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1911
1911 - 0110.PDF
VHHHBHT ^&&$lt:r~CERTRUDE i Rc=>B/As/s / 11 tl I W \ r 11/ ip^GSBH 7 Mr. Chas. E. Dawson's full-sized glider with which he and his wife, " Miss Gertrude Robins," practise. This machine was built by Messrs. Mulliners, the well-known carriage body builders, and Mrs. Dawson is seen above in charge ready for a glide. " Three Days Over the Atlantic in an Airship " Is the title of a lecture which will be given at the Queen's Hall on Tuesday, February 2ist, at 8.30 p.m. by Captain Murray Simon, who, it will be remembered, was the navigator of the Wellman airship. His account of their experiences over the Atlantic will be illustrated by a number of limelight views, and Captain Simon will also give details regarding the new expedition which will attempt the trans-Atlantic voyage during the coming summer. The new airship will be named " America II," and Captain Simon has been offered the position of navigator. The lecture should attract a large audience and prove very interesting. Another All-British Machine THE Sanders Aeroplane Company, of Beccles, who have behind them some years of experimental work, are putting on the market an all-British machine of distinctive design. In view of the criticisms that are being directed against British enterprise their progress will be watched with interest by the aeronautical world. We hope to be dealing shortly with the work of the firm. FROM THE BRITISH FLYING GROUNDS. Brooklands Aerodrome. ON Sunday week Captain Wood, on Bristol No. 29, was flying very gracefully during three circuits, at about 300 ft. Fog in the afternoon stopped operations. Tuesday last week was windy. The Molesworth triplane was out in the morning and indulged; in a little rolling. The 40-h.p. E.N.V. which they have fitted was pulling well, but was never let all out. In the evening, just before it became dark, Mr. Low, on a Bristol biplane, made a couple of straight flights but did not attempt a turn as the wind was too high. This machine had only been finished that afternoon and its new white planes looked well against the evening sky. During the day Mr. Prowse Jones and Mr. Keith Jones, of Messrs. Keith Prowse and Co., came down and were making arrangements with the leading pilots so that the public could, after booking seats at their offices, then go down and have their flight with the aviator of their fancy. Wednesday morning was very cold, a thick fog enveloping the ground. About 11 o'clock however, the Molesworth triplane made its appearance. She had not gone more than 100 yards when one of the water joints blew off. On examination it was discovered that, owing to the intense cold, the water in the radiator had become frozen. This was the more remarkable as the radiator had been filled with hot water just before leaving the shed. The rest of the day was spent in repairs to the radiator. Billing, on his con verted Voisin, was out, but the cold had upset the engine and he could only just leave the ground. Ducrocq, with Mrs. Palmer as passenger, flew several times round the ground, the invincible Gnome being in no way affected by the cold. Mr. Sopwith was the next to pull down his shutters, but he also fell a victim to the frost. As quickly as his radiators were filled they froze. By the time they were thawed several bursts made themselves apparent. These were effectively repaired by the simple expedient of nipping the tube above and below the burst. He then made a trial flight, when he found the engine pulling so well that, in spite of the damage done to the radiators and the thick fog, he determined to fly to Windsor in response to the " invitation " from the King. He started off and was soon lost in the fog. Later Mr. Morison's machine after a sudden descent at JJrooklands recently prior to a contemplated surprise visit by aeroplane to Brighton. 112
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