They Made News Prog 2 - Adolph Simon discusses his involvement in WWI

The transcript discusses the speaker's journey from being drafted to joining the Air Force, influenced by their involvement in kite flying societies. It highlights the role of these societies in the early development of the Air Force and the challenges faced in aviation at the time.

What was the initial experience of the speaker before joining the Air Force?

• They were involved in drafting.

• They were a pilot.

• They were a mechanic.

• They were a navigator.

What hobby did the speaker have that related to their Air Force experience?

• Bird watching

• Kite flying

• Model airplane building

• Sailing

How did the speaker's involvement in kite flying societies benefit their Air Force career?

• It gave them a basic understanding of aerodynamics.

• It taught them about aircraft maintenance.

• It provided them with leadership skills.

• It helped them learn navigation techniques.

Why were members of kite flying societies recruited into the Air Force?

• They were physically fit.

• They were good at teamwork.

• They had engineering skills.

• They had experience with flying.

What was the state of flying technology at the time the speaker joined the Air Force?

• Not very well developed

• Moderately developed

• Completely undeveloped

• Highly advanced