First trans-Atlantic flight, 1919

First trans-Atlantic flight, 1919

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History, Geography, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes the involvement of Arthur Whitten Brown in a Vickers Vimy aircraft. It covers preliminary trials over London, capturing iconic landmarks like the Albert Memorial, Albert Hall, and the Palace of Westminster. The successful flight was met with a tumultuous reception by Londoners.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Arthur Whitten Brown associated with during the historic flight?

Howard Hughes

John Alcock

Amelia Earhart

Charles Lindbergh

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of aircraft was used by Arthur Whitten Brown and his partner?

Wright Flyer

Boeing 747

Vickers Vimy

Concorde

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which landmark was NOT mentioned as being captured during the trials over London?

The Albert Memorial

The Eiffel Tower

The Albert Hall

The Palace of Westminster

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who flew the Vickers aircraft during the preliminary trials over London?

Howard Hughes

Charles Lindbergh

John Alcock

Arthur Whitten Brown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Londoners react to the successful flight?

Indifferently

With disappointment

With anger

With tumultuous reception