Water Bomber Crew Operations and Challenges

The Buffalo water bomber crew, after waiting for better flying conditions, departs Montreal on a mission to reach St John's, Newfoundland, before a major winter storm hits. The crew navigates the 1600 km flight across the Gulf of St Lawrence, racing against the approaching storm. Despite the challenging weather, they successfully reach St John's just in time, avoiding the storm's impact.

What was the initial challenge faced by the water bomber crew in Montreal?

• Lack of fuel

• Technical issues with the planes

• Crew members were unavailable

• Waiting for better flying conditions

What was the ultimate destination of the water bomber crew?

• Gulf of St. Lawrence

• Turkey

• St. John's

• Montreal

Why did the crew need to act quickly after identifying a window of opportunity?

• A major winter storm was approaching

• The planes were running out of fuel

• The crew had a tight schedule

• Technical issues were detected

What was the speed of the water bombers during their flight?

• 150 kmph

• 200 kmph

• 300 kmph

• 250 kmph

What geographical feature did the pilots cross while hoping for clear skies?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of St. Lawrence

• Hudson Bay

• Lake Ontario

What did the crew see as they crossed the Gulf of St. Lawrence?

• Clear skies

• The storm approaching

• A flock of birds

• A rainbow

What was the weather condition in St. John's as the crew approached?

• Sunny and clear

• Foggy

• Overcast with a storm approaching

• Snowy

How did the crew feel about their timing upon reaching St. John's?

• They played it perfectly

• They were too early

• They were too late

• They missed their destination

What was the weather like when the crew reached St. John's?

• Almost a hurricane

• Calm and sunny

• Snowstorm

• Light drizzle

What would have happened if the water bombers had not reached St. John's before the storm?

• They would have been diverted

• The planes would be caked in ice

• They would have landed safely

• They would have returned to Montreal