Concorde's Final Departure from JFK
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2006
- Video of final Concorde departure from Kennedy International Airport - "Speedbird Concorde 2" (British Airways 002).
I tried to capture, for one last time, the excitement and adrenaline of seeing Concorde take-off, and its effect on those working at the airport (ATC and Rescue Squad comms overheard on my radio), and those watching by the sidelines (listen to the comments, and car horns honking on a nearby road) as Concorde takes off from JFK for the last time.
It was FREEZING outside, but was definitely worth it!
This video would not be possible without the help of the news crew on hand, who graciously allowed me to 'borrow' power for my camera after I lost my battery at the last second!
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TRANSCRIPT (all times are video times)
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0:28 - Rescue 8: "Rescue 8, Concorde"
0:38 - BAW Concorde 002: "Go rescue 8"
0:40 - Rescue 8: "Rescue 8, Emergency Service Units at Kennedy airport Wish you a great flight. It was nice having you here"
0:46 - BAW Concorde 002: "Thank you very much indeed, we appreciate all of your help and support over the years"
0:51 - Rescue 8: "It's been our pleasure"
0:57 - JFK Tower ATC: "Speedbird 2 heavy, be advised: I happen to have the good luck of being here and issuing the first landing clearance for the concorde here at JFK back in '77. Just want to say its been wonderful working with your aircraft and I wish good luck to all the crews and we're gonna miss you."
1:17 - BAW Concorde 002: "Well, we're very very grateful indeed for all your help...especially over such a long period. Its been great knowing you and we're gonna to miss you a lot."
1:26 - JFK Tower ATC: "Thank you"
1:31 - JFK Tower ATC: "Speedbird 2 Heavy, time now is 35, at your discretion you can roll to find your liftoff at 37. Wind 300 at 13, maintain 4000, cleared for takeoff"
1:44 - BAW Concorde 002: "Speedbird Concorde 2. cleared takeoff 31 Left. We're cleared to roll to make our departure time...we'll start the takeoff roll at 37 and 15, and maintain 4000"
2:04 - JFK Tower ATC: "Speedbird 2 heavy, contact New York Departure, so long"
2:08 - BAW Concorde 002: "Speedbird 2 to departure, good day Samuel, so long"
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Since i was a baby i lived in a small town next to London Heathrow, and i grew up hearing that Concorde go off at 10am and then again at 6pm every single day for 25 years. As a kid i saw her go through the red livery, blue livery and then the new livery, even from my back garden i knew the sound it made when it was taxiing and i would run to my bedroom window to wait for the roar and then to see it zoom past. I'd be at my grans house next to a famous golf course that used Concordes image, and it would land and fly over her house and i would rush outside when i knew it was time it was landing. In my Mum and Dads car going past the BA hangers, the sirens would go off and there would be a Concorde on tow waiting to cross the road going back to terminal 4, where i would be hoisted up by my dad, climb half out of the sun roof with the rest of the kids in their own parents cars and could almost touch it it was that close. I'd often go to the Queens building with my mum to see it land and take off. In all the years it never failed to grab the attention of children and adults alike. People, grown men and women, would see it driving past and pull up on the pavement, climb out onto their car just to see it take off. It just had that awe-struck effect on people. Everyone who lived around the areas of Heathrow lived for over 30 years with the shaking of window panes and rumbling of the ground, car alarms going off and the loud cracking of air from her afterburners as she took off. It was a spectacle of the day that everyone where i lived was used to and no one complained, well except for those under the glidepath.
She was a major part of my childhood and when i tell Americans that i used to see her twice a day everyday for 25 years, they think it's amazing and say i was really fortunate. And to be fair, we all were. My grandfather worked on her, flew on her and no matter where you were, Concorde played a huge part on the towns and community's. Before i was born it had captured the love of my grandad and that followed on with me. I was infatuated with aeroplanes anyway but that rare bird always made people stop what they were doing, forget where they were going, just to watch this girl grace their presence.
Terrible loss to aviation this girl!
I got goosebumps watching this.
the only time in history when mankind took a step backwards.....grounded concorde
No matter how many times I watch this I always get the chills.
+Jay Haapala Me too!
I only saw it for myself when i was very young, but i also cry, its so beautiful
+Jamie Swinburn... Concorde will never fly again I'm afraid. It has no certificate of airworthiness and without the backing of its manufacturer (Airbus) it won't be able to get that certificate. It is a far too complicated machine for anyone to maintain without manufacturer input. nobody makes parts for it and there are no spares. Sad, but we will never see her in the air again.
I worked at JFK from 99 to 2002 and it was always a thrill to watch the Concorde take off from over the customs parking lot. Everyone stopped what there were doing once those jets were fired up at the beginning of the takeoff.
Long live the Concorde, it was quite a special bird in the sky, you actually felt the vibration in your chest, great feeling.
I'm a Brit. Thanks so much to the Americans for putting up this vid. We loved her- it bought so much pride to our country. Such a shame she got mothballed before her time. There's a slim chance she might fly again, but sadly I doubt it.
Every time I watch this, I tear up a little. It's such a beautiful aircraft.
This is THE most beautiful civilian airliner, this is an era of aviation. Farewell.
I can cry watching this video.
My dad used to take me to the airport in Rio on sundays in the 70's to see it takeoff back to Paris...
What a machine!
Farewell to the greatest plane ever
carlos g.
I had a lump in my eye watching that. The most beautiful commercial airliner ever designed, something we were very proud to have as Brits. Thank you to the Americans for joining in this tribute.
I have a quick story I hope you'll enjoy. I grew up (and currently still am) not to far from JFK, about a 15 minute drive in VS. As a small child, when we were out to dinner at a diner I used to draw the Concorde on my paper placemat, begging to see if we could go down to the water to see it. Sometimes we got to, and it was always the highlight to my day. Then, one of the coolest things ever for a child happened.
Ever since mankind started making machines I don't think there has been a more appropriate name given to anything than naming this beautiful aircraft "Speedbird."
What a stunning piece of engineering. Even after all these years its still a symbol of form over function. Its sad we don't see them anymore.
+Darryn Waugh. An Apollo astronaut said that--the Concorde project was by far the most amazing technical achievement ever in that period, more so than the Moon programme. And all that was achieved with analogue technology.
To Concorde the Greatest.
BLUE SKIES FOR EVER
This video brings tears to my eyes everytime I watch.
In the mid 90's I worked in an office in West London about 5 mins flight time from LHR and Concorde used to come over at about 11:15 each day. The windows of our office used to shake and if I was on the phone to a client I had to apologise and explain and call them back 30 seconds later. I never minded because I got to see and hear the most beautiful aeroplane that man ever made. I could never have afforded to fly it then. Now that I could it's grounded. Still I guess I got to see it fly, truly it flew good.
Chokes me up to this day. Canada misses you, Concorde!
2:03 ''Speedbird Concorde Two, Contact New York Departures!''....Love it!, Sends shivers down my spine!
Le plus beau et le meilleur avion commercial de tous les temps !
We use to live in the future man. I'd give up crappy smartphones instantly for a chance to fly on this baby. 😔
its sad to see that the Concorde is not on service anymore..... legend.
I remember in the 80's I used to sit at the top of my apartment on the roof and watch planes take-off and land around me. Then I saw the Concorde, and I was amazed to see the beautiful bird fly. I miss her...!
The Concorde landed here in Rhode Island in June, 1988. Most of the passengers were coming for the US Open in Boston. She was originally supposed to land in Boston but due to complaints she landed in Providence.
This Concorde is now at Duxford air museum, you can actually go onboard too, it's a great place to go....just outside London
+Chris Danns I read your comment yesterday, so today I went there to the IWM Duxford, saw her (G-AXDN), in and out... Thank you, man!
The most appropriate line ever uttered in regards to Concorde is: "She reminded us all that we can do extraordinary things". from the British Airways farewell video.
A majestic airplane.
this was the most beautiful airplane!
rami from NY
I remember seeing that bird come in from England to JFK at around 8:00 AM on the dot, every morning on my drive to work. I would tell whether I was on time by the Concorde. I would glimpse her flying across the road I was driving on for my morning commute. She would come in on her final approach, looking like a giant bird of prey. Amazing aircraft and a pleasant experience that I shall miss.
Your video brings back such fond memories. When Concorde made here first appearance in Tampa, Florida, I and 30,000 others greated her from the top of Tampa International Airport. The Captain did a 75 foot flyby over runway 18 Right and then banked right out over Tampa Bay. Not an image I will ever forget! She looked like a needle with wings banking over the bay, the sun quickly setting in the west. A beautiful sight, a beautiful bird. Never another like her.
Speed Bird 2, What a name for the best flying machine mankind built and then de-commissioned. Shame on people who caused its demise from commercial aviation.
Its such an eye watering conversation between the pilot and ATC
Concorde was truly a marvel of engineering, well ahead of its time. I had the opportunity to see depart Toronto back in 2003/
For me as an motorvehicle engineer, concorde gets way more credit than A380. She should be back in service, should never be retired. Concorde flew for 27 years without any accident. Building a supersonic airliner requires way more professionalism than a subsonic liner. Hats of to the engineers who made it possible.
What a beautiful machine :,)
Nice video. I'm Venezuelan citizen and we proud that The Concorde (Air France) visited our country late 70's and early 80's.
This video bring some water in my eyes. What an emotional part of history we cen see here. The controllers from JFK are emotional as well. Thanks for beeing there and show us the last flight from KJFK.
Chills. The only word, the only feeling that is truly appropriate for a moment like this.
I only watch this through a veil of tears. She was sooo beautiful. I taught swimming near Bristol & rushed outside wearing only my costume & towel to watch her fly low along the valley before banking north saluting over Bristol & 'home' to Filton. My father learnt to fly in the halcyon days of the 30s & I slept in my pram under the flight path of Liverpool Airport. Oh, that this pensioner could still afford to fly. God bless Concorde.
Juste merci pour ce moment d'émotion...
No other videos avail on the whole of the internet, capture it quite as well as this one does, thank you v. much for tht clip. may such a machine always be remembered!
It's really beautyfull, I went into an Air France Concorde and a British Airways Concorde it's litlle inside, but really beautyfull. and the Cockpit, oh my god all those buttons :D Great plane, it should be the President's Aircraft ! :D
This is the best Concord Video on CZcams.
Beautiful 31L Breezy point climb departue.
(con't) My grandfather, who was a travel agent and had buddies in the airlines, was able to arrange a quick visit inside the Concorde by the fine people at British Airways. This was back before our era of paranoia, when you could freely stand around JFK and take photos without fear of harassment, and go straight to the gate without a ticket. I must have been no older than 10, and I got to sit in the Concorde's cabin. An experience I will never forget. Wish I could've flown in it, of course. =)
Concorde, probobly the best plane ever to have been built, i wish BA and AF would fly them again so I could fly on one...
Great video! I miss you, Concorde
I never get sick of watching this. I've been watching it for a couple of years now. Great job. Thank you again.
its seems to pop up for me too
stunning ... I think it's borderline criminal that we haven't been able to support a similar aircraft 30-40 years later.
Wow, what a perfect video! I can't think of words good enough to praise this video. This is just THE BEST!
Many thanks for adding this video - brought back a lot of memories!
what a beautiful aircraft.
I am absolutely gutted I never got to properly appreciate such a magnificent jet. I was born in '96, and didn't really have a true appreciation for aviation until around the age of 10 which was beyond the final flight. I knew of her existence and I had a 1/400 replica of G-BOAF, but I was never lucky enough to see her in 'person' or fly on her. All I have is a static display in Manchester (144 miles away) or videos on CZcams. Thanks so much for uploading this, you have no idea what it means.
Everytime brings a tear to my eye.... an absolute marvel piece of engineering, Bella !!
Thanks for the video, would have been a million times better without the music IMO
this is quite possibly one of the finest videos on CZcams.
fantastic work in bringing together both a great (and historic) takeoff video, as well as the radio chatter going on at the time... not to mention a very appropriate tune in the background.
fantastic work!
It's like looking at a video of the future of flight, not the past. But you know what! I reckon she'll be back, only faster and more beautiful than before. Give it 10-20 years.
Many thanks for the upload. it was pretty emotional...
Fantastic video - one of my CZcams favourites. Bought a tear to my eyes.
Such an elegant beautiful aircraft...
ohhh just one of my favorites clips of my life,thanks for sharing this espectacular video,almost cry...
Thankyou so much for these precious ending moments of this wonderful airplane!
I used to fish right next to that runway before 9/11. When the Concord took off it was always an exciting sight. The noise was incredible. I miss watching it.
What a great video - love hearing the atc chat - thank you for sharing it.
Awesome video dude. thanks so much for posting! sure was emotional.
Great video and an awesome soundtrack. Beautiful bird she will be missed.
Thank you so much for this!
One of the few GOOD things to come out this god forsaken country of mine.
Concorde was way ahead of its time. It's sad seeing them rot away in museums now.
thanks for sharing!
Great video! Pure emotion.
love that plane !
haha - I remember sitting at that same beach back in Ocotber 2003 watching Speedbird leave for London! Thanks for the memories and the wonderful tribute to Concorde!
Amazing video. Thank you.
Graceful, glorious, magnificent, beautiful...
Concorde! :')
Hey this video has touched me...very nice! thanks for the great vid 5* !
Thanks for posting
God I miss this aircraft, great video to remind of a past we'll never see again. 5*
fantastic video still remember flying it to JFK its a shame my lad could't experience the same. Can't belive it's been nearly 5 years already. Thanks for sharing the memory with us couidn't agree more with all of you. Fantastic.
thanx for the clip... goosebumps...
Still brings a tear to my eye seeing that beautiful thing in the air, knowing it's just a glimpse of a time gone by.
"tis one of the best moments in aviation history, I guess and they owe you one.
Thanks much for the transcript, too.
farewell concorde beautiful video thanks it really brings a tear to my eye
Awesome aircraft so far ahead of her time, thank you for posting this video we will miss the lady of the skies.
Awesome!!!! I got chills when the controllers and pilots were saying goodbye.
This is for me the must emotianal video, good music nice communication! Thanks a lot!
For the very first time i have to say: the music match perfectly with the video and of course, with the moment! Its a sad moment but was very beautiful.
Great job getting that Concorde on film. I don't think there is going to be any other future aircraft that is going to be any better then the Concorde.
This is what YOU TUBE should be about, many thanks, trnscript brough tears to my eyes.
Thank you
The best commercial jet ever built!
Thank you for this video. Amazing how technological innovation can bring such international cooperation.
This make me what to Cry!
Thanks for Sharing 5/5.
Still Enjoy watching this.
A great tear jerker
Is she beautiful, isnt she? One oft the most beautiful planes ever. I gonna miss her. But I come from Germany...so I can visit her in the planemuseum Sinnsheim :)
Nice greetings to all Concord- Fans all over the world.
Thanks for posting! It surely brought some memories of that cool October morning nearly four years ago... I was also there in Howard Beach that morning w/ the horde of fellow enthusiasts and residents seeing this icon go. After watching this, I decided to dig up my own recording of the takeoff...man, hard to believe October 24, 2003 is distant...
Still trying to find myself in this video. ;)
The last Concorde to ever fly. Still projecting grandiose and beauty in its final moments....
Aw damn, that brought a tear to my eye....he he
Nice video
Goosebumps
Just....BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
wonderful.....thankyou very much! :)
You have a lot to be proud about mate. You Poms (and the Frogs, of course) showed the world what you were capable of with this aircraft. You've done the same thing with the Harrier, Vulcan, Nimrod, Spitfire etc for years. And that's just aircraft.!!!!!!!!
well done great footage and atc tranfers
Hermoso video. Felicitaciones !
I was on the flight back to LHR on that day and RIP Concorde!
What a nice video I really miss her I live along the coast of RI and can remember the windows and house rattling whe she broke the sound barrier.
wow great video. i got to see the concorde once landing at JFK beautiful plane we'll miss it.