Mollison Crowns his Aerial Career

Mollison Crowns his Aerial Career

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The transcript describes Amy Johnson's historic flight to Australia and her husband J.A. Mollison's solo attempt to cross the Atlantic from east to west. The scene is set at Port Marnock Beach in Ireland, where the Lord Mayor of Dublin bids farewell to Mollison. The aircraft is prepared for the long journey, equipped with enough petrol for 33 hours of flying.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the pilot that flew Amy Johnson from Brisbane to Sydney?

Charles Lindbergh

Howard Hughes

J.A. Mollison

Amelia Earhart

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significant challenge J.A. Mollison is attempting?

First solo flight around the world

First solo crossing of the Atlantic from east to west

First flight over the North Pole

First non-stop flight to Australia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the scene of Mollison's departure located?

Golden Gate Park

Port Marnock Beach

Heathrow Airport

Sydney Harbour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was present to bid farewell to the aviator at the departure?

The Queen of England

The Prime Minister of Australia

The Lord Mayor of Dublin

The President of Ireland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the aircraft expected to fly with its fuel capacity?

33 hours

48 hours

24 hours

12 hours