Twenty years since the final flight of Concorde took place, a model Concorde is set to take off in the skies above the South West this weekend.
The West Country will see celebrations across the weekend in commemoration of the final journey of the supersonic jet.
On 26th November 2003, Concorde Alpha Foxtrot flew from Heathrow to Filton in what was the last flight of any Concorde aircraft.
The jet is world-renowned for pioneering air travel and breaking the sound barrier, whilst offering customers a luxurious experience.
An 11ft long model of the aircraft is set to fly across Yatton tomorrow at 2pm to commemorate the anniversary.
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The model was developed a decade ago by two members of Woodspring Wings club who are unfortunately no longer with us.
Andy Johnson, who currently owns the aircraft, will be in charge of flying the model via radio control. The flight will take place at the Woodspring Wings aircraft club.
Bristol Aerospace, where Concorde Alpha Foxtrot is currently held, is hosting an anniversary exhibition across Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
The event aims to educate visitors on why Concorde jets stopped flying and about the exciting future of supersonic air travel.
