Red-hot footage shows Concorde's fiery afterburners kicking in as it departs from Heathrow airport
Published on Oct 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Somebody once filmed Concorde using afterburners while leaving Heathrow Airport in London.
It’s truly a sight to behold.
Partly because afterburners are always cool, but mostly because even now, over 20 years after it was retired, we still miss this magnificent supersonic aircraft.
Check it out in the amazing clip above, courtesy of Webflite.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
