Concorde: A Supersonic Story

Concorde: A Supersonic Story explores the history of the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speed. The project was spearheaded by Britain and France’s leading aeronautical engineers. Running into economic problems at every turn, the film centres on their struggle to secure financing for the project. To entice private investors, Concorde was marketed as a luxurious form of air travel.

The prospect of being served vintage champagne and bowls of caviar while travelling at record speeds never before experienced by commercial passengers appealed to many of the world’s wealthiest celebrities and politicians. However, behind the scenes lay a far less glamorous reality, filled with deceit and backstabbing, which culminated in a disastrous first flight that burst into flames. Concorde: A Supersonic Story presents the true story behind the glamorous aircraft, including rare archival footage never before seen by the public.