"Flying The Flag" CONCORDE (photo by John E. Foster)
(1976-2003) - the world's only supersonic passenger aircraft. Holder of the fastest Atlantic crossing 2h 54min 45sec. Powered by four Rolls-Royce/SNECMA Olympus 593 engines. Cruising speed 2,150 kph, range 5,943 km.
The name Concorde reflects the agreement concluded between the two countries and in direct translation means consent. Today, many people consider the plane an icon of aviation.
