Flying Supersonic (2018)
Thundering across the sky on elegant white wings, the Concorde was an instant legend. But behind the glamour of jet setting at Mach 2 were stunning scientific innovations and political intrigue. Fifteen years after Concorde's final flight, this documentary takes you inside the historic international race to develop the first supersonic airliner. Hear stories from those inside the choreographed effort to design and build Concorde in two countries at once - and the crew members who flew her.
Director: Thomas Risch
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie, History
Release Date: May 17, 2018
Cast
- Damien Boisseau - Narrator (voice)
- Jay E. Dryer - Self
- David Stark - Self
- Dominique Berger - Self
- John Hutchinson - Self
- Jean-Louis Chatelain - Self
- André Puget - Self (archive footage)
- Alexeï Ameluchkine Nikolaïevitch - Self
- Jacques Rocca - Self
- Katie John - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Caroline Choplin
Production: BBC Worldwide France, France Télévisions, Science & Vie TV, NOVA
Country: France
Language: English, Français, Pусский
Original Language: fr
Keywords
france, soviet union, race politics, interview, europe, archive footage, space race, united kingdom, aeronautics, aircraft factory, aircraft mechanics, supersonic jet, supersonic flight, industrial spy, old footage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flying Supersonic about?
- Thundering across the sky on elegant white wings, the Concorde was an instant legend. But behind the glamour of jet setting at Mach 2 were stunning scientific innovations and political intrigue. Fifteen years after Concorde's final flight, this documentary takes you inside the historic international race to develop the first supersonic airliner. Hear stories from those inside the choreographed effort to design and build Concorde in two countries at once - and the crew members who flew her.
- Who directed Flying Supersonic?
- Flying Supersonic was directed by Thomas Risch.
- Who stars in Flying Supersonic?
- Flying Supersonic stars Damien Boisseau, Jay E. Dryer, David Stark, Dominique Berger, John Hutchinson, Jean-Louis Chatelain.
- What genre is Flying Supersonic?
- Flying Supersonic is a Documentary, TV Movie, History film.
- Where was Flying Supersonic produced?
- Flying Supersonic was produced in France.