Shantytown

The video showcases Shanty Town in England, a makeshift city built by a mobile reclamation and repair squadron to house glider maintenance personnel. Initially lacking housing, the squadron repurposed glider crates into comfortable living quarters. The residents have grown fond of their handmade homes, preferring them over newly furnished quarters. The settlement now spans half a mile of the glider assembly field.

What was the initial challenge faced by the boys in Shanty Town?

• Insufficient glider parts

• Poor weather conditions

• No housing facilities

• Lack of food supplies

Who was responsible for the architectural design of the living quarters?

• The boys themselves

• Local government

• A group of architects

• Mobile reclamation and repair squadron

What did the boys use to create their initial living spaces?

• Wooden planks

• Tents

• Glider crates

• Metal sheets

Why did the boys prefer to stay in their handmade quarters?

• They had better facilities

• They were larger

• They were more comfortable

• They were closer to work

How much area does the handmade Hamlet cover?

• One mile

• Quarter of a mile

• Two miles

• Half a mile