Crowd of 500,000 watches South Korean air show on first Armed Forces Day in Seoul, South Korea, 1956

Crowd of 500,000 watches South Korean air show on first Armed Forces Day in Seoul, South Korea, 1956

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The video covers South Korea's first Armed Forces Day, highlighting the ROK Air Force Show attended by President Syngman Rhee. It features a comparison of the ROK and North Korean air forces, a display of parachutists, and performances by various jets, including T-33 trainers and F-51 Mustangs. The event concludes with a demonstration of firebombing by F-86 Sabre jets, showcasing the power of South Korea's air force.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event marked the climax of South Korea's first Armed Forces Day?

A parade in the capital

A military drill in the countryside

A naval demonstration

The ROK Air Force Show

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many planes participated in the ROK Air Force Show?

100

150

50

200

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable feature of the T-33 jet trainers during the show?

High-speed racing

Acrobatic performances

Formation flying

Bombing runs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aircraft was highlighted for its low-altitude machine gun strafing?

F-86 Sabre

T-33 Jet Trainer

F-51 Mustang

B-52 Bomber

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main strength of the ROK air arm?

A group of reconnaissance planes

A fleet of helicopters

A wing of 75 sabres

A squadron of bombers