Concorde at Filton
Concorde 216 - Alpha Foxtrot - Made
its final flight home on 26th November 2003 to its temporary home “Concorde at
Filton”. Local organizations and companies are in the process of creating of a
major aviation heritage centre, where Concorde 216 will be kept under cover as
the centre-piece of displays and exhibits that will detail the story of the
areas long-standing role in the world of aerospace.
British Airways has loaned Concorde
216 to Airbus UK, who fought hard to bring the aircraft back to Filton. The
Bristol Aero Collection which is a local aviation preservation charity that
looks after much of Filton’s aviation heritage at Kemble, is managing Concorde
at Filton through its enthusiastic team and hard working volunteers.
Opening Arrangements
Wednesday to Sunday inclusive with four guided tours per day in summer and
three guided tours per day in winter, each of 24 visitors.