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Concorde, prototype 001 makes its first official public appearance as it is unveiled
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Concorde, prototype 001 makes its first official public appearance as it is unveiled
Concorde, prototype 001 makes its first official public appearance as it is unveiled from its Sud Aviations hanger in Toulouse, France, Monday 11th December 1967.
Our Picture Shows... dignitaries Tony Benn, Britains Minister of Technology, and Jean Chamant, French Minister of Transport at Concordes official roll out ceremony at Toulouse
Ron Burton
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Toulouse
France
1967 3142
Media ID 21817232
© Mirrorpix
Aeroplane Airliner Anglo French British Aircraft Corporation Ceremonies Ceremony Concorde Official Passenger Science Southern Aviation Sud Aviation Supersonic Technology Unveiling 1967
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In this photo print, we are transported back to a momentous day in aviation history. It is the year 1967, and the Concorde, prototype 001, is about to make its grand debut to the world. As the curtains are drawn back from its Sud Aviations hanger in Toulouse, France, on Monday 11th December, excitement fills the air. The image captures two distinguished figures standing proudly beside this magnificent feat of engineering. On one side stands Tony Benn, Britain's Minister of Technology; on the other side is Jean Chamant, French Minister of Transport. Their presence signifies not only their countries' involvement but also their shared commitment to pushing boundaries and advancing technology. This official roll-out ceremony marks a significant milestone for both nations involved in this Anglo-French collaboration. The Concorde represents a remarkable fusion of innovation and elegance as it promises supersonic travel like never before. As we gaze upon this photograph today, we cannot help but marvel at how far aviation has come since that historic moment. This image serves as a reminder of human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. It encapsulates an era when dreams took flight and possibilities seemed endless. Ron Burton's expertly captured snapshot transports us back to an era where science met artistry in perfect harmony—a testament to humanity's unwavering desire to conquer new frontiers through technological advancements such as passenger aircrafts like Concorde prototype 001.
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