MAROONED US AIRMEN HOME

The transcript recounts the story of American airmen stranded on a Greenland glacier, maintaining radio contact with their families. Despite the bleak Christmas prospects, they were eventually rescued and reunited with their families at Bluey West Number One. Co-pilot Lieutenant McDonald shared a memorable incident from their ordeal. On Christmas Day, a rescue attempt failed, but aircraft dropped a turkey dinner to the airmen, which was a welcome change from their usual rations.

How were the families of the American airmen able to communicate with them while they were stranded?

• Through letters

• By radio

• Via satellite phone

• Using smoke signals

Where were the airmen taken after their rescue from the glacier?

• New York

• Greenland Base Camp

• Washington D.C.

• Bluey West Number One

What did Lieutenant McDonald share about their adventure?

• A technical malfunction

• A happy incident

• A failed rescue attempt

• A dangerous encounter

What happened on Christmas Day during the rescue attempt?

• The airmen were left without food

• The second glider rescue attempt failed

• The airmen were moved to a safer location

• The airmen were rescued successfully

What special meal was dropped to the airmen during the rescue attempt?

• A pizza

• A roast turkey dinner

• A vegetarian meal

• A seafood platter