Fred Finn - The Concorde King: The Supersonic Man Who Flew 718 Times On Concorde

What this episode covers

The Worlds Most travelled man: Fred Finn’s 718 record breaking Concorde flights and his supersonic Life. In this episode of The Flight Pod, host Michael Arron interviews Fred Finn about his record breaking achievements as the world’s most travelled man, going supersonic 718 times and his epic life story. He shares his earliest aviation memories from World War II, including witnessing dogfights between Hurricanes and Spitfires, to his thrilling first flight experiences. From commercial flights in the 1950s to extensive travel working for companies like Hasbro and needing to use the speed of Concorde to travel the globe. Fred’s stories present a unique perspective on the evolution of air travel. Additionally, Fred shares fascinating anecdotes about flying with Red Arrows, unique travel experiences in Kenya, and insights on modern aviation landmark events, painting a vivid picture of a life dedicated to adventure and exploration.