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Concorde - Atlantic Crossing
Series focusing on defining moments of history. This edition recalls 19 October 1977, when Concorde made its first supersonic flight across the Atlantic from Toulouse to New York.
It is 19th October 1977 and Concorde taxis onto the runway at Toulouse Airport. Onboard, the crew are preparing for an historic day - the first supersonic test flight to New York. At JFK airport, protestors are waiting with a hostile welcome, but for the Concorde team and the French and British governments it is a moment that represents the end of an exhausting struggle.
Last on
Mon 29 Jun 2009
22:00
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Richard Bradley |
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- Mon 29 Jun 2009 22:00
