Monday 21 March 2022

1966, Belgian Comics: "Biggles", "De Onbekende Piloot"

In 1966 the fourth "Biggles" comic album, "De Onbekende Piloot" ("The Unknown Pilot") is published by "De Standaard". The story was drawn and written by the Belgian cartoonist Karel Verschuere (1924-1980) for "Studio Vandersteen". The main characters are Major James Bigglesworth aka Biggles, Hedwig Zieroski (Lowenski), Colonel Raymond, Major Browstaw, Stanislaw Lowenski, Hilze, Holsten, 04, Hedwig’s parents, Ginger Hebblethwaite and Algernon "Algy" Lacy.

The Studio Vandersteen series "Biggles" was based on the adventure books for young readers by W. E. Johns (1893–1968), it ran between 1965 and 1969.

Major James Bigglesworth aka Biggles

Hedwig Zieroski (Lowenski)
Colonel Raymond
Biggles and Major Browstaw
Stanislaw Lowenski

Synopsis
Commissioned by "Scotland Yard" Major Bigglesworth aka Biggles is conducting a survey in Scotland. When he runs out of gas, he meets Hedwig Zieroski who borrows her motorcycle to get gas…

Hilze and Biggles
Holsten and Biggles
O4
Hedwig's Parents and Biggles
Ginger Hebblethwaite and Algernon "Algy" Lacy

Cars

  • Triumph Vitesse Convertible
  • Jaguar Mark X
  • Austin / Morris 1100 (BMC ADO16)
  • Wolseley probably 15/50
  • Ford Taunus 17M (P3)
  • Ford (Consul) Corsair
  • Ford Cortina Mk I
  • Citroën DS
Ford (Consul) Corsair, Ford Cortina Mk I, Citroën DS
Ford Taunus 17M (P3)
Wolseley probably 15/50
Triumph Vitesse Convertible
Jaguar Mark X and Austin / Morris 1100 (BMC ADO16)

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