CLEAN : Myanmar Spitfire hunt like

CLEAN : Myanmar Spitfire hunt like

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Interactive Video

History, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the ongoing project to uncover and restore Spitfires buried at a former RAF site. It highlights the evidence gathered, including eyewitness accounts, and the historical significance of the Spitfires. The project aims to strengthen ties between Burma and Britain by restoring these planes to their original state and showcasing them at air shows. The preservation efforts are compared to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, emphasizing the meticulous care taken to protect the aircraft.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the team working at former RAF Menglad?

To build new Spitfires

To convert rumors into facts through archaeology

To create a documentary

To train new pilots

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the Spitfire hold a special place in British history?

It was used in the American Civil War

It played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain

It was the first aircraft to fly around the world

It was a commercial passenger plane

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's vision for the restored Spitfires?

To use them for military training

To display them in a museum

To use them in air shows as a symbol of friendship

To sell them to collectors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the Spitfires preserved before being buried?

They were wrapped in grease paper and filled with oil

They were stored in a warehouse

They were covered in sand

They were left exposed to the elements

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What famous archaeological discovery is the Spitfire find compared to?

The Rosetta Stone

The Terracotta Army

The Tutankhamun tomb

The Lost City of Atlantis