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JULY 20, 1912. [/OGHT] IKe Rocsal &ero Clu of tKe Uixited Kii\gdo. OFFICIAL M0TICE.5 TO MEMBERS Committee Meeting. A MEETING of the Committee was held on the 16th inst., when there were present:—Sir Charles D. Rose, Bart., M.P., in the Chair, Mr. Griffith Brewer, Mr. G. B. Cockbum, Capt. Bertram Dickson, R.F.A., Prof. A. K. Huntington, Mr. F. K. McClean, Mr. Alec Ogilvie, Mr. C. F. Pollock, Mr. R. W. Wallace, K.C., and the Secretary. New Members.—The following new Members were elected :— Lieut. Reginald Cholmondeley, F. B. Fowler, F. Henry Fowler, W. Hugh Spottiswoode. Total membership to date : 1,396. Aviators' Certificates.—The following aviators' certificates were granted :— 243. V. H. N. Wadham (Farman biplane, Sopwith School, Brooklands). 244. Lieut. P. L. W. Herbert (Farman biplane, Sopwith School, Brooklands). 245. 2nd Lieut. A. Christie, R.F.A. (Bristol biplane, Bristol School, Brooklands). 246. Lieut. H. I. Bulkeley, R.E. (Bristol biplane, Bristol School, Brooklands). 247. Lieut. E. V. Anderson (Bristol biplane, Bristol School, Brooklands). 248. R. H. Kershaw (Howard Wright biplane, Grahame-White School, Hendon). 249. Lieut. K. Rawson Shaw (Bristol biplane, Bristol School, Salisbury Plain). 250. R. A. Lister (Bristol biplane, Bristol School, Salisbury Plain). A letter from the Aero Club of America, requesting the Club to give its sanction to the granting of an aviator's certificate to Mr. R. B. Russell, was considered, and the necessary permission was granted. Royal Aero Club Special Certificate.—The following Special Certificate was granted :— 5. Lieut. A. G. Fox, R.F.C. (Bristol biplane). Cross-country course : Lark Hill to Cheltenham and back. Wilbur Wright Memorial.—It was unanimously resolved to vote a sum of £\o io.r. to the fund being raised by the Aeronautical Society to found an Annual Premium Lecture to be called the " Wilbur Wright Lecture." Military Aeroplane Competition.—At the request of the War Office, the Club agreed to place the services of the Secretary, Mr. Perrin, at the disposal of the Judges' Committee during the Military Aeroplane Competition, at Salisbury Plain, in August. Hydro' Aeroplane Competition, St. Malo.—A letter from the Automobile Club de France inviting the Committee of the Royal Aero Club to join the Honorary Committee organising the St. Malo contest was read. The invitation was unanimously accepted. Flights over the Sea.—The following resolution was unani mously passed : — " Resolved that aviators fhall be prohibited from attempting flights over the sea, beyond the three-mile limit, unless suitable precautions have been taken to render their aircraft capable of flotation." This action has been taken by the Royal Aero Club so that, in the •event of an aviator having to descend on to the water, there may be a reasonable chance of his being rescued and thus avoid, as far as possible, a recurrence of the fatal accidents which have happened through flights over the sea having been attempted by aviators on machines that are not capable of floating. The Royal Aero Club feels that it is against the best interests of aviation that unnecessary risks should be incurred, and it will be constrained to take such action as may appear necessary or desirable against any aviator neglecting to take suitable precautions. Hurliagham Balloon Contest.—The Committee examined the log sheets in connection with the long-distance balloon race from Hurlingham on Saturday, July 13th, 1912, and awarded to Mr. James Radley the cup presented by Mr. A. Mortimer Singer. The following are the approximate distances accomplished :— miles. 1. Mr. Tames Radley Market Drayton, Salop 132 2. Mr. A. P. Hohler Pershore, Worcestershire 92 3. Hon. Mrs Assheton Harbord Tetbury, Glos 84 4. Capt. E. M. Maitland ... Southampton 66 5. Mr. G. Dennison Brighton ... 46 6. Mr. H. F. Clouth Brighton 4 Mr. A. Mortimer Singer, the donor of the cup, also ascended from Hurlingham the same afternoon, and landed close to Worthing. Public Safety and Accidents Investigation Committee. A meeting of the Public Safety and Accidents Investigation Committee was held on Monday, the 15th inst., when there were present:—Col. H. C. L. Holden, C.B., F.R.S. (in the Chair), Mr. G. B. Cockburn, Mr. J. H. Ledeboer, Mr. W. O. Manning, Mr. Alec Ogilvie, Major-Gen. R. M. Ruck, C.B., R.E., and the Secretary. Club Representatives.—The following official representatives were appointed : — Yorkshire ... Mr. Stuart H. Hirst Leeds Mr. H. E. Harwood Leed (East Riding) Mr. J. Wilkinson Hull Southport ... Mr. Leonard Williamson Scotland ... Mr. J. A. Sillars Mr. John R. Renwick Mr. James G. Weir Accident on Salisbury Plain.—The consideration of the report on the fatal accident on Salisbury Plain was deferred. Flights Over the Sea.—It was unanimously resolved to recom mend to the committee of the Club the desirability of prohibiting flights over the sea, beyond the three-mile limit, unless proper pre cautions have been taken to render the aircraft capable of flotation. Death of Mr. Hubert Latham. The sad news of the death of Mr. Hubert Latham was received at the Club with the deepest regret, and messages conveying the sympathies of the members of the Club were sent to Madame Latham and the Aero Club of France. Late Hon. C. S. Rolls and Mr. Cecil S. Grace. The Archbishop of Canterbury has kindly consented to unveil the stained-glass window erected in the church at Eastchurch to the memory of the late Hon. C. S. Rolls and Mr. Cecil S. Grace. The ceremony will take place on Friday, July 26th, 1912, at 12.15 p.m. Arrangements will be made for a saloon to be attached to the Queensborough Boat Train leaving Victoria Station at 10 a.m., and vouchers will be issued to members to enable them to obtain special reduced fares. A purely informal luncheon will be provided at the club flying grounds after the ceremony. In order to facilitate the arrangements, members desirous of being present are requested to forward their names to the Secretary at the earliest possible moment. There are no formalities as regards dress. The return train leaves Queensborough at 4.37 p.m., and a later train leaves Eastchurch at 5.30 p.m., and joins the Boat Train at Queensborough. British Manufacturers' Sub-Committee. The ballot for the election of a British Manufacturers' Sub- Committee of the Royal Aero Club has resulted in the following being elected :— Aeroplane Manufacturers:— J. W. Dunne (Blair Atholl Aeroplane Syndicate, Ltd). C. Grahame-White (Grahame-White Aviation Co.). L. Howard - Flanders (L. Howard-Flanders, Ltd.). H. P. Martin (Martinand Handasyde). Lieut. T- C. Porte (British Deperdussin Aeroplane Co., Ltd.). A. V. Roe (A. V. Roe and Co.). H. Short (Short Bros.). T. O. M. Sopwith. G. Stanley White (British and Colonial Aeroplane Co., Ltd.). Howard T. Wright (Coventry Ordnance Works, Ltd.). Aeroplane Engine Manufacturers:— R. L. Charteris (All-British Engine Co. Ltd.). J. E. Hutton (Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Co., Ltd.). R. J. Isaacson (Isaacson Radial Engine Co., Ltd.). F. May (The Gieen Engine Co.). J. C. Mort (New Engine (Motor) Co., Ltd.). French Hydro-Aeroplane Meeting. A Hydro-Aeroplane Meeting will take place on August 24th, 25th, and 26th, 1912, in the Bay of St. Malo. 41,000 francs are offered in prizes, and, among other events, there will be a Hydro-Aeroplane race, on August 26th, from the Bay of St. Malo to the Isle of Jersey and back. Particulars can be obtained from the Royal Aero Club. i66, Piccadilly. HAROLD E. PERRIN, Secretary. 659
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