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que sont devenu les concordes ?

**What happened to the Concordes?**

The Concorde, a supersonic jet that was once the epitome of luxury and speed, has been retired from service for over 15 years. Since its last flight on November 26, 2003, many have wondered what happened to these iconic aircraft. In this article, we’ll take a look at the fate of the Concordes and where they are today.

**A brief history of the Concorde**

The Concorde was a joint project between French and British aircraft manufacturers, Sud-Aviation and British Aerospace, respectively. The first prototype, Concorde 001, took to the skies on March 2, 1969, in Toulouse, France. The aircraft was designed to travel at supersonic speeds, reaching Mach 2.04, or 1,354 mph.

**The crash of Concorde 203**

On July 25, 2000, Concorde 203, an Air France charter flight, crashed just after takeoff from Paris’s Charles de Gaulle airport, killing all 100 passengers and 13 crew members on board. The accident marked the beginning of the end for the Concorde program.

**Where are the Concordes today?**

After the Concorde’s retirement, 18 of the 20 aircraft were preserved, with two being used as spare parts donors. The majority of the preserved Concordes are on display in museums or are stored in hangars around the world.

* Concorde 001, the first prototype, is on display at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace in Paris.
* Concorde 216, the last one built, is on display at the Filton Airfield in Bristol, UK.
* Other preserved Concordes can be found in museums and airports in Europe and the United States.

**Conclusion**

The Concorde may no longer be flying, but its legacy lives on. These iconic aircraft continue to fascinate people around the world, and their preservation ensures that future generations can appreciate their beauty and innovation. While the Concorde’s retirement marked the end of an era, it also paved the way for new aviation technologies and innovations.

Sources:

* La Dépêche du Midi: “Que sont devenus les Concorde?”
* Actu: “Concorde : que sont devenus ces avions mythiques”
* Ouest-France: “Cloués au sol, où se cachent aujourd’hui les Concorde”
* Wikipedia: “Liste des Concorde”
* Le Point: “Les 6 Concorde que la France a conservés”
* LaDissertation.com: “Le procès du Concorde”

Note: The links provided are in French, but the article is written in English.