Overview
The inside story of working on Concorde and flying in the supersonic age of travel In the era of Concorde, flying aboard this iconic aircraft was akin to being part of an elite club. Sally Armstrong recounts her experiences as a stewardess flying with the rich and famous, meeting the superstars and royals, and ensuring their memories of flying on these special journeys were as special as they could be. Flying at the edge of space and seeing the curvature of the earth was no ordinary working environment. Flying to exotic locations on various charters was also a normal part of the job. Sally also looks back over the beginnings of Concorde development and the story of how it came to end, and offers her perspective into the Air France Crash in 2001. Now consigned to the history books of aviation, Concorde will always be a much-beloved aircraft. AUTHOR: Sally Armstrong originally qualified as a teacher but soon joined BA cabin crew aboard 747s. Seven years later she was accepted onto the Concorde fleet which she flew for 8 years. During that time she flew the royals, celebrities, and did much PR work in the USA and UK for Concorde. After 'retiring' she sailed the Atlantic which gave her an even greater perspective of flying supersonic across the ocean. She has written several novels including 'Racers', her insider view of Formula One. She is now a marine photographer specialising in yachting events worldwide. SELLING POINTS: . Forewords by Fred Finn and Richard Noble . Endorsed by Jilly Cooper . An exclusive account by Concorde crew of this amazing era of flying with all the adventure, glamour and glitz that entailed . Memories of flying the rich and famous, including Elizabeth Taylor allowing crew to try on the 'Burton' diamond ring . Author was among the record-breaking crew for the longest Concorde flight, from Washington to Nice . Considers the tragic crash, the future of supersonic flight and the work of the Save Concorde Group 16 colour and 30 b/w illustrations
Full Product Details
Author: Sally Armstrong
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.204kg
ISBN: 9780750963770
ISBN 10: 0750963778
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 05 October 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
SALLY ARMSTRONG originally qualified as a teacher but soon joined BA cabin crew aboard 747s. Seven years later she was accepted onto the Concorde fleet which she flew for 8 years. She has written several novels including Racers, her insider view of Formula One.
