The Concorde Story: Seventh Edition (General Aviation)

The Concorde Story: Seventh Edition (General Aviation)

by Christopher Orlebar (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

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.

Media Reviews
I thought the many photographs in this book were outstanding and could be used as a reference for anyone building a model of the Concorde ... Overall, I just loved this book. The author really knew what he was writing about. He covered everything about this beautiful aircraft. --JAck Kennedy, IPMS/USA
Author Bio
Christopher Orlebar joined British Airways, then BOAC, in 1969, and he became a Concorde pilot and instructor in 1976 flying the aircraft for 10 years. He retired from BA in 2000. A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, he is a frequent contributor to TV aviation documentaries, a lecturer and writer.