Patrice Buendia Shares Insights into Aviation-Themed Comics and Collaboration with Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation’s head writer for Tanguy et Laverdure, Patrice Buendia, discussed the challenges and expertise required to create aviation-themed comics. He collaborates with experts in the industry, including Frédéric Zumbiehl, a former fighter pilot, and artists such as Matthieu Durand. The comics feature Dassault Aviation’s aircraft, including the Mirage 2000 and Mirage III. Buendia emphasizes the importance of research, documentation, and technical knowledge in creating accurate and imaginative representations of aviation. This conversation was first reported by Dassault Aviation.