Page 1 of 1
Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 16 Nov 2011, 19:52
by Paul K
This is on the BBC news web site. Garry needn't bother...he probably set the questions.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15758541
I got all seven correct. Gawd I need to get out more, but then I'd probably just go to more aviation museums.

Re: Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 18:57
by cstorey
I've no idea where Q3 , or its answer , came from. It was the Gloster E28/39
Incidentally, whilst we're on the subject of engines, with which engine did the Messerschmitt bf109 first fly?
Re: Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 19:04
by Dev One
R-R Kestrel!
Keith
edit - but I didn't do so well on the quiz - only 4/7!
Re: Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 19:19
by Garry Russell
cstorey wrote:I've no idea where Q3 , or its answer , came from. It was the Gloster E28/39
Also known as the Whittle Jet and the Pioneer
E28/39 was it's specification and if often quoted but it was called the Gloster G.40 Pioneer
Re: Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 21:25
by Paul K
cstorey wrote:
Incidentally, whilst we're on the subject of engines, with which engine did the Messerschmitt bf109 first fly?
Chris, the Kestrel also powered the prototype Stuka !
Re: Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 21:58
by TobyV
Straight in from the pub and 7/7. I usually take the weekly BBC quiz and never score more than about half marks. Not sure what that says about me?!

Re: Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 17 Nov 2011, 23:27
by nigelb
TobyV wrote:Straight in from the pub and 7/7. I usually take the weekly BBC quiz and never score more than about half marks. Not sure what that says about me?!


Probably says you need to spend more time at the pub!
Nigel²
Re: Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 18 Nov 2011, 18:56
by TobyV
Re: Seven questions on jet travel
Posted: 18 Nov 2011, 19:11
by Garry Russell
Off to practice Toby??
