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What type of engine powered Amy Johnson's aircraft during her solo flight to Australia?

  • De Havilland Gipsy engine

  • Rolls-Royce Merlin engine

  • Bristol Jupiter engine

  • Pratt & Whitney Wasp engine

Answer

Amy Johnson's aircraft, a De Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth, was powered by a De Havilland Gipsy engine. This engine was a popular choice for light aircraft during the 1930s.
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