WONDERFUL ESCAPE

WONDERFUL ESCAPE

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video describes a test flight of a lightning fighter, which encountered an emergency requiring pilot Johnny Squire to eject. Despite the odds, he survived by reaching the shore near Garleston, Scotland, after 30 hours. He recounted his experience of inflating his life vest and discarding his parachute. Later, he was reunited with his wife and English Electric's chief test pilot, marking a significant moment after his miraculous escape.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed of the lightning fighter during the test?

1,500 miles an hour

1,000 miles an hour

1,700 miles an hour

1,300 miles an hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What altitude was the aircraft flying at during the test?

40,000 feet

50,000 feet

20,000 feet

30,000 feet

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take Johnny Squire to reach the shore after ejecting?

10 hours

20 hours

40 hours

30 hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Johnny Squire do before getting into the dinghy?

Swam to the shore

Called for help

Inflated his Mae West

Inflated his parachute

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was present at the hospital to see Johnny Squire after his escape?

His brother and a friend

His wife and a doctor

His wife and Mr. Roland Beaumont

His parents