by Brian Walpole, Graham Lacey
Due for release on 15 November 2024. Pre-order today.
In Captain Concorde, Brian Walpole offers a rare, firsthand account of life as one of the select few entrusted with flying the legendary Concorde, the supersonic marvel that redefined air travel. With breathtaking speed and unparalleled luxury, Concorde soared at 60,000 feet, allowing its passengers to witness the earth’s curvature and the deep blue of outer space. For Walpole, who piloted this engineering masterpiece at Mach 2, it was an experience like no other—a demanding, thrilling, and ultimately life-changing career.
As the captain of this “beautiful bird,” Walpole provides a unique perspective on the precision and skill required to control an aircraft that was both a national pride and the darling of the world’s elite. But beyond the glamour and awe, he reveals the intense pressures and behind-the-scenes challenges that came with commanding the world’s fastest passenger plane.
More than just an aviation memoir, Captain Concorde is also a deeply personal journey of faith and discovery. Walpole shares how his remarkable experiences in the skies led him to a profound understanding of a higher power and shaped the course of his life in unexpected ways. From the thrilling highs of supersonic flight to the introspective lows of personal trials, Walpole’s story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and perseverance.
Join Brian Walpole as he relives the golden age of aviation, offering tales that will make you marvel, smile, and perhaps even shed a tear. Captain Concorde is a celebration of human achievement, a tribute to a bygone era, and a powerful exploration of one man’s spiritual journey.
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Hardback
Publisher
Malcolm Down Publishing
Published
November 2024
Dimensions
14.7 x 22.3 x 2 cm
ISBN
9781917455015
ISBN-10
1917455011
Eden Code
6835126
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