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1914
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J, * ** i$ i i i I>I i i M i i I f n THE HUGE AIRSHIP SHED AT LEIPZIG.—Note the watch towers at each corner. The length of the shed 1« 600 ft. and breadth 240 ft. It contains offices, waiting rooms and a restaurant, and can house three dirigibles. On the right, the shed is seen as taken from the * Sachses" airship, the photographs being secured by Sir John Shelley. Scottish Ae.S. Model Ae.C (5. DOUNE QUADRANT, GLASGOW). No official meetings will be held during August owing to holidays. Monthly Kefiort.—On July 4th at Paisley, Mr. Ian S. Ross was experimenting With a twin-screw h.l., getting 51, 57, and 60 sees, duration. Mr. G. Finney's (o-i-i»Pa) best duration, 30 aces. Mr. Jas. C. Balden testing a " looper," and had the rather unique experience of a propeller bursting in mid-air, the model landing very well considering. July nth, at Maxwell Park Pond, the third and final competition for " The Arthur Corbett Cup," for waterplanei was held, Mr. T. Graham being the winner. Mr. Graham, having the greatest total of points for the three competitions held, is therefore the holder for one year. The Cup carries with it the honour of" Club Champion." The hon. joint secretary, Mr. Jas. C. Balden, would be glad to have particulars of any petrol, steam, or compressed.air motors suitable for model work. S. Eastern Model Ae.C. (154, PECKHAM RYE, S.E.). THK next South-Eastern Trophy Competition will be held in September, and is to be a duration contest for r.o.g (grass) single propeller monoplanes. The number of entries already to hand exceeds a dozen, and is sufficient to guarantee that, barring accidents, this competition will be one of the most successful of the " Trophy " series. The complete rules will be published very shortly, and members should note that full particulars, entry forms, and receipts for this year's subscriptions can be obtained from the hon. sec. at the above address. Monthly Report.—During the past month most members have been very active and an all-round improvement in the efficiency of the models is one of the most noticeable results. In order that his efforts to popularise model aeronautics may attain a wider field, Mr. A. 8. Clark, the club's hon. secretary, has entered the field of journalism, and carries with him the club's best wishes and thanks. Although this appointment will necessitate him relinquishing the office of hon. secretary, he intends to remain one of the club's most active members, and to continue to be chairman of the committee. He is succeeded by the assistant hon. sec, Mr. S. K. Grimestone. Southend. Westcliff and Leigh Model Aero Club (96, VALKYRIE ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA). Monthly Report.—Flying meetings Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Good flights were obtained during the month by E. Woodfield, who passed for his brevet with 40 sees, on a small twin-screw mono. Steady flights have been accomplished by E. Louis, winner of Padgett prize ; D. Plaistowe, single-screw, second ; E. Woodfield, silver medal. E. Procktor broke record with single-screw tractor, »4 sees. (ft fe $ ® Bank Holiday Flying at Brooklands. ON August Bank Holiday, there will be two cross-country flying handicaps at Brooklands, one at 3.45 p.m., and the other at 5 p.m. Although definite particulars are not available, the distance for these races has been reduced in order to enable spectators to follow more easily the progress of the competitors. A strong entry has been secured, including the following:—80 h.p. Sopwith biplane (Mr. Hawker), 80 h.p. Sopwith biplane (Mr. Pixton), 100 h.p. Sopwith biplane (Mr. Mahl), 50 h.p. Bleriot (Mr. Gower), 45 h.p. Bleriot (Mr. Wilberforce), 60 h.p. Martinsyde biplane (Mr. Blatherwick), 80 h.p. Bristol biplane (Mr. Sippe), 100 h.p. D.F.W. biplane (Mr. Dukinfield Jones), and 100 h.p. Albatros biplane. Mr. Alcock Visits Wolverhampton. ON Tuesday last week Mr. Alcock left Brooklands, accom panied by Harold Lane to fly to Wolverhampton in order to deliver a magneto at the Sunbeam's works. Running into a thick fog he was obliged to land at Snitterfield, near Warwick, but when it cleared a little he was able to get on to Dunstall racecourse, Wolverhampton, his flying time being 1 hr. 46 mins. for the 112 miles. Whilst at Wolverhampton, Mr. Alcock gave exhibitions of flying and passenger carrying to the Sunbeam workmen, who were keenly interested in the Sunbeam-engined Maurice Farman machine. On Saturday he started back for Brooklands in a gale, but had to land at Snitterfield again as Mr. Lane was troubled with air sickness. With the wind behind, the journey to Sniuer/ield, 34 miles, took 19 mins. At Snitterfield pilot and passenger had a very hospitable reception, and in return Mr. Alcock gave some pretty exhibitions of flying. The remainder of the journey to Brooklands was completed on Monday. Vlckers Ltd., at Shepherd's Bush. ONE of the most fascinating and interesting displays at the Anglo-American Exhibition, Shepherd's Bush, is that of Messrs. Vickers Ltd., in the Land and Aerial Transport Section. There are a large number of beautifully finished models of different types of war vessels which have been constructed by Messrs. Vickers for British and foreign Governments, as well as an array of various types of guns. No less interesting are the wonderful small tools and the Vickers single-battery train lighting system, which is shown in operation, generating current for lighting the stands, and also for operating the different tools, &c. Each evening there is a cine matograph display, illustrating the many branches of activity of the great Vickers concern, among the films shown being one depicting work at the Vickers flying school at Brooklands, while another gives some splendid impressions of motor boat racing, &c. An Echo of Mr. McCiean's Nile Flights. IT may not be generally known that the waterplane which Mr. McClean flew up the Nile in the early part of the year was doped with Cellon. It has recently been necessary to remove some of the fabric, and it is extraordinary to notice the effective way in which it has stood up to the hard usage. In spite of the fact that the machine was left exposed to the atmosphere for the whole of the time it was on the Nile, the condition of the fabric is extremely good. $ ® REGISTERED. ® ® ' NEW COMPANY Blackburn Aeroplane and Motor Co., Ltd.—Capital ,£20,000, in £1 shares. Acquiring the business of an aeroplane designer and constructor carried on by R. Blackburn as the Blackburn Aeroplane Co. First directors, R. Blackburn and J. E.. Jackson. FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address: Truditur, London. Telephone: 1828 Gerrard. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. FLIGHT will be forwarded, tost free, at the following rates:— UNITED KINGDOM. ABROAD. •r. d. I s. d. 3 Months, Post Free... 3 9 3 Months, Post Free... 5 o 6 »> ,,...766 ,, „ ... 10 o 12 » » ••• iS o 12 „ „ ... 20 o Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of FLIGHT, 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C., and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. 824
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