Survivors of the R101 dirigible crash tell of their narrow escapes

The transcript recounts a survivor's experience during a disaster involving the 101. It describes the explosion, the immediate response, and the efforts to escape and rescue others. The narrative concludes with a reflection on the event and the symbolic removal of the Union Jack from the tail structure, which was spared by the flames.

What was the immediate reaction of the survivors when the disaster struck?

• They calmly assessed the situation.

• They immediately called for help.

• There was an immediate flash of flame and smoke filled the structure.

• They were unaware of the situation.

How did the survivors manage to escape the smoke room?

• They used a secret exit.

• They waited for rescue teams.

• They moved some furniture and found a hole in the wall.

• They climbed through a window.

What unexpected event helped the survivors during the explosion?

• The fire extinguished itself.

• A sudden rainstorm.

• The explosion calmed their car down.

• A rescue helicopter arrived.

What did the survivors do after escaping the structure?

• They took shelter in a nearby building.

• They called the police.

• They tried to find and help other survivors.

• They immediately left the area.

What was ironically spared by the flames?

• The Union Jack on the tail structure.

• The entire structure.

• The survivors' belongings.

• The control room.