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Quiz about The Little Rhodesian Air Force
Quiz about The Little Rhodesian Air Force

The Little Rhodesian Air Force Quiz


The Rhodesian Air Force fought against the nationalists for fifteen years, and despite sanctions, was still effective at the end of the war in 1980. This quiz relates to the machines used by the RHAF prior to and in this conflict.

A multiple-choice quiz by faintinggoat. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
faintinggoat
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
241,285
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
488
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Royal Rhodesian Airforce bought its first dedicated fighters from Great Britain in the fifties. What type of aircraft were purchased? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the first jet powered aircraft of the RHAF? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Rhodesian sanction busters managed to buy a number of observation aircraft on the black market and smuggle them to Rhodesia. What were these Italian aircraft known as in Rhodesian service? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What part on the Canberras wore out rapidly and was replaced with a temporary local replacement? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What aircraft did No 1 Squadron RhAF fly for the duration of the war? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What helicopter formed the backbone of the fireforce teams? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This aircraft had a unique twin engined lay out and was used for light strike duties. Known as the Lynx, what made its engine layout different? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. During Operation Uric, a Puma helicopter was destroyed by an RPG, leading to the loss of 14 men. To whom did this helicopter belong? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Rhodesians equipped a transport aircraft with various electronic equipment to serve as a 'poor man's' AWACS and called it the 'Warthog'. What type of aircraft was used? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the reason for not bombing up Canberras the night before a raid? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Royal Rhodesian Airforce bought its first dedicated fighters from Great Britain in the fifties. What type of aircraft were purchased?

Answer: Spitfire F Mk 22

These aircraft were later replaced by jets and sold to Syria.
2. What was the first jet powered aircraft of the RHAF?

Answer: Vampire

These aircraft were ferried the length of Africa in an operation considered impossible by the British.
3. The Rhodesian sanction busters managed to buy a number of observation aircraft on the black market and smuggle them to Rhodesia. What were these Italian aircraft known as in Rhodesian service?

Answer: Trojans

Reportedly so named because they came in large wooden crates - Trojan horses.
4. What part on the Canberras wore out rapidly and was replaced with a temporary local replacement?

Answer: Clear nose panel

The original blown glass was replaced with a four panel flat side cone.
5. What aircraft did No 1 Squadron RhAF fly for the duration of the war?

Answer: Hawker Hunter FGA9

These were refurbished ex RAF F Mk6's.
6. What helicopter formed the backbone of the fireforce teams?

Answer: Alouette III

These aircraft were used as either troop carriers or gun ships armed with various machine guns and/or cannon.
7. This aircraft had a unique twin engined lay out and was used for light strike duties. Known as the Lynx, what made its engine layout different?

Answer: It had the two engines in the pod fuselage, one as a puller, the other as a pusher

These Cessnas were too frail for real combat, but still make an impact on operations as observation platforms, inter alia.
8. During Operation Uric, a Puma helicopter was destroyed by an RPG, leading to the loss of 14 men. To whom did this helicopter belong?

Answer: South African Air Force

The South Africans clandestinely supplied Rhodesia with arms, lent them aircraft and supplied personnel.
9. The Rhodesians equipped a transport aircraft with various electronic equipment to serve as a 'poor man's' AWACS and called it the 'Warthog'. What type of aircraft was used?

Answer: C47 Dakota

The Warthog was reportedly still flying in 2000, stripped of its ECM equipment.
10. What was the reason for not bombing up Canberras the night before a raid?

Answer: Airframe fatigue

The Canbeeras were way past their 'sell-by date', and only operated under severe flight restrictions.
Source: Author faintinggoat

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