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AMU- 20, I9I& steel and is completely, separated from crankcase, is forced through a manifold to the centre main bearings by two duplex pumps submerged in the oil, one at each end of the crankcase. Holes drilled in the crankshaft register with holes in bearings, and the hollow crank shaft acting as a manifold distributes the oil to all main and crankcase bearings. From the crankshaft the oil is led to the camshaft, which also has holes drilled in it, distributing the oil to the camshaft bearings and cams. A small hole in the back of each cam acts to spray oil for lubrication of all tappits and rollers. Oil draining from the camshaft lubricates the timing gears. The oil from all bearings drains to two sumps, one at each end of crankcase, whence it is forced back to the reservoir by the duplex pumps. The oil is then strained before being again circulated through the system. One advan tage claimed for this arrangement is that under no cir cumstances will oil flood the cylinders, and it is not ® ® l/UGHT] affected in the least by any angle of flying. A pressure gauge mounted in front of aviator indicates at all times the pressure in the system. Water circulation is provided by a duplex centrifugal pump having two outlets, each supplying one set of cylinders. The capacity of the pump is ample to pro vide sufficient cooling water under all conditions. Carburettor is of the duplex type, designed especially for air work, and the intake manifolds arc of aluminium, connected to carburettor by water jacketed intake pipes. Two " 12-cylinder," single spark magnetos are used, pro viding two complete ignition systems, and each cylinder is provided with two spark plugs of an approved make. So convinced are the manufacturers that this engine meets the requirements of the industry and that it will " make good " that material for five hundred (500) complete motors has been contracted for and much of it is already delivered. They are therefore able to offer almost immediate delivery. ® ® HONOURS. Russian Decorations for R.F.C. Officers. IN the London Gazette of the 14th inst., it was announced that the King had been pleased to grant unto the undermentioned officers His Majesty's Royal licence and authority to wear decorations which have been conferred upon them by His Majesty the Emperor of Russia in recognition of valuable services rendered by them:— Fourth Class of the Order of St. Vladimir. Major and Brevet Lisutenant-Colonel (Temporary Brigadier- General) WILLIAM SEFTON BRANCKER, R.A. Captain and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel FREDERICK HUGH SVKES. 15th Hussars. Second Class of the Order of St. Stanislas. Major (Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) HENRY ROBERT MOORE BROOKE-POPHAM, D.S.O., Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (General Staff Officer, Lst Grade, Royal Flying Corps). Major and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel (Temporary Brigadier-General) LSOPOLD GUY FRANCIS MAYNARD GREVILLE, LORD BROOKE, C.M.G., M.V.O., Territorial Force Reserve (Honorary Colonel, 8th (Cyclist) Battalion, Essex Regiment). Third Class of the Order of St. Anne. Captain and Brevet Major (Temporary Lieutenant - Colon:!) ® ® THE ROLL THE Secretary of the Admiralty announces the fol lowing casualties :— Previously reported Missing, now reported Prisoners of War in Germany. Flight-Lieutenant George H. Reid, R.N. Flight-Lieutenant John F. Hay, R.N. Flight Sub-Lieutenant Cyril G. Knight, R.N. Midshipman Stanley E. Hoblyn, R.N.R. Under date January 12th : Previously reported Missing, now reported Killed. Flight Sub-Lieutenant James S. Bolas, R.N. Under date April I ith: Injured. Wing-Commander Eugene L. Gerrard, R.N. (Lieutenant- Colonel, R.M.L.I.). The Navy League and a Board of Aviation. HAVING decided that the establishment of a Board of Aviation, with full executive powers and under the direction of a Minister *ith a seat in the Cabinet, has become a national necessity for the successful prosecution of the war, the Executive Committee of the Navy League, in order to give expression to public opinion on the WILLIAM DAWSON BEATTY, Royal Engineers and Royal Flying Corps (Assistant Director of Military Aeronautic.). Captain (Temporary Major) RUTTER BARKY MARTYN, Wiltshire Regiment and Royal Flying Corps. Major WILLIAM WARD WARNER, late Indian Army, General Staff Officer, 2nd Grade. Major WALTER BUCKINGHAM CADDRLL, R.A., Deputy Assistant Director of Military Aeronautics. Further War Honours. IN the list of Honours issued in the London Gazette of April 14th, it was announced that His Majesty the King had been graciously pleased to confer the Military Cross on the undermentioned officer in recognition of his gallantry and devotion to duty in the field :— Captain ERIC MACKAY MURRAY, Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides, Indian Army (attached Royal Flying Corps). For conspicuous gallantry and determination. He has flown continually in all winds and weather*, and carried out many daring reconnaissances with great skill. In a supplement to the London Gazette issued on the 16th inst., it was announced that the Military Cross had been conferred upon Captain THOMAS RAI.FH WELLS, 33rd Punjabis, Indian Army, and R.F.C. $ (*> OF HONOUR. The following casualties have been announced by the War Office: — Killed. Second Lieutenant W. N. Thomah, Royal Flying Corps. Captain R. L Annes, N. Staffs Regt. Wounded. Captain H. f. Segrave, Wilts Regt., attached R.F.C. Lieutenant C. A. Brooks, Wiltshire and R.F.C. Captain I. A. J. Duff. Dorset, attached R.F.C. Lord D. C. Moncrieff, R.F.A., attached R.F.C. Second Lieutenant H. S. Robertson, Royal Flying Corps, Captain D. E. Stodart, Royal Flying Corps. Missing. 10805 2na< Class Air-Mechanic E. E. Coleman. 1941 1st Class Air-Mechanic A. Walker. Died. 3259 2nd Class Air-Mechanic A. Bums. urgency of this question, has arranged a public demonstration to be held at the Queen's Hall, Portland Place, W., on Friday, April 28th, at 2.30. The chief speaker will be Lord Montagu of Beaulieu who will be supported by members of both Houses of Parliament and other public men representative of all political parties. This meeting will be followed by public meetings in the large cities throughout Great Britain. 331 D 2 ® ®
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