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Concorde Return-to-Service Trials Begin from RAF Brize Norton
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Concorde Return-to-Service Trials Begin from RAF Brize Norton

On 18 July 2001, a modified Concorde began RAF Brize Norton trials ahead of the supersonic airliner’s return to passenger service.

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On 18 July 2001, a modified Concorde began RAF Brize Norton trials ahead of the supersonic airliner’s return to passenger service.
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