NOVA | Supersonic Dream

Supersonic Dream: Engineers, pilots, and others who knew Concorde tell its remarkable story. Airs on PBS January 18 at 8 p.m.

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.

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.

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