U.S. Aircraft History

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1. Which of the following aircraft flew first? Douglas DC-9 Douglas DC-10 Boeing 737 Boeing 707

2. Which Air Force aircraft was named, 'The Strato Fortress'? B-29 B-52 C-121 C-130

3. The B-17 was one of the most successful bombers during the WWII era. With different series of the B-17 manufactured, how many B-17G aircraft were made? 4703 381 906 8680

4. The infamous year of 1903 saw Orville and Wilbur fly their aircraft for the world's first flight. What was this famous date in history? October 1 February 9 June 3 December 17

5. In the early 1930s, Boeing, Lockheed, and Trimotors, were the top three aircraft manufacturers. The owner of Trimotors decided to get out of the business and quit. Who was this person? Henry Ford Al Capone Harry Truman Rogers Hornsby

6. The Douglas DC-3 later became a military transport aircraft. Which of the following was this 'gooney-looking' aircraft? AT-33 C-47 C-97 P-51

7. In 1939, Trans World Airlines ordered 22 Lockheed Constellation aircraft for their fleet. However, all 22 were diverted to the US Army Air Corps as the C-69. Who owned TWA and tried to get an injunction to stop the military from getting his aircraft? James McDonnell Howard Hughes Nelson Rockefeller Sr George McGovern

8. The C-119 was named the 'Flying Boxcar'. It first flew in 1950. Which company manufactured the Air Force C-119? General Electric Boeing Fairchild Hewlett

9. Which of the following did not exist? F-81 F-84 F-80 F-86

10. The U.S. Army Air Corps became the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1941. When did the USAAF become the completely independent U.S. Air Force? 1951 1947 1954 1957