THE CONCORDE STORY by Christopher Orlebar
Illustrated with photographs, including many from the archives of the manufacturers, this book describes the history of Concorde, the first supersonic passenger plane, which was the result of a unique Anglo-French alliance. The story is traced from the project's inception and prototype construction to the jet liner's current operations and commercial success.Christopher Orlebar joined British Airlines in 1969 and went on to become a Concorde pilot and instructor in 1976, spending ten years flying the aircraft. In the year 2000, he left BA. He is a frequent contributor to TV aviation programs, a lecturer, and a writer, and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780600585152 |
| ISBN 10 | 0600585158 |
| Title | THE CONCORDE STORY |
| Author | Orlebar Christopher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1994-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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