AEROSTATIC FETE REVIVES MEMORIES

AEROSTATIC FETE REVIVES MEMORIES

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The video covers an aeronautical show at White Waltham, featuring historical and modern aircraft demonstrations. Highlights include a balloon flight by Charles Dolphus, a helicopter landing, and vintage aircraft like the Tiger Moth and Depardusseur. The event concludes with Geoffrey Quill flying a replica of the Bleriot monoplane, commemorating the first channel crossing in 1909.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied Mr. Charles Dolphus on the balloon flight?

Dr. Roxby Cox

Mr. Geoffrey Quill

Mr. Bleriot

Wing Commander Kent

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the helicopter demonstration?

It showed the ability to land precisely.

It was the first helicopter flight.

It was a rescue mission.

It was a world record attempt.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aircraft was demonstrated as one of Britain's latest fighters in 1916?

Helicopter

Bleriot Monoplane

Depardusseur

Tiger Moth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What vintage was the Depardusseur flown by Wing Commander Kent?

1916

1909

1911

1920

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the historical significance of the monoplane flown by Mr. Geoffrey Quill?

It was the first aircraft to carry passengers.

It was the first aircraft to fly over the Atlantic.

It was a replica of the first channel crossing aircraft.

It was the fastest aircraft of its time.