The Black Aeroplane

Notes

Introduction

The Black Aeroplane is a mysterious and thrilling story about a pilot who is flying his old Dakota aeroplane from Paris to London. While flying, he encounters a dangerous storm and loses contact with the control tower. Suddenly, a mysterious black aeroplane appears and guides him safely to the airport. Surprisingly, after landing, no one knows anything about the black aeroplane.

The story teaches us about hope, courage, faith, and the mysterious forces that sometimes help us in difficult situations.

About the Author

Frederick Forsyth (born 1938) is a famous British novelist and journalist. He is well known for writing thrillers and adventure stories.

Characters

1. The Pilot (Narrator)

Experienced

Confident

Responsible

Brave

Curious

2. Mysterious Black Aeroplane Pilot

Silent

Helpful

Courageous

Mysterious

Possibly imaginary or supernatural

3. Air Traffic Controller

Helpful

Cooperative

Surprised by the pilot's story

Setting

Paris Airport

Night Sky

Thunderstorm

London Airport

Detailed Summary

The narrator is a pilot flying his old Dakota aeroplane from Paris to London on a clear night. He is happy because he hopes to have breakfast with his family the next morning.

Soon, he notices dark storm clouds ahead. Instead of turning back, he decides to fly through them because he wants to reach home on time.

Inside the storm, everything becomes dark. The compass stops working. The radio also fails. He cannot see anything outside. He becomes frightened because his fuel is almost finished.

Suddenly, he notices another aeroplane—a strange black aeroplane flying nearby. The unknown pilot signals him to follow.

Trusting the mysterious pilot, he follows the black aeroplane through the storm.

After some time, the storm ends, and he safely reaches the runway at an airport.

The mysterious black aeroplane disappears immediately after guiding him.

The pilot asks the woman in the control tower about the other aeroplane.

She tells him that no other aeroplane was flying that night except his.

The pilot is surprised and…