Concorde: The Inside Story

by Brian Trubshaw, James Lowe (Foreword)

As chief test pilot for BAC in the 1960s, Brian Trubshaw was closely involved with the Anglo-French Concorde programme and flew the supersonic aircraft on its maiden flight in 1969, remaining a key member of the test programme after the aircraft entered airline service in 1967. This close association with Concorde affords him his unique position in offering the inside story of the aircraft, from the early days of its planning in the 1950s, through design and pre-flight testing, maiden flight and demonstrations, to certification and airline service. He also covers many other aspects of the programme, from the cripplingly high development and construction costs to sales and post-delivery modification. The book reviews Concorde's 43-year service record with British Airways and Air France, along with the prospects for its continuation in airline service into the 21st century. The author also offers his views on the next generation of supersonic passenger transport aircraft.

187 pages, Hardcover

First published July 21, 2000

Reviews

[Michael Hillman]

Approaching the 50th Anniversary of Concorde's maiden flight (2nd March 1969) seems like a good time to re-read this book. Written from the point of view of the chief British test pilot.