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1913 - 0634.PDF
I/PQH5 To develop model aeroplaning along the lines of the machine referred to above is to develop it absolutely along lin:s on which it should not go. The K. and M.A.A. (1909-1913). The Association known as the Kite and Model Aeroplane Associa tion, which, during the past four years has done so much to develop and encourage model and kite work, not only in this country but also abroad, was founded at Caxton Hall, Westminster, on Feb. 21st, 1909. This meeting, being the result of a kite and model aeroplane display held on Wimbledon Common on Saturday, September 21st, JUNE 14, 1913. good work. The first competition was held on July 3rd, 1909, a long account of which was published in FLIGHT, and during 1909 four contests were held and three displays were given. In 1910 there were twelve competitions, with the same number of contests in 1911. In 1912 there were sixteen, and this year the programme contains no less than twenty-four and seven trials, besides exhibitions at Olympia and the Horticultural Hall, in addition to other events— sufficient surely to prove that the Association is a real live one, and as sucn worthy of support. The number of affiliated clubs are now eight in number, with every sign of considerable increase in the 190S. At this competition Mr. T. W. K. Clarke was the only one who turned up with a model, a 4 ft. one, which naturally aroused the greatest interest. From its very commencement Mr. W. II. Akehurst has been its secretary, and it is to his unceasing and indefatigable efforts and zeal in the cause that the Association can from the very commence ment show one unbroken line of progress and has risen to be the leading association of its kind not only in Great Britain but in the world. We use the latter term advisedly because associations on similar lines are being formed on the Continent and elsewhere, such associations basing their rules, &c, on those of the Association. ' As Mr. Akehurst says, " From the first it has been an uphill fight, but if one has followed its growth it will be seen that it has done 660 near future. No effort will be spared to make the next winter pro gramme a fuller one, and laboratory tests and discussions are already being arranged. Considering that France and other foreign countries are already equipped with Motor Kite Squadrons, it is certainly somewhat surprising that the authorities at home, although approached last year on the matter, have so far taken no action to provide any kite section. " Strenuous endeavours are being made by the Association for the purpose of raising some volunteer squadrons. So far as the men are concerned, the first squadron is already at almost full strength, and all that is now wanted is a matter of financial assistance from some patriotic person or body of persons to enable the necessary equipment to be purchased."
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