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"1/yGHTj , „ SIDE-WINDS. IT is becoming quite a habit for prominent people when upNorth to visit the works of the Blackburn Aeroplane Co. at Olyrapia, Leeds. Among those taking the opportunityrecently of seeing a modern aeroplane factory were Viscount and Lady Bryce. In passing through the various shops. LordBryce was keenly observant of the many labour-saving devices which are utilised, and frequently commented uponthe ingenious nature of much of the machinery employed. He was particularly interested in the process of building thewell-known Blackburn propellers, while the machine which is to be, presented to the Government of India by the Chamberof Commerce on behalf of the merchants and manufacturers of the city, came in for special examination. FROM Whitehead Aircraft, Richmond, Surrey, comes anattractive little calendar, which is decorated by six little panels depicting in colour the destruction of the Germanairship at Cuffley by Lieut. W. L. Robinson, V.C., on Sep- tember 3rd, IQI6. The first picture shows the airship beingcaught by the searchlights, while the others depict the pro- gress of the destruction until the final plunge of the blazingmass to the ground. It is a souvenir of a historic event, and will not fail to have a place found for it by anyone fortunateenough to secure a copy. IT is gratifying to hear that the Rivers Engineering Co., ofLots Road, Chelsea, are going ahead strongly. Extensions are already the or,der of the day in the aviation departmentin order to cope with the demand for the various components which are being manufactured. Under the guidance of Mr.Walter R. Jones, who is now managing-director, energetic development in all directions may be looked for. Experientia docet, says the old tag, and if satisfaction isrequired it is as well to take advantage of experience. This applies to " small ware " as much as to anything else, andthat is why attention is drawn to Messrs. John MacLennan and Co., of 30 and 31, Newgate Street, London, E.C., whoare specialists in the class of tapes, cords and threads which are required for aircraft work, and which are manufactured,for the most part, to R.A.F. and Admiralty specifications. They have supplies of these always either in stock or in work,and so have the advantage of being able to give prompt attention to all orders and enquiries. In addition the firmstock insulating tapes for electrical work, and shell tapes and webs as used in munition factories. THOSE who want to take advantage of Messrs. Burberry'shalf-price sale should not hesitate too long, as although there are a number of bargains left, the stock is rapidly dwindling.The whole of Burberry's stock of men's and women's 1916 garments, as well as a number of models from short lengthsof cloth, have been brought down to clearing prices. Anyone requiring a reliable weatherproof, a distinguished top-coatfor everyday use, a motoring wrap, a sporting suit or a smart, modish gown in return for a small outlay, cannot do betterthan write to Burberry's for a copy of their sale catalogue, or, if time permits, spend a half hour at this famous Hay-market house,inspecting the multitude of bargains offered. BOWDEN WIRE, LTD., announce that, being wholly engagedupon production for the British and Allied Governments, they are unable to execute any orders for private purposesuntil further notice. They have in stock certain goods suitable for replacements. Customers are invited to statetheir requirements in this respect, and, if possible, these will be met. Orders for complete Air Inlets cannot be filled. MORE developments in aerodrome land, and one that lookslike a sound proposition, for the reason that Messrs. Barning- ham, whose huge premises in Albany Street were so wellknown in the past as " Friswell's," have purchased some 150 acres of ground up Kingsbury way for aerodrome purposes,and for erecting thereon a splendidly-equipped aeroplane factory. Incidentally we hear they are erecting what isbelieved to be the largest hangar in this country. It is also whispered that when more peaceful times arrive a countryflying and sporting club will be organised. In the meantime the factories will be full upon more immediate requirements.The title of the new company responsible for the undertaking is the Kingsbury Aviation Company, and for convenience sakethey have London offices at 175, Piccadilly, W. H H H HStealing Flying Corps Petrol. THE Times reports that two Englishmen have been sentenced at Cairo to 12 months' imprisonment for stealing and selling petrol belong to the Flying Corps. FEBRUARY I, 1917, Aeronautical-Society's Developments. AT the lecture given by Brig.-Gen. W. S. Branckerbefore the Aeronautical Society last week, Major-Gea. Ruck, C.B., C.M.G., said that the lecture was the first of a seriesto be given on alternate Wednesdays in the Lecture Theatre of the Society of Arts, John Street, Adelphi. A full pro-gramme of the lectures, the subjects of which have been selected with the approval of the Naval and Military autho-rities, will be published shortly. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February7th, when Mr. F. Handley Page will lecture on " The Case for the Large Aeroplane." In conjunction with the Society of British Aircraft Con-structors, the Society is also proposing to organise local centres and student sections.Major-Gen. Ruck also said that within two months it was hoped that the Society would be in possession of larger andmore suitable premises in a more convenient neighbourhood. The financial aspect was very satisfactory, which was duein large measure to the assistance received from the War Office. The Lights of London.AN order was made by the Home Secretary om January 25th varying the time during which lights must be reduced,shaded, or obscured. The times at which lights must be shaded is now January, 6.0 p.m. ; February, 6.30 p.m. ;March, 7.30 p.m.; April, 8.30 p.m.; May, 9 p.m.; June, 9.30 p.m. ; July, 9 p,m.;' August, 8.30 p.m.; September,7.30 p.m. Greenwich mean time, and the lights must be kept shaded till one hour before sunrise. A Picture from the Front. MR. PHILIP GIBBS, writing to the Daily Telegraph fromBritish Headquarters in France on January 26th, says :— " Yesterday and to-day there were some hours of sun-light, when all the snowfields were sparkling so that one's eyes were blinded a little by this bright, white landscape.There was no visibility. Our kite-men could see nothing from their baskets, not even the flash of guns that went boomingout sullenly all day long. German aeroplanes took advan- tage of the weather and came sneaking low through thewhite mist, hoping to drop bombs before our flying men could see and chase them, or our ' Archies ' get their target.They took the risk and paid the price. Four of them were caught and-put down. I saw one trying to escape, followedvery closely by the white puff-balls of our shrapnel." H H ' H El PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Catalogue of Exhibition of the Earliest and Latest AeronauticalPaintings and Prints, in aid of the Flying Services Fund and the Irish Hospital Supply Depdts. Grosvenor Gallery. Col-lected and Arranged by the Countess of Drogheda. Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution, 1915. Wash-ington, D.C., U.S.A. : The Smithsonian Institution. H H H H Aeronautical Patents Published. Applied (or in 1915. Published February ist, 1917.14,157- I'". CAPRONI. Flying-machine construction. Applied for in 1916. The numbers in brackets are those under which the specification will be printed and abridged, &c. Published February 1st, 1917. 11,691. Soc. BE PARIS BT r>u RHONE. Magneto-ignition systems. (ioat6o6.) If you require anything pertaining to aviation, study " FLIGHT'S " Buyers' Guide and Trade Directory, which appears in our advertisement pages each week. 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. 3 Months, Post Free.. 1 81 3 Months, Post Free 2 6 .. ., •• 3 3 j 6 „ .... 5 12 „ „ .. 6 6 I 12 „ .. 11Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 44, St. Martin's Lane, W.C., andcrossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. d. 96 o 122
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