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include a part of the machinery building, will give an idea of the thoroughness of the installation. Large as it is however, it is continually being augmented as necessity arises, and on the day of our visit three huge machines larger than anything previously there, had just arrived and were awaiting erection, whilst three similar ones were on order and yet to be delivered. Meantime the builders were hard at work with the finish ing touches to a new building designed for their accommodation. Everywhere in the busy works order and earnest application are seen, the shops being bright, healthy and spacious. No murmur of discontent is heard. It is a case of all working in harmony for their own, the firm's and the country's good. "Ifcrosb&a." Truly the proverb about small beginnings seems likely to be proven, but the end is not yet. And by way of a final reference to the partnership, there is a third unit, the much-loved " Kroshka "—the dog- watchman—who has grown up with the progress of the business almost from the start. Day in and day out Kroshka sits watching the growth of the aeroplanes, and appears to evince quite an intelligent interest in his sur roundings. If perplexity at times comes to one of the other partner units, a touch of the head of " man's friend " as he quietly sidles up for a to; v>> caress seems to smooth out any difficulties that but a moment before might be causing anxiety. So it is but fitting that the third partner should, as a tail piece, adorn the close of this little tribute to two of the early workers in the aviation industry. ® ® ® ® FLYING AT HENDON. PLENTY of flying was witnessed at Hendon last Saturday afternoon, the proceedings opening at about 3 o'clock with an exhibition trip by M. Osipenko on the 50 h.p. G.-W. school 'bus. Marcus D. Manton took over the same machine shortly after, and put up a high climb with some pretty spirals. The next out were W. Roche-Kelly on the 50 h.p. Beatty biplane, and J. H. Moore on the 45 h.p. L. and P. biplane. Moore's engine was not putting up the necessary revs., so a rapid inspection of the engine after landing revealed some troublesome plugs. These were replaced with new ones, with much better results during the next flight. In the meanwhile Kelly had ascended on the 60 h.p. (Wright) Beatty biplane, first by himself, then with a passenger, and Manton and J. S. B. Winter took up passengers on the G.-W. "buses, whilst Osipenko ascended with three passengers on the 100 h.p. G.-W. five-seater biplane, and made what appeared to be an exceptionally low flight over the surrounding country. Following this, Moore took up a khaki passenger on his L. and P. biplane, and shortly after made another passenger flight. Osipenko also made three more flights on the five-seater, without breaking the altitude record or the machine. By now most of the visitors had left, and the rest of the evening was devoted to school work. Kelly made a flight on a new—for him—mount, the 45 h.p. Caudron, but for all outward appearances he might have been flying this type of machine as long as he has the Beatty-Wright. The star turn of Sunday afternoon was the fine record flight by H. Hawker on a new type 80 h.p. Sopwith tractor biplane. Climbing for about 1 hr. 20 mins., he reached an altitude of about 20,000 ft., being, of course, for most of the time completely out of sight. It took him 20 mins. to descend. He made many feel very envious by saying he felt the cold, up there, very much ! Other pilots up during the afternoon were :—M. Osipenko on the 50 h.p. G.-W. school 'bus and the 100 h.p. five seater ; Marcus Manton (stunts) on the G.-W. school 'bus, J. S. B. Winter on similar machine; W. Roche-Kelly on the Beatty biplane; E. Baumann on the 50 h.p. Ruffy- Baumann biplane; and J. L. Hall on his 45 h.p. Caudron. The latter pilot gave a fine exhibition including some steep dives and one of his pretty spiral descents with the engine stopped. ® ® ® ® The Premier at the Front. DURING his recent visit to the British Headquarters, Mr. Asquith, the Prime Minister, spent some time, on the 1st inst., in inspecting the headquarters of the Royal Flying Corps, and in watching the work of the flying officers at the front. Firing on Zeppelins. IN the House of Commons on Wednesday Mr. Fell asked the Under Secretary for War if the War Office had now decided to order all armed troops to fire on all Zeppelin airships on their raids over this country whenever they came within range of their rifles. Mr. Tennant replied that orders are and have been for some time that all Zeppelins are to be fired at as and when they offer a target. Mr. Fell: Does that cover rifle shooting as well as anti-aircraft guns? Mr. Tennant: That would cover any case where there was a possibility of hitting. Compensation for Air Raid Damage. SIR G. PARKER, in the House of Commons on Tuesday, asked the Prime Minister whether in the case of destruction of property caused by aircraft attack such as occurred in the raid last t riday night it was proposed to grant compensation to owners of property from public sources. Other hon. members asked whether compen sation would also be paid in the case of the air raids on London and the East Coast; while Sir A. Markham asked if the right hon. gentleman was aware that insurance companie« who are taking these risks definitely state that if the Government pays claims they, although they have received the premium, will pay no claim to the person insured. Mr. Asquith replied : Relief will be granted in these at in all pre vious cases. The Government are also considering the possibility of initiating a scheme of insurance of property. In reply to questions put on Wednesday, Mr. Asquith stated that the Government's policy of paying com pensation for injury caused by hostile aircraft would apply to personal injury or loss of life as well as to injury to property. To a supplementary question as to whether it was necessary for householders to continue insuring until the Government scheme of insurance was introduced, Mr. Asquith said it would be a prudent thing to do. Precautions Against Bombs. ON Wednesday the Home Secretary was asked if he would issue to the public instructions as to the best means of taking pre cautions against the effects 0/explosive bombs, asphyxiating bombs, and incendiary bombs dropped by aircraft. The Home Secretary said the Commissioner of Police had pre pared instructions on the subject, and they would be published as soon as they had been approved of by the expert advisers of the Admiralty. 421
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