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British Airways Concorde aircraft / airliner arrives Newcastle Airport on 30th August
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British Airways Concorde aircraft / airliner arrives Newcastle Airport on 30th August
British Airways Concorde aircraft / airliner arrives Newcastle Airport on 30th August, 1985.
The planes was used by BA as a replacement for the scheduled Boeing 737 on the Heathrow to Newcastle return service and all the seats sold out within hours.
The aircraft was used due to a lack of planes through safety checks following the Manchester air disaster.
One of the happiest passengers was former RAF gunner George Short, given a surprise retirement gift from Vickers, Elswick bosses. Vickers boss Mr Gerry Boxall pictured with George.
30th August 1985
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