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Concorde

by Mike Bannister
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Concorde
Concorde

Supersonic luxury, an aviator's personal Concorde story.

If the majesty of high-speed flight intrigues you, let former Chief Concorde Pilot Mike Bannister guide you through the exhilarating rise and poignant fall of the Concorde. His unique perspective not only captures the technical brilliance and elegance of the aircraft but also presents a human narrative filled with pride, passion, and resilience. Embrace the journey of the world's most celebrated supersonic airliner, as told by a man who spent his life in its cockpit.

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by Mike Bannister
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ISBN: 9781405951920
Authors: Mike Bannister
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2023-10-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Memoir, History, Biography, Memoir, Autobiography
Goodreads rating: 4.53
(rated by 870 readers)

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The definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot. October 24th, 2023 will mark 20 years since Concorde disappeared from our skies. Yet still Mike Bannister, the last Concorde Chief Pilot, faces the same questions: Why is she no longer flying? Where is her replacement? And what really happened on that tragic afternoon in July 2000, when the crash of Flight 4590 grounded the Concorde forever? Concorde is an enthralling personal account of what it takes to fly planes faster than the speed of sound, and of the events behind 114 needless deaths - the 113 victims of the crash and, ultimately, Concorde herself.
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Supersonic luxury, an aviator's personal Concorde story.

If the majesty of high-speed flight intrigues you, let former Chief Concorde Pilot Mike Bannister guide you through the exhilarating rise and poignant fall of the Concorde. His unique perspective not only captures the technical brilliance and elegance of the aircraft but also presents a human narrative filled with pride, passion, and resilience. Embrace the journey of the world's most celebrated supersonic airliner, as told by a man who spent his life in its cockpit.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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