LONDON - PARIS DASH

LONDON - PARIS DASH

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video highlights the achievements of Mike Lithgow, who piloted the Vickers Supermarine Swift to set new flight records between London and Paris. The outward journey took 19 minutes and 5.6 seconds, while the return was completed in 19 minutes and 14.3 seconds. The RAF plans to equip with Swifts in the summer.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the pilot that set new records with the Vickers Supermarine Swift?

John Doe

Tom Hardy

Mike Lithgow

Jane Smith

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the duration of the Swift's flight from London to Paris?

22 minutes, 8 seconds

30 minutes, 15 seconds

25 minutes, 10 seconds

19 minutes, 5.6 seconds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take for the Swift to return from Paris to London?

19 minutes, 14.3 seconds

21 minutes, 10 seconds

18 minutes, 50 seconds

20 minutes, 5 seconds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Vickers Supermarine Swift's flight times?

It was slower than most commercial flights.

It was about half the time most people take to get to their offices.

It was the same as the average commute time.

It was longer than expected.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the RAF expected to start equipping with Swifts?

Next winter

This summer

This autumn

Next spring