Very nice to see her progressing so fast – look forward to seeing further reports and then of course… Just think, this lot here might even ask you whether it’ll be at………. :diablo:

I’ve even emailed a link to my girlfriend. Should I be worried that it’s SHE who collects the Biggles books in this relationship? :confused:

Adrian

You’re in good company Adrian. My wife’s just been prompted to read Biggles Learns How to Fly. Matt, we might have to rebuild a Farman Longhorn next!!

When I was a kid, Biggles books were classics, everyone was into them.
I’ve always been surprised that no-one has ever produced a truly classic Biggles film, yes, I know why, doesn’t appeal to Hollywood backing, however money was sunk into the embarrasing Biggles film that was eventually produced.
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Yes I agree, the 1970s ‘made for TV’ offering was, you might say, of it’s era!!

Production delays meant that “Biggles Sweeps the Skies” was never completed, but the fact that Universal went to the trouble of not only commisioning the BE-2 replica, but also a pair of Aviatiks as well, indicated they were pretty serious. A classic ‘what if’.

As far as we know, the only filming of the BE was the archive shots you’ll see on Monday night, plus some shooting carried out in 1971 for the BBC series “Wings”. If anyone knows of, or has, anythng else, we’d be delighted to hear from them!

Took these on a trip to Ireland last August. The Luton Major attended the Birr Fly-in and the Luton Minor was taken at the superb airfield at Kilrush.

I remember ‘SML from when she was based at Bodmin about 30 years ago.

Regards,

Derek

Thanks for the pics Derek. Anyone have any idea why Luton Majors still seem to be regarded as flyable in Ireland and Australia, while here in the UK I understand that the stressing was deemed inadequate?

Also Derek, if you remember G-ASML in her time at Bodmin, can you throw any light on the story behind this picture?