Why did earlier jets such as the Concord used to have too pointy nose, even sometimes a stick-like nose? - Quora
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KB Rafique on Twitter: "Air France conducted a race between the Concorde and 747 in 1974. Concorde flew from BOS to CDG & back while racing 747, Concorde left Boston same time
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