Check the listing for details. Concorde Prototype Eclipse Flight Aviation Art Print - 11" x 14". Condition: New. Listed at 50.00 USD. Concorde Prototype Eclipse Flight Aviation Art Print - 11" x 14" Print Size The total solar eclipse of June 30,1973 presented a unique opportunity for astronomers at the time. Having first flown in 1969, the prototype Concorde supersonic transport had not yet entered service. It was realized the Mach 2 speed capabilities of Concorde would enable extended observation of the eclipse by scientists in flight.Prototype Concorde 001 was specially outfitted with rooftop portholes and specialized equipment to study the solar corona. Taking off from Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria, Concorde 001 intercepted the path of the solar eclipse over North Africa. Flying at a speed of Mach 2.05 and at an altitude of 56,000 ft, the aircraft was able to remain in the shadow of the moon. Seven astronomers and physicists from France, Britain and the United States were able to continuously observe and record totality for 74 minutes. This flight set a record for the amount of time spent in totality that has never been broken.Prototype Concorde 001 (F-WTSS) is on permanent exhibit at Le Bourget Air and Space Museum, complete with the special roof portholes and the eclipse mission logo on its fuselage.This is a 11" x 14" Giclee print. Our Giclee prints are printed on Heavyweight Archival Matte paper with Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. The image is printed on paper with an extra 1" border to allow for matting or framing. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the Concorde Prototype Eclipse Flight aviation art print. Print title: "Chasing The Shadow Of The Moon" Concorde Prototype Eclipse Flight Check out our other items! A word about the quality of this print: In order to provide the highest quality artwork to our valued customers and patrons, this fine art print is printed by a professional printing company on heavyweight Archival Matte Paper using Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. We understand your art purchase is personal and our printing process ensures your treasured print will last for many years. Archival Matte paper features the following qualities: Acid free base to preserve fine art and photos Neutral white surface for excellent color reproduction 260 g, 9.5 mil weight for durability Please contact us if you have any questions about any of our prints.