New Giant Jet
New Giant Jet
Clip: 425516_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1767
Original Film: 040-101-02
HD: N/A
Location: A French jetport
Timecode: 00:29:45 - 00:30:30
The "Concorde" built jointly by the British and French, makes its debut. Carrying over 140 passengers, it's expected to cut the U.S. - Europe flight time in half when it goes into service in 1971. Footage focuses on the debut of the Concord. A ribbon-cutting ceremony. A tractor pulls the craft from its' hanger. Shots of its' underbelly and nose. Crowds of people stand around the craft.