Summaries

This Children's Film Foundation story is about Tom, a boy with his head in the clouds who wishes he could fly. But a chance encounter with a Mr Lovejoy at an abandoned airfield helps Tom realise his dream as the amateur inventor is out to build the first man powered flying machine - the Sky-Bike! Will the two of them get it off the ground? Or will they be beaten by an unscrupulous Squadron Leader who has plans of his own?—randomarnold

Details

Keywords
  • children
  • vacation
  • bicycle
  • contest
  • older man young boy relationship
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Family
Release date Nov 30, 1967
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Hendon Aerodrome, Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London, England, UK
Production companies Eyeline Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 2m
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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