THE ""VIKING""

The video features Leslie Mitchell reporting from Movietown, highlighting Britain's post-war aviation challenges and progress. It introduces the Vickers Viking, a medium-sized airliner inspected by Lord Winster, Minister for Civil Aviation. The Viking can seat 24 passengers, has a range of 1,500 miles, and a cruising speed of 210 miles per hour. The report emphasizes Britain's need to catch up in civil aviation after focusing on military aircraft during the war, marking the Viking as a positive step forward.

What was the main reason for Britain's lack of civil aircraft after the war?

• Focus on building civil aircraft

• Concentration on fighters and bombers

• Lack of resources

• Technological limitations

Who inspected the Vickers Viking aircraft?

• Lord Winster

• Leslie Mitchell

• The Queen

• The Prime Minister

How many passengers can the Vickers Viking seat comfortably?

• 18 passengers

• 20 passengers

• 24 passengers

• 30 passengers

What is the cruising speed of the Vickers Viking at 10,000 feet?

• 180 miles an hour

• 270 miles an hour

• 150 miles an hour

• 210 miles an hour

Why is the development of the Viking considered good news for Britain?

• It signifies a move towards peacetime aviation

• It is the fastest aircraft in the world

• It was built during the war

• It can fly internationally