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73 WW2 Aircraft quizzes and 845 WW2 Aircraft trivia questions.
1.
  WW2 Japanese Aircraft    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Japan fielded some of the most effective aircraft during World War II, surprising the Allies in many cases. How much do you know about them?
Tough, 15 Qns, Reamar42, Oct 22 23
Tough
Reamar42 gold member
Oct 22 23
279 plays
2.
Warbirds of WW2
  Warbirds of WW2   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
If aerial combat was born in WW1, it came of age in WW2. This was a period of rapid development and involved aircraft types well known to this day. Find these 10 from the photographs.
Easier, 10 Qns, darksplash, Nov 08 24
Easier
darksplash
Nov 08 24
1716 plays
3.
  World War II American Aircraft   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Test your knowledge of US fighter and bomber aircraft deployed both in Europe and the Pacific during World War II.
Tough, 20 Qns, dmiles54, Oct 07 18
Tough
dmiles54
Oct 07 18
7635 plays
4.
  The Mighty Flying Fortress   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about one of the most famous bombers of World War II, the B-17 Flying Fortress.
Tough, 15 Qns, barisax14, Jan 02 19
Tough
barisax14
Jan 02 19
4079 plays
5.
  World War II Warplanes part 1   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the WWII warplanes to their descriptions.
Easier, 10 Qns, pointluck, Jun 22 16
Easier
pointluck
1544 plays
6.
  Worst Aircraft to Fly in World War II   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sometimes war time urgency yields amazing aircraft. Sometimes it does not. This is a quiz on the aircraft that were some of the worst in World War II. These aircraft should never have been allowed to fly.
Tough, 10 Qns, barisax14, Oct 28 11
Tough
barisax14
3263 plays
7.
  Nicknames of WWII Planes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I will either give you the nickname or the number of each plane. All the planes are American.
Average, 10 Qns, wwiibuff, Jun 19 04
Average
wwiibuff
7704 plays
8.
  Aircraft of the Battle of Britain   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The year 2010 sees the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Few of us today can appreciate the importance of this particular conflict. This short quiz looks at the flying machines used by both sides.
Average, 10 Qns, keanet, Nov 04 10
Average
keanet
2059 plays
9.
  Lufwaffe Combat Aircraft   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A short quiz to test your knowledge of Goering's elite airforce.
Difficult, 15 Qns, experten45, Aug 28 12
Difficult
experten45
5960 plays
10.
  World War II Warplanes part 2    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the WWII warplanes to their descriptions.
Easier, 10 Qns, pointluck, May 15 16
Easier
pointluck
868 plays
trivia question Quick Question
The world's first jet powered fighter plane to go into service, this German plane had great speed and a steep climb which made it hard to intercept.

From Quiz "WWII Combat Aircraft"




11.
  WWII Combat Aircraft   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your WWII combat aircraft? Take this quiz and give it a shot!
Easier, 10 Qns, ninja11101, Aug 16 19
Easier
ninja11101
Aug 16 19
1143 plays
12.
  Air Warfare in WW2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has ten fairly straightforward questions about the war in the air during the Second World War, covering all participants and theatres of war.
Average, 10 Qns, spaceowl, Aug 19 22
Average
spaceowl gold member
Aug 19 22
592 plays
13.
  P-51 Mustang!   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz on the best American (and possibly best of World War II) fighter!
Difficult, 20 Qns, barisax14, May 25 19
Difficult
barisax14
May 25 19
2636 plays
14.
  The Tuskegee Airmen   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Tuskegee Airmen succeeded in combat, overcame adversity and changed policy of the Armed Services of the United States. I hope you enjoy and that you will learn some interesting facts about the Airmen.
Tough, 10 Qns, eggman1020, Feb 19 12
Tough
eggman1020
1250 plays
15.
  The B-17 Bomber   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See how much you know about the famous B-17 bomber.
Average, 10 Qns, uphill50, Nov 13 06
Average
uphill50
5654 plays
16.
  The Spitfire   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is my second quiz, and is a player request. The quiz is on the immortal Spitfire.
Difficult, 15 Qns, barisax14, Jul 02 12
Difficult
barisax14
2227 plays
17.
  Aircraft Names, Letters & Numbers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
What does the name, letter or number that was given to a WW2 aircraft tell you about it?
Tough, 20 Qns, Plumbus, Jan 31 06
Tough
Plumbus gold member
2608 plays
18.
  WWII Aircraft Recognition   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is to see if you can identify World War II aircraft from a handful of clues. Be warned, they get harder! Choose the best answer for the questions.
Tough, 10 Qns, barisax14, Oct 05 14
Tough
barisax14
2878 plays
19.
  F4U Corsair   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As promised to a fellow FT'r, here is my Corsair quiz; as much for the aircraft as for those who flew it.
Average, 10 Qns, Pat in Halifax, Aug 20 05
Average
Pat in Halifax
3641 plays
20.
  WWII Aircraft   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an interesting assortment of trivia on WWII aircraft.
Average, 10 Qns, scotty74, Jun 18 08
Average
scotty74
2398 plays
21.
  World War II Aircraft    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A really easy WWII aircraft quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Fian, Mar 11 17
Average
Fian
7182 plays
22.
  Flying Flops of WWII   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some aircraft were misconceived, others were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Some, though, should never have been allowed near a squadron at all.
Tough, 10 Qns, Plumbus, Aug 12 04
Tough
Plumbus gold member
2541 plays
23.
  The Mighty Mosquito   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Welcome to my quiz on the de Havilland Mosquito, one of the RAF's finest aircraft during World War 2.
Average, 20 Qns, mcsurfie, Jul 24 17
Average
mcsurfie
438 plays
24.
  Tricky Questions on WW2 Aircraft   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I've done my best to avoid repetition on what seems to be a popular quiz subject. Here goes....
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Plumbus, Nov 07 03
Very Difficult
Plumbus gold member
3912 plays
25.
  Obscure Aircraft of WW2   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Not a Spitfire or Mustang in sight! Test your knowledge on the unsung aircraft of WW2.
Tough, 10 Qns, Plumbus, May 15 06
Tough
Plumbus gold member
3712 plays
26.
  Biplanes of World War II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz features biplanes at the twilight of their operational careers.
Average, 10 Qns, spaceowl, Aug 11 22
Average
spaceowl gold member
Aug 11 22
227 plays
27.
  The B-24 Liberator   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My dad flew B-24s in WWII, so I have always had a soft spot for them. They were a very interesting aircraft. Let's have a look.
Average, 10 Qns, MicjealS, May 25 15
Average
MicjealS
667 plays
28.
  Merlin Engined Aircraft of World War II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A little quiz on some aircraft of World War II, powered by the mighty Rolls Royce Merlin engine. But beware there may be a Bristol Hercules engine sneaked in.
Average, 10 Qns, mcsurfie, Nov 03 12
Average
mcsurfie
412 plays
29.
  Warplanes of WWII (Pt.1)   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A collection of not-so-easy questions on WWII warplanes
Difficult, 15 Qns, astromaxhths, Aug 30 06
Difficult
astromaxhths
5547 plays
30.
  WWII Aircraft Designers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
They are often overlooked, but without the imagination, ingenuity and, at times perseverance of these men at their drawing boards, many of the most famous aircraft of WW2 would never have existed.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Plumbus, Oct 27 12
Difficult
Plumbus gold member
348 plays
31.
  Luftwaffe Bombers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A test on your knowledge of the razor's edge of the Blitzkrieg, the bombers of the Luftwaffe.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, experten45, Apr 14 10
Very Difficult
experten45
3311 plays
32.
  USAAF Fighters of WWII: No.1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with fighter planes of the USAAF which took part in WWII.
Tough, 10 Qns, ABW, Sep 02 10
Tough
ABW
3050 plays
33.
  Warplanes of WWII (Pt.2)    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Part Two of my not-so-easy questions on WWII warplanes.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, astromaxhths, Aug 28 10
Very Difficult
astromaxhths
4488 plays
34.
  Aircraft of World War Two: Part II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with the better known aircraft of the war and is intended to be easier. Do you recognize your favorite?
Average, 10 Qns, MrRadt, Mar 31 14
Average
MrRadt
523 plays
35.
  Airborne! US Paras in WWII   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
They were best we had. This quiz is for the US Airborne forces in WWII.
Tough, 10 Qns, beterave, Feb 14 18
Tough
beterave
Feb 14 18
1398 plays
36.
  Aircraft of World War Two: Part III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the third episode of Aircraft of World War Two. Aircraft that made and became legends and continue to fascinate and inspire nearly seventy years after they played their part. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, MrRadt, Sep 11 14
Average
MrRadt
380 plays
37.
  Aces in the Sky: Aircraft of WWII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Combat aircraft changed drastically during WWII. Planes became faster, more powerful, and sometimes increasingly more experimental. Here's a mixture of some of the most famous and most unusual aircraft of WWII for you to pit yourself against. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, matthewpokemon, Oct 14 16
Average
matthewpokemon gold member
275 plays
38.
  Worst Aircraft of World War II: Pt 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my second quiz about the horrible aircraft of World War II. Not every plane could be a P-51 or a Spitfire, so this is another quiz about the not so amazing aircraft of the war.
Difficult, 10 Qns, barisax14, May 02 09
Difficult
barisax14
1464 plays
39.
  RAF Aircraft of WW2    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Some of the lesser known RAF machines of WW2
Difficult, 20 Qns, colinj, Jan 27 02
Difficult
colinj
3297 plays
40.
  All About the B-29 Superfortress   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All about the bomber that helped the Allies end the war with Japan.
Tough, 10 Qns, Rocky401, Jan 02 14
Tough
Rocky401
463 plays
41.
  All About the Corsair   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some questions about one of the most recognizable aircraft of WWII. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, ssn651, Mar 11 12
Tough
ssn651
517 plays
42.
  Lesser Known RAF Aircraft (WWII)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on some of the lesser known aircraft that served the RAF during World War II.
Average, 10 Qns, mcsurfie, Oct 16 12
Average
mcsurfie
394 plays
43.
  Zero Chance of Victory: Japanese Aircraft of WWII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
At the start of the war Japanese aircraft dominated the skies over the Pacific and SE Asia. Japan's pilots were the most experienced and highly trained in the world, and the aircraft they flew were the equal of any nation.
Tough, 10 Qns, Joe_Meek, Mar 13 11
Tough
Joe_Meek
310 plays
44.
  Smaller Air Forces in WWII   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Try this quiz if you fancy something different to questions about the major combatants of WWII.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Plumbus, Dec 01 03
Difficult
Plumbus gold member
1997 plays
45.
  Some Details of the Air War    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some things that you didn't knew first but that you now know after playing this quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, Leopold III, Aug 28 23
Tough
Leopold III
Aug 28 23
2329 plays
46.
  Extra Long Dogfight    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Few people know about the major role American Air Force pilots played in various battles. And even fewer know about the rivalry between two renowned American Fighter Groups: the 4th and the 56th. Well, play and learn!
Tough, 10 Qns, Mariamir, Jun 11 12
Tough
Mariamir
656 plays
47.
  German Jets and Rocket Planes of WWII    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
By the end of World War II, Germany had 4 jet/rocket planes in operations, more than all the other nations combined and many more in development, this quiz will test your knowledge on all of these that flew and some that nearly did.
Very Difficult, 25 Qns, froggers, May 13 13
Very Difficult
froggers
2171 plays
48.
  Aces of the Luftwaffe   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As they generally flew until they were killed, made prisoner, seriously wounded or the war ended, it's not surprising that the Luftwaffe produced so many high scoring fighter pilots. Here are some of them, in biographical form; good luck
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, iron2, May 06 08
Very Difficult
iron2
813 plays
49.
  Aircraft of the Second World War    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the cumbersome, bulky biplanes of the 1930s to sleek, lightweight jet propelled machines. During World War II spectacular technical advances where made resulting in the well known legends of the skies.
Average, 10 Qns, MrRadt, Mar 25 14
Average
MrRadt
586 plays
50.
  Amerika-Bomber   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the Luftwaffe bombers that might have reached the U.S. if the war had lasted another couple of years.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Barisax14, Aug 12 11
Difficult
Barisax14
1114 plays
51.
  WW2 Luftwaffe    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Some famous and some not so well known Luftwaffe aircraft of World War 2.
Average, 20 Qns, colinj, Jan 06 09
Average
colinj
2480 plays
52.
  ME-163 Komet - The "Devil's Sledge"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about one of the most amazing and revolutionary aircraft ever designed? History speaks little of this astonishing aircraft ... but it had the potential to change the world. Try this quiz and find out!
Tough, 10 Qns, Pilotsteve, Mar 17 17
Tough
Pilotsteve
480 plays
53.
  The Swordfish    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Swordfish torpedo bomber is one of my favourite aircraft of World War II. This quiz is a mixture of technical questions about the aircraft and questions on some engagements it took part in.
Average, 10 Qns, The_Cyclist, Sep 05 16
Average
The_Cyclist
193 plays
54.
  The Mighty Lancaster!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some questions relating to the British heavy bomber, the Avro Lancaster. Good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Groundskeeper-Willy, Jun 16 11
Difficult
Groundskeeper-Willy
2332 plays
55.
  The Mighty Lightning    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another of WW2's great planes.
Average, 10 Qns, P51-D Ace, Mar 10 11
Average
P51-D Ace
2859 plays
56.
  Fighters of WWII    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
These aircraft changed the course of world history. What do you know about them?
Difficult, 5 Qns, experten45, Nov 15 12
Difficult
experten45
5483 plays
57.
  World War 2 Aircraft    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So you think you know a lot about World War Two aircraft?
Average, 10 Qns, sharkfin1, Mar 10 15
Average
sharkfin1
452 plays
58.
  Lesser Known Luftwaffe Aircraft    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
German aeronautical engineers produced a wealth of designs from 1933-45. This quiz focuses on the lesser known among these. Good luck!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, iron2, Mar 10 08
Very Difficult
iron2
837 plays
59.
  WWII Flying Aces    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Aces (pilots with more than five aerial victories) that flew during the Second World War
Difficult, 10 Qns, qazuhb, Sep 08 10
Difficult
qazuhb
2647 plays
60.
  Night Fighters of World War II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is designed for fans of World War II's "Knights of the Night". Enjoy.
Difficult, 10 Qns, TechForce, Mar 07 18
Difficult
TechForce
Mar 07 18
1510 plays
61.
  Fighter Aces of World War Two   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How many six year old boys received a model fighter plane for Christmas and got hooked for life? But who were these men, these warriors of the skies whose daring and heroism knew no other limits than that of their aircraft?
Difficult, 10 Qns, MrRadt, Mar 28 14
Difficult
MrRadt
331 plays
62.
  Guy Gibson - War Hero    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Guy Gibson was the leader the of the famous Dambuster raid.
Tough, 10 Qns, DutchWWII, Jul 19 14
Tough
DutchWWII
450 plays
63.
  The Belgian Airforce during WWII    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Belgium had mainly old planes in May 1940 and they were easily beaten by the Luftwaffe, but some pilots managed to fly to England. From there they actively helped the Allies in the defeat the Germans. Enjoy the quiz.
Tough, 15 Qns, Leopold III, Jun 20 04
Tough
Leopold III
603 plays
64.
  All About the Marauder    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Martin B26 Marauder was a true thoroughbred of WWII. What can you remember about it? I have written 10 questions to test your knowledge. Have Fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, ssn651, Jul 01 13
Tough
ssn651
213 plays
65.
  Japanese Aircraft Names of WW2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is really simple. I give the Allied code-name of the Japanese aircraft, and you tell me which one it is.
Tough, 10 Qns, BJR.5, Apr 14 10
Tough
BJR.5
998 plays
66.
  Marine Fighter Pilots in the Pacific    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These Marine fighter pilots were more than a match for the feared Zero fighter, Semper Fi!
Average, 10 Qns, beterave, Jul 05 14
Average
beterave
324 plays
67.
  The South African Air Force - WWII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an interesting and challenging quiz on what the South African Air Force did, achieved and contributed to, in the Second World War.
Tough, 10 Qns, jonty129, Apr 25 16
Tough
jonty129
706 plays
68.
  American Airborne, WWII    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are a few questions about American Airborne units in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of Operations during WWII.
Tough, 10 Qns, 173Kraut, Nov 12 20
Tough
173Kraut
Nov 12 20
156 plays
69.
  Heinz Wolfgang Schnaufer, Fighter Ace    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Heinz Wolfgang Schnaufer was the highest scoring night fighter ace of the Second World War. A quiz about this man.
Average, 10 Qns, DutchWWII, Aug 01 09
Average
DutchWWII
222 plays
70.
  Luftwaffe Kampfgeschwader (Bomber Wings)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the Luftwaffe Kampfgeschwader in World War II. They did not gain the fame of some Jagdgeschwader (Fighter Wing)
Tough, 10 Qns, DutchWWII, Oct 12 09
Tough
DutchWWII
247 plays
71.
  The Dutch Airforce in World War II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the Dutch Airforce from 10th May 1940, when the Netherlands were attacked, till the end of the Second World War.
Tough, 10 Qns, DutchWWII, Sep 06 09
Tough
DutchWWII
322 plays
72.
  Air War over the Netherlands    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the air war over the Netherlands in 1940-1945.
Difficult, 10 Qns, DutchWWII, Nov 21 06
Difficult
DutchWWII
561 plays
73.
  The Luftwaffe Fighter Wings (Jagdgeschwader)    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the Luftwaffe Jagdgeschwader in the Second World War. Have fun.
Tough, 10 Qns, DutchWWII, Nov 17 16
Tough
DutchWWII
497 plays
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WW2 Aircraft Trivia Questions

1. What country was the first to see an American unit make a combat parachute assault on its soil during WWII?

From Quiz
American Airborne, WWII

Answer: Algeria

The 509th Battalion flew to Algeria on a one way flight from England. Their target was two French held airfields near Oran. Many planes landed in the wrong areas, out of fuel. A jump was attempted by some plane loads to assault an armored column that had fired on them but the column turned out to be American. The first operation was quite chaotic with some successes and subsequent jumps gradually improved the Airborne concept.

2. Which aircraft manufacturing company developed the Swordfish?

From Quiz The Swordfish

Answer: Fairey

The Fairey Aviation Company was founded in the UK in 1915. The company was taken over by Westland Aircraft in 1960. The Swordfish was developed by Fairey in the early 1930s and first entered service with the UK's Fleet Air Arm in 1936. The aircraft was a fabric covered, metal framed biplane designed for use as a torpedo bomber and as a naval reconnaissance aircraft. Although the design was already outdated at the start of World War II the aircraft stayed in service for the duration of the war.

3. This long-range fighter plane had one Packard propeller engine and a flight crew of one. It was designed and the prototype built in less than 4 months and was used by the RAF and US Army Air Forces.

From Quiz WWII Combat Aircraft

Answer: P-51 Mustang

The Mustang was strong, fast and very nimble in the air. It was used by the RAF for bomber raids over Germany and later saw action against the Japanese over the Pacific.

4. What was the fastest World War Two bomber?

From Quiz World War 2 Aircraft

Answer: Arado Ar 234

Although made in limited numbers the Arado Ar 234 was the first jet bomber to enter service in Germany, but it came too late to turn the tide in Hitler's favor. This extremely fast bomber could fly faster than most Allied fighters of the day.

5. Who was the first ever confirmed "jet" ace?

From Quiz Fighter Aces of World War Two

Answer: Alfred Schreiber

The first victim of Leutnant Schreiber and his Messerschmitt ME 262 jet fighter was a Mosquito reconnaissance plane in July 1944. The Mosquito was badly mauled but managed to reach its airfield where it crashed upon landing, making this the first aerial jet fighter victory in history. Schreiber would claim four more victims before being killed in crash while attempting to land the exact same ME 262, in November of that same year.

6. Who was the designer of the Focke-Wulff FW190?

From Quiz Aircraft of the Second World War

Answer: Kurt Tank

The FW190 was one of the workhorses of the Luftwaffe and saw action on all fronts. Designed by Kurt Tank, it was accepted into the military in August 1941 and soon proved itself to be an able fighter, held in high regard by its pilots. It was an equal of the Spitfire Mk V in all aspects except turning radius. By 1945 over 20,000 had been built.

7. What was the number of crew members for the standard B-29 during WW2? (Not including the Radar Observer in later models)?

From Quiz All About the B-29 Superfortress

Answer: 10

Pilot, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer, Bombardier, Navigator, Radio Operator, two Side Gunners, Top Gunner, and a Tail Gunner.

8. What was the de Havilland number designation for the Mosquito?

From Quiz The Mighty Mosquito

Answer: DH. 98

The DH. 98 Mosquito was designed as a response to the British Air Ministry requirement for a twin-engined bomber. Design started in in 1939, under Eric Bishop, who was de Havilland's chief designer. The DH.88 was the de Havilland designation for the Comet air-racing plane, which later inspired the design of the Mosquito, and the DH. 91 was the designation for the Albatross, four-engined airliner. The DH. 71 was the designation for the famous Tiger Moth bi-plane.

9. This was one of the most successful fighters of WWII. It was designed to be powered by a radial engine, a departure from the then usual European standard of using inline engines on fighter aircraft.

From Quiz Aces in the Sky: Aircraft of WWII

Answer: Focke-Wulf Fw 190

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Wurger ("Shrike") series of aircraft proved to the aviation industry that radial engines were capable of being successfully used on single engine land based fighters. However, the tide of war eventually turned against Germany and the Fw 190 was redesigned as the D series, which was powered by Junkers Jumo 213 inline engines which give them excellent high altitude performance to counter the bomber swarms that were destroying Germany. The Fw 190 series proved to be a real menace to Allied aircrews right from its introduction in August 1941 until the end of the war in Europe.

10. Early in its career the U.S. B26 Marauder earned this nickname.

From Quiz All About the Marauder

Answer: Widowmaker

Due to the extremely high wing loading and advanced design, the Marauder got off to a very rocky start with new pilots and aircrews. Another notable name was the "Flying Prostitute". Aircrews saw the small wings and noted the B26 had no visible means of support!

11. This Merlin powered Fairey aircraft proved a failure in the Battle of France. Even with protection from fighters it still proved an easy target. What was the name of this aircraft?

From Quiz Merlin Engined Aircraft of World War II

Answer: Fairey Battle

Despite being powered by the magnificent Merlin engine, the Fairey Battle was weighed down by having to carry a three man crew, as well as a bomb load, making it slow and vulnerable to anti-aircraft artillery, as well as attack from fighters. After a loss rate of 50% during the Battle of France, the Fairey Battle was consigned to overseas training units by 1941.

12. Who was the designer behind the legendary Supermarine Spitfire, one of the most famous fighter aircraft of WWII?

From Quiz WWII Aircraft Designers

Answer: Reginald Mitchell

Mitchell served his apprenticeship as an engineer in the steam locomotive industry. As chief designer at Supermarine, he designed over 24 aircraft, many of them seaplanes and flying boats such as the Southampton, Stranraer and Walrus. It was his invaluable experience in designing fast, streamlined aircraft to win the Schneider Trophy seaplane races in the 1920s/30s that led to him designing the Spitfire fighter aircraft.

13. In the late 1930s, Westland developed a twin engined fighter that saw limited service with the RAF. What was the name of that aircraft?

From Quiz Lesser Known RAF Aircraft (WWII)

Answer: Westland Whirlwind

The Westland Whirlwind first entered service with the RAF in 1940. Although fast and heavily armed, with four 20mm cannon, it suffered lack of power at high altitudes and was better suited to the ground attack role. However, it was surplanted by much better aircraft such as the De Havilland Mosquito and Hawker Typhoon in this role.

14. In the designation F4U Corsair what does the "U" stand for?

From Quiz All About the Corsair

Answer: The Navy code of the manufacturing company

The "U" represented the Navy code of the manufacturing company, in this case Vought Aircraft Company. As examples: Grumman Aircraft Company was "F", Hence the F6F Hellcat, Curtis Aircraft was "C" hence, SB2C Helldiver.

15. Which group was formed first, the 4th fighter group or the 56th?

From Quiz Extra Long Dogfight

Answer: 4th

Most of the 4th fighter pilots were formed from Eagle pilots who were American pilots volunteering in Britain's air force. They were transferred into the American Air Forces and formed the center of the 4th Fighter Group (sometimes known as the Blakesleewaffe) in September, 1942. The 56th Fighter Group (aka the Wolf Pack) was formed soon after the 4th, and instantly took to the P-47 Thunderbolt, which the 4th detested because it was slow and clumsy in comparison to the slight, nimble Spitfires they were used to. The scoring race between the groups lasted throughout the war.

16. Without a doubt the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) carrier based fighter popularly known as the A6M "Zero" (Rei-sen) was the most famous aircraft produced by Japan. What was the official Allied code name for the A6M?

From Quiz Zero Chance of Victory: Japanese Aircraft of WWII

Answer: Zeke

The popular name "Zero" for the A6M was the designation given by Japan for the date of its introduction into service, year 2600 Rei Shiki Sento Ki (Type 0 carrier fighter). In 1942 "Zeke" was used as the official Allied code name for the "Zero". Due to a case of mistaken identity the Allies thought a new aircraft model had been introduced and gave the aircraft the code name "Hap" for Hap Arnold but the chief of the USAAF was not pleased with the designation so the code name was changed to "Hamp" for a brief period, then to "Zeke" at around the time of the Battle of Midway when it was realized that the supposedly new model was just a variant of the same plane.

17. The ME-163 was unique. It was the only operational aircraft (used during war) to use rocket power. Who designed the rocket motor?

From Quiz ME-163 Komet - The "Devil's Sledge"

Answer: Professor Hellmuth Walther

Professor Walther operated the Hellmuth Walter Kommanditgesellschaft, a company which researched and developed different types of rocket engines and other means of propulsion. It took many years and several lives before the idiosyncrasies were finally worked out to a level deemed suitable for operational use. Truth be told, the engine was never safe as wartime conditions made the manufacture of the engine and the acquisition of the exotic alloys needed in such a novel powerplant nearly impossible to acquire.

18. What did US paras traditonally shout when jumping in training at Fort Benning and later in combat?

From Quiz Airborne! US Paras in WWII

Answer: Geronimo!

US paras would shout, 'Geronimo' when jumping. This trend can be accredited to the 501st Parachute Infantry, the US Army's first parachute outfit.

19. Which Luftwaffe Geschwader was responsible for the bombing of the Dutch city of Rotterdam on the 14th of May 1940 ?

From Quiz Luftwaffe Kampfgeschwader (Bomber Wings)

Answer: Kampfgeschwader 54

The attack on Rotterdam was one of the main reasons that the Dutch capitulated. The Germans announced the bombing of more Dutch cities if the Dutch did not surrender.

20. On 10th May 1940 the Germans invaded the Netherlands with airborne troops and ground forces. Which two modern types of aircraft did the Luftwaffe engage over the country?

From Quiz The Dutch Airforce in World War II

Answer: Fokker G1A and Fokker D XXI

The G1A was a modern twin engined fighter with eight machine guns in the nose and a rear turret with machine guns. The D XXI was a modern single engined fighter which was armed with four 7,9mm machineguns. There were too few modern Dutch fighters to make a great impact on the Luftwaffe.

21. In which year did Wolfgang Schnaufer enter the Luftwaffe as trainee officer-pilot?

From Quiz Heinz Wolfgang Schnaufer, Fighter Ace

Answer: 1939

Schnaufer entered the Luftwaffe on the 15 November 1939. His flight training continued till 1941. He learned to fly twin engined airplanes and went finally to the Nachtjagdschule 1 (Night Fighter School 1).

22. In which country was Guy Penrose Gibson born?

From Quiz Guy Gibson - War Hero

Answer: India

Guy Gibson was born on 12 August 1918 in Simla, India, the son of Alexander James Gibson and Norah Gibson.

23. Who took a famous flight with Charles Anderson, the Chief Flight Instructor at Tuskegee Institute's Civilian Pilot Training Program?

From Quiz The Tuskegee Airmen

Answer: Eleanor Roosevelt

While Franklin Roosevelt was President and had the power, it was Eleanor Roosevelt who took a famous flight with Chief Anderson in April of 1941. She was visiting Tuskegee for her husband and saw airplanes flying around in the skies. She asked to go for a ride with Chief Anderson. Anderson was instructed by the secret service to take off, circle the runway a few times and land again. He intended to follow instructions, but once in the air Mrs. Roosevelt asked to fly to Mobile. The two were in the air for almost an hour, much to the concern of the secret service.

24. This was a one-engined fighter used by the USAAC and designed by North American. It had six machine guns and also a long range.

From Quiz WWII Aircraft Recognition

Answer: P-51D

The P-51D was possibly the best fighter of World War II. Its combination of range, maneuverability and firepower made it one of the truly excellent aircraft of World War II. Designed by North American to an RAF requirement, the first Mustangs where mediocre at best, but as soon as a license built Merlin engine was installed in the P-51B model the aircraft was exceptional. Variants of the P-51 saw service over Korea.

25. One of the worst operational histories for an aircraft is that of the TBD Devastator. How many TBDs returned from Midway?

From Quiz Worst Aircraft of World War II: Pt 2

Answer: Four

The TBD had several innovative firsts for the USN. However, when World War II broke out, it was outclassed by the then current generation of Japanese aircraft. During the Battle of Midway, only four of the forty-one TBDs launched returned to their carriers. After that, the USN withdrew the aircraft from service. The best thing the TBD did was provide a distraction that aided the late arriving SBD Dauntless force.

26. One of the worst fighters to fly in RAF service was the Defiant. Who designed this unique aircraft?

From Quiz Worst Aircraft to Fly in World War II

Answer: Boulton Paul

The Boulton Paul Defiant was known as a turret fighter. All of the armament for the aircraft was located in a four gun turret positioned to the rear. Apparently, the designers believed that this configuration would be better for the aircraft. It could pick off fighters attacking to the rear of the aircraft. For some reason the designers counted on enemy aircraft being on their fighters tail ....

27. Who designed the P-51?

From Quiz P-51 Mustang!

Answer: North American Aviation

At the time of the P-51 contract NAA was only producing SNJ trainers and B-25 bombers.

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