TEN TON GIRL

Pilot officer Vivian Wire becomes the thousandth member of the RAF's 10-tonne club by flying at 1,000 miles an hour. At Coatishall RAF station, she flies a Lightning aircraft, becoming the ninth woman in the club. Her fellow members include notable figures like the Shah of Persia and King Hussein of Jordan. Vivian's achievement earns her the 10-tonne tie and a certificate.

What is the primary criterion for becoming a member of the RAF's 10-tonne club?

• Weighing 10 tonnes

• Serving 10 years in the RAF

• Completing 1,000 flights

• Flying at 1,000 miles an hour

Who was responsible for taking the plane up to speed during Vivian Wire's flight?

• Group Captain Mike Hobson

• King Hussein of Jordan

• Vivian Wire

• The Shah of Persia

What milestone did Vivian Wire achieve after her flight in the Lightning?

• She became a qualified member of the 10-tonne club

• She became the first woman pilot

• She set a new world airspeed record

• She flew over 10,000 miles

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a fellow member of the 10-tonne club?

• The Shah of Persia

• King Hussein of Jordan

• Peter Twiss

• Queen Elizabeth II

What honor is Vivian Wire entitled to wear after her achievement?

• A pilot's badge

• A flight jacket

• The 10-tonne tie

• A gold medal