In the books by W.E. Johns what is the full surname of the character known as Biggles?
W. E. Johns factual books, including several books on aviation, books on pirates and treasure hunting, and a book on gardening, "The Passing Show". Unusually among children's writers of the time, from 1935 Johns employed a working-class character as an equal member of the Biggles team – "Ginger" Habblethwaite, later Hebblethwaite, the son of a Northumberland miner. However, readers never learn his real Christian name, and he proclaims himself a Yorkshireman once or twice. W. E. Johns died on 21 June 1968 in his 76th year. Shortly before his death he was writing the final Biggles story, entitled "Biggles does some Homework", which
W. E. Johns officer. In Birmingham he met Doris 'Dol' May Leigh (1900–1969), daughter of Alfred Broughton Leigh. They later moved to Newcastle upon Tyne when Johns was posted there. Although he never divorced Maude Hunt, Doris Leigh was known as 'Mrs Johns' until her death. Johns continued to pay for his wife and son's upkeep and for her nursing care (she suffered from acute arthritis). On 15 October 1927, he was transferred to the reserves. Four years later, on 15 October 1931, he relinquished his commission. W. E. Johns was a prolific author and editor. In his 46-year writing career (1922–68) he