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Sep 2024
36m 42s

Concorde: Sonic Boom and Bust | The Long...

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In the 1950s, facing humiliation after the Suez Crisis, Britain sets out to prove that it can still be a global superpower by creating the world’s first supersonic passenger jet. Need more Business Movers? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spo ... Show More
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