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1. Which of the following aircraft flew first?
2. Which Air Force aircraft was named, 'The Strato Fortress'?
3. The B-17 was one of the most successful bombers during the WWII era. With different series of the B-17 manufactured, how many B-17G aircraft were made?
4. The infamous year of 1903 saw Orville and Wilbur fly their aircraft for the world's first flight. What was this famous date in history?
5. In the early 1930s, Boeing, Lockheed, and Trimotors were the top three aircraft manufacturers. The owner of Trimotors decided to get out of the business and quit. Who was this person?
6. The Douglas DC-3 later became a military transport aircraft. Which of the following was this 'gooney-looking' aircraft?
7. In 1939, Trans World Airlines ordered 22 Lockheed Constellation aircraft for their fleet. However, all 22 were diverted to the US Army Air Corps as the C-69. Who owned TWA and tried to get an injunction to stop the military from getting his aircraft?
8. The C-119 was named the 'Flying Boxcar'. It first flew in 1950. Which company manufactured the Air Force C-119?
9. Which of the following did NOT exist?
10. The U.S. Army Air Corps became the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1941. When did the USAAF become the completely independent U.S. Air Force?
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