Question 1

What dangerous flying incident occurred during filming on the M40 motorway?

Accepted Answer

Pilot Joan Hughes was charged with seven counts of dangerous flying after a Tiger Moth failed to land on the road before passing under a bridge due to a crosswind. Norman Foster was also charged but acquitted.

Question 2

Which restaurant scene feature was later copied by Japanese restaurants?

Accepted Answer

The delivery of meals by toy train in the restaurant scene was copied by numerous Japanese restaurants.

Question 3

What unusual detail appears in the only laughter scene in Gerry Anderson's puppet series?

Accepted Answer

In the first scene where all men in a meeting room laugh, you can see fillings in the teeth of one of the puppets.

Question 4

Which advertising slogan is referenced by Virgil in the film?

Accepted Answer

Virgil says, "I've got a tiger in my tank," which was the slogan of an ESSO advertising campaign in the UK at the time.

Question 5

What happened to the 'Ball Room' set on Skyship One?

Accepted Answer

The set, which included over 600 painted ping pong balls, caught fire under hot studio lights and had to be completely rebuilt.

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