EMPIRE AIRMEN GET THEIR WINGS -

EMPIRE AIRMEN GET THEIR WINGS -

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers a ceremony at Camp Borden, Ontario, where the first airmen complete their training under the Empire Scheme. Key figures like Princess Alice and Mr. Roosevelt are present. The ceremony includes the presentation of wings and a command handover to Group Captain Grandy. The Empire Airmen march with the Defence Minister taking the salute. The training scheme aims to produce 20,000 pilots annually, with personnel from across the Empire coming to Canada to achieve air mastery in war.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented the wings to the first airmen completing their training?

Mr. Ralston

Group Captain Cowley

Pilot Fuller

Air Commodore Johnson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event took place after the ceremony?

A new training scheme was announced

The command of the camp was handed over

The first airmen received their wings

Pilot Fuller was introduced

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pilots does the training scheme aim to produce annually?

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From where do the trainees come to participate in the Empire Scheme?

From the United States

From all parts of the Empire

Only from Canada

From Europe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of the trainees coming to Canada?

To explore new territories

To train more officers

To achieve air mastery in all theatres of war

To establish new air bases