Survivors of the R101 dirigible crash tell of their narrow escapes

The transcript recounts a survivor's experience during a disaster involving the 101. It describes the explosion, the immediate response, and the efforts to escape and rescue others. The narrative concludes with a reflection on the event and the symbolic removal of the Union Jack from the tail structure, which was spared by the flames.

How did the survivors manage to escape from the smoke-filled area?

What was the immediate reaction of the survivors when the explosion occurred?

What did the survivors use to protect themselves from the smoke?

What was the condition of the weather when the survivors were trying to escape?

What was the fate of the Union Jack during the incident?