MIGHTY US BOMBERS LEAVE FOR HOME

The video covers the departure of six American B-36D bombers from Lakenheath Air Station in Suffolk. These aircraft, known for their size and power, are equipped with six pusher engines and four jets. The take-off was smooth and impressive, requiring a short runway. The bombers embarked on a non-stop flight to Texas, which took just over 30 hours.

Where is Lakenheath Air Station located?

• Suffolk

• Queensland

• Texas

• California

What type of engines power the B-36D bombers?

• Four pusher engines and six jets

• Six pusher engines and four jets

• Eight pusher engines

• Four jet engines

How was the take-off of the B-36D bombers described?

• Smooth and noisy

• Rough and quiet

• Rough and noisy

• Smooth and quiet

What is notable about the size of the B-36D bombers?

• They are medium-sized aircraft

• They are the largest aircraft yet built

• They are the smallest aircraft built

• They are the fastest aircraft built

How long did the non-stop flight to Texas take?

• 20 hours

• 25 hours

• 30 hours

• 35 hours