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1919 - 0927.PDF
JULY IO, 1919 SIDE-WINDS THE name of Major H. Waymouth Prance, M.I.A.E., A.F.R.Ac.S., A.I.E.E., will be familiar to the majority of our pre-War readers as a partner in the well-known firm of Markham and Prance, consulting engineers (motor, marine and aeronautical), of Dudley House, Southampton Street, Strand, and High Street, Southampton. Like many other businesses of this nature, this firm shut down upon the outbreak of war, the partners and staff betaking themselves to the business of assisting in defeating the Hun and his allies. MAJOR PRANCE'S duties carried him to the land of the Turk, where he took part in the Gallipoli campaign as second in command of the 2/3rd Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers). Subsequently, after a somewhat protracted retire ment to hospital, Major Prance, being no longer fit for active service, returned to his old sphere, that of petrol engines and aeroplanes, and for the past three years he has been serving in the technical department of the R.F.C. and R.A.F. HERE his duties were of a varied nature. In the early days he supervised tests and prepared reports upon the experimental engines which were submitted to the depart ment. He next took charge of the Technical Information Section, which was subsequently developed into the Technical Publications Section. This section was responsible for the compilation of engine, aeroplane and seaplane handbooks, data charts and diagrams, for the supply of technical informa tion to the Allies and Colonial Governments, the supply of technical information to engine and aeroplane contractors, and the preparation of reports on German engines and aero planes. His activities in this direction having ceased, we have pleasure in welcoming Major Prance back to civil life. His future plans are as yet unsettled, but with his very thorough knowledge of internal-combustion engines and up-to-date aeronautical practice, his services should be of great use in civil aviation. MAJOR PRANCE is one of the " old hands " in aeronautical circles, whose experience dates back to the days of many years before the War, and this early knowledge combined with his War-time experience of aeronautics should prove a very useful combination. We may add that we should be very pleased to put any firm in touch with Major Prance should they wish to correspond with him. A LITTLE publication which is of very great use to all who have to do with publicity is the official handbook of the British Society of Trade and Technical Journals. This gives practical information regarding the leading technical journals of this countrv, together with their advertisement tariffs, etc., and a copy should be in the hands of all who have to do with the placing of announcements in such papers. En quiries should be addressed to the Secretary of the Association, at Sicilian House, Southampton Row, W.C. 2. The book is published at is. THE " Skootamota "—the A.B.C. motor scooter—is rapidly winning its way in popular favour, and Messrs, Gilbert Campling, Ltd., i, Albemarle Street, W. 1, have been almost swamped with enquiries and orders. They have got out a smart little folder which tells you all you want to know about this handy and speedy little mount, and they will be pleased to send a copy to any FLIGHT readers. It may be recalled that this scooter—which is priced at present at /40 weighs only 65 lbs., is provided with a seat and has a speed range up to 20 m.p.h. THOSE who have read the story of the Transatlantic flight of Capt. Sir J. Alcock and Lieut. Sir A. W. Brown, will have realised the important part their clothing played in enabling them to keep up their strength, and it is interesting to learn that Burberry protection, which enabled the first man to reach the South Pole, was relied upon to carry them through. Both Capt. Alcock and Lieut. Brown were clothed in Bur berry flying suits, which required no electrical heating, and which these gallant gentlemen credit with giving them the greatest comfort possible under the trying circumstances of the flight. Practically all those who have entered for the contest have shown the acumen to choose Burberry material and design, as their protective covering against the rigours of the long overseas flight. A CHARMING brochure is to hand containing letters from Messrs. Sir W. G. Armstrong-Whitworth and Co., Ltd., and the Siddeley-Deasy Motor Car Co., Ltd., regarding their alliance, and the announcement of the new Armstrong- Siddeley six-cylindered car. The booklet also gives some details with regard to the future policy and developments of the company, and doubtless any of our readers who are interested in a high-class car such as the Armstrong-Siddeley will be glad to have these particulars. A copy can be obtained on application to the Siddeley-Deasy Motor Car Co., Ltd., Coventry. MESSRS. S. SMITH AND SONS (M.A.), LTD., of 179-185, Great Portland Street, have acquired the sole selling rights for the whole world for the famous " K.L.G." plug. WITH characteristic enterprise Messrs. C. C. Wakefield and Co., Ltd., announced in Saturday's morning papers, side by side with the news that the " R. 34 " had crossed the Atlantic, the fact that her Sunbeam motors were being lubricated with Castrol R. Nothing like being up to date ! Mr. Thorburn says he would like to see their address changed to Wide-Awakefield House. MR. F. G. DIFFIN, President of United Aircraft Engineering Corporation, 52, Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, arrived this week on the Baltic in London, and his address during his stay will be the Savoy Hotel. Mr. Diffin is over here for the purpose of establishing a London Branch of his Corporation, besides taking up various matters pertaining to commercial aviation with London manufacturers. SOUTHEND was the venue selected by the Alex. Mosses Radiator Co., Ltd., of Long Acre, for the Victory Dinner and outing to their employes on Friday last. The party, number ing some 50 strong, journeyed down in motor char-a-bancs and cars, arriving about midday in time to do justice to an excellent repast at the Royal Hotel. Mr. Alex. Mosses himself presided, and was supported by Mr. H. L. Sceales, the works manager. At the special invitation of all Mr. W. D. Rae, of the Sheet- Metal Workers Society, accompanied the party. The speeches were short, as everybody was bent upon enjoying the glorious day to its utmost in out-door amusement. The outing was the first of its kind since the formation of the company, some two years since, as they have been far too busy upon production of radiators for various types of aircraft, thereby keeping up the excellent standard ol being third or fourth regularly on the production (output) chart. This outing was therefore a well-deserved relief atter such a con tinued and concentrated War effort. " Sausage balloons "—old and new—can still make good in Peace time, as the above demonstration of utility emphasises. This shows one of these " ob servers" being used by the North British Rubber Co., the makers of every description of rubber goods, including these tameable balloons, for advertising " Clincher Cross " golf balls at the Braid Hills, Edin burgh, on the occasion of a golfing tournament. 929
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