Summary
Descriptive booklet published by the British Aircraft Corporation. Obtained by Qantas employee John Lynch during the visit to Melbourne by Concorde G-BOAC in August 1975.
Physical Description
Printed booklet with 40 pages featuring union jack graphic and photograph of Concorde on cover.
Significance
The BAC/Aerospatiale Concorde supersonic airliner was one of the most significant technological developments of the twentieth century. It engendered both support and fierce environmental opposition. It was intended that Concorde flights from Australia to Europe should begin in about 1977 but no regular passenger flights were every operated.
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Printed, front: "Concorde"
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90 mm (Width), 185 mm (Height)
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