During takeoff and landing, Concorde flew at a steep angle, with its front end tilted skyward and its tail pointing down. If a conventional plane were in this position, its nose would block the ...

Behind its iconic silhouette, the Concorde concealed an array of advanced systems designed to conquer supersonic flight. From its eye-catching droop nose for low-speed visibility to precision ...

This is Reg Turnill in Toulouse, and right in front of me Concorde is winding up her engines at the start of the runway, a magnificent sight with her beaky-nose drooped, all ready to go.