Concorde Collection (#11)

Concorde under construction, Bristol
Concorde under construction at Filton, Bristol -- Mrs Lily Whitlake at work cleaning wire ends in the cockpit. Date: late 1960s

Mach 3 Aircraft (Concorde) by G. H. Davis
The Question for the 1960s - Mach 3 aircraft - a prototype for tomorrow or a manifestation of yesterdays dream? Diagrammatic illustration by G. H

1st Elec. Street Light
The first demonstration of public street lighting at the Place de la Concorde, Paris, installed by Deleuil, Archereau and Leon Foucault. Date: December 1844

Paris Street Light / 1844
The first demonstration of public lighting, at the Place de la Concorde, Paris (installed by Messrs Deleuil, Archereau and Leon Foulcault) in December 1844. Date: December 1844

Paris / Pl. Concorde 1938
A view toward the Place de la Concorde. Date: 1938

French Concorde Flies
The French prototype Concorde 001, piloted by Andre Turcat, takes off on its first flight at Toulouse, a co-production of Sud-Aviation and the British Aircraft Corporation. Date: 2 March 1969

Paris / Place Concorde
Place de la Concorde, seen from across the Seine Date: circa 1856

FRENCH WISKY
WISKY French private carriage of the Louis XV period, driving through todays Place de la Concorde Date: circa 1750

Paris Exhibition - Exhibition de la Concorde 1900
Great entrance to the exhibition in the place de la Concorde. Date: 1900

Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde G-BOAD Singapore Airlines 1978
Aerospatiale - BAC Concorde G-BOAD in Singapore Airlines livery on one side and BA livery on the other at Heathrow in 1978 Date: 1978

Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde G-AXDN Farnborough 1974
Aerospatiale - BAC Concorde G-AXDN taking off at Farnborough Air Show in September 1974 Date: 1974

Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde F-WTSS Paris Le Bourget 1971
Aerospatiale - BAC Concorde F-WTSS French prototype at Paris Air Show, Le Bourget in May 1971 Date: 1971

Traditional Brass Menu Display
A traditional brass menu display at an elegant bistro near Place de la Concorde in Paris

Avro Vulcan XA903 Farnborough
First public appearance of the then unnamed stand-off bomb. Eventually called Blue Steel it became the standard British air carried nuclear weapon

French Girl Guides on parade, St Georges Day, Paris, in the presence of their Chief, Lady Baden Powell, as well as national chief General Lafont, General Koenig (Military Governor of Paris)

Paris, France - Fetes in Place de la Concorde. Date: 1846

Paris, France - Place de la Concorde. Date: 1848

Paris, France - Champs Elysees from Place de la Concorde. Date: 1869

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Fireworks in the Place De LA Concorde, 1852

Agreement between members of the Inquisition at Valencia, 1568, from The Spanish
KW320851 Agreement between members of the Inquisition at Valencia, 1568, from The Spanish Inquisition by Cecil Roth, published 1937 (litho) by Spanish School

Place De La Concorde
circa 1860: Traffic crossing the River Seine in Paris, in front of the Place and Hotel de la Concorde, formerly Place Louis XV, with the newly erected Obelisk from luxor as the centerpiece

WW2 - Paris Liberation - Generals at Place de la Concorde - General Koenig, General de Gaulle and General Bradley. Date: 1945

Iceland, Keflavik, Airport (Editorial Usage Only)

France. Paris. Ferry wheel in Place de la concorde with Eiffel Tower in the background
France, Paris, Ferry wheel in Place de la concorde with Eiffel Tower in the background before sun set

The Concorde Hangar at Heathrow Airport

Concorde starboard undercarriage and engine intake

Andre Turcat chief test pilot in command of Concorde No 7
Andre

The second pre-production Concorde 02 during ground testing
The second pre-production Concorde, 02, during ground testing of its systems at Toulouse

The fifth Concorde during manuafacture at Toulouse

The first pre-production Concorde 01 at Filton
The first pre-production Concorde, 01, at Filton. The aircraft is structurally complete and is now undergoing systems installation

Concorde rear fuselage and tail fin manufacture

A Concorde fuselage is moved at Filton

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"Concorde: A Marvel of Aviation Engineering and Timeless Elegance" Step into the world of supersonic travel with this captivating BAe Concorde Cutaway Poster. From its sleek design to its groundbreaking technology, Concorde remains an icon in aviation history. Imagine the awe-inspiring sight G-BOa gracefully soaring through the skies alongside a Boeing 747 and a VC10, showcasing its superiority in speed and style. The British Airways colors adorning this magnificent aircraft only enhance its allure as it takes off, leaving onlookers mesmerized by its sheer power. Transport yourself back to 1976 when Concorde first took flight, capturing hearts worldwide with its unparalleled performance. Through a Schlieren photograph taken in a wind tunnel, we get a glimpse into the meticulous engineering that made supersonic travel possible. Witness the grandeur production at Filton's main assembly hall, where skilled craftsmen meticulously crafted each component to perfection. This dedication is evident as we witness Concorde 206 G-BOa effortlessly gliding through the sky, embodying both grace and innovation. Delve deeper into history with Concorde 002 - the second prototype that paved the way for commercial success. Its legacy extends beyond aviation; even an Aston Martin Lagonda from 1985 proudly displays symbols representing this extraordinary aircraft. In London's Heathrow Airport during the vibrant era of the 1970s, British Airways proudly showcased their fleet adorned in iconic livery – including none other than our beloved Concorde. It stood as a symbol of national pride and technological prowess amidst bustling air traffic. The Boeing 377 SGT Super Guppy F-BTGV Airbus Finningley serves as a reminder of how collaboration between nations pushed boundaries further. As these colossal planes stand side by side, they remind us that progress knows no limits when minds unite towards achieving the extraordinary.