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US Aircraft in RAF Service Trivia Quiz

Although the RAF has naturally flown predominantly British aircraft, many US types have been flown by the RAF, Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps. How many can you identify?

A multiple-choice quiz by ancientnav. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ancientnav

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,090

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the World War Two Douglas DB-7 light bomber known as in RAF service? Hint

Baltimore

Omaha

Maryland

Boston

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Martin light bomber was never flown by the US Army Air Force, but saw wartime service with the RAF. What was it called? Hint

Maryland

Marathon

Marauder

Missouri

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Question 3 of 10

3. A number of B29 Superfortress bombers saw RAF service after the war. Under what name? Hint

Wichita

Washington

Wisconsin

Stratobomber

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Question 4 of 10

4. What name was given to the DC3 or C47 transport aircraft when in RAF service? Hint

Dallas

Dominie

Dakota

Delaware

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Korean War US jet fighter was also flown by the RAF? Hint

F101 Voodoo

F84 Thunderjet

F86 Sabre

F100 Super Sabre

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Bell 47 helicopter was built under licence in the UK by Westland and was named after which Native American tribe when in Army Air Corps service? Hint

Navajo

Apache

Sioux

Choctaw

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Question 7 of 10

7. Westland also built the Sikorsky S51 helicopter under licence. What insect's name was it given? Hint

Hoverfly

Dragonfly

Cranefly

Wasp

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Vietnam War period US fighter saw long and successful service in the RAF and Fleet Air Arm? Hint

F105 Thunderchief

F100 Super Sabre

F4 Phantom

F102 Delta Dagger

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which US commercial airliner was converted for use as a troop carrier and airborne tanker by the RAF? Hint

Boeing 707

Lockheed Tristar

Douglas DC8

Convair 990

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Question 10 of 10

10. From 2002, the RAF has leased a number of US heavy lift aircraft - what type? Hint

C5 Galaxy

C141 Starlifter

C135 Stratolifter

C17 Globemaster

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the World War Two Douglas DB-7 light bomber known as in RAF service?

Answer: Boston

RAF Bostons were frequently used in raids on German shipping and enemy targets in France, as their short range precluded their use in bombing raids on Germany.

2. This Martin light bomber was never flown by the US Army Air Force, but saw wartime service with the RAF. What was it called?

Answer: Maryland

Although the design was not adopted by the US military, a number were ordered by the French, and after the fall of France the remainder were delivered to the RAF. The type was later replaced by the more successful B26 Marauder.

3. A number of B29 Superfortress bombers saw RAF service after the war. Under what name?

Answer: Washington

A number of Superfortresses were loaned to the RAF, and in addition to the bomber role they were also converted for use as airborne tankers.

4. What name was given to the DC3 or C47 transport aircraft when in RAF service?

Answer: Dakota

The DC3 and its variants is one of the most numerous aircraft types of all time, with many examples still flying over 70 years after it entered service.

5. What Korean War US jet fighter was also flown by the RAF?

Answer: F86 Sabre

The F86 was renowned for its success in dogfights against the Soviet MIG 17s flown by the North Koreans and Chinese. As well as the RAF, other Commonwealth air forces operated Sabres, and the South African Air Force also flew them in action in Korea.

6. The Bell 47 helicopter was built under licence in the UK by Westland and was named after which Native American tribe when in Army Air Corps service?

Answer: Sioux

The Bell 47 or Sioux will be remembered by those old enough as the type used in the 1950s TV series "Whirlybirds".

7. Westland also built the Sikorsky S51 helicopter under licence. What insect's name was it given?

Answer: Dragonfly

The Dragonfly was the first RAF and Fleet Air Arm helicopter to be fitted with a winch for use on search and rescue duties.

8. What Vietnam War period US fighter saw long and successful service in the RAF and Fleet Air Arm?

Answer: F4 Phantom

With its crew of two, the land and carrier borne Phantom has to be considered one of the most successful fighter/attack aircraft of the jet age. It remained in RAF service until the late 1980s.

9. Which US commercial airliner was converted for use as a troop carrier and airborne tanker by the RAF?

Answer: Lockheed Tristar

A number of Tristars were purchased from British Airways and Pan Am and equipped No 216 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire in the dual transport/tanker role.

10. From 2002, the RAF has leased a number of US heavy lift aircraft - what type?

Answer: C17 Globemaster

The Globemaster has been such a success in RAF service that it was decided not only to purchase the initial batch of four aircraft at the end of their lease period, but to purchase a further three. The C17 is the largest aircraft ever operated by the RAF, with a maximum take-off weight of 585,000 lb.

Source: Author ancientnav

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