Concorde was a thrilling aircraft which flew lucky passengers at supersonic speeds. Introduced on 21st January 1976, she graced our skies for far to short a time, retiring on 26th November 2003 due to a decrease in air travel after a economic crash and a general slump due to 11 September 2001 attacks in New York.
While Concorde might not be flying, it’s still a popular aircraft with iconic status. It achieved feats of speed not yet matched by modern airliners.
Concorde is a fascinating aircraft for many reasons, but here are my top 5 most interesting facts about Concorde.