END OF A 31-YEAR OLD RECORD - SOUND

Sheila Scott completed a record-breaking solo flight from London to Cape Town, surpassing Amy Johnson's record by over three hours. Despite facing exhaustion and an encounter with a military aircraft, she was warmly welcomed in Cape Town, marking a significant achievement in aviation history.

Who was Miss Sheila Scott named after?

• A celebrated author

• A renowned scientist

• A famous British explorer

• A legendary musician

What record did Miss Sheila Scott break with her flight?

• The highest altitude flight

• The fastest flight to the North Pole

• The longest solo flight

• Amy Johnson's 31-year-old record

What was Miss Scott's greatest challenge during her flight?

• Navigational errors

• Exhaustion

• Technical malfunctions

• Bad weather

Where did Miss Scott encounter a military aircraft?

• In London

• Near Zinda, Nigeria

• Over the Atlantic Ocean

• Near Cape Town

How did Miss Scott describe the welcome she received in Cape Town?

• As the most formal

• As the warmest

• As the most surprising

• As the most reserved