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Quiz about Lesser Known RAF Aircraft WWII

Lesser Known RAF Aircraft (WWII) Quiz

A quiz on some of the lesser known aircraft that served the RAF during World War II.

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

Author
mcsurfie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,491

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the late 1930s, Westland developed a twin engined fighter that saw limited service with the RAF. What was the name of that aircraft? Hint

Westland Tsunami

Westland Thunder

Westland Cyclone

Westland Whirlwind

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Question 2 of 10

2. De Havilland intended this twin engined passenger plane to serve the RAF as a troop transporter, but the outbreak of war saw the plans dropped so De Havilland could concentrate on building Tiger Moths for the RAF. A few of the aircraft that were built did see RAF service during World War II. What was the name of that aircraft? Hint

De Havilland Pelican

De Havilland Flamingo

De Havilland Albatross

De Havilland Swallow

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Question 3 of 10

3. Not all aircraft used by the RAF during Word War II were for front line service, but were used for training purposes. Which aircraft made by Percival was used as a radio and communications training aircaft? Hint

Percival Provost

Percival Pembroke

Percival Proctor

Percival Prentice

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Question 4 of 10

4. Avro built the well known Lancaster bomber during World War II, but what was the name of the aircraft they built originally as bomber and coastal patrol that proved to be more suited to the role of a multi engined trainer aircraft? Hint

Avro Anson

Avro Canterbury

Avro Boston

Avro Glasgow

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Question 5 of 10

5. Initially built as a variant of the Wellington bomber, by the time it entered service this Vickers aircraft was already overshadowed by the arrival of the Short Sterling and Handley Page Halifax. However it found a use with Coastal Command as a maritime aircraft and was fitted with a specially designed lifeboat to rescue downed airmen. What was the name of that aircraft? Hint

Vickers Walrus

Vickers Sea Master

Vickers Valletta

Vickers Warwick

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Question 6 of 10

6. A number of RAF aircraft were built overseas. This aircraft, built by Vultee in the US, was initally purchased as a dive bomber, due to the RAF being impressed by the capabilites of the Junker's Ju 87 Stuka. However, it was later used in by the RAF in Burma, attacking the Japanese forces. What was the name of this aircraft? Hint

Vultee Dauntless

Vultee Devastator

Vultee Helldiver

Vultee Vengeance

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Question 7 of 10

7. This amphibious aircraft built by Supermarine was used by both the Royal Navy on board large warships and by the RAF in air sea rescue roles. Hint

Supermarine Sea Cow

Supermarine Walrus

Supermarine Sunderland

Supermarine Catalina

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Question 8 of 10

8. Initially built as an army cooperation aircraft to drop messages and act as an artillery spotter, this Westland aircraft went on to provide valuable service, inserting spies into occupied Europe and recovering aircrew who had bailed out to avoid being captured. What was the name of this aircraft? Hint

Westland Lysander

Westland Oxford

Westland Auster

Westland Lynx

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Gloster aircraft was the last RAF bi-plane to see frontline service. Although already obsolete against modern monoplane fighters it did manage some success and saw service with a number of other airforces. Hint

Gloster Gauntlet

Gloster Hobbit

Gloster Ironclad

Gloster Gladiator

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Question 10 of 10

10. Designed by Airspeed, this aircraft was also used by the RAF as a twin engined trainer aircraft for bomber crews. What was this aircraft called? Hint

Airspeed Oxford

Airspeed Bristol

Airspeed Cambridge

Airspeed Hull

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the late 1930s, Westland developed a twin engined fighter that saw limited service with the RAF. What was the name of that aircraft?

Answer: Westland Whirlwind

The Westland Whirlwind first entered service with the RAF in 1940. Although fast and heavily armed, with four 20mm cannon, it suffered lack of power at high altitudes and was better suited to the ground attack role. However, it was surplanted by much better aircraft such as the De Havilland Mosquito and Hawker Typhoon in this role.

Answer: De Havilland Flamingo

The De Havilland Flamingo was initially built as a rival to the Douglas DC-3 and Lockheed Model 10 Electra, but the outbreak of war saw production halted after only a few aircraft were made. Some of these aircraft did, however, see service with the RAF along with a variant called the Hertfordshire built for dropping paratroopers, although only one of the latter was built.

Answer: Percival Proctor

The Percival Proctor served the airforces of a number of other countries as well as being produced for the civilian market. Originally built as a three seater aircraft later variants had four seats.

Answer: Avro Anson

Although the Avro Anson failed in the initial role it was designed for because it was outclassed by more mordern aircraft, it proved of more value to the RAF as a multi engined trainer for a wide variety of purposes, from training crews in gunnery, navigation, wireless and even bomb aiming.

Answer: Vickers Warwick

Early variants of the Warwick suffered from various engine problems that made it under powered, and only a handful saw service in it's intended role as a bomber. Many were converted to providing air sea rescue to assist downed bomber crews, carrying a lifeboat fitted with engines and supplies to keep the crews alive until the could either be picked up or reach the UK. Also the Warwick was produced as an anti submarine reconnaissance and as a transport aircraft for RAF Transport Command

Answer: Vultee Vengeance

By the time the RAF received the Vultee Vengeance opinion on dive bombers had changed due to thier vunerablility against attacks from fighters. As a result, the Vengeance was transfered to Burma, where it was used to attack Japanese in close support of Commonwealth troops on the ground. Towards the end of the war, the Vengeance was phased out of service and converted to a target tug.

7. This amphibious aircraft built by Supermarine was used by both the Royal Navy on board large warships and by the RAF in air sea rescue roles.

Answer: Supermarine Walrus

The Supermarine Walrus was a pre war design that was launched by catapult from large Royal Navy warships for reconnaissance until phased out due to improvements in RADAR. It served the RAF in an air sea rescue role, picking up downed airmen.

Answer: Westland Lysander

Although intended for use as a spotter aircraft and light bomber, the Westland Lysander proved much more valuable to the Special Operations Executive (S.O.E) due to its short take off and landing capabilities, making it ideal to land in fields in occupied countries during World War II.

They were painted black so they could operate at night. Other Lysanders saw limited service in the air-sea rescue role, dropping dinghies to aircrew downed in the English Channel.

Answer: Gloster Gladiator

The Gloster Gladiator was already outdated when introduced, although two squadrons saw service in France at the outbreak of war. The Finnish, Chinese, and Norwegian airforces also operated Gladiators, but the RAF relegated the Gladiator to more remote overseas actions.

Despite its limitations, South African ace Marmaduke "Pat" Pattle managed to shoot down 15 aircraft whlst using a Gladiator during the campaigns in North Africa and Greece.

10. Designed by Airspeed, this aircraft was also used by the RAF as a twin engined trainer aircraft for bomber crews. What was this aircraft called?

Answer: Airspeed Oxford

The Airspeed Oxford was designed from the start as a multi-engined bomber crew trainer, based around the Airspeed Envoy passenger aircraft. It was whilst flying an Airspeed Oxford that world famous aviatrix, Amy Johnson vanished after getting lost in fog whilts flying over the Thames estuary.

Source: Author mcsurfie

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