Female WAAAF officers and male RAAF commanding officers, posing for camera, Australia 1943

Female WAAAF officers and male RAAF commanding officers, posing for camera, Australia 1943

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History, Geography, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript provides an overview of various squadrons based in Townsville, Northern Queensland. It introduces key flight officers and their roles, including those in charge of signals barracks and headquarters. The document details the operations of three RWF squadrons, highlighting their reconnaissance work and transport missions. Specific squadrons, such as Number 7 and 41, are discussed, along with their commanding officers and aircraft types. The transcript concludes with information on Squadron 36, known for its transport duties and nickname 'biscuit bombers'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary location discussed in the video?

Melbourne

Brisbane

Sydney

Townsville

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the commanding officer of Number 7 Squadron Wing?

Wing Commander Keys Parsons

Wing Commander John Hampshire

Flight Officer Francis

Wing Commander Harry Purvis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of work did Number 7 Squadron Wing perform?

Combat

Training

Reconnaissance

Transport

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which squadron was led by Wing Commander John Hampshire?

Number 41 Squadron Wing

Number 5 Squadron

Number 7 Squadron Wing

Number 36 Squadron

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aircraft did Number 36 Squadron operate?

DC Trees

F-16

Boeing 747

C-130 Hercules