Plane delivers air mail to Philadelphia, PA, in 1918

On May 15th, 1918, pilot Louis Webb of the Aviation section of the Signal Core experienced a crash landing. The mail had to be returned, and a second flight was attempted the next day. Three hours and 20 minutes later, Webb successfully landed in North Philadelphia, where he was greeted by a cheering crowd and a little girl who presented him with flowers.

What was the date when Louis Webb encountered trouble during his flight?

• July 4th, 1918

• May 15th, 1918

• June 1st, 1918

• April 20th, 1918

Which section of the military was Louis Webb a part of?

• Artillery

• Navy

• Aviation section of the Signal Core

• Infantry

What had to be done with the mail after the crash landing?

• It was sent by train

• It was returned and the flight was retried

• It was lost in the crash

• It was delivered by another pilot

How much time passed before the second flight attempt?

• Three hours and 20 minutes

• Four hours and 10 minutes

• Two hours and 15 minutes

• One hour and 45 minutes

Who greeted Louis Webb upon his successful landing in North Philadelphia?

• His family

• The mayor of Philadelphia

• A cheering crowd and a girl with flowers

• A group of soldiers