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15 Stunning Aviation Photos That Inspire Awe

The only photograph ever taken of a Concorde flying at Mach 2 (1,350 miles per hour). This photograph was taken by a Raf Tornado fighter jet during its brief rendezvous with Concorde over the Irish Sea.

Hark Back to Old Paris WIth These Beautiful Paintings

The presentation is accompanied by music To start the music click "play" Place de l'Etoile, Arc de Triomphe Rue de la Paix, Place Vendome in the Rain Tuileries Garden Place de la Bastille Rue de Rivoli Quai de Montebello Place de la Concorde Pont Alexandre III Théâtre du Vaudeville Tuileries Garden Place

Amazing: Hi-Tech Plane to Cut Travel Time by Half

At the apex of the era of transatlantic flight, the Concorde was able to fly 100 passengers at Mach 2.0 speeds from New York to London in just over 3.5 hours. Sources: 1 | 2 Now, the European Space Agency (ESA) just greenlighted the next stage of modern transportation – the hypersonic flight.

Here Are 18 Rare Photos You Won't Find In History Books

A fleet of Concordes at London Heathrow Airport, 1986 Related: These Vintage Photos Left an Indelible Mark on History 9. Beach Volleyball , Venice Beach CA June 1934 10. 

Do You Know the Most Important Airplanes Ever?

Concorde Brought supersonic flights to the masses. Image: Flickr user Dean Morley Concorde is one of only two supersonic jets to ever carry commercial passengers and became synonymous with luxury travel and wealth.

The 10 Worst Jet Airplanes Ever to Fly...

Tupolev Tu-144 Image Source Arguably one of the more recognizable airplanes on this list, the Tupolev was one of two supersonic airliners (the other being Concorde) that entered service in the late 1970s.

Step Inside the Cockpits of These Amazing Planes

The Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde is one of two supersonic airliners ever to enter service. It could cross the Atlantic in under three hours, however, it was retired in 2003 following a fatal accident.

What Were They Thinking When They Put Up These Buildings!?

New Hampshire — The former Department of Employment Security Building in Concord 31. New Jersey — The American Dream Meadowlands Mall in East Rutherford 32. New Mexico — The New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe 33. 

14 Automotive Icons You Really Should Know About

Bugatti Veyron The Concorde of the motor world, the Veyron is the meeting point for the most incredible numbers and design features any car lover can dream of. If you have never heard of this car before, then you have missed out on one of the best cars ever made. 10.