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JULY 4, 1918. - . -•. „ --,./,. -J,::.-.. ~ ._•• •:.'•"-•• Alport and of Mrs. Alport, 148a, Sloane Street, S.W., was married on June 26th at St. Mary's, Warbleton, Sussex, to VIOLET, only child of Mr. and Mrs. LESLIE CHARLES WINTLE, '' Lantao,'' Eastbourne. Sec. Lieut. P. H. BENSON, R.A.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.Benson, of Streatham, was married on June 27th at St. Agnes' Church, Moseley, Birmingham, to BESSIE, daughterof the-.late Mr. and Mrs. HOTTON, of Wolverhampton andBirmingham. Maj. H. GORDON DEAN, York and Lancaster Regt., attached R.A.F., was married on June 17th at St. Ninian's, Hampstead, to HELEN MCNEILL, daughter of the Rev. John McNeill, of Hampstead, and Denver, U.S.A. Lieut. GILBERT KAY, R.F.C., was married on June 23rd, at the West London Synagogue, to THEODORA, youngest daughter of the late JULIUS FRANK and of Mrs. Frank, of 2, Glenshaw Mansions, Priory Road, London, N.W. Lieut. CEDRIC VINCENT KELWAY, R.G.A., attached R.A.F., was married on June 25th at the Parish Church, Great Yar- mouth, to BARBARA, daughter of JOHN C. MILES, J.P., The Denes, Great Yarmouth. Lieut. "NORMAN L. MOON, Hussars (S.R.), attached R.A.F., was married on July 3rd at Christ Church, Lancaster Gate. W., to Miss MARY F. ROBERTSON. Maj. F. J. S. MURRAY, Canadian Infantry, attached R.A.F..was recently married to ETHEL M. LEIGH, widow of BernardH. Leigh, Royal Berkshire Regiment, only child of Col. and Mrs. Pelly, Houghton Manor, Huntingdon. .Sec. Lieut. GORDON CECIL PAGE, R.A.F., was married on July 1st at St. Saviour's Church, Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale, to Mrs. MYRA A. FAWCETT. Capt. VICTOR A. WATSON, R.A.F., was married on J une 27th at the Parish Church, Henley-on-Thames, to ETHEL MARY,elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LIONEL A. CRICHTON, Drayton,Henley. Maj. JOHN BAI.LINGALL FORBES WATSON, R.A.I'".,' younger son of the late John Watson and Mrs. Watson, of Burnbank, Milrfathort, Scotland, was married on June 29th at St. Martin's in the Fields, to ALEXANDRA MARY GEORGIE, only daughter of Canon and Mrs. DALT'ON, of the Cloisters, Windsor Castle. To be Married. The marriage of Capt. NORMAN NOWELL, R.A.F., only son of H. M. Nowell, of Norton-on-Tees, and JOYCE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. FREDERICK HEWETT, of Hythe, near Southamp- ton, will take place at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, on July 18th, at 12.45. "• Items. -::...• - . : Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, was represented by Col. Vernon Chater at the memorial service held on June 27th at St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, for Capt. Iai; Henry David Henderson, M.C., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and R.A.F., only son of Lieut.-Gen. Sir David and Lady Henderson, who was killed while flying on June 21st. The will of Capt. DOUGLAS STEWART KENNEDY. M.C.-.RFC. killed in action, has been proved at ^2.448. • : A : AVIATION IN PARLIAMENT. R.A.F. Aerodromes in Lancashire.MR. MALLALIEU in the House of Commons on June 24th asked the Under- secretary of State to the Air Ministry if his attention has been called to thewasteful expenditure incurred in the construction of aerodromes in a district in Lancashire ; that this waste is having a prejudicial effect upon national warsavings efforts in that part of the country ; that as a consequence two local war savings committees have refused to organise a special war weapons' week,alleging that it would be useless to appeal to the public in view of the existing conditions which prevail; and whether he proposes to take any action in thematter ? The Parliamentary Secretary to the Air Ministry (Major Baird) : There havebeen several allegations of wasteful expenditure at the works which my hon. friend has in mind. The Administrator of Works and Buildings has inves-tigated the case closely, and I understand that though at the outset the labour available was not fully utilised, for reasons beyond control, matters arc now assatisfactory as can be expected in present conditions. No information is avail- able to support the suggestion in tiie latter part of the question. Mr. Billing: Having regard to the fact that various instances of wastefulexpenditure at aerodromes have occurred, will the.hon. gentleman recommend to the Air Minister that Committee be appointed to enquire Into the arrange-ments for aerodromes on which money has been spent ? Major Baird : I will report the lion, memljer's suggestion to the Air Ministry,but I think the matter is sufficiently in hand to obviate that necessity. Bombing of Enemy Towns (Cologne).SIR RICHARD COOPER on June 27th asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the decision of the British Governient to refrain from bombardingCologne on Corpus Christi Day was communicated by the German.Government to the German people through the Press nr in any other way ; and whether hecan say that the concession was taken advantage of by the German military authorities for the movement of troops or supplies within the privileged area ? Lord R. Cecil: I cannot say what action the German Government may havetaken with-regard to the. publication of His Majesty's Government's decision in this matter. The second part of the Vuestion should be addressed to theWar Office. Mr. Pemberton Billing : Is the noble Lord aware that in consequence ofthis a number of German squadrons were released to take part in an offensive against the British, and in these circumstances will he recommend to the Government that it shall not occur again ? Mr. Speaker : That is a matter for the War Office.Mr. Outhwaite : Referring to the first part of~the reply, has the noble Lord's attention been drawn to the statements in the German papers that CorpusChristi Day is held on a different day in Germany to that in France, and that no bombardment of Paris took place on the Sunday when the celebration washeld in France ; and, therefore, does it not follow that the whole question has ,l)eeu under discussion in Germany ?Cotton Imports. COLONEL YATE asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairswhether, before the removal of the embargo on the import of cotton into Swit- zerland, the Admiralty, the War Office, and the Air Board were consulted in thematter ; and, if so, will he state whether they did or did not favour the removal of the embargo ?Lord K. Cecil: Representatives of the Admiralty and War Office took part in the negotiations leading to the removal of the embargo. Beyond this theoffices named were not formally consulted. I have received no intimation from them on the subject. Colonel Yate : Will the right hon. gentleman answer the last part of myquestion : Did they or did they not favour the removal of the embargo ? Lord R. Cecil: I cannot answer it beyond what I have said. There wererepresentatives of these two offices concerned in the negotiations, and I have received no information from them on the subject. Accidents. MR. OUTHWAITE asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministryhow many officers and men of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force have been killed by accident in this country during the past six months ; andwhether at the coroners' inquests that have been held in connection with these accidents expert evidence has been given as to their cause ?Major Baird : It is not in the public interest to give the figures asked for in the first part of the question. As regards the second part of the question,a Court of Enquiry by senior officers as to the cause of any accident is immediately held, and these officers give evidence at the coroner's inquest. In any casewhere it appears possible that the construction of the aeroplane was at fault a further enquiry is made by a special accidents committee responsible directlyto the Air Ministry. Mr. Outhwaite : Why is it that the figures asked for in this question havebeen given on previous occasions and now cannot be given ? Is it because there has been a great increase in the number of accidents ?Major Baird : I am not aware on what occasion those figures were given. I am quite prepared to tell the hon. gentleman in private why they cannot begiven. Indeed, there was ai: answer to a question not put explaining that these figures would be misleading unless they were accompanied by the statementof the number of pilots under instruction and training, and it is impossible in the pubHc interest to give that information, for the simple fact that the Germansdo not give us that information. Mr. Outhwaite : Will the hon. and gallant gentleman, at any rate, bear inmind the concern that is felt about the large number of accidents that are taking place ? ' Major Baird : I am informed that is so, but if the hon. member attended themeeting addressed by the Secretary of State upstairs he will recollect that my right hon. friend went very fully into this question, and, in view of the additionalcircumstances to which I have referred, therein no justification for alarm on the ground that there is an undue number of accidents.Colonel C. Lowther : Is it not a fact that the great proportion of accidents have happened in machines known as the R.E.8 ? Major Baird : Oh, no ; certainly not.Mr. Outhwaite : Can the hon. and gallant gentleman give any assurance Mr. Speaker : We had better pass on. There are.over 100 question to-day. R.A.F. Machines.MR. JOYNSOK-HICKS asked the Uuder-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry whether orders have recently been given for a particular make of machinedenounced as dangerous many months ago, which is in any case obsolescent, and which could be replaced by another well-known machine with advantages to theforce and to the satisfaction of the pilot; and, if so, why this has been done ? Major Baird : The value and reliability of the type of machine to which myhon. friend presumably refers have been demonstrated in the field, and it is necessary to maintain its supply until newer types can be produced insufficient quantities. R.A.F. Casualties.Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry what proportion the fatal casualties in flying in this country bore to those atthe front for the year 1917 and for the first five months of this year ? Major Baird : The proportionate figures asked for in this question wouldbe entirely misleading in the absence of a comparative statement as to the number of pilots under instruction, standards of training, and number of hoursflown. Considerations of public interest do not allow this information to be made public.R.A.F. Engines. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministryhow many aeroplanes are now iu stock waiting for engines ; and when there is any hope of engines being provided in a sufficient quantity to utilise thesemachines ? Major Baird . A considerable quantity of aeroplanes are at present in store,but it is not in the public interest to state the. actual number. It is anticipated that all machines at present surplus to requirements will be fitted with enginesbefore long. Mr. Joynson-Hicks asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministrywhat percentage of the output of British engines promised to the House of Commons by the Prime Minister in the Secret Session of July, 1917, on theauthority of "Sir William Weir has been fulfilled ? Mr. Kellaway : I have been asked to reply to this question. No record isavailable of statements made at the Secret Session, but all estimates made by the Aircraft Production Department of the Ministry have been substantiallyjustified by the results. The deliveries of aeroplanes for the three months, of March, April and May, 1918, were 116 per cent, in excess of the deliveries duringJune, July and August, 1917, whilst the excess in the deliveries of engines was 105 per cent. The increase in the fighting value of the aeroplanes is very muchhigher than these figures would indicate, as the engines delivered during the three months just completed are of a much higher and more powerful type than thosedelivered during the three months of last year. ...—•.. 753
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