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1909 - 0828.PDF
DECEMBER 25, 1909. AT THE AERO CLUB'S FLYING GROUNDS. HON. C. S. ROLLS FLIES ACROSS COUNTRY. A SHORT break in the villainous weather which has so long prevailed was productive of a good deal of interesting flying at the Aero Club's grounds in the Isle of Sheppey on Tuesday. At Shellbeach the Hon. Maurice Egerton was several times in the air, on his Short-Wright machine, although all his trials were of very short duration, while at Eastchurch Mr. Frank McClean, on a similar machine, several times flew round the Club's new auxiliary grounds there. The surprise of the day, however, was the fifteen miles cross-country flight of the Hon. C. S. Rolls. His Short-Wright machine had been into Messrs. Short Bros.' works near Leysdown for repairs, and finding these were completed to his satisfaction, he determined tofly back to his headquarters at Eastchurch. Steering first towards the coastguard station at Shellness, and passing close to the sea-wall, Mr. Rolls circled round the aeroplane sheds, and then went off in the direction of Eastchurch, but bearing to the north in order to avoid the dykes and marshes. He arrived at Eastchurch quite unexpectedly, much to the surprise of those who were carrying out some preliminary tests with Mr. Gibbs' aeroplane under the superintendence cf its designer, Mr. Dunne. It wai just getting dusk when a distant roaring sound could be heard in the direction of Harty. Gradually the noise grew louder, and it was seen to be coming from an aeroplane which was soon recognised as that of the Hon. C. S. Rolls. On arriving at his destina- tion Mr. Rolls continued his flight and circled round the ground several times before coming to rest. But for the intense cold, Mr. Rolls would have continued aloft for some time longer. Among the several interested spectators was Col. Capper. AERO CLUB OF THE UNITED KINGDOM/ OFFICIAL NOTICES TO MEMBERS. Aero Exhibition at Olympia. The Society of Motor Manufacturers have decided to organise an Aero Exhibition under the auspices of the Aero Club of the United Kingdom, to be held at Olympia in March next. Members wishing to exhibit fu!ljsi;red aeroplanes are requested to communicate with the Aero Club as soon as possible. It is also proposed to organise an exhibit of model flying machines. Those desirous of exhibiting are requested to make application to the Aero Club. Free space will be given to model exhibitors, and prizes will be awarded, particulars of which will be announced later. A circular has been sent round to all the Provincial Aero Clubs inviting their Members to exhibit models. New Premises. It is hoped that the new premises will be ready for occupation on Monday, January 3rd, when Members will benefit by all the advantages of a club-house, with the exception of a dining-room, which the Committee do not think necessary for the present. Membership. The next election of Members takes place on January 4th, 1910, when it is very probable that the list of Founder Members (1,000) will be complete. It would, therefore, be advisable for intending Members to send in their applications forthwith. Additional Flying Ground. The Aero Club have made arrangements with the proprietor of grounds at Eastchurch, to be used as an auxiliary flying ground for their Members. The ground is situated within half a mile of Eastchurch Station on the Sheppey Light Railway, and the same railway facilities will apply as at Shellbeach. The surface of the ground is very level and free from ditches. A limited number of sheds may be erected on the grounds, and full particulars can be obtained from the Secretaries of the Club. Designs of sheds must be submitted to the Committee of the Aero Club in the first instance. Flight at the Aero Club Grounds. Mr. F. K. McClean made a flight of nearly four miles in a circuit on Friday, December 17th, on his " Wright" aeroplane. The work on the auxiliary ground at Eastchurch is proceeding rapidly, and many new sheds have been erected. E. CLAREMONT, CAPT. R.N., HAROLD E. PERRIN, Joint Secretaries. The Aero Club of the United Kingdom, 166, Piccadilly, W. A group of jtviatdrs and enthusiasts who are at work at Chalons attaining praficieocv in the art of flight. Amongst the group Are Baroness de la Roche, Miss Dorothy Levitt, Mdlie. Margvingt, MM. Maudle, (Pouzelle, Labouchere, Hubert Latham, Somers Somerset, Mumra, Mattis, Demanest, Lindpaintner, de Barrye, and Hauvette. 83O
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