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Concorde flies the flag
12/11/2004
The presentation of a Saltire today marked the
completion of the reassembly process of Concorde in
Scotland.
First Minister Jack McConnell accepted the flag on
behalf of the Museum of Flight at at a special ceremony at
East Fortune in East Lothian.
It was handed over by Captain Jock Reid, who carried it
with him in the cockpit when he piloted Concorde during the
flypast at the opening of the new Scottish Parliament in
1999.
The First Minister said:
"This is a historic day for Scotland. Concorde has a
special place in aviation history and bringing this
aircraft to Scotland is a tremendous boost.
"I am particularly pleased to be accepting the Saltire
from Captain Jock Reid, who took part in that historic day
back in 1999, with that breathtaking flypast.
"Today is another great day, establishing the Museum of
Flight as a truly first class visitor attraction."
The Concorde exhibition is part of an £8 million
redevelopment of the museum over the next five years.
The Executive provided funding of £2 million to help
with the transportation, housing and display of the
aircraft which will now be on permanent display in East
Lothian.
