LONDON AIR TRAGEDY

LONDON AIR TRAGEDY

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The transcript reports on the worst plane disaster at London Airport involving a BEA Vanguard from Edinburgh. The crash resulted in 36 fatalities and occurred during a foggy night with visibility over 500 yards. The plane was on its third landing attempt after circling for nearly an hour. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with speculations about a sudden fog bank. Ironically, fog saved the regular crew who couldn't reach Edinburgh in time.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who reported the worst plane disaster in the history of London Airport?

Jane Smith

John Doe

Michael Brown

Geoffrey Shirley

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people died in the BEA Vanguard crash?

30

36

40

42

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the visibility like on the night of the crash?

Less than 100 yards

More than 500 yards

Exactly 300 yards

Completely clear

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the BEA Vanguard doing before its final approach?

It was flying to another city

It was undergoing maintenance

It was circling over the airport

It was parked at the airport

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ironic factor saved the lives of six crew members?

Fog

A sudden rainstorm

A bird strike

A mechanical failure