CLASSIC IMAGE: INTO THE NIGHT...

Truly the space version of a formidable modern day air carrier, the might Battlestar Galactica is seen here in another great angle showing the craft's detail and militaristic beauty whilst heading out into space, continuing its epic search for the Thirteenth Tribe.

CLASSIC IMAGE: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH!

He may soon be hip deep in battle with the Cylons, but Starbuck's viper piloting skills will surely prove as adept as ever, in this great shot from Saga of a Star World rarely seen beyond its TOPPS card appearance of 1978. The shot looks like it was taken in the Galactica's landing bay.

CLASSIC ART: LEADERS AND WARRIORS!

The original Galactica series couldn't have had better, or more inspiring heroes, for seventies audiences (and beyond) to enjoy than Commander Adama, Apollo and Starbuck, as presented in this great fan art. If anyone knows the name of the artist, please get in touch.

CLASSIC ART: BEHOLD THE BRIDGE!

One of the most expensive sets ever constructed for a TV series of that time - the Galactica's bridge - is as well realized in this highly detailed behind the tech art as in it was with its onscreen construction. This art is presumably work for that publishing project that never happened? If anyone knows the artist or has more info, please get in touch.

CLASSIC MERCHANDISE: 'GALACTICA' RISES!

I thought I'd seen all the variant covers to the original novelisation of Saga of a Star World, but not this international one with that groovy red logo adorning it with just 'Galactica', a uniqueness which makes it more than worthy of posting.

CLASSIC IMAGE: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS...

Silver Spar squadron's ordinary recon patrol takes a mysterious and sinister turn as they encounter mysterious swarming lights beyond anything ever encountered before, during the memorable opening to War of the Gods Part One.

CLASSIC IMAGE: SHOWCASING APOLLO!

The ever-excellent Galactica bridge set is always a great place to have photography taken on, as seen with this posed image of Richard Hatch as Captain Apollo, presumably taken once the series had entered into weekly television production.