Captain Concorde
The True Story of One Man's Remarkable Journey of Flight and Faith
9781917455008
200 pages
Malcolm Down Publishing Ltd
Overview
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.Author Bio
Brian Walpole =============Captain Brian Walpole OBE joined the RAF as a pilot, before entering into civil aviation with BOAC, which later became British Airways. He rose through the ranks to become BA’s first Concorde division General Manager, responsible for the world’s most advanced commercial aircraft. Brian was married to his late wife Rosemary for nearly six decades, and they have three children, thirteen grandchildren and an ever-growing number of great-grandchildren.
Graham Lacey ============Graham Lacey has been a Christian for more than fifty years. In his working life, he traversed the globe, and frequently flew on Concorde in his role as strategic helper and trusted confidant to leaders and evangelists worldwide. He is the author of a number of books, including Take My Life.
