Second World War planes fly over Dublin as part of Irish Air Corps Veterans Day

Second World War planes fly over Dublin as part of Irish Air Corps Veterans Day

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History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video celebrates Group Captain Hemingway's 103 years, highlighting his remarkable achievements and resilience, especially during World War II. It honors him as the last survivor of the Battle of Britain, with a special event featuring historic aircraft. Personal reflections on service and the changes over time are shared, emphasizing the significance of the occasion and the unique experience of flying in formation with WWII aircraft.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the historic moment celebrated in the first section?

The launch of a new aircraft model

The opening of a new airbase

The end of World War Two

The 103rd birthday of Group Captain Hemingway

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Group Captain Hemingway's career particularly inspiring?

He was never shot down during his service

He was shot down five times and returned to service

He invented a new type of aircraft

He was the youngest pilot in the Battle of Britain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the crowd's reaction to the event in the second section?

They protested the event

They left early

They gave a wonderful ovation

They were indifferent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aircraft did the speaker fly behind during the event?

An Avro Lancaster and a Hawker Hurricane

A Concorde

A F-16 Fighter Jet

A Boeing 747

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker describe the experience of flying in formation with World War Two aircraft?

As a dangerous mission

As a disappointing event

As a surreal and unbelievable experience

As a routine exercise