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The video covers the initial trials of the Anglo-French Concorde at Blagnac airfield, highlighting its first powered run. The supersonic plane reached 40 mph, with pilots Henri Touca and Brian Trubshaw reporting successful tests. Safety measures included testing against an emergency barrier, with financial considerations noted due to the plane's high cost.

Where did the first powered run of the Concorde take place?

• Gatwick Airport

• Heathrow Airport

• Blagnac Airfield

• Charles de Gaulle Airport

What speed did the Concorde reach during its initial trials?

• 100 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

• 80 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

Which engines powered the Concorde during its first trials?

• Pratt & Whitney JT9D

• Bristol-Sidley Olympus

• Rolls-Royce Trent

• General Electric GE90

Who were the pilots involved in the Concorde's initial tests?

• Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart

• Henri Touca and Brian Trubshaw

• Chuck Yeager and Yuri Gagarin

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

What safety measure was tested with the Concorde at the end of the runway?

• Parachute deployment

• Ejection seats

• Emergency barrier

• Water landing