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The Concorde was the only supersonic jet for which a photograph was taken at Mach 2, captured from a RAF Tornado fighter jet during a 4-minute encounter over the Irish Sea.

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The thread discusses the only photograph ever taken of the Concorde flying at Mach 2, captured from a RAF Tornado fighter jet during a 4-minute encounter over the Irish Sea. It highlights the rarity of this event and expresses anticipation for a replacement for the Concorde.

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The Concorde was the only supersonic jet for which a photograph was taken at Mach 2, captured from a RAF Tornado fighter jet during a 4-minute encounter over the Irish Sea.
Parent: AviationEntity: ConcordeImpact: positiveDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The Concorde's unique historical significance and the rarity of its Mach 2 photograph

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Esta es la única fotografía jamás tomada del Concorde volando a Mach 2 (1,350 mph). Tomada desde un avión de caza RAF Tornado, el único que se reunió con un Concorde durante 4 minutos sobre el mar de Irlanda. Y seguimos esperando su reemplazo 🤔🤔🤔
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Esta es la única fotografía jamás tomada del Concorde volando a Mach 2 (1,350 mph). Tomada desde un avión de caza RAF Tornado, el único que se reunió con un Concorde durante 4 minutos sobre el mar de Irlanda. Y seguimos esperando su reemplazo 🤔🤔🤔
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