First flights from Hounslow to Paris, 1919

Sixteen years after the Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk, Hope Thomas's company began offering passenger flights between Hounslow and Paris, marking a significant milestone in aviation history with the introduction of a published timetable.

How many years after the Wright brothers' first flight did significant advancements in aviation occur?

• 25 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

• 16 years

Who was responsible for pioneering passenger flights in the early 20th century?

• Amelia Earhart

• Hope Thomas

• Charles Lindbergh

• Orville Wright

Which cities were connected by the first scheduled passenger flights?

• London and New York

• Madrid and Lisbon

• Hounslow and Paris

• Berlin and Rome

What was a key feature of Hope Thomas's company's service?

• Non-stop flights

• Published timetable

• In-flight meals

• Luxury seating

What was the significance of the flights between Hounslow and Paris?

• They were the first transatlantic flights.

• They marked the beginning of commercial aviation.

• They were the first flights to use jet engines.

• They were the longest flights of the time.