They Made News prog 3, part 7: Joseph Gibson talks of filming the Malta Convoys

The transcript recounts a wartime experience involving a convoy crossing the Atlantic, facing submarine threats, and the challenges of rescuing survivors. It highlights the role of air cover in providing a broader view of the convoy and the importance of documenting these efforts during the war. The narrative emphasizes the harsh conditions faced and the significance of capturing these events for public awareness.

What was a significant challenge faced by convoys crossing the Atlantic during World War II?

• Lack of fuel

• Wolf packs of submarines

• Stormy weather

• Pirate attacks

How many ships were lost between Halifax and Belfast in one convoy journey?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 20

What were the survivors covered with when they were rescued?

• Snow and ice

• Mud and water

• Oil and diesel fuel

• Sand and salt

Why did the narrator choose to sit on his parachute?

• He wanted to keep it clean

• He believed it would be useless in icy waters

• He was afraid of heights

• It was more comfortable

What was the purpose of documenting the convoy efforts during the war?

• To show the effort being made

• To train new pilots

• To create a historical archive

• To entertain the public