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Today is the D day. Concorde returns to fly this morning to New York… |
... after one year, three months and thirteen days kept grounded. FBTSD has been chosen… |
…to operate the regular flight AF 002. Glorious day and great emotion for everyone. |
Tarmac in under high security, and it is impossible to get closer… |
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…to take some pictures. We are in great number on the tarmac… |
… to witness this rebirthing. We are so happy and proud ! |
Loading is finished, the holds are closed. Departure in a few seconds. |
FBVFB , the spare Concorde is positionned just aside, ready to replace FBTSD if any problem. |
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But FBTSD won't surrender. He has been waiting for this moment for too long ! |
All passengers are on board, they for sure are as happy as we are. |
Captain CHILLAUD takes the controls. He got the clrearance… |
…it is time to move the finger and connect the Air Start Unit… |
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….FBTSD then starts to roar… |
…for our … |
… greater … |
… delight ! |
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10h30. Push back. |
We won ! |
Few seconds later… |
…FBTSD is taxying to the runway 27 … |
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(mini vidéo of taxi) |
… for a splendid take off. At last, the sky rediscovered our its favorite bird… |
(mini vidéo of taxi) |
(mini vidéo of take off) |
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(mini vidéo of take off) |
My personnal way to commemorate this event. |
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