Inside the Concorde

Visitors can still board British Airways' flagship supersonic jet, which is on display at Manchester Airport in the U.K.

Fangzhong Guo

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Boarding the Concorde at Manchester’s Runway Visitor Park. [Credit: AirlineGeeks/ Fangzhong Guo]

Key Takeaways:

The article details an in-depth visit to the iconic Concorde G-BOAC at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park, highlighting its historical significance as a flagship supersonic jet.
The author describes the "Platinum Tour" experience, which offers a comprehensive exploration including boarding the aircraft, sitting in both passenger and cockpit seats, learning about its innovative design, and witnessing the exclusive nose droop.
Beyond the Concorde, the Runway Visitor Park also features other significant British aerospace aircraft and provides an observation deck for plane-spotting.

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MANCHESTER, England—Concorde is one of the most iconic aircraft in commercial aviation history. It was the only supersonic jet in regular commercial service.

Of the 20 aircraft built, only 14 went into service, split evenly between British Airways and Air France. Concorde was so unique and significant that 12 out of the 14 production airplanes were preserved in museums around the globe.