FLYING VISITS

Prince Philip travels by helicopter to various locations, including the National Gliding Championships at Lasham Aerodrome, where he meets competitors like Sergeant Williamson. He then visits Christchurch in Hampshire, where he is received by Sir Donald Bailey and Major General Carley. At MEXI, the Military Engineering Experimental Establishment, Prince Philip observes engineering exhibits, including a new ferry and methods for bridging rivers, as well as a rig for testing bridge sections under pressure.

What mode of transportation did Prince Philip use to attend the National Gliding Championships?

• Helicopter

• Car

• Train

• Bicycle

Who was the winner of the National Gliding Championships that Prince Philip attended?

• Major General Carley

• Sir Donald Bailey

• Sergeant Williamson

• Prince Philip

Where did Prince Philip fly to after the National Gliding Championships?

• Edinburgh

• Christchurch in Hampshire

• Birmingham

• London

What is Sir Donald Bailey known for?

• Directing a movie

• Bailey Bridge fame

• Winning the National Gliding Championships

• Inventing the helicopter

What was demonstrated at MEXI that could withstand a 47-tonne Centurion tank?

• A new ferry

• A glider

• A rig for testing bridge sections

• A new type of helicopter