Next on NOVA: "Supersonic Dream"

http://www.pbs.org/nova/concorde

Broadcast: June 27, 2006 (Repeat)

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Between 1976 and 2003, the fastest, highest flying, and most elegant
way to travel between Europe and the U.S. was aboard the
British-French Concorde, a marvel of aircraft engineering that had
to battle protestors, politicians, and nervous accountants to earn
its place in aviation history and also win the hearts of an adoring
public, including many who could never afford to fly it. In
"Supersonic Dream," NOVA explores the mystique of this technological
wonder of the world.

Here's what you'll find online:

Inquiry & Interview

Shock Treatment
Can engineers silence the sonic boom, paving the way for
next-generation supersonic planes?

Flying High
Retired captain Brian Calvert reminisces about the joys of
piloting Concorde.

Interactive & Slide Show

Anatomy of Concorde
On this detailed cross section, examine the features that
enabled it to fly faster than sound.

Innovative Aircraft
Blackbird, Concorde, SpaceShipOne -- see planes that broke the
mold in the history of aviation.

Also, Links & Books, the program transcript, and the teacher's guide.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/concorde