HM Schofield Wins King's Cup Air Race

HM Schofield Wins King's Cup Air Race

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The final stage of the King's Cup Air Race features a thrilling duel between Flight Lieutenant Schofield and Mr. Thomas Rose. Schofield, a former Schneider Trophy pilot, wins the race with an average speed of 134.16 mph, receiving the cup from Lord Londonderry. Schofield credits Mr. Steger, the designer of the Monospar, for the victory, emphasizing the importance of the aircraft's design.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two main competitors in the final stage of the King's Cup Air Race?

Mr. W. S. Stevenson and Captain G. R. D. Shaw

His Majesty and Mr. Steger

Flight Lieutenant Schofield and Mr. Thomas Rose

Lord Londonderry and Mr. Steger

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the average speed of Flight Lieutenant Schofield during his victory?

145.30 miles per hour

130.00 miles per hour

134.16 miles per hour

120.45 miles per hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented the cup to Flight Lieutenant Schofield?

Mr. W. S. Stevenson

Captain G. R. D. Shaw

Lord Londonderry

Mr. Steger

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Flight Lieutenant Schofield, who deserves the real credit for the victory?

Mr. Steger

His Majesty

Mr. Thomas Rose

Lord Londonderry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Flight Lieutenant Schofield imply about flying the winning aircraft?

Any fool could have flown it

It required exceptional skill

Only he could fly it

It was a challenging task