobby British Airways for a ride on the last flight. If you get the chance, you really should take it. It will be a special part of aviation history, and a reminder of days gone away.

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