KOREA - REINFORCEMENT LEAVE BY AIR

KOREA - REINFORCEMENT LEAVE BY AIR

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The video discusses the end of a strike and the departure of British reinforcements from Lynham Airfield, Wiltshire, to Korea. The troops, part of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, are flown by the Royal Air Force via Singapore, Manila, and Japan. The journey to Japan takes about a week, after which they proceed to Korea under UN arrangements. Hastings aircraft, each carrying 35 men, are used. Reports from the front are more favorable, but challenges remain. The video concludes with well wishes for the troops' safe journey and success in their mission.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the reinforcements for British battalions in Korea depart from?

Manchester Airport

Gatwick Airport

Lynham Airfield

Heathrow Airport

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which regiment is mentioned as boarding the plane?

The Black Watch

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

The Royal Scots

The King's Own Scottish Borderers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected duration of the trip to Japan?

Three days

One week

Two weeks

Ten days

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men does each Hastings aircraft carry?

50 men

25 men

40 men

35 men

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under whose arrangements will the troops be moved to Korea?

Commonwealth

European Union

United Nations

NATO