Les Chevaliers du Ciel

Les Chevaliers du Ciel (1967-1970)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure, Children

Les Chevaliers du Ciel was a French children's TV series about two fighter jet pilots Michel Tanguy (Jacques Santi) and Ernest Laverdure (Christian Marin) and their adventures. It was based on a comic book series by Jean-Michel Charlier and Albert Uderzo titled Tanguy et Laverdure. The fighter aircraft featured were the Dassault Mirage III.

Made by French production company Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française (ORTF) between 1967 and 1970, its original French title was Les chevaliers du ciel("The Knights of the Sky").

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E13Episode 13mars 3, 1970
S03E12Episode 12févr. 24, 1970
S03E11Episode 11févr. 17, 1970
S03E10Episode 10févr. 10, 1970
S03E09Episode 9févr. 3, 1970
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Les Chevaliers du Ciel premiere?

Les Chevaliers du Ciel premiered on October 3, 1967.

Who are the main characters in Les Chevaliers du Ciel?

The main characters in Les Chevaliers du Ciel are two French Air Force pilots, Tanguy and Laverdure.

What type of aircraft do Tanguy and Laverdure fly in Les Chevaliers du Ciel?

Tanguy and Laverdure fly the Mirage III fighter plane in Les Chevaliers du Ciel.

Who created Les Chevaliers du Ciel?

Les Chevaliers du Ciel was created by Jean-Michel Charlier and Albert Uderzo.

Was Les Chevaliers du Ciel based on a book or comic series?

Yes, Les Chevaliers du Ciel was based on a comic series of the same name created by Jean-Michel Charlier.

How many episodes of Les Chevaliers du Ciel were produced?

There were a total of 26 episodes of Les Chevaliers du Ciel produced.

What is the English translation of Les Chevaliers du Ciel?

The English translation of Les Chevaliers du Ciel is "The Sky Knights".

Was Les Chevaliers du Ciel a popular show in France when it aired?

Yes, Les Chevaliers du Ciel was a very popular show in France when it aired.

What other TV shows or movies were created by Jean-Michel Charlier?

Jean-Michel Charlier also created the comic series Blueberry, which was adapted into a movie in 2004.

Did Les Chevaliers du Ciel receive any awards?

It is unclear whether Les Chevaliers du Ciel received any awards or nominations.

Was Les Chevaliers du Ciel dubbed or subtitled in any other languages?

Yes, Les Chevaliers du Ciel was dubbed into several other languages, including English, Italian, and Spanish.

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Also known as

  • Los Caballeros del Cielo (Spain)
  • The Aeronauts (United Kingdom)

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