TROPHY FOR PETER TWISS

TROPHY FOR PETER TWISS

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History

KG - University

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The Seagrave Trophy was awarded to Peter Twist by Mr. Aubrey Jones for setting a new world airspeed record of 1,132 miles per hour in a ferry Delta II. This achievement surpassed the previous record by 310 miles per hour, previously held by the United States. Peter Twist expressed pride in joining the ranks of other daring individuals who have achieved similar feats.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented the Seagrave Trophy to Mr. Peter Twist?

Mr. Peter Twist

Mr. Aubrey Jones

The United States

The Seagrave Committee

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new world airspeed record set by Peter Twist?

1,000 miles per hour

1,132 miles per hour

1,200 miles per hour

1,050 miles per hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how many miles per hour did Peter Twist beat the previous record?

400 miles per hour

150 miles per hour

310 miles per hour

200 miles per hour

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of aircraft did Peter Twist use to set the record?

Concorde

Ferry Delta II

Boeing 747

F-16 Fighter Jet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Peter Twist feel about receiving the Seagrave Trophy?

Surprised

Disappointed

Proud

Indifferent

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