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Colonel Johnson of the US 8th Army Air Force was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honour for his leadership in the attack on the Romanian oil fields at Ploesti. The award was presented by General Deavers in East Anglia. The attack involved 177 liberators and a 2,400-mile round trip. Johnson, a West Point graduate, has participated in numerous attacks on enemy targets. The video also briefly introduces recent disturbances in Lebanon.

What prestigious award did Colonel Johnson receive for his actions during the attack on Ploesti?

• The Purple Heart

• The Silver Star

• The Congressional Medal of Honour

• The Distinguished Flying Cross

Who presented the Congressional Medal of Honour to Colonel Johnson?

• General MacArthur

• General Deavers

• General Eisenhower

• General Patton

How many miles was the round trip for the low-level attack on Ploesti?

• 1,200 miles

• 2,400 miles

• 4,800 miles

• 3,600 miles

What is Colonel Johnson's educational background?

• Coast Guard Academy

• West Point

• Air Force Academy

• Naval Academy

What recent event is briefly mentioned at the end of the transcript?

• Disturbances in Lebanon

• Peace talks in Geneva

• Elections in France

• Economic summit in Tokyo