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Aviation Record attains quite to the dignity oi the former, but everything has a beginning. Apart from the enormous use such a Record must be to everyone concerned in any way with the development of aerial transport, we see in the fact that the Com- mittee of Lloyd's has thought it essential to establish the Record almost significant sign of the times. Lloyd's is a very old, and withal a very conservative institution, which does not leave the beaten track save for good reason shown. The fact, then, that the Committee has done what it has shows how very seriously people are regarding the possibilities of the new transport. Further, the Committee is so deeply in earnest that it makes na^ecret of the fact that in its judgment the Record will have to be of international scope, and steps are already being taken to establish Lloyd's aviation agents and surveyors at home and abroad. There can be very little question about the future of civil aviation when these things are. It is no longer a matter of speculation whether or not flying will manage to survive and take its place as a mode of transport. It has already done the latter, and as to survival we have no manner of doubt at all. Development may be slow, relatively speaking, but every indication points straight to the outstanding fact that aviation is here as an established factor in the world's communications, while those who are best qualified to judge are laying their plans for dealing with it on a scale which is hardly appreciated as yet. "According to official information, the International Racing Committee of the Royal Aero - Races Club has selected its team for therepresentation of Great Britain in the face for the Gordon-Bennett Cup, which is to be held at Etampes on the 28th inst. Needless to say, 2, 192O the team is a good one. It could not under present circumstances be bettered, though a little anxiety is to be expressed regarding the selection of Mr. Tait-Cox, who is given as flying a Nieuport " Gos- hawk," in view of the present position of the Nieuporf business. It would be somewhat reassuring to receive a definite statement that he will start or, alternatively, the name of the pilot and machine who will take the vacant place, assuming there to be any hitch. The selection of Messrs. Hawker and Raynham was well-nigh inevitable, and it may be assured that the honour of Great Britain will be safe in their hands. Unfortunately, we are informed that up to the present no British entries have been received for the Jacques Schneider international seaplane race, which is to be held at Venice on the 19th inst. This is a matter of extreme regret, since it is well-nigh vital that this country, which took the lead so easily in the design and construction of the seaplane and the flying boat during the War, should be repre- sented. Further, it is absolutely beyond- words that there is more than a probability that Great Britain, the first maritime Power of the world, should be unrepresented in a race for marine craft.' WThat is the matter with our seaplane and flying boat constructors ? Have they got " cold feet," or are they suffering from a sense of injury on account of the unfortunate contretemps which disfigured the last race for the Cup ? It cannot be the first, and we dislike the thought that it may be the last. Surely they are too good sportsmen to allow bygones to weigh in the balance against the honour of the country and the industry. For all and every reason we sincerely hope that before the closing date arrives there will be sufncienfBritish entries to give us a chance of again bringing the Cup back to these shores. LLOYD'S AVIATION RECORD AN official statement has been issued by Lloyd's asfollows :— The Committee of Lloyd's, recognising the growing import-ance of aviation insurance, established some time ago a Sub-Committee on Aviation assisted by a Technical Com-mittee. The membership of the committees include repre- sentatives of the air transport companies, aircraft constructorsand underwriters. It is clear, on the one hand, that enterprise in connectionwith civil aviation would be greatly assisted by adequate insurance facilities ; on the other hand, these facilities cannotbe provided unless certain essential information is collected and recorded in an available form. The establishment of aLloyd's Aviation Record has therefore been approved. The first part of the Record will be shortly issued to sub-scribers, bearing information in respect to aircraft and pilots, and it is intended to follow this with further informationas to technical personnel, aerodromes, alighting waters, air routes, foreign laws, etc. The scope of the Record will be international, and stepsare being taken to establish Lloyd's aviation agents and surveyors at home and abroad. While those desirous of securing information afforded bythe Record will be required to subscribe to its maintenance, it is not the intention to make it more than self-sup-porting. It is the policy of the Committee, in establishing Lloyd's Aviation Record, to create facilities whereby constructors of aircraft, air transport companies and underwriters of aviation risks may equally benefit, and furthermore, it is thought that the benefits arising should tend to assist in the development of civil aviation. Every effort will continue to be made to secure in the committees responsible for the maintenance of the Record, an adequate representation of the various aeronautical interests involved. Pilots desirous of being enrolled on Lloyd's Aviation Record may apply for a form of application to the Secretary, Lloyd's, Royal Exchange, London, E.C. 3. Similarly, owners of aircraft who may wish to ensure correct information as to their aircraft now being placed upon the Record, may pro- cure the necessary form from the same source. Upon return of the form properly completed, the information contained therein will be recorded free of charge. ^~^ ' Lloyd?s Aviation Sub-Committee • The Chairman, Sidney A. Boulton, Esq. E. E. St. Quintin, Esq., Committee of Lloyd's. P. G. Mackinnon, Esq., Committee of Lloyd's. A. L. Sturge, Esq., Committee of Lloyd's. * H. Barber, Esq., Aviation Insurance Association, I, Royal Exchange Avenue, E.C. 3. Lt.-Col. C. E. C. Rabagliati, White Cross Aviation Insurance Association, 5, Moorgate Street, E.C. 2. A. Newman, Esq., Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., 2, White Lion Court, E.C. 3. Lt.-Col. W. A. Bristow, Messrs. Ogilvie & Partners,. Ltd., 104, High Holborn, W.C. 1, Consulting Engineers to Lloyd's Aviation Record. Capt. P. D. Acland, Aviation Dept., Messrs. Vickers, Ltd., Vickers House, Broadway, S.W. 1 ; C. V. Allen, Esq., Secre- tary of British Aircraft Constructors, 1, Albemarle Street, W. 1 ; representing Society of British Aircraft Constructors, Major-General Sir W. S. Brancker, K.C.B., Chairman of Aerial Transport Section, S.B.A.C. Admiral Sir Edward F. Inglefield, K.B.E., Secretary of Lloyd's. Capt. H. R. Gillman, Secretary, Lloyd's Aviation Record. '_,- 946
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