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202344 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Cold War Espionage

The Metropolis Case

202344 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Three supersonic airliner projects-the Concorde, TU-144, and Boeing 2707-failed during the Cold War, driven by national pride and espionage tactics.

Cold War Espionage

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Three supersonic airliner projects-the Concorde, TU-144, and Boeing 2707-failed during the Cold War, driven by national pride and espionage tactics.

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Cold War engineers in Britain, France, and the Soviet Union raced to create the first supersonic airliner. The Concorde, TU-144, and Boeing 2707 projects faced intense competition fueled by national pride. Espionage tactics emerged among British and French engineers as they tackled significant technical challenges. Each initiative ultimately failed, marking a notable moment in aviation history. Directed by Enno Patalas, the documentary runs for 44 minutes.

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