Transcript Oct 18 - Chap 4 - Airpower Goes to War

Warm-Up – 10/18 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
What was the reason Hitler waited before invading
Britain?
One of the major downfalls for Germany was that
the Luftwaffe only had aircraft that were designed to
be _________.
Describe the strategy of the Luftwaffe in the Battle
of Britain?
What was the technology that Britain relied upon?
Describe the lessons learned from the Battle of
Britain?
Questions / Comments
Warm-Up – 10/18 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
1)
What was the reason Hitler waited before invading
Britain?
Battle of Britain
After
the victory in
France, Hitler waited
before invading
Britain.
He
wanted the
Luftwaffe to defeat
the Royal Air Force
(RAF) first.
Warm-Up – 10/18 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
2)
One of the major downfalls for Germany was that
the Luftwaffe only had aircraft that were designed to
be _________.
Battle of Britain
The
problem was that
the Luftwaffe was not
designed to be a
long-range bombing
force.
Medium Bombers
German
bombers
were two-engine
mediums.
Heinkel III
Dornier 17
Battle of Britain
During
Aug
The Luftwaffe lost
403 planes and had
127 damaged.
RAF only lost 153
Luftwaffe
only had
short / medium
aircraft which
limited range.
Warm-Up – 10/18 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
3)
Describe the strategy of the Luftwaffe in the Battle
of Britain?
Battle of Britain
Luftwaffe
changed
tactics to fight aircraft,
air bases and aircraft
factories.
The
strategy was:
Take out aircraft
No bases to return
No factories to
produce replacements
Command
of the air
over the English
Channel was on.
Warm-Up – 10/18 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
4)
What was the technology that Britain relied upon?
Battle of Britain
British
relied on
technology:
Built a warning
system that relied
on visual
observation,
telephones and…..
something new…..
RADAR
Battle of Britain
RADAR
 Helped the British spot
the Luftwaffe
 Make a call to the nearest
air base
 Allowed RAF pilots to
conserve fuel
 Also allowed RAF to mass
fighters to hopefully
outnumber Luftwaffe
Warm-Up – 10/18 – 10 minutes
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
5)
Describe the lessons learned from the Battle of
Britain?
Battle of Britain
Lessons
learned:
Battle of Britain was
a defensive battle
for RAF
RAF built fighters
Luftwaffe only had
short/medium range
bombers – no longrange strategic
bombing capability
Battle of Britain
Lessons
learned:
Without radar, RAF
would not have
been able to mass
aircraft and fight
Luftwaffe.
German’s
lack of
determination and
persistence was key
for Britain victory
Battle of Britain
Lessons
learned:
If Luftwaffe started
to attack RAF and
stuck with it, they
may have won
Questions / Comments
THIS DAY IN AVIATION
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October 18
1909 — Charles Comte
de Lambert, Wilbur
Wright's first aviation
pupil, flies around the
Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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THIS DAY IN AVIATION
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October 18
1984 — First flight of the
North American Rockwell
B-1B “ Lancer.”
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Questions / Comments
October 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
16
17
Chapter 4
Battle of
Britain
18
Chapter 4
Review Quiz
23
24
Chapter 4
North Africa
30
31
Chapter 4
Pacific
Campaign
WEDNESDAY
19
Chapter 4
Russian Front
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
20
Chapter 4
US Enters War
Pearl Harbor
21
Chapter 4
Review Quiz
FLIGHTLINE
FRIDAY
22
25
26
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Theories of Air D-Day
Power
27
Chapter 4
Review Quiz
28
Mighty 8th
Museum
29
1
Chapter 4
Island
Hopping
3
2
Chapter 4
Doolittle Raid
Atomic Bomb
4
Chapter 4
Chap 4 Test
Lessons Learned FLIGHTLINE
FRIDAY
5
Chapter 4 – Air Power Goes to War
QUIZ REVIEW
Chapter 4 – Air Power Goes to War
QUIZ
Questions / Comments
Chapter 4 – Air Power Goes to War
1939 - 1945
Today’s Mission Requirements
 Mission:
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Describe in writing how the Germans used air power when
they opened up a second front against the Russians.

Identify in writing the only country using women to fly
combat sorties in 1941.

Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of 1941.
 EQ:
What were some of the aviation developments during
the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation
Industry for years to come?
Video of the Day
Russian Front
War on Two Fronts
While
the Battle of Britain was going on so
were battles in the Mediterranean and
Northern Africa.
War on Two Fronts
 The
immediate goals of the Italians were to
capture oil-rich Middle East and the Suez Canal.
 They also invaded Greece to secure invasion of
Egypt.
War on Two Fronts
Germans
and Italians forced the British out
of Greece.
Luftwaffe launched attack on Crete, Greece
with gliders, paratroops and coordinated
fighter and bomber attacks.
War on Two Fronts
The
Luftwaffe now launched from Crete to
support German troops in North Africa
Germany occupied all of south and
southeastern Europe.
War on Two Fronts
The
Germans also blockaded the British Isles
through a combined submarine and Luftwaffe
effort.
The Russian Front
Hitler
decides to
invade Russia June
22, 1941.
Germany
was
convinced Russia
would fall quickly.
The Russian Front
Luftwaffe
used as
extended form of
artillery.
Germany
used over
3,300 aircraft out of
its inventory of 5,900.
Deployed
almost 60%
of Luftwaffe but
suffered heavy
losses.
The Russian Front
Russia
was the only
country to use
women to fly combat
sorties. (over 30,000)
Marina Raskova
They
had three
regiments of women
fliers who flew
fighters and bombers
(all women) but also
flew in male
squadrons.
The Russian Front
Lilya
Litvyak “White
Rose of Stalingrad”
was top woman ace
who took down 12
German planes.
At
age 22, she was
shot down & received
Soviet Union’s
highest award for
aviators.
The Russian Front
However,
Russia
threw everything they
had at the Germans
and stopped their
advance.
Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin
Germany
was
spread too thin,
with battles in
Britain, Eastern
Europe, the
Mediterranean
and North
Africa.
Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin
 Hitler
backed off Britain
to concentrate on
Russia, but the Russia
front was settling into a
long land struggle.
 Hitler promised
Luftwaffe air offensive
of Britain would resume.
Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin
Germany
was
still powerful
but was bound
to lose when it
was committed
on three fronts:
British
Russian
African
Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin
As
1941 came to
a close, two new
nations joined
the fight
Axis
Japan
Allies
United States
Questions / Comments
Quick Review
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
Describe in writing how the Germans used air power
when they opened up a second front against the
Russians.
2) Identify in writing the only country using women to
fly combat sorties in 1941.
3) Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of
1941.
1)
Questions / Comments
Quick Review
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
Describe in writing how the Germans used air power
when they opened up a second front against the
Russians.
2) Identify in writing the only country using women to
fly combat sorties in 1941.
3) Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of
1941.
1)
The Russian Front
Luftwaffe
used as
extended form of
artillery.
Germany
used over
3,300 aircraft out of
its inventory of 5,900.
Deployed
almost 60%
of Luftwaffe but
suffered heavy
losses.
Quick Review
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
Describe in writing how the Germans used air power
when they opened up a second front against the
Russians.
2) Identify in writing the only country using women to
fly combat sorties in 1941.
3) Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of
1941.
1)
The Russian Front
Russia
was the only
country to use
women to fly combat
sorties. (over 30,000)
Marina Raskova
They
had three
regiments of women
fliers who flew
fighters and bombers
(all women) but also
flew in male
squadrons.
Quick Review
Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the
following questions:
Describe in writing how the Germans used air power
when they opened up a second front against the
Russians.
2) Identify in writing the only country using women to
fly combat sorties in 1941.
3) Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of
1941.
1)
Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin
Germany
was
still powerful
but was bound
to lose when it
was committed
on three fronts:
British
Russian
African
Questions / Comments
Chapter 4 – Air Power Goes to War
QUIZ
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Must Use Safety Glasses
Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL
TIMES – knives only out when cutting
Must Use Cutting Mats
All Areas will remain clean and organized
Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be
cleaned and all items put back in proper
locations 10 minutes prior to class ending
Class SAFETY MONITOR will insure areas
are clean and safe at all times
Questions / Comments
Today’s Mission Requirements
 Mission:

Describe in writing how the Germans used air power when
they opened up a second front against the Russians.

Identify in writing the only country using women to fly
combat sorties in 1941.

Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of 1941.
 EQ:
What were some of the aviation developments during
the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation
Industry for years to come?
The Russian Front
Luftwaffe
used as
extended form of
artillery.
Germany
used over
3,300 aircraft out of
its inventory of 5,900.
Deployed
almost 60%
of Luftwaffe but
suffered heavy
losses.
Today’s Mission Requirements
 Mission:

Describe in writing how the Germans used air power when
they opened up a second front against the Russians.

Identify in writing the only country using women to fly
combat sorties in 1941.

Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of 1941.
 EQ:
What were some of the aviation developments during
the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation
Industry for years to come?
The Russian Front
Russia
was the only
country to use
women to fly combat
sorties. (over 30,000)
Marina Raskova
They
had three
regiments of women
fliers who flew
fighters and bombers
(all women) but also
flew in male
squadrons.
Today’s Mission Requirements
 Mission:

Describe in writing how the Germans used air power when
they opened up a second front against the Russians.

Identify in writing the only country using women to fly
combat sorties in 1941.

Describe Germany’s military stance at the end of 1941.
 EQ:
What were some of the aviation developments during
the 5 year period of WWII that influenced the Aviation
Industry for years to come?
Multiple Fronts Spread Them Thin
Germany
was
still powerful
but was bound
to lose when it
was committed
on three fronts:
British
Russian
African
Questions / Comments
Lesson Closure - 3 – 2 - 1
3. List 3 things you
learned today.
2. List 2 things you
have questions about
today’s lesson.
1. Create (1) quiz
question with
answer about
today’s lesson.
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Each Group MUST follow all directions
STOP! - If you are unsure
SAFETY at ALL Times
Accuracy and Authenticity will be judged
Each Group Member is responsible to
produce a 2 page paper on the model.
◦ Aircraft contribution to Aviation development
◦ Significant Aviation Pioneers associated with aircraft (pilots,
inventors etc.)
◦ Significant Aviation Event (i.e. first transatlantic flight, first
use of wing surfaces etc.)
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The Group will provide a Presentation on
the model.
◦ 5to 7 slides (Title slide; Body; Summary Slide)
MSDS Sheets
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Product Identity (Name)
Hazardous Ingredients
Fire Explosion Hazard Data
Spill or Leak Procedures
Health Hazard Data
Emergency First Aid Procedures
Reactivity Data
Special Protection Information (PPE)
Special Precautions