SPEED:

In California, Major Carl, a US Marine Corps pilot, sets a new airspeed record by flying a Skystreak jet at over 650 miles per hour, surpassing a previous record of 640 mph. Meanwhile, John Cobb practices on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, reaching 334 mph in his Relton special, as he prepares to break his own land speed record of 368 mph.

What was the new airspeed record set by Major Carl?

• 670 miles per hour

• 660 miles per hour

• 650 miles per hour

• 640 miles per hour

Which aircraft did Major Carl use to set the new airspeed record?

• Concorde

• F-16 Fighting Falcon

• Skystreak jet plane

• Boeing 747

Where did John Cobb practice for his land speed record attempt?

• Silverstone Circuit, UK

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway

• Daytona Beach, Florida

• Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah

What speed did John Cobb reach during his practice session?

• 360 miles per hour

• 350 miles per hour

• 368 miles per hour

• 334 miles per hour

What is John Cobb's own land speed record that he was attempting to break?

• 360 miles per hour

• 350 miles per hour

• 368 miles per hour

• 334 miles per hour