Concorde: The thrilling account of history’s most extraordinary airliner

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I was very young when the Concorde crash of 2001 happened and didn't understand much of the news reports but as a kid who loved the plane was very sad learning of this news. Reading this provided much insight into what happened and why Concorde was grounded soon after. I was on Concorde for 22 years, so I felt I needed to capture the story of an incredible aeroplane," he says.

If you’re an aviation enthusiast, I’d recommend you read this book. The author creates a compelling narrative. I listened to the audio version of this book, read by the author Mike Bannister. This book can almost be summarised into three parts: 1) Mike’s mini autobiography starting from his 7 year old self gazing up at the sky dreaming of becoming a pilot; 2) the manufacture and history of the British Airways Concorde and 3) the details of the sequence of events that led to the tragic Concorde Air France disaster on 25 July, 2000. But most of all, this book is a love letter from Mike Bannister to Concorde herself. Neil Armstrong observed it was an amazing technological achievement, and that whilst flying to the moon had lasted only a few years, Concorde was in service for nearly 30 years. In this definitive account of the rise and fall of the world's greatest aircraft, Bannister explores its origins, development, service, highs, lows and, finally, the terrible crash which ended its flying life. Our 25 metre pool is ideal for you to enjoy a whole range of activities, whether it's for fitness, learning to swimor our fun family swim sessions.I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Confession: I’ve got a mild obsession with Concorde and have read quite a few books about her. This book really was fabulous. A potted history of the aeroplane coupled with an autobiography. I particularly liked the detailed information on the tragic Air France crash too. As an Airbus pilot myself, it’s good to know the provenance of my current aircraft. The book isn’t overly heavy on acronyms or jargon, Mike explains it all very simply to the non-flyer too. Call Us: 0114 2570053 Our phone linesare open8.00am - 5.00pm weekdays and 8.00am - 3.00pm weekends. With nearly a quarter of a century’s experience flying the world’s only successful supersonic airliner, there’s no one better qualified to tell her story. Investigators initially believed a tyre had exploded, sending metal fragments to puncture a wing-borne fuel tank which was then ignited by hot wiring. This book is not only an interesting read for all of those fascinated by Concorde, it is also very readable / approachable to those new to the topic of Concorde or aviation itself.

It was Concorde's only crash in 27 years, but it forced the grounding of the BA fleet while new features - including stronger tyres and Kevlar fibre lining in the wingborne fuel tanks - were introduced. Bookings can be transferred, where sessions are available within 7 days of the original booking, only if more than 24 hours notice is given of the original booking taking place. This is really three books in one. It’s Mike’s autobiography, starting from the seven year old child gazing up at aeroplanes and deciding he wanted to be a pilot. It’s the story of Concorde and its history in BA, including the politics and economics as well as technical details about the aeroplane and what it took to fly it.Take the Brooklands Concorde Experience and see inside the world's most famous aircraft. Re-live the excitement of the supersonic age in this fascinating 25-minute tour, evoking emotional memories. I was worried that the book would lose my interest or that the aviation terminology would be hard to follow, but Bannister done a fantastic job of explaining the terminology and keeping the reader invested. Our gym is equipped with the latest cardio and resistance kit to help meet all your fitness needs. We're kitted out with cardio stations including treadmills and cross trainers all with touchscreens and internet access, bikes, resistance kit machines, large free weights areaand dedicated functional training zone. You'll be welcomed by our knowledgeable and experienced fitness team who are always on hand to offer support and guidance whenever you need it. When Concorde’s retirement was announced it was Mike who masterminded the celebrations, flying the last ever Concorde scheduled flight in October 2003. When, after that terrible crash, the cause had to be established, Mike was a member of the British team that was part of the investigation. And when the French-led investigation led to unsafe criminal convictions, Mike was the expert witness whose evidence help see them overturned, while at the same time as restoring the reputation of his beloved aeroplane. The rest of the fuselage would sizzle at 100 degrees Celsius, equal to the boiling point of water. Such temperatures meant the airframe stretched a staggering 10 inches during flights.