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Miles Thomas Quiz
Miles Thomas Genius Quiz: 22 Questions for the intellectually inclined
Updated: May 31, 2023
(William) Miles Webster Thomas, Baron Thomas DFC, known as Sir Miles Thomas from 1943–1971, was a Welsh businessman.
From the obvious to the obscure, this quiz covers it all! With 22 questions on Miles Thomas, it's the perfect way to test your Miles Thomas knowledge. Think you have what it takes to score 100%? Find out more by taking this quiz.
What was Miles Thomas' full name?
Miles William Thomas
Miles Alexander Thomas
Miles Webster Thomas
Miles Richard Thomas
In which year was Miles Thomas born?
1900
1895
1897
1902
Which company did Miles Thomas serve as Managing Director from 1940 to 1947?
Ford Motors
Jaguar
Rolls-Royce
Morris Motors
Which organization did Miles Thomas chair from 1949 to 1956?
British Overseas Airways Corporation
Virgin Atlantic
Pan American World Airways
British Airways
What title did Miles Thomas receive in 1943?
Duke Miles Thomas
Baron Miles Thomas
Lord Miles Thomas
Sir Miles Thomas
Which military honor did Miles Thomas receive?
OBE
DSO
DFC
MC
What was the name of the merger broker company Miles Thomas chaired?
Thomas Mergers
Wrexham Consolidations
British Business Union
Chesham Amalgamations
Which committee did Miles Thomas serve as President and Chairman?
United Kingdom Finance Committee
British Business Committee
National Savings Committee
Wrexham Industrial Committee
In which year did Miles Thomas pass away?
1985
1982
1978
1980
What was Miles Thomas' title from 1971 until his death?
Duke Thomas
Sir Miles Thomas
Baron Thomas
Lord Thomas
Where was Miles Thomas born?
Swansea
Cardiff
Newport
Wrexham
What industry was Miles Thomas primarily involved in?
Automotive
Textile
Agriculture
Pharmaceutical
What did Miles Thomas do before becoming Managing Director of Morris Motors?
Pilot
Teacher
Lawyer
Doctor
What was the predecessor of British Airways that Miles Thomas chaired?
Imperial Airways
Air Transport & Travel
BOAC
BEA
What was the purpose of Chesham Amalgamations?
Food Distribution
Mining Operations
Merging Companies
Textile Manufacturing
What was the goal of the National Savings Committee?
Promote Saving
Healthcare Improvement
Education Reform
Environmental Conservation
What was Miles Thomas' title before becoming a Baron?
Lord
Earl
Duke
Sir
In which conflict did Miles Thomas receive the Distinguished Flying Cross?
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
What did Miles Thomas do after leaving Morris Motors?
Chair BOAC
Start A New Car Company
Retire
Become A Politician
What was the primary focus of Miles Thomas' career after leaving BOAC?
Banking
Aviation
Automotive
Merging Companies
What is Miles Thomas a board member of?
British Overseas Airways Corporation
British Airways Ltd.
Handley Page
Norwegian Long Haul
What was the date of Miles Thomas's death?
Nov 9, 1907
Jul 12, 1992
Dec 31, 1979
Feb 8, 1980
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