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(/yCHT) Fatal Accidents. THE death of Flight Sub-Lieut. H. Pearman, R.N.A.S., was inquired into at Aldershot on August 16th. It was shown that on August 13th. he was sent to pilot a new machine, and when concluding a trial flight the engine stopped. The machine then side-slipped and struck a tree. Apparently the petrol tank was damaged, as the machine burst into flames as it struck the ground. Deceased was alive when taken from the machine, but he died from his injuries soon after admission to hospital. A verdict of " Accidental Death " was returned. At the inquest on Lieut. E. J. L. Lonnen, R.F.C., who (Bet with a fatal accident on August 14th, it was stated that the deceased pilot apparently tried to turn the machine when only 150 to 200 ft. from the ground. It nose-dived and crashed to the ground, Lieut. Lonnen being killed imme diately. A verdict of " Death from Misadventure" was returned. An inquest was held at Nottingham on August 15th relative to the death of Lieut, Carryer, R.F.C. It was stated that he had received permission to fly to Leicester to visit his brother, but he lost his bearings and came down near the River Trent.' On restarting, after crossing the river very low, the machine collided with a building and fell to the ground in flames. Lieut. Carryer was terribly burnt, and died two hours later in hospital. A verdict of " Accidental Death " was returned. Two Famous French Pilots Killed. DURING the past few days French aviation has lost two of its most famous pre-war pilots. Lieut. Marc Bonnier, who in November and December, 1913, and January, 1914, accomplished the journey in stages from Paris to Alexandria via Carlsruhe, Vienna, Budapesth, Constantinople, Jerusalem and Cairo on a Nieuport monoplane, was killed on the Russian front, but details as to how he met his end are lacking. Second Lieut. Brindejonc des Moulinais, who met his death in, the neighbourhood of Verdun owing to the collapse of his machine, was well known in England, as after flying from Paris to London in 1913 he competed in several events at Hendon. It may be recalled that he won the race for the Cieisler Cup at Hendon, but was disqualified for flying over London, contrary to the regulations. His most famous trip was that from Paris to Warsaw with a stop at Berlin on June 10th, 1913, after which he flew on to Dunsburg, Petro- grad, Reval, Stockholm. Copenhagen, The Hague and so back to Paris. Other notable aerial journeys by him were from London to Paris via Calais and Brussels, Paris to Madrid and back, and from Paris to Attendorn, in Westphalia. Wright Co. Amalgamate with Martin. FROM New York comes the announcement that the Wright Co. and the Glenn L. Martin Co., of Los Angeles, Cal., have amalgamated under the name of the Wright- Martin Aircraft Corporation. The president will be Mr. F.dward M. Hagar, president of the Wright Co., while Messrs. Glenn L. Martin and C. S. Jennison will be vice-presidents. The new concern will comprise the Martin factory at Los Angeles, which is said to be turning out 10 aeroplanes a month; the Wright factory at Dayton, O., which will con tinue its experimental work; the Simplex Automobile Co., wliich is turning out aero engines and cars at its factory at New Brunswick ; the Wright Flying Field, Inc., at Mineola, Long Island ; the General Aeronautic Co., which handles the foreign business of the Wright Co. Apart from the building of Simplex motors, it is stated that the firm have the right to build the Hispano-Suiza motor in the' States. The Central Aircraft Co. CONTINUED expansion of the aircraft department business of Mr. R. Cattle has at length necessitated that it should be run separately. New works have been taken at Kilburn, and under the style of the Central Aircraft Co., Mr. Cattle has transferred this department from 37, Wybert Street, to Palmerston Works, with offices at 179, High Road, Kilburn, N.W. All communications and orders in connection with aircraft matters should therefore now be addressed to 179, High Road, and note telephone number : Hampstead 4728. The business will remain under the same proprietorship and management, the only alteration being that the new accom modation will enable greater and quicker deliveries to be made, and it is almost needless to add that with the improved facilities every effort will be made not only to maintain the very high standard of material and workmanship for AUGUST 24, 1916. which the firm has justly made such a good name, but, if it be possible, to even improve upon it. Flying at Shepherd's Bush. A FINE exhibition of flying and looping-the-loop took place last Saturday at Shepherd's Bush in connection with a Sports Day-organised by Messrs. Waring and Gillow, Ltd. These exhibitions were carried out, through arrangement with the Whitehead Aircraft Co., by H. Sykes on the Martin- syde. He left Hendon Aerodrome at about 5 o'clock with a lady passenger who had never been up before. On arriving at his destination he put up a great variety of stunts, much to the delight of the spectators below, to say nothing of that expressed by his lady passenger. Sports, &c, at Upavon. OVER 2,000 people accepted the invitation of Colonel MacT^ean, the Commandant, and the Officers of the Central Flying School, to attend the C.F.S. sports, tea, concert, and dance on August 16th. The programme comprised races and gymkhana events, including pillow fight, bicycle musical chairs, and an obstacle race. Mrs. MacLean presented the prizes to the successful competitors. During- the evening there was a fine display of looping, diving, and spiral descents by Service pilots. • B • • PUBLICATION RECEIVED. -General Specifications covering Requirements of Aeronautic Instruments. Report No. 8. Washington, U.S.A*,: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. EI E H 13 NEW COMPANY REGISTERED. BRITISH AERO MAGNETO MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION, LTD.—-A company limited by guarantee, with 20 members, each liable for £1 in the event of winding up. Object, to promote and protect the interests of manu facturers of aeroplane and airship magnetos in the United Kingdom, to promote the consideration and discussion of subjects affecting such manufacturers, to conduct and assist in experiments and researches for the purpose of improving aero magnetos or of producing improved machines or con trivances, &c. Members must be bona fide British manufac turers of aero magnetos or their authorised representatives. The first members are the British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd., the M.L. Magneto Syndicate, Ltd., Nicole, Nielsen and Co., Ltd., The Thomson-Bennett Magnetos, Ltd., P. F. Bennett, E. Garton, C. A. Lister and R. B. North. All other candidates are to be elected by the company. The subscription for the first year is ^25 per member, afterwards as the company shall decide. The subscribers are: W. C. Lusk, 83, Cannon Street, E.C., director of the British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd. ; D. K. Morris, Victoria Works, Coventry, director of the M.L. Magneto Syndicate, Ltd.; C. H. Kirby, 14, Soho Square, W., director of Nicole, Nielsen and Co., Ltd. ; B. Steeley, Arden Works, Cheapside, Birmingham, director of Thomson-Bennett Magnetos, Ltd. ; P. F. Bennett, Ardencote, Four Oaks ; E. Garton, Tralee, Kenilworth; C. A. Lister, Sneyd Park House, Sneyd Park, Bristol; R. B. North, St. Wilfrids, Hagden Lane, Watford. H H H 0 Aeronautical Patents Published. AppUed for la 1915. Published Augvst 24M, 1916. 8,583. W. H. BLOOMFIBLD. Aiming device for use on aircraft. 17,434. A. W. Jt or.E AND VARIOPLANE Co. Propellers for aircraft. FLIGHT. 44, ST. MARTIN'S LANE, LONDON, W.C. Telegraphic address : Truditur, London. Telephone: 1828 Gerrard. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. " FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates :— UNITED KINGDOM. ABROAD. s. d. s. d. 3 Months, Post Free 183 Months, Post Free 2 9 6 ' „ „ .. 3 3 ! 6 „ „ 5 6 12 „ „ ..6612 „ „ ..no 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. 730
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