WEATHER BEATS AIR RECORD ATTEMPT

Squadron leader Bill Waterton attempted to break the closed circuit airspeed record in a Gloucester Meteor twin jet fighter but had to abandon due to bad weather. Despite the conditions, he reached a speed of 660 miles per hour. The transcript also briefly mentions an amateur international boxing tournament.

What was the reason for abandoning the airspeed record attempt by Bill Waterton?

• Technical malfunction

• Pilot illness

• Bad weather

• Engine failure

Which aircraft was used by Bill Waterton in his airspeed record attempt?

• De Havilland Mosquito

• Gloucester Meteor

• Hawker Hurricane

• Supermarine Spitfire

What speed did Bill Waterton reportedly reach during his attempt?

• 550 miles per hour

• 600 miles per hour

• 660 miles per hour

• 700 miles per hour

How many tight turns were involved in the course for the airspeed record attempt?

• Ten

• Nine

• Eleven

• Twelve

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

• World Cup

• Amateur International Boxing Tournament

• Olympic Games

• National Football League