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End of an era for Concorde

Concorde has completed its last commercial passenger flight, ending three decades of supersonic travel.
Three flights landed at Heathrow airport within five minutes of each other, watched by thousands of onlookers on Friday afternoon.
The last transatlantic flight carried 100 celebrities from New York and touched down at 1605 BST.
On disembarking, actress Joan Collins said there were "cheers and tears" among the passengers when the plane landed.
Minutes before the transatlantic trip touched down, competition winners landed on a flight from Edinburgh and a third completed its trip for invited guests around the Bay of Biscay.
British Airways decided to retire the famous aircraft after 27 years because it was no longer profitable.
Airport operator BAA built a 1,000-seat grandstand for spectators and many arrived at Heathrow hours before Concorde was due to arrive.

CONCORDE'S LAST DAY OF FLIGHTS
Departure from New York 0735 (1235 BST)
Planes from New York, Edinburgh and one that has completed a loop over the Atlantic arrive in Heathrow 1600 BST
Ceremony with British Airways staff
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Published: 2003/10/24 15:58:36 GMT
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