Pacific Troops Find Transport Home For The Holidays

The video discusses the transportation challenges faced by West Coast ports and highlights the relief provided to 200 Pacific soldiers through Boeing C97 transports. These soldiers are flown to Chicago in 8.5 hours, leaving behind 170,000 GIs still awaiting transport eastward. The video emphasizes the joy of these soldiers reaching home in time for the holidays.

What issue is causing delays for soldiers at West Coast ports?

• Weather conditions

• Transportation bottlenecks

• Lack of food supplies

• Communication failures

How many Pacific soldiers were provided relief through Boeing C97 transports?

• 250

• 150

• 100

• 200

What type of aircraft was used to transport the soldiers home?

• Boeing C130

• Boeing 737

• Boeing C97

• Boeing 747

How long did it take for the soldiers to reach Chicago?

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 1/2 hours

• 10 hours

How many soldiers were still waiting for transport after the 200 were sent home?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 170,000

• 200,000