King George VI attends RAF air pageant at Hendon airfield in England

King George VI attends RAF air pageant at Hendon airfield in England

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Social Studies, Architecture

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The video covers the Royal Air Force's display during the coronation year, highlighting the arrival of Their Majesties, the performance of 500 pilots, and the increased fighting power of the RAF. The event's highlight is the coronation salute, featuring a flypast of 260 planes, showcasing every type of aircraft from bombers to fighters.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the crowd when Their Majesty's arrived at the aerodrome?

They left the venue.

They cheered loudly.

They booed.

They were silent.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pilots were involved in the performance for the king?

50 pilots

260 pilots

500 pilots

100 pilots

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was demonstrated by the pilots' performance?

The speed of the planes

The history of the RAF

The beauty of the planes

The increased fighting power of the RAF

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the highlight of the coronation event?

A speech by the king

A parade of soldiers

The coronation salute flypast

A fireworks display

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many planes participated in the flypast?

500 planes

100 planes

260 planes

50 planes