OH Nigel French (Headmaster’s House, 1955; Chudleigh, 1956–1960) is truly one of life’s most remarkable individuals, and his story is woven through some extraordinary moments in history. Former Allhallows pupil, Governor and parent with a distinguished global career (we look forward to sharing more through upcoming interviews), Nigel travelled extensively, witnessing firsthand pivotal developments in aviation. Following the landmark collaboration between British Airways and France’s Aérospatiale to create the world’s first supersonic passenger aircraft, Concorde, Nigel was among those on board its very first commercial flight from London to Washington on 29 May 1976, an iconic milestone in aviation history.

 

In a rare full-circle moment, Nigel was also present on Concorde’s final flight on 23 October 2003, travelling from New York's JFK Airport to Heathrow, marking the end of an era for this extraordinary aircraft.

 

What follows is a very special interview with Nigel, as he reflects on his unforgettable experiences and shares personal memories of Concorde, an aircraft that captured the imagination of the world.

 

Our sincere thanks to Nigel for sharing this video with us.

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