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Flight, August 7, 1914. Founder and Editor : STANLEY SPOONER. A Journal devoted to the Interests, Practice, and Progress of Aerial locomotion and Transport. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ROYAL AERO CLUB OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. No. 293. (No. 32, Vol. VI.)] AUGUST 7, 1914. ["Registered at the G.P.O.T L as a Newspaper. J rWaekly, Price 3d. L Poat Tree, 3Jd. Flight. Editorial Office: 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegrams: Truditur, Westrand, London. Telephone: Gerrard 1828. Annual Subscription Rates, Post Free. United Kingdom 15J. od. Abroad CONTENTS. 20s. od. Editorial Comment: The Call for Airmen The Future of Naval Warfare The Latest Wright Flying Boat (with scale drawings) .. Flying at Hendon Flying at Brooklands Flying at Shorebam Aeroplane Types : The Henry Farman Scouting Biplane Royal Aero Club Official Notices The " Round Britain " Machines Correspondence From the British Flying Grounds Eddies. By".rEolus" Side-Slipping at Slow Speeds. By B. Melvill Jones, B.A. Probable Speed on Steep Descents Models. Edited by V. E. Johnson, M.A PAGE . 825 . 825 . 828 . 832 . 832 • 832 • 834 • 835 . 838 . 840 . 841 . 842 • 844 • 845 . 846 In the present crisis of the nation's history J~*j the call to airmen to rally to the defence for Airmen. °^ ^e country which was issued on Satur day last by the Marquis of Tullibardine, and which we republish on another page, needs no comment from us. We simply record the fact that the answer was prompt, decisive and exactly what we' should have expected of the fine young manhood which has devoted itself to the development of aviation. May God speed them on their errand! •r. (ft CS Some few weeks ago we commented upon The Future the theory advanced by Sir Percy Scott, that as in future naval engagements submarines and aircraft will probably act together, the submarine had become, potentially, a much more effective weapon of offence or defence, and, therefore, the day of the big battleship had passed. Whether this be true or not, it is, at the moment, difficult to judge, although some practical object lessons may be expected, even before this journal is in the hands of our readers. Experts on naval matters hold diametrically opposed opinions in regard thereto, and when such is the case, it cannot be expected that of Naval Warfare. the layman can come to any definite conclusion. Two points, however, emerge from the discussion in The Times, with which we feel competent to deal, namely—(i) that both submarines and aircraft require a surface vessel to which they can return for the replenishment of fuel and ammunition, and for repairs, and (2) that the expendi ture on armaments is likely to be greatly increased. Sir Percy Scott argues that the latter eventuality is extremely probable, but remarks that a parent ship is by no means essential, since submarines and aircraft can operate from a harbour or other permanent base. Taking the two points in order—the extent to which these two forms of fighting machine are dependent upon a base will be inversely proportional to their sea- or air worthiness, and their carrying capacity, and these will tend to be greater the larger the vessel is. It is, however, generally known that modern submarines have made most extended voyages, some of which have continued for as long as 24 hours, in seas far rougher than would have been deemed possible a few years back. And there are many high authorities on submarine work who believe that in the not far distant future we shall possess submersible vessels of a size and with an armament comparable with that of cruisers; in which event they may be capable of relying upon themselves in any emergency, and be able to keep the sea in practically any weather. Similar remarks apply to seaplanes, although perhaps in a modified degree. Long distance continuous flights are now common, and the duration and time ot flying will continue to lengthen in the future : the large seaplanes now seen will ultimately give place to still larger and better machines, carrying a proportionately greater useful load, and being easier to control, more reliable, more stable and 'more comfortable machines in fact, that can weather any gaie, and " ride" quite moderate seas. Submarines (heretofore regarded purely as weapons of defence) and seaplanes have now reached, or will in the near future attain to, such a stage of development that their sphere of action will no longer be restricted to the small area in the immediate vicinity of a harbour or floating base ; the latest submarines will doubtless operate within a radius of at least 100 miles from a port, and seaplanes over a much more extended area, limited only by their fuel capacity, and the reliance which can be placed upon their engines. As regards the effect of this new development upon future expenditure on armaments, much must depend upon the numbers and sizes of the respective types of B 2
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