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1919 - 1536.PDF
NOVEMBER 27, 1910 Now that the Waziris have been brought to a proper state of mind by our bombing methods, it should be noted as sig nificant that one of the clauses in our terms to the obstreperous tribesmen is an undertaking on their part not to interfere with aeroplanes flying east of the Durand line. WE are getting on. M. Louis Gamblanc, an aeronautical engineer of Paris, who has just sold to the French Govern ment his rights in a motor designed especially for work at a great altitude, in an interview with a press correspondent, has set out his views as to the most promising line of develop ment for the aeroplane. " To ensure speed and safety, air liners of the future will be aeroplanes capable of travelling at between 200 and 250 miles an hour at an altitude of 35,000 ft," M. Gamblanc says " The problem at the present time," he emphasises, " is to obtain an aeroplane capable of travelling at great speed and yet able to land with safety. To obtain speed and safety together it is necessary to travel so high up that the atmosphere offers the minimum of resistance to the broad-winged surface which allows of safe and slow landing. " Life is not possible at the ideal altitude, which I put at about 35,000 ft., without artificial respiration and heating being provided. But, properly equipped, I see no reason why aeroplanes should not reach 45,000 ft. and more. Aero plane bodies in the future will have to be hermetically closed and provided with apparatus for renewing the air." No doubt in a measure in time he will prove to be right, but it's a good job the deal with the French Government had been completed, or goodness only knows what height this optimist might have soared to—in his mind. MOST ANNOYING I—I. That too sudden turn! 1538
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