Biggles Sees It Through

Biggles, Algy, and Ginger volunteer to fly reconnaissance missions over Finland during the Winter War. On one flight, Biggles spots a lone figure in the snow and discovers that he is Petolski, a Polish scientist with seven years of experimental aircraft research. The research must be retrieved at all costs, but the Russians are also searching for it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2022
Publisher: Canelo

Biggles has found himself caught up in a cold war, with the Winter War between the Finns and the Soviets underway in November 1939. Recognizing the need for international support, Biggles, Algy, and Ginger have voluntered their services and embarked on reconnaissance missions over Finland, keeping a watchful eye for Soviet troops and aircraft.

During one of these missions, Biggles happens upon a lone figure in the snow, lying at death's door. Landing his plane to investigate, he discovers that the man is Petolski, a Polish scientist who had crash-landed on the Finland-Russia border while fleeing Occupied Poland with seven years' worth of experimental aircraft research. Petolski, realizing the importance of safeguarding his research from falling into enemy hands, had hidden it in a nearby location.

Biggles is tasked with retrieving the research at all costs, as it cannot fall into the hands of the enemy. However, he soon realizes that the Russians are also aware of the research and have dispatched a party led by his nemesis, Erich von Stalhein, to find it. The race is on, and Biggles must navigate through the treacherous ice and snow of Finland to outsmart his adversaries and secure the invaluable research.

With his trademark wit, bravery, and flying skills, Biggles sets out on a thrilling adventure that will test his limits and push him to his physical and mental brink. Along the way, he encounters a diverse range of characters, from friendly Finns to treacherous Russian agents, each with their own agendas and motivations.

Will Biggles succeed in his mission? Will he be able to outsmart von Stalhein and his team? And what secrets will be uncovered in the process? Find out in this thrilling and action-packed adventure, perfect for fans of Derek Robinson and Max Hennessy.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 205 x 135 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804360613