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IKe Roml &ero Clu of the UrdtedL Kiz\gdoi OFFICIAL /NOTICES TO MEMBERS Aviators' Certificates. THE following Aviators' Certificates have been granted :— 1322 2nd Lieut. James Clifford Turner, R.F.A. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Shoreham). April 12th, 1915. 1323 2nd Lieut. Claude Herschell Kelway-Bamber (14th Royal Fusiliers) (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Farnborough). May 20th, 1915. 1324 2nd Lieut. Charles David Danby, R.E. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Shoreham). May 31st, 1915- 1325 Flight Sub-Lieut. Lionel Arthur Hervey, R.N.A.S. (Short Biplane, Royal Naval Air Station, Eastbourne). June 1st, I9I5- 1326 2nd Lieut. David Alexander Glen (Manchester Regt.) (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Farnborough). June 4th, 1915. 1327 Lieut. Norman Macdonald Martin (38th Central India Horse) (Maurice Farman Biplane, Central Flying School, Upavoo), June 7th, 1915. 1328 2nd Lieut. John Molyneux Kenny, A.S.C. (Maurice Farman . Biplane, Military School, Farnborough). June 9th, 1915. 1329 2nd Lieut. Fred Hunter (Gordon Highlanders) (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Farnborough). June nth, 1915. 1330 Sergt. Walter George Webb, R.F.C. (Maurice Farman Biplane, British Flying School, Le Crotoy, France). June nth, 1915, 1331 2nd Lieut. I'ercy Edward Lovell Gethin (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Farnborough), June nth, 1915. 133:1 Lieut. John Edward Dixon - Spain, R.F.A. (Maurice Farman Biplane, British Flying School, Le Crotoy, France). June 12th, 1915. '333 Lieut. Morris Gordon Farrar Richardson (Northumberland Fusiliers) (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Farnborough). June 13th, 1915. 1334 Lewis Edward Brown Greaves (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Brooklands), June 14th, 1915. 1335 Hubert Charles Gerrard Allen (Maurice Farman Biplane, Royal Naval Air Station, Chingford). June 16th, 1915. 1336 Geoffrey Kelvin Blandy (Caudron Biplane, Beatty School, Hendon). June 16th, 1915. 1337 Lieut. Richard James Tipton, R.F.A. (T.F.) (Maurice Farman Biplane, Military School, Northolt). June 19th, I9I5- 1338 Flight Sub-Lieut. Francis John Linnell, R.N.A.S. (Gra- hame-White Biplane, Grahame-White School, Hendon). June 19th, 1915. 1339 2nd Lieut. Harry Francis Tozer Blowey, R.F.A. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Militaiy School, Northolt). June 19th, I9IS- 1340 Flight Sub-Lieut. Desmond Joseph Sheehan, R.N.A.S. (Maurice Farman Biplane, Royal Naval Air Station, Chingford). June 19th, 1915. 1341 2nd Lieut. Michael Henry Braddon Nethersole, R.G.A. (L. and P. Biplane, London and Provincial School, Hendon). June 21st, 1915. THE FLYING SERVICES FUND administered by THE ROYAL AERO CLUB. THE Flying Services Fund has been instituted by the Royal Aero Club for the benefit of officers and men of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps who are incapacitated on active service, and for the widows and dependants of those who are killed. The Fund is intended for the benefit of all ranks, but especially for petty officers, non-commissioned officers and men. Forms of application for assistance can be obtained from the Royal Aero Club, 166, Piccadilly, London, W. Subscriptions. £ s. d. Total subscriptions re ceived to June i6tb, 1915 9-243 1 A Lancashire Lass ... 1 o H. C. Jackson ... 5 o Trustees of the late Mr. TosiahVavasseur, C.B! 10 10 £ Employes of the Black burn Aeroplane and Motor Co., Ltd. (Fourth contribution) I W. C. Teacher ... 5 Mrs.Wemyss-Whittaker 2 3 o o Total, Tune 1915 ' ... 23rd, 9,267 13 11 166, Piccadilly, W. B. STEVENSON, Assistant Secretary. Air Raid and Official Advice. THE Commissioner of Metropolitan Police has issued the fol lowing advice in regard to future air raids : — " In all probability, if an air raid is made, it will take place at a time when most people are in bed. The only intimation the public are likely to get will be the reports of the anti-aircraft guns or the noise of falling bombs. The public are advised not to go into the street, where they might be struck by falling missiles ; moreover, the streets, being required for the passage of fire-engines, &c., should not be obstructed by pedestrians. " In many houses there are no facilities for procuring water on the upper floors. It is suggested, therefore, that a supply of water and sand might be kept there, so that any fire breaking out on a small scale can at once be dealt with. Every one should know the position of the fire alarm post nearest to his house. All windows and doors on the lower floor should be closed to prevent the admission of noxious gases. An indication that poison gas is being used will be that a peculiar and irritating smell may be noticed following on the dropping of the bomb. " Many inquiries have been made as to the best respirator. To this question there is no really satisfactory answer, as until the specific poison used is known an antidote cannot be indicated. There are many forms of respirator on the market for which special advantages are claimed, but the Commissioner is advised by com petent experts that in all probability a pad of cotton-waste contained in gauze to tie round the head, and saturated with a strong solution of washing soda, would be effective as a filtering medium for noxious gases, and could be improvised at home at trifling cost. It should be damped when required for use, and must be large enough to protect the nose as well as the mouth, the gauze being so adjusted as to protect the eyes. " Gas should not be turned off at the meter at night, as this prac tice involves a risk of subsequent fire and of explosion from burners left on when the meter was shut off. This risk outweighs any advantage that might accrue from the gas being shut off at the time of a night raid by aircraft. Persons purchasing portable chemical fire extinguishers should require a written guarantee that they comply with the specifications of the Board of Trade, Office of Works, Metropolitan Police, or some approved fire prevention committee. " No bomb of any description should bs handled unless it has shown itself to be of incendiary type. In this case it may be possible to remove it without undue risk. In all other cases a bomb should be left alone and the police informed." Compensation for Air Raid Damage. IT is announced by the Treasury that the terms of the East Coast Raid Committee's reference have been extended to cover claims for damage sustained during air raids occurring up to June 17th. Claims need not be in any particular form, but should specify accurately the person or property injured. Claims should be forwarded to the secretary, East Coast Raids Committee, Board of Education, Whitehall, S.W., not later than June 30th. No further public notice to applicants will be issued by the committee. Air Raid Damage Insurance- IN the House of Commons on Monday Sir W. Pearce asked if, as the ordinary fire insurance policy did not appear to cover incen diary fires proved to have been the work of enemy agents, the Government would take steps to meet this kind of liability. Mr. Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, who replied, stated that he was at present considering whether a scheme could be devised to cover loss and damages by bombardment and aircraft in so far as such damage and loss are not covered by the terms of the ordinary fire insurance policy. The payment of adequate pre miums by the persons insuring their property would, of course, form an essential feature of any scheme. He hoped to be able to make an announcement shortly. 452
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