Paul Farnes Interview 2015 Part 3

The transcript recounts a veteran's memories of aircraft incidents during the war, including a specific encounter with an enemy aircraft. The veteran describes the crash of the enemy plane near Gatwick Airport and his subsequent meeting with the enemy pilot, highlighting the language barrier and lack of communication. The narrative concludes with reflections on the concept of heroism in war and the veteran's views on being regarded as a national hero.

What issue did the narrator face with their equipment during a wartime mission?

• The aircraft's engine failed.

• The radio transmission (RT) was not working.

• The landing gear was stuck.

• The navigation system malfunctioned.

Where did the German aircraft crash after the encounter with the narrator?

• On the boundary of Gatwick Airport.

• On the runway of Gatwick Airport.

• In a nearby forest.

• In the English Channel.

How did the narrator communicate with the German pilot after the crash?

• They had a conversation in English.

• They used hand signals.

• They wrote notes to each other.

• They did not communicate due to language barriers.

What is the narrator's perspective on being regarded as a national hero?

• They believe it is well-deserved.

• They are indifferent to it.

• They feel it is unnecessary.

• They are proud of the title.

According to the narrator, what was the main objective during aerial combat?

• To avoid enemy fire.

• To destroy enemy aircraft.

• To capture enemy pilots.

• To perform reconnaissance.