Concorde by Frederic Beniada

Concorde by Frederic Beniada

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In January 1976, Air France and British Airways took air transport into the supersonic era. This book provides an account of Concorde, a prodigious aeronautic enterprise, and of the technical and human skill needed to ensure its success. It tells the behind-the-scenes story of the airliner, and other aspects of Concorde and life on board.

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Concorde by Frederic Beniada

In January 1976, Air France and British Airways took air transport into the supersonic era. "Concorde" is a celebration of this legendary aircraft and icon to a whole generation. With its exceptional format and full-page photography, this book provides an account of a prodigious aeronautic enterprise and of the technical and human skill needed to ensure that this extraordinary aircraft saw the light of day. The author tells the behind-the-scenes story of an airliner, the like of which we will never see again: interviews with famous personalities, secrets only the mechanics knew, the experience of co-pilots and air hostesses reveal little-known aspects of Concorde and life on board.
Frederic Beniada works as a journalist for France Info and contributes to several aeronautical magazines such as Info Pilote. He has a passionate interest in aviation and is himself a pilot.
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ISBN 13 9781844035403
ISBN 10 1844035409
Title Concorde
Author Frederic Beniada
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2006-08-10
Number of pages 184
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.