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JANUARY 27, 1912. mist, but steering by his compass eventually found his way back to his starting point and landed, after being in the air for a little over 2$ hours and covering 230 kiloms. Mme. de la Roche over Paris. ON Saturday, Simon took up Mme. de la Roche, well known at one time as a biplane pilot, on his Bleriot monoplane, and while in the air suggested a balade over Paris. On their return to Issy Simon indulged in one or two spectacular tricks before landing. Crombez Reaches Brussels. ON the 16th Crombez reached Brussels on his Deperdussin monoplane, having continued his journey from Taintegnies, justjlby Tournai. He covered the 100 kiloms. from that place to the Berchem flying ground near Brussels in exactly one hour. The Prince Henry Aerial Cup. THE Challenge Trophy offered by Prince Henry of Prussia in connection with the circuit of the Higher Rhine will be the work of the sculptor Korschmann. If won by the same aviator two years in succession it will become his absolute property. A Long Double Passenger Flight in Germany. ON Monday at Johannistahl a new German record was set up by Herr Grulich flying a Harlan monoplane. With two passengers on board he succeeded in keeping up for 2h. 2m. 45s. Gamier on the Sea Wall. WHILE flying over San Sebastian on the 18th inst., Garnier found his engine slackening and commenced to come down. He tried to glide into the aerodrome but was a little bit out in his reckoning and landed on the sea wall. The pilot was uninjured and was soon in a safe place. His machine, however, had to be left for some time to be washed by the waves, and was somewhat damaged before it could be rescued. An Aerial Post in Tripoli. THE aeroplane has been put to a somewhat novel use by the Italian authorities in Tripoli. A proclamation has been prepared assuring the Arab tribes of Italy's friendly attitude towards them, and stating that her sole desire is to develop the resources of the country. After copies had been made in Arabic a difficulty arose as to how to get them to the Arabs, but this was overcome by the aviators taking them and dropping them into the Arab camps. A Fatal Accident in California. ACCORDING to a cable message, Mr. Rutherford Page an amateur aviator, while flying at the Los Angeles meeting on Monday, fell from a height of 1,500 feet, and sustained fatal injuries. Garros Flies over Brazilian Mountains. A FEW days ago Garros, on his Bleriot monoplane, flew from Rio de Janeiro to Theresopolis, a whaling station about ioo kiloms. away, crossing the Serra des Orgoas, which are over 1,000 metres high. He afterwards returned to Rio. [/OGHf The ' Tubavion" monoplane, the unique all-metal machine shown by Messrs. Ponche and Prlmard at the Paris Aero Salon, undergoing tests with M. Marie in the pilot's seat. Fatal Accident at Senlis. LIEUT. BOERNER, who met his death at Senlis last week, was a skilful flyer, having qualified for his brevet last December, and it is difficult to account for the accident. He was flying his monoplane at a height of about 300 metres on the 19th inst. when it was seen to swerve, turn over, and come down with a crash. The petrol tank burst and the contents caught alight. As the aviator was strapped in his seat he was practically helpless, but some peasants ran to his aid and pulled him to a place of safety, although they were badly burned in doing so. The doctors found that the aviator had sustained severe burns and was badly bruised, but no bones were broken. He was at once taken to the hospital, and it was hoped that he might pull round, but he succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon. A Daath at Juvisy. ON Saturday last a fatal accident occurred at Juvisy, an over confident young pupil named Fred Wagner being killed through his machine capsizing while attempting to make too abrupt a turn. The pilot was thrown out, and sustained a fractured skull. Vedrines as Propagandist. BEING dissatisfied with the action of the Government regarding military aeroplanes, Vedrines, on Saturday afternoon, secured a large number of bills bearing words to the effect of " Give France More Aeroplanes," and starting off from Issy he flew over to Paris, where he scattered a plentiful supply of the bills over the Chamber of Deputies. The query arises, will he be proceeded against under the new regulations prohibiting the throwing of paper about the Paris streets. THE KITE AND ® MODEL ® ® ® AEROPLANE ASSOCIATION. (27, VICTORY ROAD, WIMBLEDON.) The Paramount Body to Govern Models in this Country. OFFICIAL NOTICES. Registration of Model Aeroplane Performances.—Observed flights can be made on Saturday, February 17th, on Wimbledon Common, at 3 p.m. All applications must be received by the hon. sec. not later than Saturday, February 3rd, on forms which can be had on application. As there has been so much discussion about record distance and duration, it is expected that would-be record holders will apply to have their flights officially observed and registered under the rules of the Association approved by the Royal Aero Club. Motor Kite and Wireless Telegraph Corps.—The sub committee have reported that it is in their opinion desirable to raise the funds for the equipment of this corps. About ,£800 is required to cover the estimated cost of the whole equipment and upkeep for two years. Trie equipment will consist of a 25-30-h.p. petrol-driven motor lorry (which will be capable of carrying 16 men, besides officers and driver), with kites and wireless outfit. The engine that drives the motor will be utilised to drive the winding gear. It is hoped that there is some patriotic gentleman who will come forward and give the sum required, so that the men can get to work and train, and also to place us as a nation first in this section of aerial navigation. A letter from the Army Council has been received stating that the Council will be glad to avail themselves of the co-operation of the Association (with the Territorial Force), whose public spirit and patriotism they have much appreciated. 89 It is proposed that Lieut.-Col. Trollope and Major B. Baden- Powell shall be joint commanders of the corps. Gift of Outfit for Section.—The president, Major B. Baden- Powell, has given a complete man-lifting outfit of his own kites to the association for the use of the corps, and the outfit will be taken over at an early date, and will be used and stored on Wimbledon Common ; it will also be used with the motor. Gentlemen wishing to join this new corps are requested to send in their names at once, as the first squads are nearly complete. Every man will provide his own uniform, which will cost about 30*. It is also hoped to have outfit complete and the men trained in time to- go into camp with the Territorials. Aerial Signalling (Morse Code).—An application has been received from Major Ford-Moore, commanding the Ealing Company, 2nd Territorial Cadet Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, requesting the Association to appoint instructors in kite signalling. The Council have appointed instructors and wiil co-operate with the company on Wimbledan Common in signalling with the Pringuer System Morse Code as approved by the Association. Annual General Meeting.—The annual general meeting will be held _ early next month, date will be stated in next issue. Nominations of officers and notices of motion must be received by the hon. sec. not later than January 30th. W. II. AKEHTJRST, Hon. Sec.
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