Concorde: Supersonic Icon - 50th Anniversary Edition

This lavishly illustrated volume tells the amazing story of Concorde, the supersonic icon that has been capturing the worlds imagination since its maiden flight in 1969. With personal accounts written by former pilots and crew members, it covers Concordes history, her technology as well as her undisputed and timeless charisma. Moreover, this volume will focus on her legacy and the ambitious undertaking of bringing one Concorde back to service as a heritage aircraft. Included is a download video about Concorde. Cover......Page 1 Book Title......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Contents......Page 4 Forewords......Page 5 A Celebration of Concorde......Page 9 Acknowledgements......Page 10 BUILDING THE DREAM......Page 11 THE DESIGN OF A MARVEL......Page 55 THE AGE OF CONCORDE......Page 71 CONCORDE AS AN ICON......Page 113 MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND ANECDOTES......Page 145 AU REVOIR AND FAREWELL......Page 153 RETURN TO FLIGHT?......Page 171 A SUPERSONIC FUTURE?......Page 188 SIGNIFICANCE AND LEGACY OF CONCORDE......Page 203 Sources......Page 209 A Visually Stunning History Of The Iconic Supersonic Jet -- Back Cover.