Her sleek and outstanding design was a sight to behold and it all started in Bristol as these fantastic photo memories from Getty Images show.
Join us as we look back on its days under development at RAF Filton from 1967 to 1971.
1. Vacuuming on a supersonic scale
Important work from these cleaners on the prototype in January 1967. (Photo by Ron Moran/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
2. A spruce-up in 1967
Cleaners at work on the prototype of the supersonic airliner in 1967. (Photo by Ron Moran/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
3. A model experience
Passengers fill a full-scale model of the Concorde supersonic airliner at the British Aircraft Corporation factory at Filton. The photo takes us back to February 1967. (Photo by George Freston/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
4. A giant in wood
This full scale, wooden mock-up of the new Concorde was on show in Bristol in 1967. The model was a promotional exhibit and was due to be shown at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. (Photo by Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images