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Concorde G-AXDN in Flight – Farnborough Airshow, 6 Sept 1974 – Photo by Stuart H Bourne

Name: Concorde G-AXDN in Flight – Farnborough Airshow, 6 Sept 1974 – Photo by Stuart H Bourne
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Archival photograph of Concorde prototype G-AXDN in flight during the Farnborough International Airshow on 6 September 1974. Captured by aviation photographer Stuart H Bourne, this image showcases the aircraft in its distinctive Aerospatiale/BAC livery. A rare moment from the early supersonic era.

This historic aviation photograph features Concorde G-AXDN, the first British pre-production prototype (airframe 101), captured in flight at the Farnborough International Airshow on 6 September 1974. Photographed by Stuart H Bourne, the image showcases the aircraft’s sleek delta-wing profile and distinctive test program livery, including the prominent red stripe along the fuselage. Built by the British Aircraft Corporation at Filton, Bristol, G-AXDN made its maiden flight on 17 December 1971 and played a pivotal role in refining Concorde’s systems ahead of commercial service. It was the first Concorde fitted with the iconic droop nose and glass visor that became standard on production aircraft. Though never certified for passenger operations, G-AXDN contributed to engine development, wet runway trials, and altitude testing throughout the 1970s. Today, G-AXDN is preserved at the Imperial War Museum Duxford in Cambridgeshire, where it remains a centerpiece of the British Airliner Collection. Visitors can explore its unique prototype configuration and learn more about its legacy on the Heritage Concorde archive and the Imperial War Museum Duxford collection. This print is ideal for collectors, aviation historians, and Concorde enthusiasts seeking a rare glimpse into the early supersonic test era.

Concorde G-AXDN in Flight – Farnborough Airshow, 6 Sept 1974 – Photo by Stuart H Bourne

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