Men test out Concorde's droop nose and visor to see if they still work

Published on Oct 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid

Last updated on Oct 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

Men test out Concorde's droop nose and visor to see if they still work

This man hopped into a retired Concorde and tested out its iconic droop nose to see if it still worked, and we reckon he was probably happy with the outcome.

The supersonic was introduced in 1969 and took its final flight in 2003, but it still has an army of fans around the world. 

The plane featured an unusual droop nose and visor, which was lowered during takeoff and landing to allow the pilots greater visibility. 

Of course, when a couple of pals were given the chance to test if the droop nose still worked, they took it – and you can see how it went in the clip above. 

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