Chapter 2639
Concorde was once the only supersonic airliner in the world that was truly put into commercial operation.
For many young people, they may not know this aircraft at all, but they have to admit that this aircraft has written a strong fortune in the history of civil aviation.
Looking at the law of development of human science and technology over the past few decades, we will find an interesting phenomenon, that is, in recent years, people have been relatively conservative in the development of science and technology.
However, during the Cold War from the 1960s to the 1980s, it was a golden age when human technology thrived and developed wildly.
People of that era showed unprecedented enthusiasm and radicalism in the field of science and technology.
In the era when the computing power of computers was not as good as that of the Xiaobawang learning machine, the Soviet Union sent astronauts to space, and the United States sent astronauts to the moon.
Also in that era, people lost interest in ordinary subsonic civil aviation aircraft, and began to step into the supersonic era with their heads high.
In 1975, the Concorde airliner that could reach twice the speed of sound was officially put into use. At that time, people had already enjoyed the supersonic airliner at 2,150 kilometers per hour.
Now, it takes nearly two hours to fly from Eastcliff to Aurous Hill, but if you take the Concorde, it only takes 25 minutes.
It is a pity that although this aircraft is extremely fast, its fuel economy is extremely poor, so with the arrival of the economic crisis and a serious flight accident, this aircraft withdrew from the civil aviation stage in 2003 and has since disappeared from the world. Today, most people don’t even remember the existence of this aircraft, but several of this aircraft have been well preserved.
Moreover, without exception, all became the exclusive cars of the top rich.
Charlie’s grandfather Lord Wade has one.
His Concorde airliner was bought back and spent huge financial resources on transformation and maintenance. Up to now, it costs tens of millions of dollars in basic maintenance costs every year.
However, Lord Wade spent so much money on this plane, but it is difficult for him to fly once a year.
However, for top big families, this kind of aircraft has the same meaning as nuclear weapons in big countries. It can be kept in storage for several years or even decades, but it can be put into use as soon as a major event requires it.
Therefore, Isaac Cameron thought of this method. As long as Lord Wade is willing to lend this Concorde airliner to Charlie, it is no problem to send Charlie to Syria within four and a half hours!
However, Lord Wade attaches great importance to this aircraft. , Except for himself, almost never used it for anyone, even his sons and daughters had no chance to use this plane.
And Isaac Cameron was just a spokesperson for the Wade Family in Aurous Hill. He couldn’t even get in touch with Lord Wade directly, so Charlie could only talk to Lord Wade about this matter.
Charlie was instantly awakened by his words.
He couldn’t hide his excitement and blurted out: “Great! If there is a Concorde, you can save one-half of your time!”
Then, he immediately took out his phone and said, “I’ll call him. A phone call, I have to borrow this plane anyway!”
Isaac Cameron said with some worry: “Master, it is said that your grandfather is very precious to this plane. So far, he has not borrowed it, nor has it let anyone other than him. People have used it, and I am now worried that he will not be willing to lend you.
Charlie said in a deep voice: “No matter what, please call first and try it!
After speaking, he called his grandfather Lord Wade.
The phone rang only twice and was immediately connected.
Chapter 2640
Lord Wade asked happily: Charlie, why did you think of calling grandpa today?
Charlie went straight to the point and said, “I have something to ask you for help.”
Lord Wade said without hesitation: “Oh, What is there to be polite with you and Grandpa? Just talk about it. As long as Grandpa can do it, it’s absolutely unambiguous!”
Charlie said: “I have an urgent matter . I have to go to Lebanon immediately. I heard that you have a Concord The passenger plane, I want to borrow it for use.
“Thanks to Concord?” Lord Wade hesitated for a moment. After a while, he smiled and said, “Cherlie, in fact, if you want to borrow a private jet, grandpa has a very, very luxurious Boeing business jet. , It cost hundreds of millions of dollars for the internal renovation alone. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a palace in the sky, or should I lend you that plane?”
Charlie said firmly, “No, I only borrow Concord.
Lord Wade sighed and said, “Oh, that airplane is really too old. It was manufactured in 1985. To be honest, it’s a lot older than you. You know, the older the airplane, the less it will be. It’s safe.”
Charlie didn’t expect Lord Wade to do Tai Chi with himself here, so he couldn’t help it. He blurted out: “You don’t want to lend me the Concorde, but you must at least lend me a I flew from Aurous Hill to Lebanon within four and a half hours.
“This Lord Wade said embarrassingly: “The requirement for four and a half hours is too high, can you be a little more relaxed?”
Charlie asked him back: “In the end If you can borrow it, you can give me a pleasant message. If you can’t, then I won’t be too difficult.
Charlie said coldly: “However, I might have to reconsider the ancestor worship ceremony. . I feel that since even borrowing a plane is so troublesome for such a small thing, I won’t trouble the Wade Family anymore. “
When Lord Wade heard this, he gritted his teeth without hesitation: “Oh, Charlie, don’t be impulsive! Isn’t it just borrowing a plane? Grandpa lends it to you! I will ask the crew to prepare and fly directly to Aurous Hill! I have two The crew has been on standby at the airport in two shifts, ready to take off at any time! Are you satisfied now? The fastest update
Charlie’s voice eased, and he said: “In this case, I will also Will not break his promise.
Lord Wade breathed a sigh of relief and smiled: “Charlie, you often go home and have a look when you have time. My uncle, your uncle, and your aunt miss you very much!”
Charlie casually accepted, ” Okay, after the ancestor worship ceremony, I will visit you often.
Lord Wade said hurriedly : “That’s good, that’s good!
After speaking, he asked again: “Charlie, what do you need to go to Lebanon? Don’t need Grandpa’s help?”
Charlie thought of the question he had just chatted with Isaac Cameron, and asked: “I wonder if you can help me clear the relationship so that I can leave Lebanon and go to Syria smoothly?
“Are you going to Syria?” Lord Wade was surprised. Asked: “There is a war over there, what are you going to do?”
Charlie said calmly: “I have some personal affairs that I need to go over.
Lord Wade thought for a while, and said, “I have something to do with Lebanon!”
“Well, I’ll clear it up for you, and promise to help you get this thing done before you arrive in Lebanon.”
Guarantee that after you arrive in Lebanon, You can go directly to Syria. “