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When sudden fog forces Biggles to jettison his Vandal amphibian into the North Sea, he thinks the mishap is just a routine landing glitch. The danger escalates when he encounters a clandestine flying boat crew, led by a figure code‑named “Blackbeard.” This Russian Airfleet elite is secretly plotting to bomb Britain, and the novice bomber's mission is far more sinister than biggles initially believed.
The story throws readers into a high‑stakes aerial adventure, showcasing Biggles’ quick thinking and deep love for flight amid a wartime espionage plot that threatens national security.
First publish date: 1954
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: W. E. Johns
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