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In regard to the route, this had been mapped out from the ground, without aeroplanes. The best had been done under the circumstances, but this left a great deal to do. In practice it was found that there were numerous places where it was good for landing and taking off again, which had not been noted or in any way suggested. What was required therefore was to re-survey the route from the air, and then it would be found that it would be very much easier and cheaper for the next pilots who undertook the MAY 27, 1920 South African flight. Engines with absolute reliability, he thought, was the crux of the whole problem, and he hoped Mr. Winston Churchill would use his utmost influence and insist upon the necessary money being forthcoming for experimenting and for perfecting the aviation engine, and thus make sure of the Empire's supremacy in the air. The final toast of the " Chairman " was in the hands of Mr. R. A. Blankenberg, Acting High Commissioner for the Union of South Africa. THE ROYAL TOURNAMENT BEFORE the War this wonderful entertainment—then known as the Royal Military Tournament, and last year as the Royal Military, Naval and Air Force Tournament—was one of the outstanding features of the London Season. This year as the Royal Tournament it promises to surpass any- thing yet seen. With the memories of War still so vividly to the fore with almost every man, woman .and child, the appeal of this remarkable show should draw to Olympia the major portion of London's residents during the period it is open to the public. A start was made on May 20, when the inaugural performance was attended by the Duke of Connaught, and two shows take place daily until June 5 next. The programme itself is so intensely interesting that on its merits the " full house " boards should be out every day by the time of opening. It is incidental that the net proceeds go to the Naval and Military Charities, which are so dear to the hearts of our country. Although, from the nature of its element, Aviation is not so prominent in a practical form as one might personally- wish, nevertheless there are items in the daily programmes in association with this branch of the Empire's military activities which will be welcomed. It need not be feared that the rest of the displays of skill and practical work will not interest the visitors. Every item at each performance is a " star turn " in itself ; whether it be the vaulting by the R.F.A., machine gun display by one of the Machine Gun Corps, displays by the Royal Engi- neers, R.A.S.C, or a Royal Naval and Royal Marine Inter- Port Field Gun Display, all are equally fascinating, and hold one's attention at concert pitch. Anything more striking than the display of physical training, boxing and bayonet training by the Royal Marine Light Infantry can hardly be sought for. If possible, the Musical Double Ride of the The" Handley Fage New Wing THE Marquess of Londonderry, Under-Secretary of State for Air; Major-Gen. Sir Frederick H. Sykes, Controller- General of Civil Aviation ; Gen. E. D. Swinton and Monsieur Flandin, the French Air Minister, witnessed the trther day at the Cricklewood Aerodrome a flight by an aeroplane fitted with the new Handley Page wing. •—•-;• ::.••• - 1. No Air Mail on Whit Monday IT was announced by the Postmaster-General that no air mails would be dispatched to Paris on Whit-Monday. Air Mails to Belgium 1 FOLLOWING the recent invitation issued by the Post- master-General to British firms to tender for carrying mails by air to Holland, tenders are being invited for a similar service to Belgium. The tenders for this service have to be sent in by June 21. _ ;•-.,,,.-r. 1 '••••- ''. '' ~ • • '•"-" "J*" •Aerial Police for Canada? IT has been suggested by a member of the Canadian Air Board that air service stations should be established in North Saskatchewan, and aircraft used to patrol the northern areas for police purposes, and to photograph unsurveyed parts to find land suitable for farming. Am Aerodrome at Rangoon AN official notice published in the Burma Gazette Extra- ordinary, dated April 14, sets forth details with regard to a piece of land in the Rangoon Town District, Tamwe circle, which the local Government declares is required for a public purpose, namely, for a site for an aerodrome. The total approximate area of the ground is 178.584 acres. Air Service to Scandinavia FROM information appearing in the Social Demokraten, it appears that as a result of negotiations between Col. Noel, of Messrs. Handley Page, Ltd., and Danish air companies, there is every likelihood of a regular air route between England and the Scandinavian countries being established in the 568 Royal Horse Guards is more delightful than ever. This unique performance has never been seen to greater advantage, and the re-appearance of this fine body of men and mounts in all their pre-War " Armour " is distinctly pleasing. As if this were not an all-sufficient surfeit of good things, there follow the two great attractions of this year's entertainment: the Grand Pageant, " I remember," illustrating the British Forces in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and Old Time Platoon Firing Exercises by First Guards (now Grenadier Guards), 1793, by the King's Company 1st Bn. Grenadier Guards. A popular feature introduced in the Grand Pageant is the appearance of Ol' Bill and Naval and Chelsea Pensioners, whose dreams result in the pictjuresque happenings which follow. The success of this portion of the programme is to the credit of Lieut.-Colonel A. Peel, C.M.G., Royal Marine Light Infantry, and perhaps no small praise is due to the really admirable way in which the " dressing " of the per- formers .has been carried out by Mr. Willie Clarkson. Like in all other directions, the management is severely handicapped by the increase in cost "of everything, including transport, railway travelling, rent and every other item without exception. Therefore is it the more essential that the public should roll up in their tens of thousands to do duty (in the form of entrance money) to the charities to which the proceeds go, the charities which represent benefits to be conferred upon those who were dependent upon the brave men who passed out during the ghastly events of 1914-1918. In this connection even the vast seating capacity of Olympia should be far too small to accommodate those who would wish to see the Royal Tournament of 1920. Therefore one final word lest there be any who might forget, "1 remember." _ course of the summer. The route to Denmark will probably be via Esbjerg and Holland. Flying Regulations in Spain IT was announced in FLIGHT some time ago that aviators proposing to arrive in Spain by air had to obtain permission from the Spanish diplomatic representative in the country from which it was proposed to start. It is necessary to set forth the proposed place of landing in Spain, the object and duration of the visit, the a§une of the pilot, and the nature of the cargo. Aviators 'must be provided with a health certificate. Forced landings at aerodromes on the frontier will be dealt with by the Health and Customs Services. Austrian Aircraft Production ACCORDING to The Times correspondent in Vienna, Col. Barras, chief of the French section of the Allied Mission, has sent to Dr. Deutsch, Austrian Minister of War, a Note in which he states that, subject to the concurrence of the Ambassadors' Council, he will allow the factories and estab- lishments which produced aircraft material during the war to continue to work up the existing stocks of raw material. Special attention is directed to Articles 147 and 148 of the St. Germain Treaty, and raw material is defined as excluding parts already so far worked up that they are suitable for aircraft gear or motors, or the equipment thereof. The U.S. Air Mail Successful AT the formal opening of the Pan-American Aeronautical Congress at Atlantic City on May 20, a statement made by Mr. Burleson, the U.S. Postmaster-General, was read. It was claimed that the service had proved itself economical both as regards cost and time. In the first year of its working 193,000 lb. of letters were carried, while in the year which ended on May 20, 538,734 lb. were carried. The Congress was opened with a wireless message from President Wilson. Following an address by Brig.-Gen. Evans of the U.S. Army, the Congress on May 21 passed a resolution urging both Federal arid State Government aid for aviation.
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