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Concorde

By: Mike Bannister
Narrated by: Mike Bannister
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The definitive account of the rise and fall of the world's fastest plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot.

October 24th, 2023 will mark 20 years since Concorde disappeared from our skies. Yet still Mike Bannister, the last Concorde Chief Pilot, faces the same questions:

  • Why is she no longer flying?
  • Where is her replacement?
  • And what really happened on that tragic afternoon in July 2000, when the crash of Flight 4590 grounded the Concorde forever?

Concorde is an enthralling personal account of what it takes to fly planes faster than the speed of sound, and of the events that lay behind 114 needless deaths—the 113 victims of the crash and, ultimately, Concorde herself.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Mike Bannister (P)2022 Penguin Audio Air Forces Armed Forces Engineering Military Military science Aviation Thought-Provoking

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such a compelling and heartfelt account of Concorde. I thought I might enjoy this but never expected I would love it this much. Well told and well written. it's made me strongly consider a career as an airline pilot even at 40!

Supersonic story!

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An exception listen on the most amazing airliner of them all, told by the person who flew it for 20+ years. It’s worth 10 credits!

Superb.

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Mike has shown his passion and pride of this bird. It was a icon of air travel

Detail and honesty of this story was amazing

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This book has keep me rivited right from the start. Mike is exceptionally smart man, and so at ease with speaking in layperson terminology.
The content was always going to interest me, however I didn't realise I would learn as much as I did.
I don't think that Concorde should have been taken out of service, and it will have a successor too.
Thank you Mike for telling yours, and Concorde's story!

Super sonics!

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about an iconic aircraft that was way before it's time and to be narrated by the author made it even more credible 👏👏👏

Brilliant Book

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This was one of the most enjoyable books I have read or listened too. I highly recommended it. A great insight into both Concorde herself and Captain Mike. Mike’s narration is excellent also, so nice to have the author narrate it. An unmissable book for anyone with even a passing interest in aviation or the history of Concorde.

Just brilliant

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This was such a surprise. A really good read. I actually got a lump in my throat when he was describing her last flight. Such a shame it had to come to an end.

Great read/listen

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I’ve listened to this book numerous times and wouldn’t hesitate listening to it again. The perfect tale of an aviation icon told by a pure gentleman. Thanks Mike.

Couldn’t fault any of it.!

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What an absolute joy to listen to.
The author blends the technical and emotional journey with such delicate balance that keeps you wanting more.

kept me captivated throughout!

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I absolutely loved every minute of this and highly recommend giving this one a listen.

Brilliant.

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