Concorde in the news

Concorde has been featured in the October 2021 issue of Aviation News, which focuses on the history and future of supersonic air travel.

Mach 2 editor Katie John was invited to contribute an article on the history of Concorde. See the magazine to read her article, “Mach-maker extraordinaire”, and win a collection of Concorde-themed prizes, including a print of Katie’s painting The Flagship.

The Flagship, by Katie John

Change to publication dates

NOTICE TO READERS

The publication dates for Mach 2 are changing from every 2 months to every 3 months. The next issue is due out at the beginning of November. We look forward to bringing you further insights and updates from the Concorde world – please visit us again!

Concorde G-BOAA taking off from Heathrow, May 1989
Concorde G-BOAA leaving Heathrow, May 1989. Credit: Kambui / Wikimedia Commons

May 2016 issue

We are glad to announce that the May 2016 issue of Mach 2 is now out. Features in this issue include a commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the first Concorde flights to the USA; a look at possible successors to Concorde; and recollections from eyewitnesses who worked with or travelled on the aircraft.

The latest issue is available for reading or downloading here:

March 2016 issue is out

The latest edition of Mach 2 magazine is out now and available to download or read on line. We have lots of Concorde news, plus feature articles on the women who worked with Concorde, the navigation system, and Concorde’s supersonic rivals.

See the new issue here:

Crossword competition

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the start of Concorde services to the USA, on 24 May 1976, Mach 2 magazine is offering readers the chance to win a bottle of champagne or Concordia wine.

We present here a Concorde-themed crossword, with both cryptic (supersonic) and quick (subsonic) clues. You can use either set of clues; the answers will be the same in both cases. To enter the competition:

• Download the pdf with the crossword plus clues
• Fill in the crossword by hand, and add your name and contact details where indicated
• Scan in your completed crossword and return it to info@mach-2-magazine.co.uk

The closing date is 15 May; the draw will take place on 24 May.

The prizes are only available to people in the UK – however, anyone can have a go! Good luck!

http://mach-2-magazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Mach-2-Concorde-Crossword-2016.pdf

Welcome to Mach 2 magazine

We have the great pleasure of launching the website for Mach 2, the free magazine for Concorde enthusiasts across the internet. Please feel free to browse and to look at our existing issues. We hope you enjoy your visit!

Nigel Ferris and Katie John, Co-Editors, Mach 2 magazine

Concorde taking off
Concorde taking off (Source: unknown)