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JUNE 7, 1917. ply-wood members, being 25 mm. instead of 20 mm. thick. Reference to the drawing will, we think, make the arrangement clear. In the Aviatik biplane the same two longitudinal ash bearers are met with, but the transverse members supporting these are slightly different from those of the Albatros, apart from being only three in number as against the four supports of the former. The front support is as usual a pressed steel frame forming a capping plate over the end of the fuselage, and the remaining two are of the ply-wood variety. That in the middle consists of two pieces, one on each side, while the rear one, which is very substantial, runs right across the bottom of the fuselage, but is divided at the top to afford space for the crank case of the engine. The longitudinal bracing of the engine, which was, assisted in the case of the Albatros by placing the two rear supports at an angle and meeting at a point at the bottom, is effected in the Aviatik by round steel tubes running from the middle of the two longitudinal engine bearers to the top and bottom of the fuselage. In the American Standard biplane there are, as our sketches show, only two supports for the longitudinal ash bearers. The front one is formed by a heavy gauge steel frame, with openings formed for lightness, the edges of which, as in the German machines, are turned in to stiffen the plate against buckling. The upper portion of the plate is left open to accommodate the nose of the engine, and a detachable steel bar is run across the top. The rear support is formed by the dash board in front of the passenger's seat, and in the absence of any support in the centre one would expect a certain amount of " whip " in the longitu- dinal bearers. Whether this has been found so in practice we have not been able to ascertain. In the three machines dealt with here the radiator is not fitted in the nose of the body, which has there- fore, in view of the fact that the engine was in each instance of the vertical type, been capable of being kept very narrow in front. Usually a rounded nose- piece of aluminium is fitted over the front engine plate to give a better appearance and also to reduce some- what the resistance of what would otherwise be a fiat plate normal to the wind. As regards the housing of the engines with this type of construction, it will be seen that this is confined to enclosing the crank case and lower portion of the cylinders, leaving the upper part of them exposed. As regards getting rid of the exhaust gases, there are two or three methods in general use. One consists in having a collector pipe running down under the body or along the side of the body. Another method, which is largely favoured by German designers, is to have a big combined exhaust collector and silencer projecting upwards from the engine, carrying the exhaust gases away above the top plane. Which is preferable is largely a matter of opinion, as both arrangements have advantages and drawbacks. HONOURS. Birthday Honours. THE Honours announced on June 4th include the following :— The King has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of His Majesty's birthday, to give directions for the following appointments to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, in recognition of valuable services in connection with the war :— Major and Bt. Lt.-Col. (Temp. Brig.-Gen.) J. M. SALMOND, D.S.O., R. Lanes, and R.F.C. Major (Temp. Lt.-Col.) G. ^LIVINGSTONE, London and R.F.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the following rewards for distinguished service in the field, dated June 3rd, 1917 :— To be Brevet Lieut.-Colonel, Major (Temp. Lt.-Col.) G. W. P. DAWES, D.S.O., R. Berks. R., and R.F.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards for distinguished service in the field :— To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order. Temp. Capt. W. W. BKNN, Yeo. (attd. R.N.A.S.). Capt. (Temp. Lt.-Col.) the Hon. J. D. BOYLE, Rif. Brig, and R.F.C. Lt. (Temp. Major) R. A. COOPER, Yeo. and R.F.C. (late Capt. D. G.). Capt. (Temp. Major) L. F. R. FELL, R.F.C. (S.R.). Major A. L. GODMAN, York. R. and R.F.C. Capt. (Temp. Major) J. H. A. LANDON, Essex R., and R.F.C. Capt. (Temp. Lt.-Col.) R. LORAINE, M.C.. R.F.C. (S.R.). Capt. and Bt.-Major (Temp. Brig.-Gen.) G. S. SHEPARD, M.C., R. Fus. (attd. R.F.C.). Capt. (Temp. Major) J. VALENTINE, R.F.C. (S.R.). Capt. (Temp. Lt.-CoJ.) P. K. WISE, R. War. R. and R.F.C. Bar to Military Cross.T./Capt. P. C. SHERREN, Can. Local Forces and R.F.C. Military Cross. T./Capt. G. B. A. BAKER, R. Berks. R. and R.F.C. 2nd Lieut. R. E. BUCKINGHAM, R.F.C. (S.R.). T./Capt. W. W. CAREY-THOMAS, Gen. List and R.F.C. T./Lieut. "F. O. CANE, Rif. Bge. and R.F.C. T./Capt. J. CLISDAL, Gen. List and R.F.C. T./Capt. E. J. HENDERSON, R.F.C. (S.R.). T./Capt. C. HOLLAND, R.F.C. (S.R.). T./2nd Lieut. P. C. HOLLINGSWORTH, Gen. List and R.F.C. 2nd Lieut. E. KING, K.O.S.B. (S.R.), attd. R.F.C.2nd Lt.,M. J. J. G. MARE-MONTEMBAULT, Yeo. and R.F.C. T./Capt. H. M. MASSEY, N. and D. R. and R.F.C. T./Capt. H. MEINTJES, Gen. List and R.F.C. T./Lieut. F. G. SAUNDERS, Gen. List and R.F.C. 2nd Lieut. F. H. B. SELOUS, R.W. Surr. R. and R.F.C. T./Lieut. (actg. Flight-Comdr.) E. R. WILKINSON, Gen.List and R.F.C. T./Capt. H. AfWooD, R.F.C. (S.R.).Lieut. J. C. F. OWEN, Can. Local Forces and R.F.C. Upon Dr. RICHARD TETLEY GLAZEBROOK, C.B., F.R.S., Director of the National Physical Laboratory, His Majesty has conferred the honour of knighthood. French Honours. » IT was announced in a supplement to the London Gazette issued on June 2nd that the following decorations and medals have been presented by the President of the French Republic for distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign:— * LEGION OF HONOUR. Croix de Chevalier. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) A. BALL, D.S.O., M.C., Notts, and Derby, and R.F.C. * Capt. the Hon. M. BARING, R.F.C. (S.R.). Squdn. Commander G. R. BRQMET, D.S.O., R.N.A.S. Capt. (Temp. Lt.-Col.) R. C. DONALDSON-HUDSON, D.S.O., T.F. Res. and R.F.C. Temp. Major A. C. B. GEDDES, M.C., R.F.C. Croix de Guerre. Temp. Lt. (Temp. Capt.) G. W. M. GREEN, M.C., R.F.C. • Temp. Capt. F. M. HICKS, R.F.C. 2nd Lieut. R. E. BUCKINGHAM, R.F.C. (S.R.). 2nd Lieut. C. T. REPTON, Hrs., attd. R.F.C. The Air Services at the Investiture. AT the public investiture by the King in Hyde Park on June 2nd the recipients of honours included the following :— Military Cross and Bar.Capt. HUGH ROY, R. Inniskilling F, and R.F.C. • Military Cross. Capt. EDWIN BENBOW, R.F.A. and R.F.C. Distinguished Service Medal. Acting Air-Mech. 1st Class WALTER BUNCE. Victoria Cross.Mrs. LILIAN MOTTERSHEAD, widow of Sergt. THOMAS MOTTERSHEAD, V.C., R.F.C. 555 F 2 /' •
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