Over the weekend PBS aired Supersonic Dream – a remarkable documentary on the life of the Concorde. Watching this reminded us that just a few decades ago travel was making astonishing advancements – faster speeds, more stations, airports and satellites – then suddenly it slowed down. Instead of using our technological might to develop faster travel techniques, the pendulum swung in favor of more comfortable secure advancements. For example, the Concorde is no more, but the Airbus is right around the corner.

With so many variables to consider it was amazing that the Concorde survived as long as it did. If you love aviation history, this retrospective look at the Concorde is for you. Here’s a brief summary, “Between 1976 and 2003, the fastest, highest flying, and most elegant way to travel between Europe and the U.S. was aboard the British-French Concorde, a marvel of aircraft engineering that had to battle protesters, politicians, and nervous accountants to earn its place in aviation history and also win the hearts of an adoring public, including many who could never afford to fly it. In Supersonic Dream, NOVA explores the mystique of this technological wonder of the world.”

wejetset recommends Supersonic Dream [Info for Viewing]

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