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Billy Fiske Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about Billy Fiske, the first American airman in British Service to die in World War II.

A multiple-choice quiz by catnippin. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
catnippin

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
52,692

Updated
Feb 15 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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452

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Billy Fiske born on 4 June 1911? Hint

Philadelphia, PA

Chicago, IL

Detroit, MI

Pittsburgh, PA

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Question 2 of 10

2. Billy was on the USA team in the Winter Olympics of 1928 at St. Moritz, Switzerland and at the 1932 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York. What team was he a part of? Hint

ice-skating team

cross-country skiing team

bobsled team

hockey team

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Question 3 of 10

3. He attended school in England at Trinity Hall, Cambridge in 1928. What did he study? Hint

Economics and History

Geography and Science

Math and Philosophy

Art and Music

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Question 4 of 10

4. In early September 1939, England declared war on Germany. Billy became the first US citizen to join the RAF. What does RAF stand for?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In April 1940, he became Acting Pilot Officer Fiske. In July of that year he was posted to No 601 (County of London) Auxiliary AF Squadron. Where was the airbase? Hint

Grosvenor

Maidenhead

Tangmere

Chichester

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Question 6 of 10

6. What type of aircraft did Billy Fiske fly? Hint

Spitfire

Bristol Beaufighter

Mustang

Hurricane

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Question 7 of 10

7. On 16 August 1940, during the Battle of Britain, Billy Fiske was on patrol and in combat with German dive-bombers, Junkers 87s. What is another name for these two-seat German dive-bombers?

Answer: (One Word - starts with S)

8. Billy's plane was seen to 'glide over the boundary and land on its belly'. His aircraft immediately caught on fire, and he sustained severe burns. He died the next day. Where is Billy buried? Hint

Boxgrove

Eartham

Strettington

Fentwell

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Question 9 of 10

9. On 4 July 1941, a memorial tablet in Billy Fiske's honour was unveiled. It reads 'An American citizen who died that England might live'. This memorial was installed in the crypt of what London cathedral? Hint

St. Paul's Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral

Westminster Abbey

St. Martin-in-the-Fields

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Question 10 of 10

10. Is there a Billy Fiske Memorial Trophy?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Billy Fiske born on 4 June 1911?

Answer: Chicago, IL

He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of a wealthy banking family.

2. Billy was on the USA team in the Winter Olympics of 1928 at St. Moritz, Switzerland and at the 1932 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York. What team was he a part of?

Answer: bobsled team

Billy was chosen to drive the five-man sled at St. Moritz, where he drove it to a gold medal. Four years later, he won another gold medal as driver of the winning four-man sled in the Lake Placid Olympics.

3. He attended school in England at Trinity Hall, Cambridge in 1928. What did he study?

Answer: Economics and History

He worked at the New York bankers' office of Dillon, Reed and Co in London in 1938.

4. In early September 1939, England declared war on Germany. Billy became the first US citizen to join the RAF. What does RAF stand for?

Answer: Royal Air Force

5. In April 1940, he became Acting Pilot Officer Fiske. In July of that year he was posted to No 601 (County of London) Auxiliary AF Squadron. Where was the airbase?

Answer: Tangmere

6. What type of aircraft did Billy Fiske fly?

Answer: Hurricane

During his flying service with the 601, he destroyed six enemy aircraft.

7. On 16 August 1940, during the Battle of Britain, Billy Fiske was on patrol and in combat with German dive-bombers, Junkers 87s. What is another name for these two-seat German dive-bombers?

Answer: Stukas

8. Billy's plane was seen to 'glide over the boundary and land on its belly'. His aircraft immediately caught on fire, and he sustained severe burns. He died the next day. Where is Billy buried?

Answer: Boxgrove

His funeral took place on 20 August 1940 at the Boxgrove Priory Church.

Answer: St. Paul's Cathedral

10. Is there a Billy Fiske Memorial Trophy?

Answer: Yes

The Billy Fiske Memorial Trophy is awarded to the national champion four-man bobsled team.

Source: Author catnippin

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