World War II Aircraft Identification Quiz
Test your knowledge of World War II aircraft by identifying their makes and models. Can you navigate through the skies of history?
1. Which of the following was a primary World War II trainer used by the Royal Air Force?
De Havilland Tiger Moth
Boeing PT-17 Stearman
North American AT-6 Texan
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan /C-45
2. Identify the carrier-based bomber known for its distinctive round turret aft of its long greenhouse canopy.
Grumman TBM Avenger
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
Vought F4U Corsair
Douglas A-26 Invader
3. What aircraft was recognized by its fabric-covered wings and eight machine guns?
Hawker Hurricane
Supermarine Spitfire
North American P-51 Mustang
Focke-Wulf 189
4. The P-51 Mustang is notable for which of the following features?
Recognizable scoop under its belly
Inverted gull wings
Boat-like fuselage
Stubby glass nose and twin vertical stabilizers
5. Which aircraft is famous for its role in the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in 1942?
North American B-25 Mitchell
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Curtiss C-46 Commando
6. The Supermarine Spitfire is distinguished by what design element?
Its elliptical wings
Long greenhouse canopy
Twin vertical stabilizers
Rounded vertical tail and thick wings
7. Which WWII aircraft had an engine mounted in the center of the fuselage and tricycle landing gear?
Bell P-39D Airacobra
Grumman F4F/FM-2 Wildcat
Fairey Firefly
Vought F4U Corsair
8. Which aircraft was known for being a high-wing, twin-engine rescue and patrol plane with a boat-like fuselage?
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Douglas C-47 Skytrain/DC-3
De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito
Curtiss C-46 Commando
9. The North American AT-6 Texan was primarily used for what purpose?
Advanced military pilot training
Cargo transport
Fighter escort
Anti-submarine warfare
10. Which bomber was praised for being incredibly tough and able to sustain heavy damage while still making it home?
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Grumman TBM Avenger
Douglas A-26 Invader
