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The UK marks Concorde’s 50th anniversary with stamps, ceremonies, and a coin honoring the supersonic jet’s legacy.
The UK is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first commercial Concorde flights with a new set of 12 stamps and synchronized nose-drop ceremonies at three locations—Aerospace Bristol, Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park, and Imperial War Museum Duxford—on January 21, 2026.
The Royal Mail's stamps honor the aircraft’s innovation and legacy, showcasing British Airways Concordes from their debut to retirement.
The events mark the original 1976 departure times from London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Concorde, a joint British-French project, flew at twice the speed of sound and served elite passengers, but was retired in 2003 due to high costs and declining demand.
The Royal Mint also released a Concorde-themed 50p coin, and Brooklands Museum hosted a special evening with former pilots and archival footage.
El Reino Unido conmemora el 50 aniversario del Concorde con sellos, ceremonias y una moneda en honor al legado del jet supersónico.