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DARK SECRETS: France lists first supersonic concorde as historical monument | Rare Historical Photos

Concorde N1, the Franco-British supersonic aircraft, is seen landing after its first supersonic flight on 1 October, 1969, in Toulouse, France. © AFP - Files

France's culture minister Rachida Dati has announced the designation of Concorde Number 1 – a model of the Franco-British supersonic aircraft – as a historical monument.

"This aircraft embodied the industrial strength and innovative capacity of France in the field of aeronautics. It was also a symbol of our ability for international cooperation," wrote French culture minister Rachida Dati on social media platform X this week.

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