The Concorde Story: Ten Years in Service (Osprey civil aircraft)

by Christopher Orlebar (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1994

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  Illustrated with photographs, including many from the archives of the manufacturers, this book describes the history of Concorde, the first supersonic passenger plane, which was the result of a unique Anglo-French alliance. The story is traced from the project's inception and prototype construction to the jet liner's current operations and commercial success.

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  Hardcover
  2004

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  When commercial services began in 1976, Concorde quickly established herself as one of the wonders of the modern technical world. This lavishly illustrated sixth edition traces Concorde's development from inception to withdrawal. It investigates how the Anglo-French Alliance tackled the project, Concorde's entry into service and the aircraft's eventual commercial success. Other SST (supersonic transport) projects are considered, as is the future of SST aviation. With reference to the official report, the tragic event at Gonesse in July 2000 is analysed in-depth and outstanding questions concerning the accident are considered together with why Concorde was withdrawn from service. The last chapter describes Concorde's 'Grand Finale'.