This major acquisition and interpretation project at the Museum of Flight tells the story of Concorde - from the race to break the sound barrier to the retirement of the fleet - using the experiences of the people who worked on the plane and travelled on board.  An audio handset enables a former Concorde pilot to guide visitors through the cabin to inspect the original cockpit and décor. They can also learn about the epic journey which Scotland’s Concorde undertook by road and sea to reach her final home at the Museum of Flight.

The Museum of Flight is one of six branches of the National Museums of Scotland and is based at East Fortune, an airfield which was used in both World Wars. It opened in 1975 and now displays the most wide-ranging aviation collection in the UK, including civil and military aircraft, engines and instruments, flying clothing, a reference library and photographic and other archives.

The Concorde Experience opened to the public in March 2005, since when visitor numbers to the Museum have trebled. The £2 million project was funded by the Scottish Executive and British Airways.

Visitor comment: “Travelled from Australia to see this!!! Fantastic. Brilliant. Will recommend to all.”

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