Man captures one of the final Concorde take-offs as it screams over his neighborhood
Published on Oct 09, 2025 at 11:28 PM (UTC-4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Oct 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The Concorde didn’t just fly, it ripped through the sky like a thunderclap in motion.
This rare home video, filmed from London Heathrow just weeks before its final flight in 2003, shows one of the last take-offs up close… almost too close.
The supersonic jet screams overhead, afterburners flaring, so powerful it actually sets off the cameraman’s car alarm. Take a closer look and you can even see the front wheel bay doors snapping shut as it climbs.
It’s a glimpse of the moment when the world’s fastest passenger jet said its long, loud goodbye. You can watch the clip by Maguirerichardson above.
DISCOVER SBX CARS – The global premium auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
Related
With roles at TEXT Journal, Bowen Street Press, Onya Magazine, and Swine Magazine on her CV, Molly joined Supercar Blondie in June 2025 as a Junior Content Writer. Having experience across copyediting, proofreading, reference checking, and production, she brings accuracy, clarity, and audience focus to her stories spanning automotive, tech, and lifestyle news.
