RECORD BREAKER FOR BREAKER'S YARD?

RECORD BREAKER FOR BREAKER'S YARD?

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The video discusses the discovery of the hull of Sir Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird, a record-breaking boat, in a garage near London Airport. It highlights Bluebird's achievements, including setting a world water speed record in 1937, and the rivalry with Gar Wood's Miss America. The video also touches on the potential fate of Bluebird's remains, emphasizing its historical significance and the need for preservation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the hull of the Bluebird discovered?

At a racetrack

In a garage near London Airport

In a museum

At Lake Maggiore

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed record set by the Bluebird in 1937?

150 miles an hour

129.5 miles an hour

100 miles an hour

200 miles an hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Sir Malcolm Campbell's main rival in boat racing?

Henry Ford

John D. Rockefeller

Gar Wood

Charles Simpson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Sir Malcolm Campbell hold at Movietone News?

Editor

Reporter

Cameraman

Producer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might happen to the remains of the Bluebird if not preserved?

They will be displayed in a museum

They will be restored to working condition

They may end up in a breaker's yard

They will be sold to a private collector