Vickers Aviation

The video explores the history of Brooklands, highlighting the return of vintage cars and motorcycles, the unveiling of a memorial, and significant achievements in aviation. It covers early test flights, pioneering transatlantic journeys, and the development of airships and aircraft. The narrative progresses through World War II innovations, including the Wellington bomber and Spitfire, and concludes with post-war advancements in jet technology and civil aviation, emphasizing the legacy of Vickers Armstrongs in aviation history.

What significant event took place 50 years after Brooklands' official opening?

• The opening of a new flying school

• The launch of a new racing event

• The return of famous old cars and motorcycles

• The unveiling of a new aircraft

Who were the first to complete a transatlantic flight in a Vickers Vimy?

• Major General Dunphy and Sir George Edwards

• John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown

• Harold Barnwell and Lord Battison

• The Smith brothers

What was the R-100 airship's notable achievement?

• Flying to Australia

• Winning the Schneider Trophy

• Flying to Canada and back

• Breaking the world speed record

What was the purpose of the Vickers Armstrongs ship model experimental tank?

• To assist in marine aircraft design

• To test new aircraft designs

• To improve aircraft speed

• To develop new airship models

Which aircraft was known for its long-distance flights and was a development of the Southampton?

• The Vildebeest

• The Sea Otter

• The Wellesley

• The Wellington

Which aircraft was known for its geodetic latticework construction?

• The Spitfire

• The Wellington bomber

• The Vickers Vimy

• The R-100 airship

What was the naval version of the Spitfire called?

• The Villetta

• The Seafire

• The Valiant

• The Swift

Which aircraft was the first civil airliner of the post-war period?

• The VC 10

• The Vickers Viking

• The Valiant bomber

• The Vickers Vicount

What was the world's first turbine-powered airline?

• The Vanguard

• The Vickers Vicount

• The VC 10

• The Vickers Viking

Which aircraft was adapted for in-flight refueling to extend its range?

• The Swift

• The Seafire

• The Valiant bomber

• The Wellington bomber