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Strategic Bombing In WWII (1)

Strategic Bombing In WWII Quizzes

How much do you know about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

An atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by US air forces. Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor led to World War 2. For the first time, a nuc...

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 441 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What kind of exhibit would the writer have liked to see at the Smithsonian?

A large scale exhibit which included the human consequences of the bombs

An exhibit focusing exclusively on the bombs and the suffering of the Japanese

A limited exhibit which described the Enola Gay

An exhibit focusing on the ferocity of the Japanese

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What Do You Know About Wwi Aviation?

The role of the fighter pilot began in the First World War. This quiz tests your knowledge of those early events in early combat aviation in the First World War. Ready for take-off?

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 212 | Last updated: Jan 6, 2025

Sample Question 1
Who was the first French pilot who can be called the "Father of Aerial Combat"

Adolphe Pegoud

Roland Garros

Jules Vedrines

Antonin Brocard

Sample Question 2
What was the "Systeme Morane" and what did it do?

It synchronized the machine gun to fire between the propeller blades.

It wrapped the propeller blades with metal wire to keep it from gun fire.

It was a specially shaped propeller with triangular deflector wedges and fittings made of steel to prevent bullets from striking the propeller.

The Amazing Quiz On Airplane

Explore the fascinating history of aviation with 'The Amazing Quiz on Airplane'. This quiz assesses knowledge on significant airplanes and events, from the Boeing 747's milestones to WWII fighter aircraft details, enhancing...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 414 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question 1
The 1000th Boeing 747 was delivered new to what airline?

Singapore Airlines

British Airways

Qantas

United Airlines

Sample Question 2
What was the first Allied aircraft of WWI to carry twin machine-guns firing through the propeller?

Nieuport 17

Spad VII

Sopwith Camel

Se 5a

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3p051 CDC Vol 1 Unit 1

3P051 CDC Vol 1 Unit 1

This quiz, titled '3P051 CDC Vol 1 Unit 1', assesses knowledge on the historical development of the US Air Force Security, including pivotal changes and organizational developments from 1943 onwards. It covers key events and...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 938 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
As a result of the reorganization of the War Department in 1943, which office was established?

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Air Provost Marshal

Military Police Guard Companies

Air Police Companies.

Are You A Tucson Aviation History ACE?

Are you a Tucson aviation history ace?

This year’s Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s “Thunder and Lightning over Arizona” open house celebrates flight history and Arizona’s centennial. In that spirit, test your knowledge of Tucson’s...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 324 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
The first manned aircraft flight in Tucson happened on Feb. 19, 1910 when daredevil pilot Charles K. Hamilton flew his Curtiss biplane above Elysian Grove, an amusement park southwest of where the Tucson Convention Center stands today. What was Hamilton's nickname?

The Barnstormer

The Birdman

The Red Baron