CANBERRA'S RECORD

CANBERRA'S RECORD

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The transcript describes a record-breaking flight by the Canberra aircraft, highlighting the crew members and their roles. The flight involved crossing the Atlantic twice in one day, with a total flying time of just under eight hours. The pilots share their experiences, emphasizing the critical role of navigation, particularly praising the navigator, Watson, for his accuracy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the crew members of the Canberra jet plane?

Mr J Doe, Mr K Roe, Mr L Moe

Mr X Lee, Mr Y Kim, Mr Z Park

Mr A Smith, Mr B Johnson, Mr C Brown

Mr P Hillwood, Mr R P Beamon, Mr D A Watson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total flying time for the Canberra's two-way Atlantic crossing?

Seven hours and fifty-nine minutes

Nine hours and thirty minutes

Eight hours and one minute

Ten hours and two minutes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the crew have lunch during their record-breaking flight?

Paris, France

London, England

Gander, Newfoundland

Aldergrove, Ireland

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was considered the most crucial aspect of the Canberra's flight?

The speed of the aircraft

The navigation

The weather conditions

The fuel efficiency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was credited with the successful navigation of the Canberra flight?

Mr P Hillwood

Mr J Doe

Mr D A Watson

Mr R P Beamon