RED ARROWS CRASH

The RAF's Red Arrows aerobatic team suffered a tragic accident, losing four pilots and two NAT trainers during a rehearsal at Kemble. This was the sixth crash in three years and the worst since the team's formation. Despite the collision occurring at high speed and low altitude during a complex maneuver, the squadron is expected to continue until 1975. The Red Arrows are renowned for their airshow displays, but some critics argue that dangerous stunts like the roulette pose significant risks.

What was the outcome of the Red Arrows' rehearsal accident at Kemble?

• No injuries were reported.

• Four pilots and two trainers were lost.

• The aircraft were slightly damaged.

• The team successfully completed the rehearsal.

What maneuver were the Red Arrows practicing when the collision occurred?

• The Loop

• The Barrel Roll

• The Roulette

• The Spiral

At what speed did the aircraft approach each other during the collision?

• 650 miles an hour

• 450 miles an hour

• 550 miles an hour

• 300 miles an hour

What is the public's concern regarding the Red Arrows' stunts?

• They are not exciting enough.

• They are too expensive to perform.

• They are too dangerous.

• They are not visible from a distance.

Until what year is the Red Arrows squadron expected to continue operating?

• 1970

• 1975

• 1980

• 1985