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Concorde: The Untold Story

Concorde: The Untold Story

2023•45m•8.0/10
Documentary

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8.0/10(2)

CONCORDE: THE UNTOLD STORY is a two-episode documentary that goes inside the race to build the first supersonic airliner at the height of the Cold War, with Europe's Concorde racing against the Soviet TU144 and the American Boeing 2707. The two-parter unearths a tale of espionage and national prestige as the British and French battled their counterparts, while examining the technical challenges in the battle for supersonic passenger jet supremacy. They all ultimately end in failure.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

November 26, 2023

Last Aired

November 26, 2023

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Part 1
E1
Part 1
Air date: 2023-11-26
Go inside the race to build the first supersonic airliner between Europe's Concorde, the Soviet TU144 and the American Boeing 2707, and examine both the technical challenges and the international espionage behind this story.
Part 2
E2
Part 2
Air date: 2023-11-26
The story of how America's supersonic dream ended and the battle between Russia's TU144 and Europe's Concorde. Concorde ultimately became the most luxurious airliner in the world but the supersonic dream still died. Could it be revived?

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