G-BSST at Heathrow Airport 1972
Photo by Stuart H Bourne
© Stuart H Bourne / Quality Aviation Photos International.
This rare aviation photograph captures G-BSST, the prototype Concorde, at Heathrow Airport in 1972—a pivotal moment in the evolution of supersonic flight.
G-BSST was the first British-built Concorde, developed by the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) as part of the Anglo-French collaboration that birthed the world’s most iconic supersonic passenger jet. This image, taken during one of its early demonstration or test flights, showcases the aircraft’s sleek delta-wing design and distinctive nose droop—hallmarks of Concorde engineering.
Photographed by Stuart H Bourne, this print offers a glimpse into the early days of Concorde’s operational life, before commercial service began in 1976. It’s a must-have for collectors, historians, and aviation enthusiasts who value the legacy of aerospace innovation.
Printed on archival gloss photographic paper,
