ARGENTINA BUYS BRITISH

ARGENTINA BUYS BRITISH

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The video reports on the purchase of four Sunderland flying boats for a South American passenger service. Senor Dodaro, Chairman of Shipping Lines, inspects the aircraft in Belfast, and his wife names the first one Argentina. Charles Ruel, a pageboy from the Savoy Hotel, seizes an opportunity to work in Buenos Aires and boards the Argentina. The aircraft takes off from Pool Harbour, destined for service between Buenos Aires and Montevideo on the River Plate.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of purchasing the Sunderland flying boats?

For a private collection

For a military operation

For a South American passenger service

For a European cargo service

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who inspected the redesigned interior of the aircraft named Argentina?

Lionel Gamlin

Senor Dodaro

Senora Dodaro

Charles Ruel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Charles Ruel work before getting the opportunity in Buenos Aires?

At the Savoy Hotel London

At a shipping company

At a local airport

At a train station

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new attire did Charles Ruel wear for his journey?

A business suit

A Dodaro uniform

A sailor's outfit

A pilot's uniform

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What route will the Argentina flying boat serve in South America?

Between Caracas and Bogota

Between Buenos Aires and Montevideo

Between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo

Between Lima and Santiago