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Concorde  DG's Grand Opening (26th July 2006)




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The fully fitted and transformed forward cabin

Roger puts the finishing touches to a bulkhead panel

The last few details come together in the rear cabin exhibition

Concorde models on display in the rear cabin exhibition

Concorde crew uniforms on display in the rear cabin exhibition


Installation of the AV system is completed

Completing the rear cabin exhibition

Completing the rear cabin exhibition

The mid-cabin Concorde seating exibition

The rear cabin exhibition


The rear cabin exhibition

An immaculate DG gleams proudly in the sun

DG waits for her first guests to arrive

Former Concorde pilot Christopher Orlebar gives his book a plug from DG's cockpit window

Christopher Orlebar waves from DG's cockpit


Mike, dad and Dave

Barry and Kris

Mark, me and Paul

Gordon

Colin, Ina, John and Pat


The guests and VIPs enjoying some lunch

HRH Prince Michael of Kent presents Gordon with a unique trophy in recognition of his efforts on the project

Gordon's 'trophy'

Gordon's 'trophy' (underside)

Museum director Allan Winn addresses the guests


The guests gathered around DG

The guests gathered around DG

Racing driver and TV presenter Tiff Needell

Lord Trefgarne addresses the guests

Geoff Want from British Airways addresses the guests


HRH Prince Michael of Kent addresses the guests

HRH Prince Michael of Kent cuts the ribbon

HRH Prince Michael of Kent cuts the ribbon

Delta Golf is officially opened!

The guests gathered underneath DG


The quests queue to board DG

The quests queue to board DG

The quests queue to board DG

Gordon is interviewed by journalist and author Adrian Quine

Mags chats to Christopher Orlebar


Former DG pilot Peter Baker

John and Ina chat with former Chief Concorde pilot Mike Bannister

The Roxburgh family

The Brooklands Concorde volunteer team

DG's offical opening day celebration cake


DG volunteers from Surrey University

Christopher Orlebar and Allan Winn

Volunteers get a private preview of the forward cabin video presentation

Concorde 202, G-BBDG

Concorde 202, G-BBDG


Photographs Copyright © Neil Walker and James Cullingham 2006



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