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This is because take-off was the most “critical time,” he says. During take-off, the flight engineer needed to closely monitor Concorde’s engine gauges, as well as the aircraft’s speed.

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This is because take-off was the most “critical time,” he says. During take-off, the flight engineer needed to closely monitor Concorde’s engine gauges, as well as the aircraft’s speed.