The **Concorde** was a British-French turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner that was in service from 1976 until 2003. It was one of only two supersonic transports to ever enter commercial service, the other being the Soviet-built Tupolev Tu-144. The Concorde was developed and manufactured by British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) and Aérospatiale under an Anglo-French treaty. ### Key Features: - **Supersonic Speed:** The Concorde could cruise at speeds of Mach 2.04 (about 1,354 miles per hour or 2,180 kilometers per hour), more than twice the speed of sound. This allowed it to reduce transatlantic flight times by over half, typically taking around 3.5 hours to fly from London to New York. - **Distinctive Design:** The aircraft featured a slender fuselage, a sleek delta wing design, and a drooping nose to improve visibility during takeoff and landing. - **Altitude:** The Concorde flew at altitudes of around 60,000 feet, much higher than subsonic commercial jets. Passengers could see the curvature of the Earth and experience less turbulence. ### Operational History: - **First Flight:** The Concorde's first flight took place on March 2, 1969. It entered commercial service on January 21, 1976, with simultaneous flights by British Airways from London to Bahrain and Air France from Paris to Rio de Janeiro. - **Routes:** The Concorde primarily operated on transatlantic routes, particularly between London Heathrow and New York JFK, and Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York JFK. - **Luxury Travel:** The Concorde was considered a luxury mode of travel due to its high ticket prices. It was popular among celebrities, business executives, and affluent travelers. ### Challenges and Retirement: - **Environmental Impact:** The Concorde faced criticism for its noise, particularly during takeoff, and for the sonic boom it generated. Environmental concerns also arose due to its high fuel consumption. - **Economic Viability:** Operating costs for the Concorde were extremely high, and its commercial viability was limited. The aircraft could carry about 100 passengers, which was far fewer than subsonic jets, and the high costs of maintenance and fuel contributed to its limited profitability. - **Accidents:** The most significant incident in the Concorde's history was the crash of Air France Flight 4590 on July 25, 2000, shortly after takeoff from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, killing all 109 people on board and four on the ground. The crash was caused by a strip of metal left on the runway by another aircraft, which punctured one of the Concorde's tires, leading to a catastrophic chain of events. - **Retirement:** The Concorde was retired in 2003, partly due to the aftermath of the 2000 crash, rising maintenance costs, and a downturn in the aviation industry following the September 11 attacks. The Concorde remains an iconic symbol of aviation history, representing the pinnacle of supersonic passenger travel. Despite its challenges, it is remembered for its technological innovation and the unique experience it offered to those who flew on it.
This Lee Njiru! Oo mai o mai... A twenger and a real kenyan without pretendes and hubris .. This is the man who should enjoy access to state house 24/7 around the clock, With the meficines and medicinal artefacts...available inbthd bushes thickets and rooms of state house
i love him soo much he makes me learn alot and i agree with him about education we take alot of time learning things that does not make our country grow.....
I know why he serve President Moi all this long. "If you can remember names like that, you become a very available assistant to a president" Also his humility is truly admirable.... Happy Birthday Lee Njiru. I am inspired.
Listening keenly to Njiru,we can all agree both President Kenyatta and Moi and partly Kibakis laid Kenya's development trajectory,democracy,governance and ultimately political landscape.They carried the burden and may they continue resting in peace all the late Presidents
Im a Tanzanian and I bought Lee Njiru's book while in Mombasa in December 2023. However I was struck by how Jomo Kenyatta refered to Julius Nyerere as slug while showing Moi TZ/Kenya boundary in late 1970s. Nyerere sluggishness made TZ a more stable country.
But if money to build kasarani has remained and the test eas build for nyayo national stadium. Surely will our official today returned that money to build nyayo national stadium au inge enda mitini?
'What a man ! What a walking encyclopedia,this man has done everything on this earthhhhh..he has flown on a Concorrrrrrde' insert jeff voice .😂😂big up lee njiru.indeed an ICON
I know this is not a very nice statement to say but despite him achieving alot and working very well,he has made it very clear how oppulent the presidency is. A lot of wastage of money in the name of power. It was juice for him to travel all that but pain to Kenyans who paid the taxes
Jeff I can listen to Lee for over ten times. Hès an encyclopedia but don't forget of the promise you made of the "Dawa" am holding you responsible for that promise.😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lee njiru very sincere ,hr new this people with power surrounded the Mzee kenyatta ,they wanted to get rid of mzee and his sincerely loyalist like his vice president Mzee Daniel arab moi, and infact the reel and sincere loyal was only his vice president Daniel Arab moi, the rest were cannibals ,, hyenas
MONARCH KINGDOMS WERE INVENTED IN AFRIKA. THE THEY WERENOT CALLED KINGS THEY WERE CALLED BY DIFFERENTTRIBAL NATIONAL NAMES LIKE THE ZULU HAD THEIR CULTURAL LANGUAGE THE SHILUK OF SUDAN HAD THEIR NAMES THE LAST SUPER KINGDOM OF EGYPT WERE CALLED PHAROH.BECAUSE OF THEIR REFINEMENT OF WHAT STARTED IN SOUTHERN AFRIKA AND OTHER PARTS OF AFRIKA LONG BEFORE EUROPE IMITATED. MONARCH THE SYSTEM.
Mzee Njiru is pushing it a bit too far... Njiru and team are centralists they believe in centralised power - Njiru is a beneficiary of oppressive single party government. Kenya only requires good governance, transparency and integrity to Lead Kenya effectively.
I see it differently, Lee Njiru was a senior civil servant by merit and had no political ambition until he retired he was loyal to his boss don't ascribe governance issues to him when he had no mandate on such matters otherwise we may ascribe same to innocent drivers, cooks, security team employed at statehouse on matters they had control.
@@charleskaberere8322 Lee Njiru shares responsibility he was an aid - responsibility is wholesome, this week Germany has jailed a typist - yes muschana wa typewriter 🤣 a secretary of one of the Nazi camps, she was employed & 18yrs of age, but she will now spend the rest of her life in jail, she is 102yrs today, you can never run away from responsibility - there is always an option to resign 🤷🏾 so that you are not called to answer questions later....
@@kennethokumu6375 This is laughable comparing Kenya and Germany. Even if by chance that happened then the entire past Provincial, and senior Government officials would be prosecuted, that is only an imagination. Lee Njiru was a Presidential pressman whose mandate had no political, civil or criminal litigation arising in his scope of duty.
@@kennethokumu6375 Your are getting personal than factual. I bet you have never worked at Statehouse and also if your standard is higher than Lee Njiru. But you could proceed with the litigation if you have the courage and muscle.
but nyayo statudium was built in 1983 yet kasarani in 1987>> how was the money that remained after building kasarani used to built nyayo? ama am overthinking
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Great man. You sit down with this and you will be humbled by his humility, simplicity and vast knowledge. This interview is just a tip of an iceberg.
Lemmi tell you Jeff , I can listen to Lee Njiru 24/7 he's a wise man ..
Me too
Walai
Mzee Lee njiru is am icon to kenya journalist I worked with him as intern at kbc in 1990s.very sharp and elegant man congratulations Lee njiru.
The **Concorde** was a British-French turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner that was in service from 1976 until 2003. It was one of only two supersonic transports to ever enter commercial service, the other being the Soviet-built Tupolev Tu-144. The Concorde was developed and manufactured by British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) and Aérospatiale under an Anglo-French treaty.
### Key Features:
- **Supersonic Speed:** The Concorde could cruise at speeds of Mach 2.04 (about 1,354 miles per hour or 2,180 kilometers per hour), more than twice the speed of sound. This allowed it to reduce transatlantic flight times by over half, typically taking around 3.5 hours to fly from London to New York.
- **Distinctive Design:** The aircraft featured a slender fuselage, a sleek delta wing design, and a drooping nose to improve visibility during takeoff and landing.
- **Altitude:** The Concorde flew at altitudes of around 60,000 feet, much higher than subsonic commercial jets. Passengers could see the curvature of the Earth and experience less turbulence.
### Operational History:
- **First Flight:** The Concorde's first flight took place on March 2, 1969. It entered commercial service on January 21, 1976, with simultaneous flights by British Airways from London to Bahrain and Air France from Paris to Rio de Janeiro.
- **Routes:** The Concorde primarily operated on transatlantic routes, particularly between London Heathrow and New York JFK, and Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York JFK.
- **Luxury Travel:** The Concorde was considered a luxury mode of travel due to its high ticket prices. It was popular among celebrities, business executives, and affluent travelers.
### Challenges and Retirement:
- **Environmental Impact:** The Concorde faced criticism for its noise, particularly during takeoff, and for the sonic boom it generated. Environmental concerns also arose due to its high fuel consumption.
- **Economic Viability:** Operating costs for the Concorde were extremely high, and its commercial viability was limited. The aircraft could carry about 100 passengers, which was far fewer than subsonic jets, and the high costs of maintenance and fuel contributed to its limited profitability.
- **Accidents:** The most significant incident in the Concorde's history was the crash of Air France Flight 4590 on July 25, 2000, shortly after takeoff from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, killing all 109 people on board and four on the ground. The crash was caused by a strip of metal left on the runway by another aircraft, which punctured one of the Concorde's tires, leading to a catastrophic chain of events.
- **Retirement:** The Concorde was retired in 2003, partly due to the aftermath of the 2000 crash, rising maintenance costs, and a downturn in the aviation industry following the September 11 attacks.
The Concorde remains an iconic symbol of aviation history, representing the pinnacle of supersonic passenger travel. Despite its challenges, it is remembered for its technological innovation and the unique experience it offered to those who flew on it.
2,180 kph is insane
Thank you bruvv you've fed my curiosity about the concord well elaborated
This Lee Njiru!
Oo mai o mai...
A twenger and a real kenyan without pretendes and hubris ..
This is the man who should enjoy access to state house 24/7 around the clock, With the meficines and medicinal artefacts...available inbthd bushes thickets and rooms of state house
Lee Njiru had a better life than the presidents he served 😂😂😂
i love him soo much he makes me learn alot and i agree with him about education we take alot of time learning things that does not make our country grow.....
Very interesting history from the first hand man. The Book must be very interesting and informative. Long life Lee
I know why he serve President Moi all this long.
"If you can remember names like that, you become a very available assistant to a president"
Also his humility is truly admirable....
Happy Birthday Lee Njiru. I am inspired.
this man Lee never ceases to excite me and many others. keep it up wise man
The short time I interacted with Lee Njiru. Very wise and very shrewed and full of humour. He could describe a person or event to the minutest detail!
I love this man Lee Njiru . He knows them all down the path!
I wished the interview to continue upto 5am nitoke niede job,what a genius,Lee njiru
I LOVED this interview so much
Listening keenly to Njiru,we can all agree both President Kenyatta and Moi and partly Kibakis laid Kenya's development trajectory,democracy,governance and ultimately political landscape.They carried the burden and may they continue resting in peace all the late Presidents
This man makes me miss D.T. Arap Moi era. That was really Kenya though they were mistakes but who's perfect NONE. So Kudos Lee & Moi.
This was the most riveting conversation I have listened to in a while ❤❤❤
T
Lee Njiru is a living encyclopedia.
You can't listen to him without a pen and a notebook.
Humility, and humble background are the biggest fibs today in Kenya. Religion is way up there too!
The memory of this man is so special and great
Njiru is a walking wisdom and we can learn a lot...history I tell you
👍Sharp memory, he always Lee members everything
The statement that nobody can handle Kenya's problems is defeatist, Moi like and KANU informed.
His grandchildren must be so lucky. I can only imagine the stories he tells them.
This man is smart,,God bless u such a great mind
Such wisdom from Lee. You are a true legend! We need to hear More from you
On opulence in Brunei;thats a fact;today the king have grown of age;He owns 660 Rolls Royce,590 Ferraris and many more.Over 5000 USV's
Uhuru knew the medicine🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌
This got me rolling😂😂😂😂😂
Best moment
😂 sleepless till 4:20
Bangi🐙
Bangi tu
Im a Tanzanian and I bought Lee Njiru's book while in Mombasa in December 2023. However I was struck by how Jomo Kenyatta refered to Julius Nyerere as slug while showing Moi TZ/Kenya boundary in late 1970s. Nyerere sluggishness made TZ a more stable country.
Can't get enough of this man❤❤❤❤
Worthy listening to him.
Lee is a great man. He should be a part time advisor to the president
Such a great man and a lot to learn from him.
But if money to build kasarani has remained and the test eas build for nyayo national stadium. Surely will our official today returned that money to build nyayo national stadium au inge enda mitini?
'What a man ! What a walking encyclopedia,this man has done everything on this earthhhhh..he has flown on a Concorrrrrrde' insert jeff voice .😂😂big up lee njiru.indeed an ICON
I agree.
Simplicity and humbleness leads to a peaceful life.
Iloved Lee every time the Preso was visting aplace well done God bless you
This is a walking sage.
Following your steps
The flow of history, the master of history, he is a true legend
THIS MAN🤯🔥...always an icon ..
John Lokorio is the man he tried to bring Lee Njiru down.
Lee Njiru I salute you Sir
"You cannot put me down without a fight", Lee Njiru
Kenyan legend, he should be celebrated
True,its a very nice book,I have already read the book twice.
Uhuru knew the medicine,but Ruto doesn't know
I am 35 and already looking like Mzee Lee...tough times ama nini
😂..pole, just eat/drink healthy and do exercise
😂😂😂 don't say that.
.are we that off now😂
Jeff why you have never brought Martha Karua?
I know this is not a very nice statement to say but despite him achieving alot and working very well,he has made it very clear how oppulent the presidency is. A lot of wastage of money in the name of power. It was juice for him to travel all that but pain to Kenyans who paid the taxes
Jeff I can listen to Lee for over ten times. Hès an encyclopedia but don't forget of the promise you made of the "Dawa" am holding you responsible for that promise.😂😂😂😂😂😂
LEE NJIRU. YOU ARE. HONEST AND A COMMEDIAN.
Ruto, please, connect with this guy, he can advise you about presidency.
Happy Birthday Mzee Lee......
Cheeeeeers🎉🎉🎉
How does he remember all these fine details 😂😂😂😂 this guy is a 🎉genius
Good work Jeff bring us Atwoli and Grandmullar
God bless this man
very sharp at 75 -This Lee is fun, looks much younger that the 75 he claims to be aged
Please discuss the 1980s university funding model, 1990s Universities funding model and the now new Universities funding model
It's the story-telling skill for me...
This guy is a walking library ❤
Lee is a great man.
Too Bad Mr President Doesn't take any advise from anyone... He can never leave his friends behind 😢
This is the team which failed us because they never told the king is naked.😢
I listen lee njiru 24/7
Thank you chairman
Imagine this guy on CTA cleaning the airwaves, that is history
Witty guy, humour and suspense
Lee njiru very sincere ,hr new this people with power surrounded the Mzee kenyatta ,they wanted to get rid of mzee and his sincerely loyalist like his vice president Mzee Daniel arab moi, and infact the reel and sincere loyal was only his vice president Daniel Arab moi, the rest were cannibals ,, hyenas
Mzee Lee Njiru is a hero with Pre Moi Godbless him Rest in peace Mzee Moi
Lee has made your show delicious
2 monks got me and i used to think people who wants to destroy me....
Jeff seems very comfortable with Lee
😂they are drinking buddies 😅
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂uhuru knew the medicine
A very wise man
Very strong Mzee.
Wise man!
Brunei is still one of the richest countries...
Jefff Koinange ought to start his You tube Channel
MONARCH KINGDOMS
WERE INVENTED IN AFRIKA. THE THEY WERENOT CALLED KINGS THEY WERE CALLED BY DIFFERENTTRIBAL NATIONAL NAMES
LIKE THE ZULU HAD THEIR CULTURAL
LANGUAGE THE SHILUK
OF SUDAN HAD THEIR
NAMES THE LAST SUPER KINGDOM OF
EGYPT WERE CALLED
PHAROH.BECAUSE OF
THEIR REFINEMENT OF
WHAT STARTED IN SOUTHERN AFRIKA AND
OTHER PARTS OF AFRIKA
LONG BEFORE EUROPE
IMITATED. MONARCH THE SYSTEM.
Uhuru knew the medicine 😂😂
😂😂😂
my question is, what is the source of the problems? they dint just drop out of knowhere, uless we are not beg told something
He doesn't want to be president...I understood that looong time ago! 😂😂😂He's Cunningly shrewd!
One day,Sonko asked Ruto to take the medicine
Have to get that book
Lee truly is a legend😂😂
*.......Uhuru had a medicine for stress but Ruto doesn't take that medicine.........."
@jeff koinange on this i salute you... please desist from cwacks like moraras..ie
I've never heard a fluent, atticulate speaker like Njee
Mzee Njiru is pushing it a bit too far... Njiru and team are centralists they believe in centralised power - Njiru is a beneficiary of oppressive single party government. Kenya only requires good governance, transparency and integrity to Lead Kenya effectively.
I see it differently, Lee Njiru was a senior civil servant by merit and had no political ambition until he retired he was loyal to his boss don't ascribe governance issues to him when he had no mandate on such matters otherwise we may ascribe same to innocent drivers, cooks, security team employed at statehouse on matters they had control.
@@charleskaberere8322 Lee Njiru shares responsibility he was an aid - responsibility is wholesome, this week Germany has jailed a typist - yes muschana wa typewriter 🤣 a secretary of one of the Nazi camps, she was employed & 18yrs of age, but she will now spend the rest of her life in jail, she is 102yrs today, you can never run away from responsibility - there is always an option to resign 🤷🏾 so that you are not called to answer questions later....
@@kennethokumu6375 This is laughable comparing Kenya and Germany. Even if by chance that happened then the entire past Provincial, and senior Government officials would be prosecuted, that is only an imagination. Lee Njiru was a Presidential pressman whose mandate had no political, civil or criminal litigation arising in his scope of duty.
@@charleskaberere8322 that's your standard... Low & laughable
@@kennethokumu6375 Your are getting personal than factual. I bet you have never worked at Statehouse and also if your standard is higher than Lee Njiru. But you could proceed with the litigation if you have the courage and muscle.
10:00......Medicine .Lee nailed it😅👏
You guys didn't see the secret masonic handshake between Lee Njiru and Jeff at the end of the interview.
I thought Nyayo was built before Kasarani? 🤔. 1983 and 87 respectively!
Great legend
Where to get that book in America
I have it!
Zakayo doesn't know the medicine 😂😂
This is the second time am watching him on jklive he is too amazing and am not even an Kenya
Imagine this man is 75 years old and Raila is 78 years and looks older than Raila. Baba show us your ways.
Look at videos or photos of Raila in 90s and 2000s he was old,he dying his hair to look young and he cannot talk coherent like this man
You lying, Raila ain't this eloquent
@@davidlevitsi100 true
😂😂😂facts,
Makeup
Presidency is the easiest job😂
Uhuru knew the medicine 😂😂😂😂😂😂
but nyayo statudium was built in 1983 yet kasarani in 1987>> how was the money that remained after building kasarani used to built nyayo? ama am overthinking
Maybe it was rebuilt after 1987
😂were yu there