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8, I92O firing rounds from their machine guns at the same time.When over the trenches (about!) the Bristols " let go" their bombs—which dropped so fast we could not see themfall—and up went the trench and away flew the Bristols. It was a very impressive display.By way of a finale, we were given a sort of aerial firework display; first of all a Handley Page discharged three arti-ficial-cloud producing bombs, the resulting effects of which were really beautiful and convincing. Then some 1,300small incendiary bombs were dropped from about 1,000 ft. These burst into bright white flames on striking the ground, and remained burning for some time. They, also, werevery convincing ! Yes, these last few events made many think pretty hard on the matter of the next aerial war.After this there was a general activity on the part of both man and machine. Bristols, Sopwiths, Handley Pages,and spectators, all made preparations for returning home. The least thing we saw was the Avro Mark Heath Robinsonwell up in the air—smoke, funnel, anchor, shirt and all! The least said about getting home the better—it was sucha delightful and successful pageant that we would rather not mar it by less pleasant thoughts. , IKe Royal &ero Clu. of the, United Kir^do OFFICIAL AHOT1CE5 TO MEMBERS BE FIRST RACE MEETING, 1920 THE AERIAL DERBY Under the Competition Rules of the Royal Aero Club and the Regulations of the Fidiration Atronautique Internationale) :. . . AT THE LONDON AERODROME, HENDON, N.W. (By arrangement with the Grahame-White Co., Ltd.), "- ', - ON SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1920, at 330 p.m. PRIZES The following Cash Prizes will be presented by the Royal Aero Club :— Fastest Time (Winner of the Aerial Derby) £500 Handicap:—1st Prize £250 . 2nd Prize £100 3rd Prize £50 REGULATIONSQUALIFICATION OF COMPETITORS.—The Competition is open to persons of any nationality holding alicence issued by any Aero Club affiliated with tne Federation Aeronautique Internationale.ORGANISATION.—The Competition shall be conducted by the Royal Aero Club under the Competition Rulesof the Royal Aero Club and the Regulations of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale. COURSE The Course is approximately 200 miles, andwill consist of a double circuit of London, starting from the London Aerodrome, Hendon, with thefollowing turning points :— Brooklands Aerodrome, Weybridge.• Epsom. West Thurrock.i Epping. . -..'•..' Hertford. ENTRIES.—THE ENTRY FEE IS £10. THIS FEE, . TOGETHER WITH THE ENTRY FORM, MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ROYAL AERO CLUB, 3, CLIFFORD STREET, LON- DON, -W. 1, NOT LATER THAN 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1920. The following entries have been received :— Entrant. A. V. Roe and Co., Ltd. Bert Hinkler .. Squad. Leader T. O'B. Hub-bard, M.C. Martinsyde, Ltd. The " Nieu- port" and General Air-craft Co., Ltd. The " Nieu- port " and General Air-craft Co., Ltd. Pilot. Capt. H. A. Hamersley, A/T C-LVl.V./. Bert HinklerSquad. Leader T. O'B. Hub-bard, M.C. F. P. Raynham L. R. Tait-Cox John HerbertJames Machine. Avro Baby Avro Baby MartinsydeF.4 - Martinsyde Semi-Quaver NieuportSingle- SeaterBiplane NieuportSingle- SeaterBiplane Engine. 35 h.p. Green 35 h.p. Green 260-275 h.p. Falcon-Rolls-Royce 300 h.p. His- pano-Suiza 320 h.p. A.B.C.Dragonfly -r 320 h.p. A.B.C.Dragonfly Offices: THE ROYAL AERO CLUB, 3, CLIFFORD STREET, LONDON, W. 1. H. E PERRIN, Secretary. ENGLAND-HOLLAND AIR MAIL AN announcement by the Postmaster-General set forththat from Monday last there would be a daily dispatch of mails by aeroplane (Sundays excepted) between London andAmsterdam, but unfortunately Monday was the first really baid day for long-distance over-sea flying, and in consequencethe flight had to be countermanded. The air mail fee has been fixed at the low rate of 3d. per ounce, over the ordinaryletter rate of 2$d. per oz., and unrestricted facilities for posting will be afforded.The contract for the carriage of the mails by air to Hol- land has been secured by Messrs. Handley Page, Ltd., and itis stated that the directors tendered at a rate which would have enabled the Postmaster-General to fix id. an ounce as theexcess rate for the conveyance of letters by aerial mail. Unfortunately, and to the great regret of the Postmaster-General, the Dutch Government could not see their way to agree to a lower charge than 3d., which is now the officialrate. •There are to be two classes of aerial mails to Holland, London-Brussels Postal ServiceIT is understood that the contract for the conveyance of the Royal Mails by air service between London and Brusselshas been given to Handley Page Transport, Ltd. The postal rates have not yet been definitely fixed, but it is stated thatthey will be less than, those for the service to Holland. namely, those carried for express delivery and the mails fordelivery by the ordinary post. The express service will ensure the delivery of letters by the Dutch postal authorities immedi-ately on their arrival at the Dutch aerodrome, and vice versa. The ordinary service means that letters posted at the GeneralPost Office before 3 p.m. any day will be delivered anywhere in Holland by the first post on the following morning. Lettersfor the express service will be accepted by any Post Office. Letters for conveyance by the ordinary service may be postedin the public letter boxes as usual. The journey to Holland will occupy three hours, andpassenger rates h&ve been fixed at 15 guineas single, and £31 10s. return. The rates of freight by the aerial mailservice have been fixed ELS follows :—Shipments up to 10 lbs. in weight, 2s. 6d. per pound ; from 10 lbs. to 20 lbs., 2s. 3d.per pound ; 20 lbs. to 50 lbs., 2s. ; 50 lbs. to 100 lbs., is. gd.; 100 lbs. and over, is. 6d. per pound. Passengers' luggage,unaccompanied by passengers, will be charged for at the rate of is. 6d. per pound, minimum freight 5s. London-Paris Rates to be "Reduced > - •!ONE result of the reasonable rates which are being charged, for the carriage of mails by air to Holland and Belgium is thatearly and substantial reduction of the fees for the Paris service is in contemplation. This is good news to those whobelieve in air mails. 711
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