High-speed Flight Is Ready At Calshot

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.

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

Which aircraft was a successful seaplane in the 1929 contest?

• S5

• S7

• S6A

• S6B

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

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

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

• Flying Officer Snaith

• Flight Lieutenant Long

• Flight Lieutenant Boothman

• Squadron Leader Orlebar