SUPERSONIC | 50th Anniversary: Concorde Signing Event with artist Philip West - Sunday 22nd Feb
Hold the date… We’re delighted to announce a very special Concorde anniversary event at Aces High, marking 50 years since this extraordinary aircraft entered service. Join us for the launch of a new limited edition print by world-renowned aviation artist Philip West, alongside a signing and Q&A with up to six Concorde pilots who flew the iconic ‘Speedbird’.
CONCORDE DEPARTURE | PHILIP WEST
Limited Edition prints now available to pre-order!
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Concorde was the world’s first supersonic airliner and arguably the most beautiful commercial aircraft ever built – its speed and elegance captivated the public eye for almost thirty years. With lines close to perfection, few could ever forget their first view of this majestic airliner. Or, if they could afford the ticket, the experience of cruising ten miles high at Mach 2.4 - 1,354mph - faster than the earth was spinning!
To commemorate this golden era of supersonic travel, Aces High are proud to present a stunning new limited edition artwork by Philip West, created to celebrate Concorde’s legacy half a century on!
🎙️Q&A Session:
Guests will have the rare opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from a panel of highly respected Concorde pilots, joined by Philip West, discussing the aircraft, its operation, and its enduring place in aviation history.
✍️ Formal Signing:
Following the Q&A, the pilots and Philip will be available to meet collectors and enthusiasts for a formal signing session — a unique chance to acquire personally signed Concorde memorabilia and artwork.
Our Guests Include:
Captain TIM ORCHARD - began his flying career in 1971. He has flown over 110 types of aircraft and is currently licenced to fly Aeroplanes, Helicopters, Hot Air Balloons and Hot Air Airships. Tim is an air-test pilot, Display Pilot, Flight Instructor and a Senior Examiner (of Pilots, Flight Instructors and of Examiners) for the UK Civil Aviation Authority. He jointly holds the Concorde World Record time for the journey from New York to London: 2hrs 52 minutes (7th February 1996). In his 38 year career with British Airways Tim flew the Hawker-Siddeley Trident, the Concorde and the Boeing 777 as well as spending nine years as personal pilot to the BA Chairman and Board in an executive aircraft. He also owns three hot air balloons and a classic 1940s de Havilland Tiger Moth!
Captain PETER SINCLAIR – started his aviation career at Oxford Air Training School in 1967. After flying many aircraft types worldwide he joined the Concorde Fleet as a Senior First Officer in 1991. Whilst on Concorde, Peter flew the Schedule Services to New York, Washington and seasonally to Barbados. Special Flights included the popular “Round the Bays”, achieving Mach 2.00 and climbing to 54,000 feet all in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Peter visited many Cities and Provincial Airports with Concorde around the UK, Europe and North Africa. One memorable Tour took him to many destinations through East and South Africa. He left the Concorde Fleet for a Command on the B747 Jumbo in 1998 having accumulated 2,600 flying hours on Concorde, which included 650 Atlantic Crossings.
Flight Lieutenant DAVID GLADWIN – joined the RAF straight from school aged 17 in 1962.Trained on Jet Provosts at Acklington, (including ejecting from XP635) Vampires, the nuclear armed Valiants and Victor tankers. Further tour on Canberras. CFS, became senior standards QFI at Jet Refresher school. Thence to BOAC on VC10. Assigned to Concorde -course cancelled due BA financial problems. Then to new Orion as 737 training captain, after Britannia takeover moved to 757/767 fleet. Chartered Concorde for two short flights at EMA, did 300 more after many requests to take it to other airports around UK, then to Paris and New York.
Aviation Artist PHILIP WEST – is recognised as one of the world's finest aviation artists. Collectors of his original oil paintings span the globe, many waiting patiently for his next breathtaking canvas to appear. With some twenty-eight limited editions behind him, a packed painting and personal appearance schedule both in the UK and America ahead, Philip's popularity is soaring. Noted for his passion for detail, Philip has won many accolades for his paintings, not the least of which was the prestigious Duane Whitney Award for Excellence at the 1997 American Society of Aviation Artists Exhibition.
More guests TBA very soon. Check back for regular updates.
** This is a FREE-to-attend event, however signing fee's may apply depending on qty of items **
Schedule:
10:00 - Gallery opens
11:00 - Q&A
12:00 - Signing
13:30 - Light bites and nibbles served
📍Skyfall, Church Lane, Steventon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6SN
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