PART II: The Black Aeroplane – Frederick Forsyth
- What is ‘The Black Aeroplane’ about?
It’s about a mysterious incident where a pilot is guided through a storm by an unknown black airplane. - Where was the narrator flying to?
He was flying from France to England, excited to reach home for breakfast. - What happened when he entered the clouds?
He lost all communication, visibility, and control due to a dangerous storm. - What was the narrator’s major fear in the storm?
He feared crashing because his instruments stopped working and he couldn’t navigate. - Who helped the narrator in the storm?
A strange black aeroplane appeared and guided him safely through the storm clouds. - Why was the black aeroplane mysterious?
There was no record of it, no other pilot saw it, and it disappeared after guiding him. - What was strange at the control tower?
The officials told him no other plane was flying that night, leaving him confused. - What is the theme of the story?
Mystery, faith, hope, and possibly supernatural help when all seems lost. - What emotions did the narrator go through?
Excitement, fear, confusion, and finally relief and wonder. - How did the narrator land safely?
By blindly following the black aeroplane which led him to a runway. - Why is the ending mysterious?
No one knew about the second aircraft—it was never identified. - What does the story suggest?
Sometimes unseen forces or luck can guide us through dark or tough situations. - What is the tone of the story?
Suspenseful, tense, and ultimately thought-provoking with an open ending. - What is the role of imagination in the story?
It leaves readers guessing whether the black aeroplane was real or a figment of the narrator’s desperate mind. - What is the message of the story?
Keep hope alive even in the darkest moments—help may come from unexpected places.