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1911
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[/OCHT JULY 15, 1911. BRITISH MOTES The Anniversary of a Tragedy. TIME passes very rapidly and it hardly seems that twelve months have gone by since the Hon. C. S. Rolls was snatched away in the prime of life by the accident at Bournemouth. The great strides in flying since then have possibly made the time seem even farther off. We think, however, few of those who are interested in aviation will have overlooked the fact that Wednesday last was the anniversary of that tragic occurrence which robbed aviation of one of its finest exponents. Incidentally it may be mentioned that the very fine life-like bronze statuette which has been executed by Mrs.' Scott is now on view at the galleries of the Fine Art Society, 148, Bond Street, W. Improvements at Brooklands. THE aviation ground at Brooklands having become quite an important part of this drome, the question of more convenient access has been under consideration, with the result that a footbridge has been constructed over the west end of the track, thus enabling the many aviators who reside in the neighbourhood of Byfleet to reach the flying ground without going right round to the other side of the track. The work has been carried on actively during last week, and to-morrow (Sunday) the track will be closed to motorists in order that the finishing touches may be given to the bridge. Members will, however, be able to travel round the track to and from the flying ground. The Valkyries and the Navy. As we announced last week, the suggestion of Mr. Barber in presenting the four Valkyries to the Government, that two of the monoplanes should be allotted to the Navy, was at once accepted by the authorities. As a very important object in experimenting with these machines is necessarily to make them as efficient as possible in respect to the alighting on water and rising from it, why not place these for work amongst naval officers at Barrow? There they already have to hand appliances connected with the naval airship which more or less would he useful with the aeroplanes, and, most important of all, they have a splendid sheet of water upon which every manner of test and experiment could be carried out, without much fear of interruption or upset from severe weather. The practical experience of the naval men at Barrow in connection with floats should serve them in good stead, and possibly the suggestion now put forward may be worthy of consideration. The Naval Airship. QUESTIONED in the House of Commons the other day as to the state of the Naval airship Mr. McKenna said that it was now completed, and that trials both inside and outside the shed had been carried out. It had been found desirable to stiffen some of the transverse stays and this work was nearly completed. The gas bags will be again inflated and the outer covers replaced, and trials in the air carried out almost immediately. A Flying Meeting for Colwyn Bay. THEIR enthusiasm having been aroused by the visit of various- aviators, including Mr. Loraine and Mr. King, the inhabitants of Colwyn Bay have arranged a meeting which starts to-day and con tinues until the 29th inst. Among those who are to make flights are Mr. King and Mr. Hunt. Southport Not Discouraged. So far from having its ardour damped by the wretched weather which spoilt its Coronation Flying Meeting, Southport has arranged' with Mr. Grahame-White to give a series of flying exhibitions during the forthcoming week-ends up to August Bank Holiday. It is hoped that these arrangements, which have been made by the generosity of Mr. Leonard Williamson, will enable the guarantors of the last engagement to be relieved of their responsibilities. The-Vortex Principle of Flight. IN our correspondence columns, Mr. Bertram C. Cooper contributes this week a very valuable series of references to scientific investigations already available upon this important subject. These should be carefully studied and followed up by alt those who are engrossed with the principles involved. It should save an enormous expenditure of time and work in forming theories which have already been tested and found wanting. Model Clubs for Margate, Westgate and Westcliff. AN endeavour is being made to form a Model Aero Club in. Margate and Westgate-on-Sea, and in order that a meeting may be called to consider the matter all who are interested in the proposal are asked to communicate with Mr. J. G. Navarro, Hall-by-the-Sea, Margate. Youths interested in models at Westcliff-on-Sea are asked to communicate with Mr. M. Jacobs, St. Austell, Ceylon Road, Westcliff-on-Sea. A Prize for British Military Flyers. WITH the approval of the Army Council, a challenge trophy has been offered by the Manor House Club, Bredons Norton,. Worcestershire, for the military officer on the active list who, during July, August and September, creates the best time record in flying from either Brooklands, Hendon, Salisbury or Aldershot to the clubhouse. One stop will be permissible en route. A British Deperdussin School. ARRANGEMENTS are being made by the British Deperdussin Aeroplane Syndicate to open a school at Brooklands in order that British owners of Deperdussin machines may have every facility for learning to fly. This machine, which did well in the Paris to Rome race, and was also well to the front in the European Circuit, is finding a good deal of favour among aviators, some of whom have called it the aerial yacht on account of its fine lines and easy control. Two of the machines have been entered for the Daily Mail circuit, one to be piloted by Mr. J. Valentine and the other by Mr. J. C. Porte,, who obtained his brevet at Betheny last week. PARIS TO SHOREHAM BY AEROPLANE. STARTING from Issy at half-past four last Saturday morning, on his Morane monoplane, Mr. O. C. Morison intended to fly across to Dover without a stop, but when near Calais was not quite certain of his bearings, and came down to find himself at Les Barraques. He started off on the cross-Channel trip at ten minutes past two, ® ® Flight in the Isle of Wight. No little excitement was caused in the Isle of Wight on Tuesday when it became known that Messrs. Pizey and Fleming intended to fly from Shoreham to Ventnor on the following day, and long before 6 p.m., when it was anticipated they would arrive, a large crowd made their way to the " Station," and about ten minutes past eight the first Bristol arrived with Mr. Fleming in charge, and Mr. Collyns Pizey in the passenger seat. The aeroplane was at once cleared off the ground in order to allow as much room as possible for Mr. Gordon-England, who arrived half an hour later with the luggage on the second Bristol. In flying across the Solent, Messrs. Fleming and Pizey were at a height of 2,700 ft. On Thursday a number of exhibition flights were made, some of them with passengers, and one of the machines was slightly damaged through coming down on rough ground. Messrs. Fleming and Pizey made an early start for home soon after five on Friday morning, and flying by way of Shanklin, Sandown, Ryde, and Southampton, reached Salisbury after an hour and a half s trip, 614 without making any special arrangements for mark boats, &c, and half-an-hour later was over Dover Castle. Without landing, he turned westward on his way to Shoreham, and reaching Eastbourne made a stop there in order to take on some more petrol. Later he made a fresh start and arrived at Shoreham safely. ® ® Liverpool to Manchester and Back. A VERY fine flight was made on Friday evening of last week between Liverpool and Manchester by Mr. H. G. Melly on his two- seater Bleriot. Accompanied by his pupil, Mr. Jones, he left the flying ground at Waterloo, and flying via Aintree, Prescot, Rainhill, Great Sankey, and along the Ship Canal, reached the Trafford Park Golf Links, where he landed safely, having made the trip of 40 miles- in 40 mins. 12 sees. The field in which Mr, Melly landed is the site of the proposed aerodrome at Manchester, and he was met there by Mr. N. V. Roe. After lunching at Trafford Hall, Mr. Melly and his passenger flew back to Waterloo in 63 mins. 40 sees.,. the slower speed being accounted for by the stiff headwind, while the distance flown on the way back was about five miles further. The greatest height attained was 2,300 ft. On the previous evening, Mr. Melly had taken his niece, Miss Gladys Melly, for a cross country trip, passing over Ince Woods and making a detour round the town. Afterwards he took his cousin, Mr. W. R. Melly, for a short flight across the Crosby Channel and back.
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