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Concorde close up of the nose section

ALL MY MEMORIES IN ONE CONCORDE STORY

Today I have published a new story about all my memories of Concorde. I have been lucky to see the Concorde fly on many occassions. I have bunlded these memories in a new aviation story available on Boschh.com

The story of the Concorde

The Concorde, an iconic symbol of aviation, was a supersonic passenger airliner developed and produced by Aérospatiale and the British Aircraft Corporation. Its maiden flight was on March 2, 1969, and it began commercial service on January 21, 1976, with Air France and British Airways as its main operators.

The Concorde was celebrated for its remarkable speed, capable of reaching up to Mach 2.04 (2,180 km/h; 1,354 mph) at an altitude of 60,000 feet (18,300 meters). It set a record for the fastest transatlantic flight, completing the journey in just under 3 hours.

Despite its technological achievements, the Concorde faced challenges due to its noise levels and high operating costs. These factors limited its service and led to its retirement in 2003. Nevertheless, the Concorde continues to be revered as a testament to human ingenuity and international collaboration.

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