Aviation History Quiz

Aviation history fascinates because man always wanted to soar like the birds. Once he did, he looked ever higher into the blue sky. Eventually, his fascination with flight would take him to the moon. How much do you know about the steps along the way?

Quiz for Aviation Buffs

Opps, Quiz engine needs updating…

References

• Glenn Curtiss:http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Dictionary/Curtiss/DI19

  First flights: http://www.avjobs.com/history/index.asp

  Ford tri-motor:

  http://www.airventuremuseum.org/collection/aircraft/Ford%20Tri-Motor.asp

  PanAm Clippers:

  http://www.clipperflyingboats.com/pan-am/boeing-b314

  http://www.clipperflyingboats.com/pan-am/sikorsky-s-40

  P-51:

  http://www.aviation-history.com/north-american/p51.html

  http://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/albums/U-S-Air-Force/361st_fg_p_51.jpg

  http://www.super70s.com/super70s/tech/aviation/aircraft/comet.asp

  http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Evolution_of_Technology/early_X_planes/Tech27.htm

  x-15: NASA http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/news/FactSheets/FS-052-DFRC.html

• Personal knowledge and experience