WWI Aircraft
This two-seater biplane, nicknamed "Brisfit," was one of the most successful fighters of World War I
What is the Bristol F.2B Fighter?
The Battle of the Atlantic was crucial for delivering resources from this continent to Britain
North America
How many seats did the B-24 Liberator have?
Ten seats
Who was the battle between?
The Luftwaffe and the RAF (Germany and Britain)
how many seats did the hurricane have?
1
This single-seater fighter, nicknamed the "Tripe" or "Tripehound," featured three wings and inspired several German designs.
What is the Sopwith Triplane?
How long was the BoA
1939-1945 ~ 6 years
What were the B-24s used for in the Pacific?
The B-24’s were used in the Pacific as a bomber and supply transport.
How long was the BoB?
It lasted for 6 months
Top spitfire speed
589 kph
Name one of the aircraft in the Black Flight.
Black Maria, Black Sheep, Black Prince, Black Roger, and Black Death.
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) began the war with 13 ships and 3,000 men but grew to this number of ships and men by the end of the Battle.
373 ships and over 90,000 men
Where was the Curtiss Kittyhawk originally stationed?
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Name one reason why it so significant.
1. It was the first major battle fought only in the air
2. It was Hitler's first major defeat in the war
3. It showed other countries Hitler wasn't invincible
4. It motivated allied forces to keep pushing until armistice, or the war was over
How much of the air victories did the hurricane account for?
60%
This famous WWI ace and his Albatros flight shot down four Bristol Fighters by northern France in a 30-minute battle.
What is the Red Baron
Despite heavy aerial patrols from both sides of the Atlantic, a gap of this distance remained unprotected.
483 km
WHat was the Curtiss Kittyhawk's main job in the war?
Home air defense
The Battle of Britain saw one of the earliest uses of what technology in combat?
Radar
What was the average lifespan of a spitfire pilot during the battle of britain?
4 weeks
What plane was the most successful fighter of the war?
The Bristol F. 2B Fighter
How many ships were lost?
Axis powers lost 700 U-boats and Allied powers lost 3000 ships
How many bombs could the racks on the outer wings of the Curtiss Kittyhawk carry?
six
Who was apart of the RAF's No. 1 Squadron?
Canadians
What advantage did the spitfires canopy give it's pilot?
Gave the pilot a better chance at spotting an enemy