RAF PRESENTATION RECALLS ""TIRPITZ"" BOMBING

RAF PRESENTATION RECALLS ""TIRPITZ"" BOMBING

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The video report by Leslie Mitchell covers a ceremony at Bomber Command's High Wycombe headquarters, where the RAF honors the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force. General Owen presents a souvenir trophy from the Nazi battleship Tirpitz, sunk by Lancasters in 1944. The report highlights the courage and skill of the 617 and 9 squadrons, who successfully attacked the Tirpitz. Air Marshal Lloyd accepts the trophy on behalf of Bomber Command, with Wing Commander Tate, who led the attack, also present.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the narrator of the video?

Leslie Mitchell

General Owen

Air Marshal Lloyd

Wing Commander Tate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of General Owen's visit to Bomber Command's headquarters?

To receive an award

To lead a new operation

To conduct a training session

To present a souvenir trophy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battleship was sunk by the RAF in Tromsøfjord in 1944?

Hood

Bismarck

Scharnhorst

Tirpitz

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which squadrons were responsible for the sinking of the Tirpitz?

Squadrons 101 and 102

Squadrons 617 and 9

Squadrons 303 and 304

Squadrons 501 and 502

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accepted the trophy on behalf of Bomber Command?

General Owen

Leslie Mitchell

Wing Commander Tate

Air Marshal Lloyd