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Quiz about The Dutch Airforce in World War II

The Dutch Airforce in World War II Quiz

This quiz is about the Dutch Airforce from 10th May 1940, when the Netherlands were attacked, till the end of the Second World War.

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

Author
DutchWWII

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,171

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. 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? Hint

Douglas D8A and Koolhoven FK 51

Fokker D XVII and Fokker C X

Fokker T V and Fokker C V

Fokker G1A and Fokker D XXI

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Question 2 of 10

2. Most of the pupils of the Dutch flying schools at the airfields of Vlissingen and Haamstede escaped. By which route? Hint

By sea in Dutch submarines

By sea by Dutch fishing vessels

By land through Belgium and France

By air: they were picked up by RAF transportplanes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which was the first Dutch squadron to become operational in the RAF? Hint

331 Squadron

349 Squadron

382 Squadron

320 Squadron

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Question 4 of 10

4. On 1st June 1940 a Dutch Squadron was formed for anti-submarine duties at Pembroke Dock. Which was it? Hint

321 Squadron

384 Squadron

299 Squadron

123 Squadron

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Royal Air Force Squadron had a number of Dutch pilots in its ranks and on 12th June 1943 was renamed 322 (Dutch) Squadron RAF? Hint

167 Squadron

48 Squadron

602 Squadron

94 Squadron

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which pilot was the highest scoring Dutch ace of the Second World War ? Hint

Ft Sgt R.L. van Beers

Ft Lt G.F.J. Jongbloed

FO Rudolf Frans Burgwal

Ft Lt Jan Plesman

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of the most famous Dutch flyers was a man whose exploits were filmed in the movie "Soldier of Orange". Who was this resistance fighter and flyer? Hint

Peter Tazelaar

Ernst de Jonge

Chris Krediet

Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema

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Question 8 of 10

8. 322 Squadron was very successful against the V-1s. How many kills were claimed by the squadron? Hint

204

110

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Dutch flyer was one of the prisoners that escaped successfully in the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III on 24th March 1944 ? Hint

Peter Tazelaar

Bob van der Stok

Robin van der Velde

Fred de Vries

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Question 10 of 10

10. 322 Squadron had an animal in the Squadron logo. Which of these was it? Hint

South American Sea Lions

Sumatran Tiger

African Grey Red Tail Parrot

Transvaal Lion

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 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?

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.

2. Most of the pupils of the Dutch flying schools at the airfields of Vlissingen and Haamstede escaped. By which route?

Answer: By land through Belgium and France

About 80 pupils reached Britain via France. About half were sent to to the Dutch East Indies to continue their training. The most advanced pupils went into the Dutch Naval Airforce and some joined to the RAF.

3. Which was the first Dutch squadron to become operational in the RAF?

Answer: 320 Squadron

This was the first Dutch Squadron organised under RAF control. The 320th Squadron was made up of flyers of the Dutch Naval Air Service. They started out with eight Fokker T8W seaplanes and later got some Avro Ansons.

4. On 1st June 1940 a Dutch Squadron was formed for anti-submarine duties at Pembroke Dock. Which was it?

Answer: 321 Squadron

321 Squadron was formed with pilots and aircrew from the Dutch Naval Air Service. It operated with Avro Ansons from June 1940 till 18th January 1941, when it merged with 320 Squadron due to lack of replacement crew.

5. Which Royal Air Force Squadron had a number of Dutch pilots in its ranks and on 12th June 1943 was renamed 322 (Dutch) Squadron RAF?

Answer: 167 Squadron

167 Squadron gained an increasing number of Dutch pilots from July 1942, and in 1943 it was decided to reform the squadron as a Dutch fighter squadron.

6. Which pilot was the highest scoring Dutch ace of the Second World War ?

Answer: FO Rudolf Frans Burgwal

Burgwal flew with 322 Squadron and was the top scoring Dutch ace. He was an ace V-1 killer with 23 victories. He was killed in action on 12th August 1944.

7. One of the most famous Dutch flyers was a man whose exploits were filmed in the movie "Soldier of Orange". Who was this resistance fighter and flyer?

Answer: Erik Hazelhoff Roelfzema

He was involved in the Dutch student resistance in 1940/1941, then he escaped to Britain on a Swedish merchantship. There he became an agent and was sent back to the Netherlands to establish contact with the resistance. He barely escaped alive. In 1942 he went to flying school and in 1944 he was assigned to 139 Squadron and flew 72 Pathfinder missions. He was awarded the DFC.

The Dutch film "Soldaat van Oranje" was released in 1977.

8. 322 Squadron was very successful against the V-1s. How many kills were claimed by the squadron?

Answer: 110

The success against the V-1 came at a price for the pilots. They could not participate in the invasion of France. They only returned to the Continent in August 1944.

9. Which Dutch flyer was one of the prisoners that escaped successfully in the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III on 24th March 1944 ?

Answer: Bob van der Stok

He was a resistance fighter who escaped to Britain and joined the RAF. He had six victories before being shot down in 1942 during an air combat with a Fw 190. He escaped from Stalag Luft III and reached Britain via Spain.

10. 322 Squadron had an animal in the Squadron logo. Which of these was it?

Answer: African Grey Red Tail Parrot

Polly Grey was a parrot which was bought by a Dutch pilot in London and became the centerpiece of the Squadron logo.

Source: Author DutchWWII

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