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BOAC Flight 777 is shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German Junkers Ju 88s — June 1, 1943

Question 1 of 5

What was the specific model of aircraft that BOAC Flight 777 was operating when it was shot down over the Bay of Biscay?

Ade Havilland DH.86

Bde Havilland DH.89

Cde Havilland DH.95

Dde Havilland DH.98

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Question 2 of 5

Which German aircraft type was responsible for intercepting and shooting down BOAC Flight 777?

AMesserschmitt Bf 109

BFocke-Wulf Fw 190

CJunkers Ju 87

DJunkers Ju 88

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Question 3 of 5

In what body of water did the German Junkers Ju 88 fighters intercept and shoot down BOAC Flight 777?

AEnglish Channel

BNorth Sea

CMediterranean Sea

DBay of Biscay

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Question 4 of 5

What was the number of people on board BOAC Flight 777 when it was shot down over the Bay of Biscay?

A15 people

B16 people

C17 people

D18 people

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Question 5 of 5

What was the date when BOAC Flight 777 was shot down by German Junkers Ju 88 fighters?

AMay 31, 1943

BJune 1, 1943

CJune 2, 1943

DJune 3, 1943

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BOAC Flight 777 is shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German Junkers Ju 88s — June 1, 1943

17 lives lost: on June 1, 1943, German Junkers Ju 88s intercepted a BOAC de Havilland DH.86 over the Bay of Biscay, resulting in a tragic crash.

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