High-speed Flight Is Ready At Calshot

High-speed Flight Is Ready At Calshot

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History

KG - University

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The video introduces Britain's high-speed flight at Calshot, highlighting the Vickers Supermarine Rolls-Royce S6B, the fastest vehicle built by man. It also discusses the S6A, a successful seaplane from the 1929 contest, now improved. The British racing team is ready, though lacking foreign competition, and features notable members like Flight Lieutenant Stainforth and Squadron Leader Orlebar.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the latest machine designed for the Schneider Trophy competition?

Vickers Supermarine Rolls-Royce S5

Vickers Supermarine Rolls-Royce S7

Vickers Supermarine Rolls-Royce S6A

Vickers Supermarine Rolls-Royce S6B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aircraft was a successful seaplane in the 1929 contest?

S5

S7

S6A

S6B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much horsepower do the motors of the British racing team aircraft develop?

3,000 horsepower

Over 2,000 horsepower

2,000 horsepower

1,500 horsepower

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the present holder of the world airspeed record in the British racing team?

Flight Lieutenant Stainforth

Flight Lieutenant Boothman

Squadron Leader Orlebar

Flying Officer Snaith

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is referred to as the 'baby' of the British racing team?

Flying Officer Snaith

Flight Lieutenant Long

Flight Lieutenant Boothman

Squadron Leader Orlebar