1953: AVIATION PIONEER

The speaker transitioned from a motor car racing career to joining General Pershing as a staff driver in 1917. He was later transferred to a flying school in France due to his engineering background and eventually became the commanding officer of the 94th Squadron, known for its victories. Despite limited training, he participated in combat, highlighting the extensive training modern pilots receive.

What profession did the narrator leave to join General Pershing's mission in 1917?

• Sailing

• Engineering

• Teaching

• Motor car racing

Why was the narrator transferred to the flying school in France?

• Due to his combat experience

• He requested the transfer

• He was demoted

• Because of his engineering and motor knowledge

Which squadron was the narrator assigned to, known for its victories?

• The 101st Airborne

• The 94th Squadron

• The Red Baron Squadron

• The Blue Angels

How many hours of instruction did the narrator have before his first solo flight?

• Four hours

• Ten hours

• Fifty hours

• Twenty hours

How does the narrator compare his flying hours to modern pilots?

• He had more hours than modern pilots

• He had fewer hours than modern pilots

• He did not mention modern pilots

• He had the same number of hours as modern pilots