The Concorde Story: 21 Years in Service (Osprey Civil Aircraft)
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (993 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1855326671 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He covered everything about this beautiful aircraft.” JAck Kennedy, IPMS/USA. The author really knew what he was writing about. “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
He retired from BA in 2000. Christopher Orlebar joined British Airways, then BOAC, in 1969, he became a Concorde pilot and instructor in 1976 flying the aircraft for 10 years. . A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, he is a frequent contributor to TV aviation documentaries, a lecturer and writer
When commercial services began in 1976, Concorde quickly established herself as one of the wonders of the modern technical world. With reference to the official report, the tragic event at Gonesse in July 2000 is analysed in-depth and outstanding questions concerning the accident are considered together with why Concorde was withdrawn from service. It investigates how the Anglo-French Alliance tackled the project, Concorde's entry into service and the aircraft's eventual commercial success. The last chapter describes Concorde's 'Grand Finale'.. This lavishly illustrated sixth edition traces Concorde's development from inception to withdrawal. Other SST (supersonic transport) projects are considered, as is the future of SST aviation
"Full of historical and technical informations!!!" according to Kindle Customer. I first thought that this would be another picture oriented book. I was total impressed that it included both technical and historical information in detail and not just a pass-over subject. I learned about the relationship of MACH number to airspeed in the higher altitude. The effect of air friction and heat to the maximum speed the designers put on concorde. The pictures are all very informative and really related to the topic being discussed. I like the side-bars discussing all the technical pictures and diagrams on that particular page.Get the hard cover one and you won't regret it. You'll ge. Claudio Bompadre said A wealthy account. "The Concorde story" is a fine testimony to management and professionalism of dedicated people like the author, involved in the day to day operation of this magnificent aeroplane. In fact this colourful book is an exhaustive description of the only supersonic commercial aircraft in airline service, seeing a lenghty duty in British airways and Air France livery.It is clear that the program economical success was impeded by the oil crises of the early 70s and by the subsequent worldwide economic recession, but quietly the few ships built (16 in total) reached two important goals. First, their airli. "A Tribute to the Beautiful Bird: Concorde" according to Joseph Wong. This book is the most detailed and accurate account written of Concorde. The book appropriately starts with its development and gradually goes chronologically through its maturation. It also contains many priceless and rare photos of Concorde in its early days. There is also an account and explanation of a routine flight from LHR London Heathrow Terminal A Tribute to the Beautiful Bird: Concorde Joseph Wong This book is the most detailed and accurate account written of Concorde. The book appropriately starts with its development and gradually goes chronologically through its maturation. It also contains many priceless and rare photos of Concorde in its early days. There is also an account and explanation of a routine flight from LHR London Heathrow Terminal 4 to JFK New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. But, one of the most interesting chapters in the book has to be the one detailing the steps to becoming a Concorde pilot and its gruelling training compared to that of a Boeing 747-400 pilo. to JFK New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. But, one of the most interesting chapters in the book has to be the one detailing the steps to becoming a Concorde pilot and its gruelling training compared to that of a Boeing 7A Tribute to the Beautiful Bird: Concorde Joseph Wong This book is the most detailed and accurate account written of Concorde. The book appropriately starts with its development and gradually goes chronologically through its maturation. It also contains many priceless and rare photos of Concorde in its early days. There is also an account and explanation of a routine flight from LHR London Heathrow Terminal 4 to JFK New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. But, one of the most interesting chapters in the book has to be the one detailing the steps to becoming a Concorde pilot and its gruelling training compared to that of a Boeing 747-400 pilo. 7-A Tribute to the Beautiful Bird: Concorde Joseph Wong This book is the most detailed and accurate account written of Concorde. The book appropriately starts with its development and gradually goes chronologically through its maturation. It also contains many priceless and rare photos of Concorde in its early days. There is also an account and explanation of a routine flight from LHR London Heathrow Terminal 4 to JFK New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. But, one of the most interesting chapters in the book has to be the one detailing the steps to becoming a Concorde pilot and its gruelling training compared to that of a Boeing 747-400 pilo. 00 pilo