Leisure time, briefing, inspection, pilots receive medal, taking off for California

The transcript describes a journey where the participants are curious about their travel plans. The chaplain blesses them with Saint Christopher medals, emphasizing the travel aspect. The narrative highlights the takeoff of a significant mass flight from Grand Island to Mather Field, California, marking a historic event.

What were the men wondering about before their journey began?

• The weather conditions

• How they would perform and when they would return

• The type of aircraft they would use

• The food they would eat

Who is Saint Christopher and why was he mentioned?

• A famous pilot known for his long flights

• A general who led the mass flight

• The patron saint of travelers, providing protection

• A historical figure who invented the airplane

What did the chaplain give to each crew member?

• A new uniform

• A map of their route

• A Saint Christopher medal

• A letter from their families

What was significant about the flight described in the final section?

• It was one of the greatest mass flights in history

• It was the shortest flight ever recorded

• It was a flight that never took off

• It was the first solo flight across the Atlantic

What was the first destination of the mass flight?

• Tokyo, Japan

• London, England

• Mather Field, California

• New York City