A keen plane spotter at the stands under the model of Concorde at Heathrow, London terminal awaiting the arrival of the final Concorde flight arriving at Heathrow airport, from New York, marking the end of an era of supersonic travel. * The big bird, packed with a host of stars, will be welcomed by a crowd of thousands. It is the final time passengers will be able to cross the Atlantic in the famous plane, which is being taken out of service by British Airways.

A keen plane spotter at the stands under the model of Concorde at Heathrow, London terminal awaiting the arrival of the final Concorde flight arriving at Heathrow airport, from New York, marking the end of an era of supersonic travel. * The big bird, packed with a host of stars, will be welcomed by a crowd of thousands. It is the final time passengers will be able to cross the Atlantic in the famous plane, which is being taken out of service by British Airways. Stock Photo
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PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

G6K1A3

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5.7 MB (75.9 KB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

1958 x 1017 px | 33.2 x 17.2 cm | 13.1 x 6.8 inches | 150dpi

Date taken:

24 October 2003

Location:

LONDON UK

Photographer:

John Stillwell

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A keen plane spotter at the stands under the model of Concorde at Heathrow, London terminal awaiting the arrival of the final Concorde flight arriving at Heathrow airport, from New York, marking the end of an era of supersonic travel. * The big bird, packed with a host of stars, will be welcomed by a crowd of thousands. It is the final time passengers will be able to cross the Atlantic in the famous plane, which is being taken out of service by British Airways.

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