When these great white birds dart into the sky they spread and arch their wings. To gain altitude they tuck their feet in and stretch out at full-length, cleaving the air in an optimal aerodynamic equation. As with birds' wings, bats' wings, insect-wings and fish-wings, so with aeroplane wings¿ Concorde's distinctive nose and wing are recognisable anywhere. Concorde was the symbol of a true co-operative venture: researchers, engineers, designers and stylists all worked together on this extraordinary industrial adventure that allowed passengers to fly at twice the speed of sound in a modern, aesthetic and luxurious setting.