Synopsis
On January 21, 1976, the date of Concorde's first commercial flight, Air France and British Airways took air transport into the supersonic era. Suddenly, travelers could fly in luxury across the Atlantic in a matter of a few hours and faster than the speed of sound. This book provides an account of a prodigious aeronautical enterprise and of the technical and human exploits needed to ensure that this extraordinary aircraft, the outcome of exemplary European cooperation, saw the light of day. Photos of the iconic plane's exteriors, engineering, specs, interiors, details - even an oversized photo of the place setting served in first class - are reproduced on the highest quality paper to pay tribute to the plane synonymous with speed, luxury, and style. A must-have collectible edition for anyone who flew on the Concorde or for any serious civil aviation enthusiast's library.
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About the Author
Frederic Beniada works as a journalist for France Infor and contributes to several aeronautical magazines, such as Info Pilote. He has a passionate interest in aviation and is himself a pilot. Michel Fraile collected all of the incredible iconography in this work and is also passionate about aviation. He published Air France, objets du ciel with Editions Oest-France.
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