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SEPTEMBER 9, 1920 THE AIR MINISTRY SEAPLANE (AMPHIBIAN) COMPETITION The Saunders " Kittiwake " Delay in Starting OWING to delay in finishing some of the machines enteredfor the amphibian part of the Air Ministry Competitions, it has not, at the moment of writing, been possible to com-mence the tests which are to take place at Martlesham Heath aerodrome and at Felixstowe seaplane station. It ishoped, however, that the machines will all have arrived at Martlesham by the end of this week, and it will thenbe a question of weather conditions whether or not the trials can be commenced. We understand that at present have a considerably better performance than that indicatedin our last issue ; how much better will probably be brought out during the trials. With regard to the machines entered, it now appearsdoubtful that the Beardmore " W.B. IX " will be finished in time to take part in the competition. This will reducethe number to four machines : the Fairey seaplane, the Saunders " Kittiwake," of which a description is publishedthis week, the Supermarine flying-boat, and the Vickers " Viking." Of the Fairey and Supermarine machines no THE SAUNDERS "KITTIWAKE Three-quarter front view. " Flight" Copyright the only machine which is actually ready to start is the Vickers "Viking," which was at Martlesham punctually at the time specified. In connection with this machine we should like to point out an error in the description published last week. Owing to a misunderstanding it was stated that the " Viking " is fitted with a Rolls-Royce engine. This is incorrect, the engine fitted being a 450 h.p. Napier " Lion." With the extra power thus provided the machine should information is available yet, but the accompanying description and illustrations of the Saunders " Kittiwake " should prove of interest, owing to the very unorthodox design of this machine. The Saunders "Kittiwake" In examining the Saunders " Kittiwake" amphibian flying boat designed for the Air Ministry Competition, one is at a loss to decide which one admires most—the originality THE SAUNDERS "KITTIWAKE": Three-quarter rear view 972 " Flight" Copyright
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