A.T.C. QUIZ

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 70, 6 May 1946, Page 6

A.T.C. QUIZ

SERIES 2 WHAT’S THE ANSWER? Printed below is series 2 of the A.T.C. Quiz, the first of which appeared last week. (The first question, a very controversial one, is recognisable as a variation of the old ‘guard firing at the engine driver, with a bullet travelling at the same speed as the train.’ There is, however, one correct answer, based on scientific laws). Anyone who is sufficiently enthusiastic may forward their answers (if they can guess even four) for the perusal of the judges. *-'■ Conditions 1. Replies to be addressed to “A.T.C. Quiz,” c/o Beacon Office. 2. Entries close a week from day of publication of the questions. 3. The correct dr most nearly correct entry each week wins a complimentary double ticket to the forthcoming A.T.C. Anniversary Dance.

4. In the event of a tie, the award will go to the first correct entry opened. 5. The judges decision will be final, but all controversial points will be submitted to A.T.C. Headquarters for a ruling. Quiz 1. Assume an aircraft is capable of firing a rocket at 400 m.p.h. If the aircraft is travelling at 400 m.p.h., will the rocket ever leave the aircraft? Explain your answer. 2. By inserting the name of a famous British Bomber in the blanks shown, make good sense of the following: “Shall our mass bombings of Germany ever cease? They s is powers surrender unconditionally.”

3. You are flying along at night and overtake another aircraft in the corect manner (right hand rule as applied to motor vehicles). When level you notice that his port navigation light appears to be showing on his starboard wing. How can you account for this? 4. A bomber has half of its starboard wing shot away and the pilot orders the crew on to the wings in order to be able to fly level. Which wing do they clamber on to and why? 5. If a paratrooper leaves his aircraft at 10,000 feet and does not at any stage pull his ripcord, what chance of survival has he? 6. A small gold caterpillar is the badge worn by personnel who have parachuted from a damaged aircraft to safety. Now, why a caterpillar? Last Week’s Answers 1. Group Captain (now Acting-Air Commodore) Frank Whittle. 2. The Lion (Africa) and The Unicorn (a mythical animal). 3. Honorary Air Commodore. 4. The motto of the R.A.F. is Per ardua ad astra and means “through 5. Yes. French is corect. difficulties to the stars.”