Kites being flown at a park

When we went to the remote mountain valley, we saw the site of the old aircraft crash.

Past Simple Passive

was / were + past participle

airport damage

The airport damage was caused by a fire.

radio

My VHF radio became inoperative when I entered the circuit.

The taxiway was flooded.

emergency landing

The emergency landing was in the evening.


Past Continuous Passive

was / were + being + past participle

crash scene

I didn't know that my photo was being taken at the crash scene.

meeting

We could hear that a Transportation Safety Board (TSB) meeting was being held.

When I went to the hangar, I saw that the damaged aircraft was being reassembled by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB).

landing

While this aircraft was landing, the earthquake started.


Past Perfect Passive


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