Touched history today – my Concorde tour experience

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Today I got to step inside the legendary Concorde for the first time — and wow, what an experience.

Seeing it up close was surreal. The droop nose, the sleek delta wings — even standing still, it looks fast. The cockpit was a tight, analog maze of dials, and the cabin felt more like a private jet than a commercial airliner. Small seats, tiny windows but pure supersonic history.

The guide shared some fascinating details too like how they shifted fuel mid-flight to balance the plane, and how the nose lowered for takeoff and landing.

Before leaving, I stopped by the gift shop and picked up a small Concorde model for my collection — couldn’t resist. It’s a die-cast replica, beautifully detailed, and now has a prime spot on my shelf.

Honestly, a dream come true 🤩