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MAY IO, 1917. Rome, April 2gth. " On the 28th, from Lake Garda as far as the Brenta, there was continuous activity by enemy aviators, who dropped bombs on Ala (Val Lagarina) and on Fiera di Primero (Cismon-Brenta Valley) without, however, causing any damage." , Rome, April 30th. " During the niglit enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs on hamlets on the Lower Isonzo, causing slight damage. In reply, two of our seaplanes at once started out and bombed the enemy aeroplane base near Trieste. Both seaplanes returned safely." Rome, May 1st. " Enemy seaplane raids are reported on the Lower Ison2<? Some damage was done." Rome, May 2nd " There was considerable aerial activity on both sides. Last night two of our aeroplanes bombed the railway station, of Opcina, and then returned safely to their base." Rome, May yd. " Last night enemy airmen dropped bombs upon training establishments and dwellings at Codigoro [in the marshes at the mouth of the Po]. Some damage was done to buildings, but there was no loss of human life. One of our aerial squadrons renewed its bombardment of military works at Opcina and Prosecco (both north of Trieste), afterwards returning in safety to its base." German. Berlin, April 2%th. " Three enemy aeroplanes were brought down by our anti-aircraft guns, and two captive balloons were shot down in aerial engagements. " German seaplanes on Thursday last successfully dropped bombs on the port installations of Sulina (at one of the mouths of the Danube in Roumania). Big fires were seen to break out in the harbour district and on some lighters. All our seaplanes returned safely, despite violent enemy anti-aircraft fire." " Eastern Front.—After an air battle a Russian aviator fell behind our lines." *•••••• Berlin, April 2,0th. " On the 28th instant, on the Western front, the enemy lost 11 aeroplanes, and on the 29th 23 aeroplanes, in addition to three captive balloons. Our airmen and anti-aircraft guns shared in this result. Baron von Richthofen achieved his SIDE- ANYTHING which leads to economy should be welcome in these times, and on that account alone a bright future is assured for a little speciality which is being introduced by Messrs. F. Sage and Co., Ltd., Peterborough. It is a rubber shock-absorber ring, the use of which, when its advantages are realised both by designers and manufacturers, should become almost universal. In the Sage-Feary shock- absorber rings, as they are called, the rubber is practically endless, and both in the rubber and the braiding there is no ugly and unmechanical joint which may give way at any moment. Not only does the use of these rings eliminate the waste of ends, which represents a good deal of money in a large machine, but the ease with which they can be fitted will save 50 per cent, in labour and 75 per cent, in time. The rings can be made to suit any type of shock absorber, and their use is approved by the Admiralty ; they are made to comply with the requirements of the A.I.D. An advantage from the user's point of view is that if the shock absorber is damaged it is only necessary to replace the damaged rings, whereas in the old system the whole length of rubber would have to be scrapped. Due to the special way in which they are made, the tension is uniform throughout all the rubber strands, and so it is possible to get a much better curve than can be obtained With straight rubber cord. A.G.S., LTd., a firm known to some, but probably not known to all—Aeroplane General Sundries, Ltd., of 60—70, Fulwood House, Fulwood Court (adjoining Chancery Lane Tube Station), Holborn, W.C.i—are issuing, like some other suppliers, a fortnightly journal or stock list, and which includes a novel competition for those engaged in the air- craft industry. The consideration of this competition is calculated to and should certainly be of great interest to everyone, being, as it is, connected with the question of A.G.S. standard parts for aircraft. The first prize is ^5, and there are two other prizes of £1 and 10s. each respectively. Entry forms are issued with the A.G.S. stock list, which is posted gratis. The entry fee, to cover expenses, Sec, is 6d. for each attempt. Aeroplane General Sundries, Ltd., have set themselves out to supply ex-stock only, and already forty-eighth, forty-ninth, fiftieth, fifty-first and fifty-second serial victory, and Lieutenant Wolff, belonging to his chaser echelon, shot down five enemy machines, thus securing his twenty-sixth victim. Reconnoitring raids and flights for the purpose of dropping bombs took our airmen deep into the area of France occupied by the English between the Somme and the sea, and before the Aisne front beyond the Marne, in a southerly direction." Berlin, May xsl. " Yesterday 22 enemy aeroplanes were shot down in aerial fightingting and three by fire from anti-aircraft guns. Three of our one-seater battleplanes attacked a group of five French captive balloons north-west of Rheims, and brought them all down in a burning condition." Berlin, May 2nd. " The enemy yesterday lost 14 aeroplanes in aerial engage- ments. Lieut. Wolff shot down his twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth opponent, and Lieut. Schaeser his twenty- fourth and twenty fifth." Berlin, May yd, " Aerial activity over and behind the positions, both by day and night, was very lively. The enemy's losses in aerial engagements consist of one captive balloon and eight aero- planes. One of the aeroplanes was lost by a forced landing, seven by anti-aircraft gunfire from the ground." Berlin, May 4th. " With the favourable weather on the Western Front there is lively aerial activity. Battery positions, railway estab- lishments, camps and munition depdts near Arras and to the south of the Aisne have been successfully bombarded by our airmen. The enemy lost 10 aeroplanes." Berlin, May 5th. " The enemy yesterday lost seven aeroplanes and one captive balloon. By an aerial attack on Ostend a large number of Belgians were killed and wounded. No military damage was done." Bulgarian. Sofia, April 30th. " A Russian aeroplane dropped bombs on Tulcea, injuring several civilians." Turkish. Constantinople, April 30th. " Irak Front.—On April 28th Captain Schutz brought down in an air fight his eighth enemy aeroplane—a British machine, " from Liverpool "—which fell behind our lines. The pilot, who was wounded, was taken prisoner." '* . * have done considerable business, which has proved their utility to the industry generally. OWING to the demands of Government Departments, the Triplex Safety Glass Co. are unable, at present, to execute the numerous orders they have received from private individuals and firms. These, however, will be dealt with in strict rotation as opportunity offers. THE first issue of the Whiteman and Moss stock list is out, and a very practical idea it is. It is quite simple, and clearly sets forth the quantities which can be obtained of each fitting and the price. The first list covers A.G.S. bolts, wire ferrules, nuts, brass heart thimbles, washers, tie-rods, pins, high - tension wire, as well as some specialities for Short machines in the way of copper ferrules, mild steel U bolts, strainers, &c. The venture is one which is greatly to be commended, and will doubtless be appreciated by the many clients of the firm. Those who have not had their names put on Messrs. Whiteman and Moss's mailing list to receive a copy of their fortnightly circular should send along at once to their headquarters at 15, Bateman Street,- W. 1, to see that it is done. MOST of the engineering works in Luton have organised fire brigades, and an exciting competition was held on April 28th. In the one-man drill the Skefko and Vauxhall representatives tied with 24! sec, and in the run-off the former (Jackson) did ? sec. better and won. In the two- men drill Skefko was first, Kent's second and Vauxhall third, while with three men the order was : 1, Gammer Cars; 2, Skefko ; 3, Vauxhall. The four-mra event fell to Kent's, with Skefko second. Gold medals were awarded to the winners, and a £30 challenge cup, to be held as a champion- ship trophy for one year, was carried off by Skefko (Chief Officer, H. J. Evans) with an aggregate of 34 points; Vaux- hall Motors being second with 20 points. The judges declared that the performances were remarkably clever, and were bound to increase the efficiency of the brigades. A committee 465
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