

A dispute over the spelling of 'Concorde' between the French and British governments nearly jeopardized the aircraft's entire development.
“The life of the most glamorous plane ever built - told by the people whose lives she touched.”
Synopsis
A dispute over the spelling of 'Concorde' between the French and British governments nearly jeopardized the aircraft's entire development.
Synopsis
Alastair McKee's Concorde: A Supersonic Story features personal accounts from pilots and engineers who worked on the Concorde aircraft. The film includes rare footage that captures the aircraft's elegance and technological advancements. It details the contentious debate between the French and British governments over the spelling of 'Concorde,' a dispute that nearly derailed the project. The documentary also addresses the challenges faced during the aircraft's development and its lasting impact on aviation history.
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Why Watch
- See rare footage of the iconic Concorde aircraft.
- Meet the people whose lives were changed by Concorde.
- Find out about the government dispute over the plane's name.
Did You Know
- The documentary features rare footage of the Concorde aircraft.
- There was a dispute between the French and British governments over the spelling of 'Concorde.'
- The film includes personal accounts from individuals impacted by Concorde.
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Who directed the documentary Concorde: A Supersonic Story?
Alastair McKee directed the documentary.
What was the duration of the documentary Concorde: A Supersonic Story?
The documentary has a duration of 59 minutes.
What was the dispute between the French and British governments regarding Concorde?
The dispute was over the spelling of 'Concorde,' which nearly jeopardized the entire project.
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