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When ______ War I began in 1914, the airplane was a relatively new invention.
When ______ War I began in 1914, the airplane was a relatively new invention.
World
Airpower played an important role in ______ War II.
Airpower played an important role in ______ War II.
World
Fighters were single-winged, or ______.
Fighters were single-winged, or ______.
monoplanes
The German air force, the ______, were known for being fierce fighters.
The German air force, the ______, were known for being fierce fighters.
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Germans used a plane known as the ______ Bf 109, powered by a supercharged Daimler-Benz engine.
Germans used a plane known as the ______ Bf 109, powered by a supercharged Daimler-Benz engine.
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Once a pilot had five confirmed victories, they were called an ______.
Once a pilot had five confirmed victories, they were called an ______.
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The British engineers changed the engine to one made by ______.
The British engineers changed the engine to one made by ______.
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The P-51 ______ became the standard plane used in World War II.
The P-51 ______ became the standard plane used in World War II.
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The main bomber used by the British was called the ______ Lancaster.
The main bomber used by the British was called the ______ Lancaster.
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The Bf 109 had a short range with limited ______ capacity.
The Bf 109 had a short range with limited ______ capacity.
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The ______ were the planes that destroyed Pearl Harbor.
The ______ were the planes that destroyed Pearl Harbor.
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The Hawker Hurricane was rugged, strong, and equipped with ______ machine guns.
The Hawker Hurricane was rugged, strong, and equipped with ______ machine guns.
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The Japanese developed a new fighter called the ______.
The Japanese developed a new fighter called the ______.
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The United States built more than 15,000 ______ in all.
The United States built more than 15,000 ______ in all.
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The Spitfire was equipped with the ______ engine, built by car manufacturer Rolls-Royce.
The Spitfire was equipped with the ______ engine, built by car manufacturer Rolls-Royce.
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The “Spit” was rated the best ______ plane of the time period.
The “Spit” was rated the best ______ plane of the time period.
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The RAF was successful in holding off 3,500 German aircraft with their 700 ______ and Hurricanes.
The RAF was successful in holding off 3,500 German aircraft with their 700 ______ and Hurricanes.
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The American firm was commissioned by the British to develop a new ______ plane.
The American firm was commissioned by the British to develop a new ______ plane.
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They carried a bomb load of 8,000 pounds of ______ and a crew of ten.
They carried a bomb load of 8,000 pounds of ______ and a crew of ten.
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The B-24 ______ was even larger and could carry 12,800 pounds of bombs.
The B-24 ______ was even larger and could carry 12,800 pounds of bombs.
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The B-25 was the United States’ medium ______ used in special missions after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The B-25 was the United States’ medium ______ used in special missions after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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The B29 ______ was the last “heavy” designed by the United States.
The B29 ______ was the last “heavy” designed by the United States.
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The first atomic ______ were dropped on Japan by two B-29s.
The first atomic ______ were dropped on Japan by two B-29s.
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Dive bombers were used to pinpoint a specific ______, such as a ship or bridge.
Dive bombers were used to pinpoint a specific ______, such as a ship or bridge.
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One of the first successful dive bombers, the ______, was made by the Germans.
One of the first successful dive bombers, the ______, was made by the Germans.
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The advanced plane, the Stuka, could pull itself out of a dive if the pilot lost ______.
The advanced plane, the Stuka, could pull itself out of a dive if the pilot lost ______.
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The ______ carried out devastating raids of London, England.
The ______ carried out devastating raids of London, England.
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A ______ was the captain of the plane and was usually accompanied by a co-pilot, navigator, and bombardier.
A ______ was the captain of the plane and was usually accompanied by a co-pilot, navigator, and bombardier.
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Long-range, high-altitude bombers, such as the ______ Flying Fortress, were used by the Americans during WWII.
Long-range, high-altitude bombers, such as the ______ Flying Fortress, were used by the Americans during WWII.
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