NEW ZEALAND'S FLYING VC -

NEW ZEALAND'S FLYING VC -

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The video highlights the christening of Jonathan Winston Fraser Millan and celebrates the crew of a Wellington bomber for their historic flight after bombing Munster. Squadron leader Widdowson, Sergeant Box, and Sergeant Ward received awards for their bravery. Sergeant Ward, the first New Zealand flying VC of the war, is praised for his courage in extinguishing a fire on the wing of a Wellington aircraft at high altitude and speed. He humbly reflects on his achievements and acknowledges the potential of others.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was christened as Jonathan Winston Fraser Millan?

A squadron leader

A proxy

A famous war hero

A member of the Wellington crew

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recognition did Sergeant Ward receive for his actions?

VC

DFM

BC

DFC

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Sergeant Ward's reaction to being the first New Zealand flying VC?

He was indifferent

He felt it was overdue

He was surprised and grateful

He expected it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Sergeant Ward do to earn his VC?

Led a bombing mission

Rescued a fellow soldier

Extinguished a fire on a plane wing

Captured enemy soldiers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what altitude did Sergeant Ward perform his heroic act?

20,000 feet

15,000 feet

13,000 feet

10,000 feet