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:\..i\*.~y »*4"" SIDEWINDS MESSRS. BARIMAR, Ltd., point out, apropos of the very thorough inspection of all car and motor transport vehicles, both by the Metropolitan and the Provincial police, how Strictly the authorities insist upon the observance of correct construction and sizes, even of such parts as number-plates. It cannot too strongly be borne in mind by all motorists that the police regulations provide, not merely for the exact sizes of number-plates, but for the shapes of such plates, and even the breadth and spacing of letter and figures. Minimum margins are assigned for the spaces between the registration numbers, and the tops, bottoms and sides of plates, and there are special regulations for motor-cycle plates. Just now, the police are closely scrutinising identification plates, and even measuring such plates. There is still a good deal of uncertainty in regard to the regulations, as is evidenced by the fact that many customers still ask for Barimar cast aluminium number-plates of special sizes and shapes that are not per- missible. Users will do well to see that plates are kept clean and the numbers distinct. - WE hear from Mr. W. L. Hamilton, of the Fairchild Aerial Camera Corporation, of 17, West 42nd Street, New York City, that they have been fortunate enough to secure the co-operation of Dr. Herbert E. Ives, lately Major in charge of the Experimental Department, Photographic Branch, U.S. Air Service (author of " Airplane Photography "). '--=' DH. IVES has had extensive experience in scientific research, in the Bureau of Standards and other prominent laboratories. He is well-known for his contributions to optical and photo- graphic science, and his experience along these lines will be of particular value in insuring the scientific excellence of the apparatus put out by the Fairchild Aerial Camera Corporation. IN addition to his pre-War experience, Dr. Ives had unique opportunities during his army service to learn at first hand of the problems and methods employed in aerial photography on the American, English, French and Italian fronts. The results of Dr. Ives' study of the subject are set forth in his recent book "Airplane Photography," just issued this side by Messrs. the J. B. Lippincott Co. THE functioning of an engine, however perfect, is neutralise'd if the ignition system be faulty. It is interesting, therefore, to note that the two Napier " Lion " engines which were used on the Handley-Page machine that secured the official record for the highest flight of a machine with a useful load carried, height 13,999 ft., load 3,690 lbs., were equipped with B.T.H. magnetos, again proving, if any proof were required, the reliability of these magnetos in actual service. AN interesting development is announced by the Northern Engineers Supply Co., of John Street, Sheffield, who have opened a. department for the supply of spare parts, special tools and accessories for Aero work, of which they have a comprehensive stock. The owner of the business is Major F. G. Brown, late R.A.F. This gentleman saw considerable service in Egypt in the R.A.F., was awarded the O.B.E. and the Order of the Nile. In an interview with our repre- sentative, he wished to be remembered to his many friends in the War R.A.F., and told us that his chief difficulty is the apparent impossibility of getting a telephone. To facilitate communication he hopes to have the telegraphic address " Buster Sheffield " registered immediately, for the origin of which in 19T6 he is indebted to (then) Major dela Ferte! _ ^ 1 , : - ,'..-: A COMMUNICATION has just been received by Messrs. Rolls- Royce, Ltd., from Mr. J. P. Holland, Motor Correspondent, on the subject of the flight from England to South Africa by Lieut.-Col. Sir H. A. Van Ryneveld, K.B.E., in a Vickers- Vimy-Rolls-Royce machine. Mr. Holland writes as follows : " There have been so many and contradictory reports of the Cairo to Cape air trip, that I was glad of the opportunity the other day of meeting Col. Sir Hesperus Van Ryneveld, K.B.E., who piloted the Vickers-Vimy-Rolls-Royce machine from north to south of Africa. His story of the trip would fill a book and tax the descriptive genius of a Boyd Cable. The point which interested me was his statement that the involuntary descent at Bulawayo was in no way due to engine trouble, but that, on the contrary, the Rolls-Royce engines were running as smoothly as ever, even when the crashed machine was picked up at Bulawayo." The distance from London to Cape Town by the route it was intended to take is 7,606 miles. Of this distance the machine had already covered 6,281 miles. JUNE 10, 1920 THE Murray-Willat Motor and Aeroplane Corporation, formerly of New York City, have transferred their operations to the Pacific Coast with headquarters in Los Angeles. They will continue the manufacture o* their two-stroke rotary and radial motors, and are developing a small all-metal biplane. , . -. .-...-. *IEW COMPANY REGISTERED MOTOR AND AVIATION CO., LTD., 181, Vardour Street, Oxford StreetW.—Capital £1,000, in £i shares. Manufacturers of, and dealers in, motor- cars, etc., airships, aeroplanes, etc. First directors: F. H. Fowler andJ. F. Fowler. - ED H E IS PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Report No. 64. Experimental Research on Air Propellers, III. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Navy Building, 17th and B Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C., U.S.A. The Aeronautical Directory of the World. London: The Aeroplane and General Publishing Co., Ltd., 61, Carey Street, W.*C. 2. Price 21s. net. Technical Note No. 1 : Notes on Longitudinal Stability and Balance. By E. P. Warner. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Navy Building, Washington", D.C., U.S.A. Report No. 70 : Preliminary Report mi Free Flight Tests. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Navy Build- ing, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. H a a a AERONAUTICAL PATENTS PUBLISHED Abbreviations: cyL *» cylinder; I.C. = internal combustion; m. = motor APPLIED FOR IN 1916 The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, etc. Published June 10, 1020. 12,152. J. V. MARTIN. Aerodynamic stabiliser. (142,872.) APPLIED FOR IN 1919 The numbers in-brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, etc. Published June 10, 1920. 587. S. G. BROWN. Gyro-compasses. (142,894.)4,002. A. WILUNGTON. Controlling, steering, etc. of flying boats, etc. 4,295. T. E. RICHARDS. Structures for housing airships. (142,948.) 15,801. J. J. LAST. Inclinometers. (143,077.)17,905. E. G. RALCH. Lamp signalling device for aeroplanes. (143,095.)- 21,876. H. N. H. COBBOLD and PORTHOLME AIRCRAFT CO. Electric plugs.(143,115.) APPLIED FOR IN 1920. .The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, etc.Published June 10, 1920. 7,014. G. TuoraHRN. 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