PRINCE CHARLES GETS HIS ""WINGS""

PRINCE CHARLES GETS HIS ""WINGS""

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KG - University

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At Cranwell, 32 RAF graduates, including Prince Charles, participated in a parade. Prince Charles, codenamed Golden Eagle, received his wings from Air Chief Marshal Sir Dennis Spotswood, who praised his spirit and aptitude. The official report suggested he would excel as a jet fighter pilot. Later, he joined Prince Philip, codenamed Kitty Hawk, to witness a jet formation flypast, marking the end of his five-month training.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the codename given to Prince Charles during the RAF graduation ceremony?

Iron Condor

Bronze Hawk

Silver Falcon

Golden Eagle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented Prince Charles with his wings at the ceremony?

Air Vice-Marshal John Smith

Group Captain James Brown

Wing Commander Alan Johnson

Air Chief Marshal Sir Dennis Spotswood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What qualities did Sir Dennis Spotswood attribute to Prince Charles?

Spirit, enthusiasm, and aptitude

Courage, determination, and skill

Strength, resilience, and bravery

Wisdom, patience, and leadership

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the RAF codename for Prince Philip?

Swift Eagle

Mighty Falcon

Kitty Hawk

Brave Hawk

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the RAF jets mark the end of Prince Charles' training course?

By performing aerobatic stunts

By flying in sea formation

By flying in a diamond formation

By releasing colored smoke