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1919 - 0339.PDF
"^ "^/»#r;» V Photograph of a Barograph record of the climb of a Siemens Single-Seater. The first 2,000 metres were climbed in 3 mins. ; 2,000 to 3,000 in 23 mins. ; 3,000 to 4,000 in 2.5 mins. ; 4,000 to 5,000 in 2.5 mins. ; 5,000 10 6,000 in 4.5 mins. ; 6,000 to 7,000 in 7.5 mins.; 7,000 to 8,000 in 12 mins.; and 8,000 to 8,100 in 1.5 mins. Total, 8,1W jsa • metres in 36 mins. dB Mi Ml *l m^jtma 3 Armistice has prevented the machine from appearing in quan tities on the front. The enemy Press had already learned ot the appearance of this machine, and we find in tne Matin, during August, an article dealing with it, and English technical <£ <S> The R.AJ\ of Occupation IN the list of units and formations, including those on the fines of communication, comprised in the Army of the Rhine, issued by the War Office on March 7, the following appears :— Royal Air Force Headquarters, 1 ; Brigade Headquarters, 2 ; Wing Head quarters, 6; Squadrons, 32 and 1 Flight; Balloon Wing H.Q., 1 ; Balloon Coys. H.Q., 5 ; Balloon Sections, 12; Aircraft Parks, 3 ; Reserve Lorry Parks, 9 ; Air Ammuni tion Columns, 3 ; Aerodrome Service Unit H.Q., 1 ; Tent Detachments, 10; Aerodrome Construction Company, 1 ; Maintenance Parties, 14; Agricultural Party, 1 ; Aircraft Depot H.Q., 1 ; Store Units, 4 ; Accounting Sub-Sections, 4 ; M.T. Repair Sections, 4 ; Port Depdt, 1 ; Balloon Gas Dump Section, 1 ; Hydrogen Tube Dump Parties, 1 ; Aero plane Supply Dep^t H.Q., 1 ; Salvage Sections, 4 ; Emer gency Landing Ground Parties, 5 ; Engine Repair Shops, H.Q. and 4. Air Council to Control Air Navigation THE Air Ministry has issued the following announce ment :— The statement which has recently appeared in the Press as to a difference between the Air Ministry and the Ministry of Communications with reference to the control of civil aviation is without foundation. Under the terms of the Air Navigation Act, 1919, the purposes of the Air Council have been extended to include all matters connected with air navigation. Calcium Carbide Free THE Minister of Munitions announces that the Calcium Carbide Order of September, 1917, is suspended. Until further •rders, therefore, it will be permiss.ble for traders to deal freely in calcium carbide without a permit from the Ministry. Controller of Surplus Aircraft Equipment MR. W. McC. CAMERON, till recently Deputy Controller of Aircraft Supply and Production, has been appointed Controller of Aircraft Equipment under the Surplus Govern ment Property Disposal Board of the Ministry of Munitions. Aeroplanes and Engines Sale THOSE who are requiring either aeroplanes or aero engines may be able to find something to suit them in a batch of surplus Government property which is now being offered lor sale by tender. The items include 650 aero engines of various makes and sizes and 150 new aeroplanes minus engines. Particulars can be had from the Aircraft Disposal Department, York House, Kingsway, W.C.2.. Proposed Passenger Services ALTOGETHER six companies have approached the Dover journals conclude a description of the Siemens by challenging the English industry to overtake, by intensive work, the lead which the German industry has gained with this machine and motor. Town Council for facilities for aircraft services, including trips to London and pleasure tours. The Corporation will do what it can to assist such ventures, but the companies themselves must select the sites for their hangars, etc. The Broadstairs Council has refused to grant facilities on the sands for flying trips. Having received a request from Messrs. Dawson and Co., of Newcastle-on-Tyne, for facilities for landing off-shore to pick-up and put down passengers in connection with an aerial service connecting South Coast resorts, the Teignmouth Council has asked for a representative of the company to attend before the Council. No Newspapers by Official Aerial Mail IT is announced by the Air Ministry that " the state ments which have appeared in certain newspapers that arrangements had been made for the conveyance of these journals from England to the Western Front by the official aeroplane mail service are incorrect. The service is being entirely utilised for the carriage of mails for the troops." To Connect Australian State Capitals A COMPANY is being formed in Melbourne for the purchase of 25 aeroplanes, it being the intention to establish a com mercial service between the State capitals of Australia, in cluding Hobart (Tasmania), reports The Times correspondent in Sydney. The cost of the enterprise is estimated at £500,000.5 Aerial Insurance OFFICIAL particulars are to hand of " The Aviation Insurance Association," which has been formed to accept at home and abroad all risks in connection with both heavier and lighter-than-air craft.. The Association consists of Underwriting Members of Lloyds, the Eagle, Star and British Dominions Insurance Co., Ltd., and the Excess Insurance Co., Ltd. The business will be controlled by a committee of five, consisting of Messrs. W. C. Campbell, J. E. Duder, and George Simmons, all of Lloyds ; Sir Edward M. Mountain, chairman of the Eagle, Star and British Dominions Insurance Co., Ltd., and Mr. Cuthbert E. Heath, of Lloyds, and chair man of the Excess Insurance Co., Ltd. The committee have appointed as manager, Mr. Horatio Barber, A.F.Ae.S., F.R.G.S., and offices have been opened at No. 1, Royal_Ex- change Avenue, E.C. ~ !3 The formation of the Association is the result of an in creasing demand for aviation insurance, and underwriters consider that this will be best served by a strong association having the resources necessary to create an expert and world wide organisation. No effort will be spared in producing forms of policies and rates of premiums to meet trade and other requirements. A preliminary prospectus and proposal forms for the"varic"c risks undertaken will be forwarded upon request.* 339
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