Hi guys it's Chris here from Some Bloke who travels a lot. and today we are, well today we're at home it's
January 2021 and of course no possibility to fly. On the flying front it's not all misery as I've
just received this amazing collection of Concorde memorabilia from a Concorde flight, way back in 1991.
Too much for one video so today we're going to take a look at the Concorde menu
wine cellar. Along with a beautiful souvenir brochure from Concorde.
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The in-flight entertainment, duty free magazine and an absolutely stunningly glorious glossy souvenir
brochure of Concorde. You know what the best thing was when this parcel of delights arrived ?
I got two of them ! So I'm going to give one of these collections away to a lucky subscriber.
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that'd be pretty good too. The prize includes all the menus and brochures featured in these videos
as well as these beauties a Concorde pen, two aluminium Concorde tags unused
and two unused paper tags. As well as a Concorde stationery set. Anyway let's have a look at what
you could be enjoying if you've been onboard Concorde in December 1991 on your way to Barbados.
Let's start with a glass of Mumm Prestige Cuvee , Rene Lalou, that should be quite pleasurable with
the duck and caviar. Mersault with the smoked salmon. Well of course it would be rude not to.
And now it's decision time. Now no surprises with the Caribbean flavour on our flight to Barbados
but I think I would choose the chicken and a glass of the Forts de la Tour. I will have a couple of those,
to go through with the cheese. What would you have chosen ? Would you have started your Caribbean
holiday early and gone for the seafood or is it cold roast beef more of your thing ? Do let me know
in the comments below. Now the bar menu as you would expect is all top labels but what as an ex
sommelier iIm really interested in is the cellar. Now that is a champagne list, all Prestige Cuvees
and my two favorites Krug and Pol Roger Cuvee Winston Churchill. Oh and I do so like Louise
and Le Grande Dame. I've never been disappointed with Comte de Champagne, oh god this is a nightmare.
As i mentioned I was an ex Sommelier. I worked at some of the finest Michelin Star restaurants in the UK
and seeing these wines here, It's like welcoming back old friends.
Top producers, legendary vineyards and Chateau Lynch Bages an absolute all-time favourite.
I've been lucky enough to fly First class with British Airways,
the wine offering is stunning a real treat. But this short list it's just blown me away.
Now remembering this collection is from 1991 when Concorde was very much in it's pomp. Settle back
and see what British Airways wanted to tell you about their pride and joy.
Concorde. Every flight is an occasion. An experience to savour. A chance to reflect on
man's ingenuity on the sophisticated engineering and breathtaking technology. That can take you
soaring high into the dark blue of a limitless sky. In speed, in comfort, in peerless style.
Yet for all its glamour Concorde is far more than a status symbol.
Those who fly this famous aircraft are people of distinction. In business, in government, in the arts.
They choose Concorde because they value their time. Because quite simply it makes sound business sense.
Concorde is a thoroughbred its origins stem from three quarters of a century
of distinguished aeronautical engineering with a pedigree that can be traced through
many of the great pioneering ventures of the British and French aircraft industries .
Its clear potential as an Anglo-French project was recognised after separate national teams
had produced designs of extraordinary similarity for two advanced aircraft. The Sud-Aviation Super
Caravella and the Bristol 223. Both designs were for delta winged aircraft with slim fuselages
and four engines located in pairs under the wings. Despite differences there was more to compare
than contrast. Both teams had studied exotic materials and advanced high temperature alloys.
As well as being dedicated to producing an aircraft that would revolutionize air transport.
It was too good an opportunity to miss. With resources combined the projects surged ahead
under the auspices of BAC and Aerospatiale. Today Concorde is the only commercial supersonic airliner
in passenger service. The proud possessor of many world airspeed records including
London to Sydney in just over 17 hours. Concorde built and flown in a tradition of excellence.
Concorde's speed means you can make real use of the time you save.
Take the morning transatlantic flight in either direction and you will arrive in good time for a
same-day connection to your ultimate destination. Saving not just hours but days. When time is money
performance of this caliber provides today's executives with a decisive edge.
To fly Concorde is a privilege granted to a very few skilled and dedicated airmen. The entire flight
crew strength of British Airways Concorde fleet numbers fewer than 100 pilots and flight engineers.
All top professionals they have reached their coveted status after years of experience on
subsonic jets. Followed by vigorous selection and meticulous training. Every six months they undergo
medical checks, every 12 months they are checked in flight for competence and every six months they
return to the flight simulator to rehearse their skills under the critical eyes of instructors.
This complex pattern of training and examination never ceases throughout their working lives. The
high standards demanded of them never waver. Concorde: for some people it's a way of life.
Those who fly Concorde are experienced discriminating travellers. They are judges
of excellence who recognize as well as appreciate the best delicious food and refreshment. Prepared
with care and immaculately presented with superb cabin service.Tthat is friendly unobtrusive and
very British. The men and women who serve aboard Concorde take pride in the service they offer.
They are professionals trained to know when you need attention,
something to drink, a magazine perhaps an eye shade. In fact whatever you need you have but to ask.
Or should you prefer to be left alone with a book or just your own thoughts,
you'll find Concorde suits your mood remarkably well whether it's your first Supersonic flight
or your 50th Concorde will always be a very special experience. We want you to enjoy it.
Every component of the interior has been designed for the comfort of the Concorde passenger. From the
improved lighting to our new overhead storage lockers, no detail has been left to chance.
Based on the flight deck equivalent Concorde is the most advanced passenger seat in the air.
We appreciate that to do justice to a fine meal served in the very special ambiance of Concorde,
wines must be chosen with professionalism and care. Which is why the fine wines aboard
Concorde are selected by an expert committee including Michael Broadbent and Hugh Johnson,
international connoisseurs whose knowledge of wine is near legendary.
From the renowned vineyards of Europe we offer a superlative selection full-bodied Clarets, Burgundies
of genuine distinction, classic Champagnes, the finest port and liqueurs. There's no finer cellar
in the sky than to be found aboard Concorde. Concorde. For people with a taste for the best .
On a typical Concorde Atlantic crossing you'll be served with a morning meal, lunch or dinner.
Delicate canopies accompanied by fine Champagne precede a meal selection designed by our own
award-winning chefs. In association with some of the world's culinary masters. Damask table linen
and fine Wedgwood and Royal Doulton china set the tone for a meal that's unparalleled in the air.
A typical lunch might begin with a selected melon combined with seasonal fresh fruits or a plate of
the finest new season Scottish salmon. The choice of the main course might include a prime grilled
filet of Angus beef or a delicious lobster creation. Particular attention is paid to the
needs of business or health conscious travellers who might prefer for example a lighter main course;
as well as those who require vegetarian or kosher meals. Eating aboard Concorde: a taste to savour.
Concorde crews are regarded by airline people - with total justification - as the creme de la creme,
providing a service to match the high expectations of those travelers to whom Concorde is a natural
choice. Such travellers will always enjoy Concorde for its matchless British Airways service,
for its sheer distinction. They will also appreciate the discrete opulence
that's provided by a grey blue ambience soft fabric and leather. A clutter-free environment
in which to enjoy a genuinely restful and relaxing experience. Most of all they will always
acknowledge Concorde as an investment in that most precious of all commodities - time. Andrew Marvell, the
English 17th century poet would have understood the magic that is Concorde he wrote: 'But at my back
I always hear, Time's winged chariot hurrying near!' Concorde it's a luxury. But seldom an extravagance.
Now we can't talk about Concord ewithout some statistics so here we go. The crew. There's
two pilots one flight engineer and six cabin crew. The performance. Cruising altitude we're
fifteen thousand two hundred and fifty to eighteen thousand three hundred meters
that's fifty thousand to sixty thousand feet. Take off distance max takeoff weight
sea level international standard atmosphere is 3429 meters. The takeoff speed is 217 knots.
The landing distance is 2 200 meters. Cruising speed, well you all know this. It's mach 2 !
About 2 150 kilometers per hour 1 350 miles per hour. And how does it get to those speeds, with four
Rolls-Royce Olympus 593 engines. Takes a lot of fuel .119,750 litres that's
over twenty six thousand gallons. Its takeoff power is thirty eight thousand pounds of thrust at take
off, seventeen thousand two hundred and forty kilos of thrust including reheat for each engine.
The range with max passengers and baggage load is 3545 nautical miles. Dimensions it's 62 meters long
204 feet and one inch let's not forget. Overall height is 11.3 meters, 37 feet. Fuselage exterior is
2.9 meters, nine feet six inches. The passenger cabin length is 35 meters that's 111 feet.
The span is 25.5 meters that's 83 feet 9 inches and the wing area is 358 square meters.
Its tip turn radius is 36.2 meters and the aspect ratio is 1.83 . The capacity. The seating
layout is for 100 passenger seats. Operating empty weight is 79 431 kilograms that's 175 114 pounds .
Max passenger and baggage load an average of 99 kilos each is 9 900 kilograms.
Structural capacity is 12 650 kilograms. The volumetric capacity is 11 000 kilograms.
Maximum permitted weights taxiing 186, 880 kilograms that's 412 000 pounds.
Takeoff is 185,10 kilograms that's four hundred and eight thousand pounds. Landing
111,130 kilograms that's 245,000 pounds and zero fuel weight 92,080 kilograms that's 203,000 pounds.
The landing gear. There are eight main wheels and that lovely nose wheel there are two of those. Tyre pressure .
main wheel is 207 pounds per square inch and the nose wheel is 181 pounds per square inch. Limiting
tyre speed is 256 miles per hour. I had to include all those. Concorde isn't Concorde without it's
statistics.
Thank you very much for watching if you've enjoyed. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up, those
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to the channel and leave a comment below. The draw will take place on the 1st of February 2021.
Don't forget next week we've got in-flight entertainment, duty-free and
that glorious brochure. Once again thank you very much for watching and happy travels.