General Spaatz discusses mid-air fueling

In 1929, Army pilots Carl Tuohy Spatz and Ira Aker undertook a seven-day flight without landing, known as the Question Mark flight, to demonstrate the feasibility of aerial refueling. The flight path included passing over Mrs. Spatz's parents' home, where she showed her daughter the plane. Despite the child's dismissive view, the flight successfully proved the practicality of refueling.

Who were the two Army pilots known for flying seven days without landing in 1929?

• Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart

• Eddie Rickenbacker and Billy Mitchell

• Howard Hughes and Wiley Post

• Carl Tuohy Spatz and Ira Aker

What was the main objective of the 'question mark' flight?

• To break the world record for the longest flight

• To test the feasibility of in-air refueling

• To explore new flight routes

• To demonstrate new aircraft technology

Who is believed to have been the main inspiration behind the flight?

• Carl Tuohy Spatz

• Ira Aker

• Taddy

• Mrs. Spatz

What did Mrs. Spatz do every time the plane passed over her parents' home?

• She took her daughter outside to see the plane

• She took a photograph

• She called the pilots on the radio

• She waved a flag

What was Taddy's reaction to her father's long flight?

• She was indifferent

• She thought it was amazing

• She was worried

• She thought it was silly