DUTCHMEN BOMB FRANCE -

DUTCHMEN BOMB FRANCE -

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The transcript describes a series of Allied air attacks, focusing on a day bombing mission by a Royal Netherlands naval air service squadron. The mission targeted Cherbourg docks, facing heavy flak. Despite challenges, including a cameraman's aircraft being hit, the raid was successful, with direct hits on key installations. The RAF released footage of an aircraft crash to highlight the reality of such missions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nationality of the personnel involved in the day bombing mission?

British

Dutch

American

French

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main target of the bombing mission at Cherbourg docks?

A naval ship

A power station and barracks

A military base

A communication tower

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the aircraft face during the mission?

Pilot error

Bad weather

Heavy flak

Engine failure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What phrase was used in the report to describe the loss of an aircraft?

Mission accomplished

Aircraft down

One of our aircraft is missing

Lost in action

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the RAF release footage of the aircraft crashing?

To criticize the enemy

To promote the RAF

To sensationalize the event

To show the reality behind the phrase 'one of our aircraft is missing'