Concorde

AvChristopher Orlebar

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

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The story of one of greatest technological achievements of the 20th century told from a pilot’s-eye view, which will appeal to all enthusiasts of modern aviation.From her first commercial flight in 1976, and throughout 27 years of service, Concorde was hailed as a technological wonder. The only passenger airliner capable of maintaining speeds in excess of Mach 2 for more than two hours at a time, she became one of the most iconic aircraft ever built.Drawing on a wealth of research as well as his own first-hand experience, former Concorde pilot Christopher Orlebar explores the rich history that forged an aviation legend, and examines the many challenges faced by her designers in their pursuit of supersonic commercial passenger travel.Featuring stunning photography of Concorde, from design and development to her retirement in 2003, this book tells the story of one of the greatest engineering and technological feats of modern history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-02-23
Mått:202 x 146 x 28 mm
Vikt:380 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:144
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781472819550

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Christopher Orlebar joined British Airways, then BOAC, in 1969, and he became a Concorde pilot and instructor in 1976 flying the aircraft for 10 years. He retired from BA in 2000. A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, he is a frequent contributor to TV aviation documentaries, a lecturer and writer.