Mission briefing, Memphis crew, US Army, Pacific War

Mission briefing, Memphis crew, US Army, Pacific War

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Social Studies, History

KG - University

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The video discusses a mission targeting one of the Magatama aircraft plants near Tokyo, highlighting the challenges faced by the crew compared to previous missions over Berlin, Ploiesti, and Vienna. It details the preparation efforts by the crew and maintenance teams, reflects on the historical significance of the mission, and introduces key figures like Robert Morgan and Vince Evans, who were part of the Memphis Belle crew.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the target for the mission discussed in the video?

A location in Ploiesti

A factory in Berlin

One of the Magatama aircraft plants

A site in Vienna

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the distance of the mission to Tokyo compare to other historical missions?

It was shorter than the Berlin mission

It was longer than the Vienna mission

It was shorter than the Berlin mission

It was the same as the Ploiesti mission

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the crew chiefs and maintenance men in the mission?

They provided weather forecasts

They planned the mission route

They worked on the aircraft's maintenance

They piloted the aircraft

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion did the crew feel as they prepared for the mission?

Excitement

Indifference

Fear

Nostalgia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the pilot and Bombardier known for their missions over Germany?

John Doe and Jane Smith

Clark Kent and Lois Lane

Robert Morgan and Vince Evans

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg