No agency of the size of Spectrum would be complete without some form of passenger-carrying plane and the Swift executive passenger jet is an excellent choice for this purpose.

As this is the primary air shuttle to and from Skybase, it was designed to be able to reach altitudes of over 60,000 feet and is equipped with both standard landing gear and a magnetic system similar to the Falcon Interceptors so that it can land on strips 03 or 04 on Skybase. The Swift’s unique design means that its whole body acts as a large wing to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, both important to travel at such altitudes.

The cockpit seats two and benefits from a clear view from the front, sides and even top through the one-way tinted portholes.

Art design of the cockpit interior Right: two different views of the cockpit.

Stair leading to the Swift's cabin deployed.

Once landed on the ground or in Skybase’s Hangar Deck, the Swift does not require any external access system, as the stairs are deployed when the door opens.

The Swift may seem diminutive compared to the Albatross, but it can carry up to ten people in comfort thanks to a highly-configurable interior. The basic configuration has single seats on one side and double seats on the other, with the middle seats facing each other around a collapsible table.

The tables on both sides also have integrated computers linked to the Spectrum network and wi-fi access is available from any seat. Various features for the passengers can be accessed on the moveable armrests between the seats.

The configuration can be quickly changed so as to create a fully-operational command center directly linked to Skybase or any Spectrum ground facility. The Swift also features a fully-equipped galley to prepare in-flight meals or refreshments, and a lavatory.

Colonel White and Captain Ochre's in the Swift's cabin.

(Sources: Materials from Granada Ventures Limited, Anderson Entertainment Ltd./GAP PLC©, Gerry Anderson's New Captain Scarlet Funfax, Spectrum Agents' Handbook, New Captain Scarlet's Magazine and other materials. Special thanks to Dominic Lavery for providing blueprints, sketches, artworks, and other exclusive materials, and to Isabelle Saucier for text and additionnal pictures.)