The British Airliner Collection is set to host a rare and intimate Concorde Experience with former Concorde captain John Hutchinson on Monday, December 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The special event will take place inside Concorde 101 (XDN) at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, offering aviation enthusiasts an exclusive opportunity to hear firsthand what it was like to fly the world’s most iconic supersonic airliner.
Hutchinson, one of Concorde’s most respected pilots, is renowned for his ability to communicate the aircraft’s history, challenges, and technical sophistication in an engaging and accessible way. During the one-hour session, he will discuss Concorde’s development, the groundbreaking era of supersonic passenger travel between 1976 and 2003, and the circumstances that led to the program’s end. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in what promises to be an insightful and memorable conversation.
The event will be held inside the restored cabin of Concorde 101, complete with original test equipment used during the aircraft’s pioneering trials. Guests will be seated in former flight engineer positions while Hutchinson shares stories from his time on the flight deck. There will also be a brief opportunity to step onto Concorde’s famously compact cockpit for a souvenir photograph. Visitors are advised that the flight deck space is very limited.
Tickets cost £50 per person, and booking information will be released on Wednesday, November 5, at 9 a.m. on the British Airliner Collection’s page. Reservations can be made by emailing [email protected]. This exclusive Concorde Experience is designed for those with a deep interest in aviation history and the remarkable legacy of supersonic flight, offering a chance to meet one of its most prominent pilots in an unforgettable setting.
