- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Quantum Leap
- VHS Release Date: 24 Nov 2003
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000X7SDY
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 26,905 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is an interesting one. It features three whole 1 hour programmes and two audio documentaries as well as some great extras. It is made in NTSC Region 0 which can be played on most PAL but not the very old ones which will only play it in B&W. Overall an absolute bargain for 4 hours worth at only £14.99
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When presenter Adrian Quine looks straight into camera at the start of this lavish production, and declares 'we're going to take you on a journey - a journey for the imagination', you know it's time to strap yourself in and prepare for lift-off!
Quine's superb documentary offers aviation buffs and casual observers alike, the opportunity to understand the operations of Concorde on a new level. With the expert insight of Chief Pilot, Captain Mike Bannister, viewers can get answers to questions that are ignored in similar films - for example, we all know that Concorde's a beautiful beast, but what's she like to fly? Mike Bannister provides the answer, taking viewers on spectacular tour of the aircraft in Heathrow's maintenance hanger G047, and pointing out some of the features that make this majestic bird so special (like the four Rolls-Royce/SNECMA 693 power-plants.) As the film goes on, Captain Bannister makes a number of further appearances, explaining to viewers the intricacies of Concorde's systems and the idiosyncrasies of her operation. In a particularly interesting section, Bannister explains the necessity to reduce thrust-levels on climb out from New York's Kennedy airport - in order to be 'good neighbours' to those on the ground. Bannister is excellent in explaining to us, the viewer, what Concorde crews have to do in their jobs, to ensure the smooth running of the aircraft, day in, day out.
Quine's input is similarly impressive. His informative, descriptive approach to his presenting makes me wonder why we don't see Mr. Quine on our screens more often. Quine wears two hats - for most part he is our enthusiastic host, guiding us through Concorde's round-the-world tour, but for the remainder he is a travel show presenter, pointing out the tourist hotspots of New York, Petra, and Barbados. These sections are equally fascinating and offer the view great value for money.
Quine's superb documentary offers aviation buffs and casual observers alike, the opportunity to understand the operations of Concorde on a new level. With the expert insight of Chief Pilot, Captain Mike Bannister, viewers can get answers to questions that are ignored in similar films - for example, we all know that Concorde's a beautiful beast, but what's she like to fly? Mike Bannister provides the answer, taking viewers on spectacular tour of the aircraft in Heathrow's maintenance hanger G047, and pointing out some of the features that make this majestic bird so special (like the four Rolls-Royce/SNECMA 693 power-plants.) As the film goes on, Captain Bannister makes a number of further appearances, explaining to viewers the intricacies of Concorde's systems and the idiosyncrasies of her operation. In a particularly interesting section, Bannister explains the necessity to reduce thrust-levels on climb out from New York's Kennedy airport - in order to be 'good neighbours' to those on the ground. Bannister is excellent in explaining to us, the viewer, what Concorde crews have to do in their jobs, to ensure the smooth running of the aircraft, day in, day out.
Quine's input is similarly impressive. His informative, descriptive approach to his presenting makes me wonder why we don't see Mr. Quine on our screens more often. Quine wears two hats - for most part he is our enthusiastic host, guiding us through Concorde's round-the-world tour, but for the remainder he is a travel show presenter, pointing out the tourist hotspots of New York, Petra, and Barbados. These sections are equally fascinating and offer the view great value for money.
All in all a top notch production, that charismatically uncovers many of the secrets of Concorde.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a fantastic film over 4 hours long and unlike most other releases, Fast Forward Productions have all new footage. A great watch highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
'In the old days we used to cross the Atlantic in 3 hours'
Well as I realised how much I tend to check out the ratings before purchasing anything on-line I wanted to leave some feedback myself. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dolf77
Concorde - 27 years of Supersonic flight
This full colour DVD is 4 hour long and actually features 4 programmes covering every aspect of Concorde. For £14. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2004
Concorde - 27 Years of Supersonic flight
The DVD version is excellent as it has three extra programmes as well as the new programme 'Concorde Around The World' The total duration is 4 hours
Published on 18 Jan 2004
Not comprehensive
Note that this video contains only 'Concorde Around The World' - the other items listed on the synopsis are not present.
Published on 2 Jan 2004 by Chris Sunderland
Black and white problem
I too can only watch this in black and white on TV. It is colour however on a computer. The main video is of just one round the world tour, from JFK to JFK, bypassing the UK, and... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2003 by Roger
Concorde 27 years.....
Very disappointing indeed, mainly because the whole thing is in black and white!!! Why make a modern movie on a modern subject in black and white? Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2003 by MR P HARRIS
dissatisfied.
Overall, I was dissatisied with this DVD, the extras were good, however the flight deck commentary was audio only, as was "The Concorde Story", which was the only real delve into... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2003 by Christopher Mills
Great extras
The main program was rather boring - too much of sightseeing, too little of plane shots. I ended up fastforwarding over the lengthy blah-blah about the destinations. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2003
Concorde 27 years of supersonic flight
This is a very interesting and informative DVD, but so disappointing to be completely in black and white. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2003 by "trishfuell"
Concorde - 27 Years of Supersonic Flight [2003]
I was disappointed to find that the footage did not really support the title in suggesting that the concorde era was now over. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2003
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