HISTORIC FLIGHT

HISTORIC FLIGHT

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers the Queen's historic visit to Ethiopia, marking the first time a British monarch traveled there. The journey was notable for being the first royal flight on the VC-10 jetliner, a significant advancement in aviation technology. The VC-10, known for its power and silence, was the largest aircraft built in Europe at the time and featured innovative engineering with four rear-mounted jet engines. This flight symbolized a seal of approval for the aircraft's advanced capabilities in civil aviation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is reporting the Queen's visit to Ethiopia?

Walter Cronkite

Leslie Mitchell

Barbara Walters

David Attenborough

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the Queen's visit to Ethiopia historic?

It was the first time a British monarch visited Ethiopia.

It was the first time a monarch traveled by sea.

It was the first time a monarch visited Africa.

It was the first time a monarch traveled alone.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about the Queen's flight to Ethiopia?

It was the first flight to Ethiopia.

It was the longest flight ever taken by a monarch.

It was the first flight with a female pilot.

It was the first royal flight in the VC-10 jetliner.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the VC-10 jetliner's design?

It has solar-powered engines.

It is the smallest aircraft in Europe.

It has four jet engines mounted at the rear of the fuselage.

It has a double-decker design.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which airline first introduced the VC-10 into service?

Pan Am

Lufthansa

Air France

BOAC