First Royal Air Force aerial post

The transcript discusses the evolution of aerial post, highlighting the RAF's first scheduled service from Hawkins to Cologne. It describes the challenges faced during the route and emphasizes the speed and efficiency achieved, allowing news to reach the Rhine in hours instead of days.

How did the RAF's role change during the Atlantic year?

• It focused on naval operations.

• It became more aggressive.

• It stopped flying missions.

• It became more reliable.

What was the significance of the RAF's route from Hawkins to Cologne?

• It was a passenger flight.

• It was a military attack route.

• It was a training exercise.

• It was the first scheduled aerial post.

Which army benefited from the RAF's mail route to Cologne?

• The Occupation Army

• The Allied Army

• The British Home Guard

• The German Army

What was a notable feature of the RAF's mail delivery?

• It was completed within hours instead of days.

• It involved multiple stops.

• It was slower than expected.

• It was only for military personnel.

What geographical features did the RAF navigate during mail delivery?

• Forests and rivers

• Deserts and mountains

• Sheep fields and wave tops

• Urban landscapes