Wonder of ScienceFeb 22

This is the only photo ever taken of Concorde flying at Mach 2 (1,350 mph / 2,172 km/h).

Taken by Adrian Meredith from an RAF Tornado fighter jet, which briefly rendezvoused with Concorde over the Irish Sea.

#aviation #photography #tech

Show threadMargaret Sefton
@wonderofscience very cool shot
Feb 22 at 1:03pmWeb
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Wonder of ScienceFeb 22

This is the only photo ever taken of Concorde flying at Mach 2 (1,350 mph / 2,172 km/h).

Taken by Adrian Meredith from an RAF Tornado fighter jet, which briefly rendezvoused with Concorde over the Irish Sea.

#aviation #photography #tech

Show threadWonder of ScienceFeb 22
Further reading: https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-story-behind-the-only-known-photo-of-concorde-flying-at-mach-2/
The story behind the only known photo of Concorde flying at Mach 2

The photo in this post is the only image featuring the Anglo-French Concorde supersonic airliner flying at Mach 2.

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Show threadChao-c'Feb 22

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‘Even the F-22, developed almost 50 years after the Concorde and the reigning undisputed air supremacy fighter can only supercruise at Mach 1.8 and its top speed – Mach 2.2 – is the same as for a Tornado. If Concorde was still flying, it is unlikely it would be able to photograph it at Mach 2.0. Even if the Soviets back at the time were willing to lend the Mig-25/Mig-31, it is not entirely clear if it would be able to sustain the level flight with Concorde at Mach 2.0 for long enough to have a picture taken.’

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Show threadfaraiweFeb 22
@wonderofscience glorious.
Show threadTono CarbajoFeb 22
@wonderofscience it was so beautiful!
Show threadDorian TireliFeb 22
@wonderofscience coolest plane ever made😌
Show threadTengrain 🇺🇦Feb 22

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There is a Concorde at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. It’s so cool to go on board and experience it.

Show threadSturmflutFeb 22
@wonderofscience Imagine being Fred Finn and regularly seeing military jets trying to keep up with the Concorde you're traveling on
Show threadMikeFeb 22
@wonderofscience I* used to love Concorde. It's such a pity it was only ever an elitist form of transport.
Show threadVincent 🌻🇪🇺Feb 22
@MikeH @wonderofscience Which is the second reason to not look forward to supersonic air travel (no need to say the first)
Show threadMikeFeb 23
@photovince @wonderofscience I can't see any point in "looking forward" to something that's had its day, despite what https://boomsupersonic.com/ may say.
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Show threadTuckers Nuts Resist! 🇺🇦 Feb 22
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The Concorde is still a truly beautiful aircraft.
There, Eye said it.
Show threadNikkileah 🎮🚄🏳️‍⚧️🇬🇧Feb 22
@wonderofscience Queen of the Skies. I used to live under her flight path and you could tell what time it was when you heard her overhead
Show threadMargaret SeftonFeb 22
@wonderofscience very cool shot
Show threadaproitzMar 29

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So beautiful ! This Aircraft was endlessly long.
Must be totally crazy, to sit in it, while it is flying 2 Mach. Can't imagine that.

#concorde