The Concorde Experience

This is the story of the world's favourite supersonic plane, and more particularly the dramatic life and retirement of 'Alpha Alpha', now part of the collection of the national Museums of Scotland. 'Alpha Alpha' made her maiden flight on 5 November 1975 and two months made the first commercial flight of any British Airways Concorde when she travelled from London to Bahrain. The story of Concorde is told here through quotes from passengers and staff, and through a selection of amazing facts about the plane whose unique shape and incredible speed caught the public's imagination and affection.