Members of the Australian Air Force looking at camera. WAAAF women repair rockets and install them into Bristol Beaufigh

Members of the Australian Air Force looking at camera. WAAAF women repair rockets and install them into Bristol Beaufigh

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History, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript covers the training of fighter pilots, highlighting key figures like Air Commodore Frank Lucas and various training locations such as Williamtown. It details the roles of Catalina pilots and their orders, the return of pilots from active service to train others, and the fitting of armaments in Williamstown. The narrative concludes with the installation of rockets on aircraft, emphasizing the term 'Whispering Death' for Beaufighters.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Air Officer Commanding Number 2 training group?

Air Commodore Frank Lucas

Wing Commander Chad Matt

Squadron Leader Gray Watt

Squadron Leader Charles Crombie

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the Williamtown operational training station?

Training Beaufighter pilots

Training Catalina pilots

Training Battle of Britain pilots

Training Grass Minds pilots

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pilots were stationed at the Williamtown operational training station?

Number 2 training group pilots

Grass Minds pilots

Battle of Britain pilots

Catalina pilots

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of armors at Williamstown?

Flying Catalina planes

Commanding training groups

Training new pilots

Fitting rockets to Beaufighters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname was given to Beaufighters?

Roaring Death

Silent Death

Whispering Death

Flying Death