by Christopher Orlebar (Author)
This fully revised edition of The Concorde Story, is a complete history of Concorde, seen through the eyes of former Concorde pilot Christopher Orlebar. This new edition includes the after-story of the aircraft, including a list of where surviving Concorde Aircraft can be viewed around the world. Drawing on his own experience, the author reveals what it was like to be a Concorde pilot, and gives us a unique pilot's-eye-view of a typical transatlantic flight, including details of the training involved and life on the flight deck. It is from the privileged perspective of an insider that Christopher Orlebar describes Concorde's 'Grand Finale' and final flight to Filton, reflecting on the history and achievement of Concorde and those who worked on her.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Edition: 7th Revised edition
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 10 Mar 2011
ISBN 10: 1849081638
ISBN 13: 9781849081634
Book Overview: The full story of Concorde; from inception to being taken out of service.