Jean Claude is a very snooty and arrogant jet plane from France who appeared in Series 2 and Series 3. His name is reminiscent of Concorde from which he is based upon. His appearances in Series 2 usually featured him at the new airport in Oakford.
Background
in 1989, Jean Claude hired Thomas to Purchase his new Gate feeding him with Crepes, But Thomas Refused and Left the Job, Everytime he sees Jean Claude again, he has Fight too after refusing to the Job for the Demander.
Appearances
Jean Claude appeared in the following episodes:
- Series 2 - Aliens Have Landed, The Balloon Goes Up, Deep Sleep, Bad News, Good News, Budgie's Opening Goal
- Series 3 - Boom Boom Budgie, The Plane Who Cried Wolf
Basis
Jean Claude is based on Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde which was one of only two supersonic airliners ever built. Concorde was built as a joint venture between Britain and France. Of all the 20 Concordes built, one was taken apart and another one was destroyed in a fatal crash in 2000. All passengers, crew and four employees of a hotel died.
Livery
Jean Claude's livery is reminiscent of the livery of one of the prototype Concordes.