JET SPEED ATTEMPT

The video discusses significant innovations in the British Army and preparations at Tangmere Airfield for a new airspeed attempt. Group Captain Donaldson leads the world record bid, flying a special jet plane at 626 miles per hour, surpassing the previous record by 20 miles per hour despite unsuitable weather conditions.

What was the main focus of activities at Tangmere Airfield?

• Conducting military exercises

• Preparing for a new airspeed record attempt

• Building new aircraft hangars

• Training new pilots

Who was the lead pilot for the world record attempt?

• Captain Smith

• Lieutenant Johnson

• Major Thompson

• Group Captain Donaldson

What special installations were set up near Worthing for the airspeed attempt?

• Fuel stations

• Cameras for timing runs

• Pilot training centers

• Weather monitoring stations

What was the true airspeed achieved by Group Captain Donaldson during the test flight?

• 700 miles an hour

• 650 miles an hour

• 626 miles an hour

• 600 miles an hour

How much faster was the new airspeed record compared to the previous one?

• 25 miles an hour

• 20 miles an hour

• 15 miles an hour

• 10 miles an hour