Plane Crash At Air Show War Reenactment

A crowd of 125,000 gathered at a natural amphitheater to witness a war show by the Army Air Forces. The event aimed to demonstrate war scenarios to Americans on the Homefront. Despite a tragic accident where two planes collided, resulting in flaming wreckage and the loss of four crewmen, the army continued with their scheduled program, turning a make-believe scenario into a tragic reality.

What was the main purpose of the war show staged by the Army Air Forces?

• To entertain the crowd with a real battle

• To test new aircraft

• To demonstrate the army's capabilities and message

• To recruit new soldiers

What message was the army trying to convey to Americans on the Homefront?

• To enjoy the show

• To stick to their schedules

• To enlist in the army

• To support the war effort financially

What unexpected event occurred during the air show?

• A surprise visit from a general

• A sudden rainstorm

• A collision between two planes

• A successful landing of all planes

What was the outcome for the crewmen involved in the plane collision?

• They became flaming wreckage

• They were unharmed

• They parachuted to safety

• They safely ejected

How did the army respond after the accident during the show?

• They held a memorial service

• They canceled the rest of the program

• They continued with the scheduled program

• They evacuated the audience