EXERCISE

Exercise Pinnacle is a significant test of Britain's air defences, involving mock attacks and operational exercises. The Royal Observer Corps and various aircraft, including American sabre jets and RAF meteors, participate in these realistic operations. The exercise, though secret, is crucial for evaluating the efficiency of air defence strategies.

What is the primary focus of Exercise Pinnacle?

• Improving Britain's ground forces

• Evaluating Britain's air defenses

• Testing Britain's naval defenses

• Enhancing Britain's cyber security

Which aircraft were taken over by the RAF for Exercise Pinnacle?

• American F-16s

• American B-29s

• British Spitfires

• German Messerschmitts

What role did the Royal Observer Corps play in Exercise Pinnacle?

• Plotting attack and interception courses

• Conducting aerial attacks

• Training new pilots

• Providing medical support

Which aircraft were part of the Defense Force in Exercise Pinnacle?

• American sabre jets

• British Hurricanes

• French Mirages

• Russian MiGs

How did the Royal Air Force respond to bomber raids during Exercise Pinnacle?

• With squadrons of Spitfires

• With squadrons of Typhoons

• With squadrons of Lancasters

• With squadrons of meteors