Cinco De Mayo
Spanish vs Mexican Culture
Air Force Legends & Lore
Cinco de Mayo meet modern day C2
Fiesta Wildcard
100

This country’s army was defeated by Mexico at the Battle of Puebla.

What is France.

100

This country hosts “La Tomatina,” the tomato‑throwing festival.

What is Spain.

100

This general is considered the father of the U.S. Air Force.

Who is Billy Mitchell.

100

During the real Battle of Puebla, Mexican forces used terrain to mask their movements. In ABM terms, this is the same principle as this radar limitation.

What is terrain masking (or ground clutter).

100

This spicy green fruit is the base of guacamole.

What is the avocado.

200

This Mexican general led the victorious forces at Puebla

Who is Ignacio Zaragoza.

200

This dance, often associated with Spain, features dramatic footwork and guitar.

What is Flamenco.

200

This aircraft earned the nickname “Warthog.”

What is the A‑10.

200

Mariachi bands rely on perfectly timed coordination between instruments. Link‑16 relies on this equally strict timing system to avoid collisions.

What is Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA).


200

This Mexican street food consists of grilled corn covered in mayo, cheese, and chili.

What is elote.

300

Cinco de Mayo is most widely celebrated in this country today.

What is the United States.

300

This Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with altars and marigolds.

What is Día de los Muertos.

300

This WWII group of African‑American pilots became famous for their red‑tailed aircraft.

Who are the Tuskegee Airmen.

300

If a burrito vendor pushes his cart across the plaza, RQ-4 would detect him using this radar mode.

What is Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI).


300

This Mexican drink is made from hibiscus flowers and is bright red.

What is agua de jamaica.

400

This Mexican state is home to the city of Puebla.

What is Puebla.

400

This Spanish city is famous for running with the bulls.

What is Pamplona.

400

This aircraft broke the sound barrier in 1947.

What is the Bell X‑1.

400

If the ATO cycle were a taco assembly line, this step would be the part where ingredients (missions) get assigned to specific tortillas (airframes).

What is Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP) development.


400

This pepper is smoked and dried to become a chipotle.

What is a jalapeño.

500

France invaded Mexico partly because this Mexican president suspended foreign debt payments.

Who is Benito Juárez.

500

This Mexican dish uses masa dough steamed in corn husks; Spain has no equivalent.

What are tamales.

500

This legendary SR‑71 pilot wrote the famous “LA Speed Check” story.

Who is Brian Shul.

500

If the French tried invading today like they did in 1862, this authority would publish the Airspace Control Plan and decide who gets to fly where.

What is the Airspace Control Authority (ACA).


500

This Mexican dish’s name means “little donkey.”

What is a burrito.

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