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AUGUST 25, 1921 divided by watertight bulkheads into six compartments, sothat in case of holemg one of these there should still be ample buoyancy to keep the machine afloat. Each compartmentis provided with inspection cap and drain plugs. Cockpit, Equipment, Etc. Mention has already been made of the fact that the AvroBaby is intended for use on photographic survey work lTl ^» tatf thlS' the cockJAt arr^gement has beensomewhat differently carried out. In place of the two separate cockpits usually found in two-seaters the twooccupants are m one common cockpit, and can thus easilv communicate with one another. The pilot occupies the frontseat, which is of the aluminium bucket type. The aft seat is without back rest, and is so hinged that it may be swungaft, when the photographer sits facing forward, or it can be swung forward to allow the photographer to face aftwhile operating the camera mounted above and behind the cockpit coaming. A special cinematograph camera will beused, and also a " still " aerial camera. The machine will be piloted by Major C. R. Carr, D.F Cwho has considerable experience in flying in cold climates^ such as Northern Russia and the Baltic. Capt. Wilkinson, M Cwho is the naturalist of the expedition, and has taken part in several Polar expeditions, will be the observer and photo- grapher. The Baby has been very thoroughly tested at theAvro aerodrome at Hamble, the final test being a flight of 11 hour's duration, in which the machine was piloted byMajor Carr, with Capt. Wilkinson as passenger. During this flight the cinematogrpah camera was carried on board,and a series of pictures taken. Following are the main characteristics of the Avro Babyseaplane : Length, overall, 22 it. 5 ins. ; span, upper plane, 26 ft. 3 ins. ; span, lower plane, 24 ft. ; chord, 4 ft. ; gap, 4 ft.3 ins. ; stagger of planes, 1 ft. 6 ins. ; wing area, 184J sq. ft. ; weight, empty, 1,000 lbs. ; weight, loaded, 1,600 lbs. ; wingloading, 8.67 lbs/sq. ft. ; power, loading, 18.85 Ibs./h.p. ; petrol capacity, 16 gals. ; oil capacity, 4 gals. ; maximumspeed, sea level, 90 m.p.h. ; cruising, 70 m.p.h. ; landing, 43 m.p.h. ; climb to 5,000 ft., 15 mins. Altogether the Avro Baby seaplane is a very fine littlemachine, which reflects great credit on her designer, Mr. Roy Chadwick, and on the constructors, Messrs. A. V. Roe andCo., Ltd. The name of Avro has so long been associated with pioneering that one is pleased to see once again an Avromachine breaking new ground (or should one say ice in this case ?). We wish the expedition the very best of luck, andin the months to come our thoughts will often wander down to the southern regions where the little Avro seaplane willbe giving the penguins the surprise of their lives. ROYAL AIR following appointments are noti- FORCE INTELLIGENCE from Central Flying Photography (Inland Appointments.—The fied:— Flight-Lieut. G. Barrett, AFC.School (Inland Area), to School of Area). Date 15.8.21.Flight-Lieut. T. C. Thomson, from Central Flying School (Inland Area) to School of Photography (Inland Area).Date 15.8.21. Flight-Lieut. R. S. Lucy, A.F.C., from Central FlyingSchool (Inland Area) to School of Photography (Inland Area). Date 15.8.21. Flight-Lieut. R. T. Leather. A.F.C., from UnemployedList to R.A.F. Depot (Inland Area). Date 8.8.21. Flight-Lieut. T. C. St. C. Morton, M.B. (Medical), to No. 1School of Technical Training (Boys) R.A.F. Hospital, Halton, on ceasing to be attached to R.A.F. Central Hospital. Date 22.7.21. Flight-Lieut. D. A. Stewart, M.C., D.F.C., to No. 216 Squadron (Middle East Area) on ceasing to be attached to Aircraft Depot, Egypt. Date 5.7.21. Flight-Lieut. H. V. Jerrard (Stores), from Headquarters No. 11 (Irish) Wing to Half-pay List. Date 26.7.21. Sqdn.-Ldr. C. Draper, D.S.C., from No. 5 Flying Training School (Inland Area) to Air Pilotage School (Cadre). Date 10.8.21. Sqdn.-Ldr. A. W. C. V. Parr, from Inland Area AircraftDepot to No. 1 Flying Training School (Inland Area). Date 5.9.21. Flight-Lieut. C. R. Richardson, from School of TechnicalTraining (Men) (Inland Area) to No. 24 Squadron (Inland Area). Date 6.8.21. Flight-Lieut. W. Sutherland, M.B.E., from No. 29 GroupHeadquarters (Coastal Area) to No. 230 Squadron (Coastal Area). Date 10.8.21. Flight-Lieut. T. W. Elmhirst, A.F.C., from No. 267Squadron (Mediterranean Group) to Seaplane Repair Base (Mediterranean Group). Date 4.7.21. Flight-Lieut. L. F. P. Bawn from No. 24 Squadron (InlandArea) to Headquarters, No. 1 Group (Inland Area). Date 22.8.21. Flight-Lieut. L. R. Taylor, M.B.E., from Inter-AlliedAeronautical Commission of Control (Germany) to Instrument Design Establishment (Inland Area). Date 12.8.21. Flight-Lieut. E. R. Pretyman, A.F.C., from No. 56 Squad-ron (M. E. Area) to R.A.F. Depot (Inland Area). Date 23.8.21. D.F.C. Bar for Mesopotamia Work THE King has approved of the award of a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross to Flying Officer Victor Emmanuel Groom, D.F.C., R.A.F., for conspicuous skill and gallantry under fire in Mesopotamia. The Gazette states that while taking part in a bombing expedition from Mosul on May 5, an aeroplane was shot down by rifle-fire in hostile country three miles west of Batas. Flying Officer Groom at once landed and picked up the crew of this machine while under enemy fire. He then successfully took off down hill and returned safely to Mosul with two passengers in the back seat and a third lying on one of the planes. In addition to showing great promptitude and gallantry, he displayed marked skill in first landing safely under most difficult conditions and then taking off with a very excessive load. A Daimler Air Service WE understand that among the new firms, in fact, the first, to be "approved" under the new subsidy scheme for air services is Daimler Hire, Limited, a branch of the famous car manufacturing firm. Col. Frank Searle, best known to readers of FLIGHT from his association with Aircraft Transport and Travel, is mentioned as general manager of the new firm. This* is, in itself, a promising sign, for Col. Searle showed great ability during his connection with A.T.T., and" with the new and more economical machines that will bo used he should have an opportunity of doing even better. The machines which it is intended to use are the new de Havilland monoplanes, 450 h.p. Napier Lion engine, the first of which is now being tested thoroughly. These machines are very economical, carrying 10 passengers at a cruising speed of 100 m.p.h., while having a maximum speed of over 120 m.p.h. Altogether the new service should make good, having regard to the past experience of Col. Searle, added to his wonderful gift of organisation. Royal Air Force Memorial Fund THE Secretary of the Fund has received a cheque for £417 from Sqdn.-Leader Sir Norman Leslie, C.B.E., Com- manding No. 25 Squadron, R.A.F., being the net results of the Air Display held at Hawkinge Aerodrome, near Folke- stone. Lieut.-Col. W. E. S. Burch writes he need scarcely say that the Chairman and Committee of the R.A.F. Memorial • Fund are extremely gratified and very grateful, for this most handsome contribution to the Fund, and a letter of warm thanks has been sent to Sir Norman Leslie, which thanks, of course, are intended also to be conveyed to his Officers, N.C.Os. and men, whose efforts rendered the function so highly successful. Aircraft Wreckage and Salvage Law AN Order in Council published in the London Gazette of August 12, prescribes the modifications with which the law relating to wreck and salvage shall be applied to aircraft, as provided for in the Air Navigation Act, 1920. This Act was founded upon the International Air Navigation regula- tions and annexes issued by the International Flying Conven- tion and published in full in FLIGHT on July 24 and July 31, General Newman in Aeroplane Accident FROM Cairo it was reported on August 15 that an aero- plane carrying on board General Newman, Chief of the General Staff in Egypt, crashed at Heliopolis, the pilot being killed and the General receiving severe injuries. At the time of writing he is reported to be in a critical condition. 571
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