When were the grey document folders given out on Concorde?
Jan 18, 2004, 2:57 am
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When were the grey document folders given out on Concorde?
Just before Christmas I was visiting with friends in New York when we then subject of what a hassle flying between the US and the UK now was came up.
Our host was a reasonably frequent Concorde flyer (once a month or so for the better part of a decade) who was deeply disappointed at Concorde's demise and the fact that his commutes were just not as much fun now.
He disappeared into his study and came out with a heap of things that he said were just cluttering up his drawers...did our (2-year-old) daughter want some stationary to scribble on while we ate? Huh?
He gave us a stack of (unopened) Concorde gifts, including some titanium Concorde pens, Smythson stationary, diaries, flight certificates, notepads, marketing material, etc.
The most unusual thing was a grey 'leatherette' document wallet that snaps shut with Concorde stationary, pens and some marketing brochures and postcards inside. Does anyone know when these were given out? It has the old (Landor) Speedmark logo.
Our host was a reasonably frequent Concorde flyer (once a month or so for the better part of a decade) who was deeply disappointed at Concorde's demise and the fact that his commutes were just not as much fun now.
He disappeared into his study and came out with a heap of things that he said were just cluttering up his drawers...did our (2-year-old) daughter want some stationary to scribble on while we ate? Huh?
He gave us a stack of (unopened) Concorde gifts, including some titanium Concorde pens, Smythson stationary, diaries, flight certificates, notepads, marketing material, etc.
The most unusual thing was a grey 'leatherette' document wallet that snaps shut with Concorde stationary, pens and some marketing brochures and postcards inside. Does anyone know when these were given out? It has the old (Landor) Speedmark logo.
Jan 18, 2004, 12:05 pm
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They were around in May 1996 as well, placed in seatback pockets before the flight.
I take it these are the ones with the red inside, the British Airways stitching almost. A local Concorde pilot got mine for me along with a load of other quite unusual stuff such as all the in flight documentation and fuel stuff and Concorde Jeppesens.
Don't expect to see it on ebay anytime soon
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I take it these are the ones with the red inside, the British Airways stitching almost. A local Concorde pilot got mine for me along with a load of other quite unusual stuff such as all the in flight documentation and fuel stuff and Concorde Jeppesens.
Don't expect to see it on ebay anytime soon
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LondonElite:
The most unusual thing was a grey 'leatherette' document wallet that snaps shut with Concorde stationary, pens and some marketing brochures and postcards inside. Does anyone know when these were given out? It has the old (Landor) Speedmark logo.</font>
The most unusual thing was a grey 'leatherette' document wallet that snaps shut with Concorde stationary, pens and some marketing brochures and postcards inside. Does anyone know when these were given out? It has the old (Landor) Speedmark logo.</font>
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Thanks for the help chaps.
It is indeed the grey one with a burgundy coloured lining. It sounds like these were given out in the late 90s, although this doesn't square up with the hairstyles of the people profiles in one of the marketing brochures (distinctly late-80s).
It is indeed the grey one with a burgundy coloured lining. It sounds like these were given out in the late 90s, although this doesn't square up with the hairstyles of the people profiles in one of the marketing brochures (distinctly late-80s).
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LondonElite:
Thanks for the help chaps.
It is indeed the grey one with a burgundy coloured lining. It sounds like these were given out in the late 90s, although this doesn't square up with the hairstyles of the people profiles in one of the marketing brochures (distinctly late-80s).</font>
Thanks for the help chaps.
It is indeed the grey one with a burgundy coloured lining. It sounds like these were given out in the late 90s, although this doesn't square up with the hairstyles of the people profiles in one of the marketing brochures (distinctly late-80s).</font>
Jan 19, 2004, 5:12 am
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That's the one...but mine has virgin contents.
...and not so fine I take it.
I see the big bids are out at £7.50!
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">It was Made in England by AA Goold of Walsall, makers of fine leather goods</font>
I see the big bids are out at £7.50!
Jan 19, 2004, 5:21 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by LondonElite:
That's the one...but mine has virgin contents.
...and not so fine I take it.
I see the big bids are out at £7.50!</font>
That's the one...but mine has virgin contents.
...and not so fine I take it.
I see the big bids are out at £7.50!</font>
and those folders have been nearer £60 on occasions.The F Anya BAgs seem to be selling pretty well, particularly the new ones, with contents often £50+
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I still have mine, which I think I rec'd in 1988 or 1989.
It was a nice gift.
I got it when TWA re-routed me from CDG-JFK by way of LHR on the Concorde, when there was a flight delay due to an equipment problem.
It was a nice gift.
I got it when TWA re-routed me from CDG-JFK by way of LHR on the Concorde, when there was a flight delay due to an equipment problem.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nologic:
when TWA re-routed me from CDG-JFK by way of LHR on the Concorde</font>
when TWA re-routed me from CDG-JFK by way of LHR on the Concorde</font>