Colour photograph TU-144 "00-1" CCCP-68001 prototype 1971 Paris Airshow Static exibit
A historic look at the world’s first supersonic airliner prototype.
This archival photograph captures the Tupolev Tu-144 Prototype (CCCP-68001) during its international debut at the 1971 Paris Air Show. Proudly sporting its official display number (826), this was the first supersonic transport to take flight, beating the Concorde into the air by two months. This image is a rare record of the prototype in its original experimental configuration.
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Photographer: Stuart H. Bourne
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Copyright: © Stuart H. Bourne / Quality Aviation Photos International
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Historical Note: Original Prototype (Show No. 826)
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Format: Archival Single Print (Multiple Sizes Available)