Concorde in Photos

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides a retrospective look at the Concorde, recognized as the only supersonic airliner to have operated regular commercial flights.
  • It highlights the Concorde's legacy amid current research efforts into more efficient supersonic travel methods.
  • The content primarily consists of a collection of historical images showcasing the Concorde's design, trials, operations, and significant moments.
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As researchers search for more efficient means of supersonic travel, here’s a look back at the only supersonic airliner to see regular use.

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Concorde during cold-weather trials in Fairbanks, Alaska (Photo courtesy of NASA)
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Concorde flight deck view during a landing approach (Photo courtesy of NASA)
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One of the first Concorde production aircraft (Photo courtesy of NASA)
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Concorde pre-production engine nozzles
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Concorde’s first flight to London-Heathrow in 1972 (Photo courtesy of Steve Fitzgerald)
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British Airways Concorde at London-Heathrow (Photo courtesy of Peter Hulse)
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Concorde on takeoff
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Concorde on takeoff
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Air France Concorde at Paris-Charles de Gualle (Photo courtesy of Paul Kipping)
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British Airways Concorde (Photo courtesy of Peter Hulse)
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British Airways Concorde at London-Heathrow (Photo courtesy of Peter Hulse)
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Concorde at Toulouse – Blagnac (Photo courtesy of Arno Janssen)
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Concorde at Toulouse – Blagnac (Photo courtesy of Arno Janssen)
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Concorde flies in formation during the Queen’s Golden Jubilee
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The interior of a British Airways Concorde
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Concorde fuselage
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Concorde cockpit
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Concorde’s final flight in 2003

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