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The 5th edition of this definitive work is a comprehensive history of the world’s most iconic supersonic airliner, written by a former British Airways Concorde pilot and instructor. This edition is particularly significant as it was updated to cover the aircraft\'s operations leading into the new millennium.
Key Coverage: Documents Concorde\'s journey from its Anglo-French inception and prototype construction to its commercial success and eventual retirement.
The Paris Tragedy: Includes an in-depth analysis of the 2000 crash at Gonesse, the subsequent official accident report, and the modifications made to return the fleet to service.
Pilot’s Perspective: Features unique \"insider\" details on flight deck life, the training required to fly at Mach 2, and the experience of a typical transatlantic flight.
Visuals: Lavishly illustrated with dozens of photographs, technical cutaways, maps, and archival images from the manufacturers.
Future of SST: Explores rival projects like the Russian Tu-144 and examines the future of supersonic transport aviation.Thanks for stopping by and check out my store for other great vintage items.
