Wednesday Historic Quiz

Question 1

This week, one museum announced that they'd successfully received a grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. Which museum was this?

Question 2

Roughly, what was the wingspan of the Vickers Wellington?

Question 3

In what year was the first flight crossing the South Pole?

Question 4

Which aircraft completed the first around-the-world aeroplane flight with mid-air refuelling in 1949?

Question 5

In what year was 'Business Class' flying introduced?

Question 6

Who was the first aviator to break the sound barrier?

Question 7

Commander Charles Samson was the first to take off from a moving ship. When did he do it?

Question 8

When was the first flight from mainland U.S. to Hawaii?

Question 9

How long was the first non-stop flight from London to Paris?

Question 10

In what year was the Civil Aviation Authority founded?