Concorde: New Shape in the Sky by Kenneth Owen (1982)
Concorde: New Shape in the Sky by Kenneth Owen (1982)
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The story of aviation's supersonic icon
Ex-library vintage book in Fair Condition with heavy cover, spine and edge wear, page tanning and foxing.
Kenneth Owen traces the conception, design and development of Concorde, the Anglo-French aircraft that transformed passenger flight. Detailed text and photographs explore the engineering challenges behind sustained supersonic travel, from its distinctive delta wing and powerful engines to testing, certification and commercial service. The book also considers the international partnership, political pressures and public fascination surrounding the project. Concorde: New Shape in the Sky offers aviation enthusiasts an informative portrait of a technological achievement whose speed, elegance and ambition made it one of the most recognisable aircraft ever built.
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