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Pick Out Patch
I have my binoculars ready for the air shows this summer! I can’t wait to see the red arrows. See if you can spot this version of me on ANOTHER PAGE IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE.
16 August
Explorer 6
Explorer 6 was launched by NASA on 8 August 1959. Six days after take-off, the rst photo of Earth from space was taken by the spacecraft. The image was of clouds over an area of the central Paci c Ocean. Compared to images taken now the quality was poor, but the process of taking this photograph was very important for the research into creating better camera equipment to take clearer photographs from space.
Explorer 6 had four solar panels that looked like wings coming out of it, but only three of the panels worked. This meant it only had 63 per cent of the power it was supposed to have when in space. Even though Explorer 6 was not as powerful as expected it stayed in contact with a space station in Hawaii for 55 days giving NASA useful data to help with the future Apollo Moon missions.
How do rabbits travel?
By hare-oplane!
What happens when you wear a watch on a plane? Time ies!
Why did the aeroplane get sent to its room? Because of its bad altitude!
What do you call a flying police officer? A heli-copper!
What has a nose but can’t smell? An aeroplane!
Why did the child study in the aeroplane? Because they wanted a higher education!
Starting at row 1, use the letters from the row above to make a new word in each row until you arrive at the base of the pyramid with a six-letter word. Clue: Small computer.
Answers on Page 2
by Neil Locker
He he, he he!
S P O T T H E
D I F F E R E N C E
Spot the six differences between these two pictures of aeroplanes
Ho ho, ha ha, he he!
Why did the librarian get kicked off the plane? Because it was overbooked!
What do you call a wizard in a plane? The ying sorcerer!
What kind of bagel can fly? A plane bagel!
What do you call travelling on a flying carpet? A rugged experience!
What do you call an aeroplane that flies backwards? A receding airline!
Do you want to hear aeroplaneanotherjoke?
Never mind, this one will go right over your head!
by Neil Locker
Crossword
across: down:
1 A fruit that’s ready to pick and eat. 3 One of two born together. 7 Seashore. 8 A parent’s male child. 9 Noise heard with lightning.
13 Liquid used for frying food. 14 Artist’s picture stand. 16 Implement or utensil.
17 Rung of a ladder.
1 Red gemstone. 2 Pod vegetable.
4 Rubbish. 5 Not any. 6 English _ _ _ _ _ _ _, sea between England and France.
10 Word of greeting. 11 Mail. 12 Lose your footing on ice, for example. 15 Use a chair.
Air Show Wordsearch
Find the air show-related words in the grid
Eurofighter Typhoon
SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE CHINOOK
HAWKER HURRICANE CALIDUS AUTOGYRO FAIREY SWORDFISH
What are cute and cuddly, have uffy tails and come squeezed into tiny tubs? Mis ttens, that’s what!
If you haven’t come across these squishiest of squeezy toys yet, you need to read on.
Mis ttens are making mischief with a new range of soft, plush cats to collect. This latest wave includes 12 more Mis-Fits, each with a fabulously-unique bottom and new ombre tail. Just like real cats who love to squeeze into small spaces, these moggies love to snuggle into the cosiest of corners. But they need your help to prize them ‘meowt’ of the pun-tastic packaging they’ve squished themselves into! You’ll love watching these plush pals treble in size once you’ve rescued them from the too-small tubs they’re stuck in.
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Remember to put ‘Mis ttens Competition’ in the subject box. Your entry needs to reach us by Friday 8 September when the winners will be chosen. You can also enter by lling in the details on the coupon below and posting it to: Mis ttens Competition, Kids Alive! 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
Misfittens (priced £11.99) are available online and from various toy shops
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