2008-05-17 Concorde - The most complete history I've ever read.

This book is sumptuously stunning before you even open the front cover. Certainly not suited to bedtime reading as it's over 40cms in length. This serves to provide ample space to display the countless catalogue of images of this beautiful machine I have ever seen. From her conception to her demise this book charts the complete history in informative words and exceptional pictures. It covers the more unusal aspects of The Concorde story; behind the scenes articles such as pre-production tests, Lucien Servanty - the father of Concorde. There are pieces on the flight and cabin crew, the luxury menu given to passengers, examples of flight charts, maintenance - the list is utterly comprehensive and almost enchanting to anyone who has an appreciation of this amazing airliner. Every article is luxuriously illustrated with superb large photographs.

So if you're considering buying this to either learn the history of Concorde, or to take a trip down memory lane, then this book is like Concorde herself - stunning and certainly won't disappoint. A tad on the expensive side perhaps, but worth every penny.