FlightGlobal.com
Home
Premium
Archive
Video
Images
Forum
Atlas
Blogs
Jobs
Shop
RSS
Email Newsletters
You are in:
Home
Aviation History
1922
1922 - 0378.PDF
THE LONDON AERO-MODELS ASSOCIATION (The Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers.) COMPETITION for Camm Challenge Cup.—On account of the bad weather on Saturday last this Competition had to be postponed to Saturday next, July i, on the same ground. On Thursday next, the 29th inst., at 7.30 p.m., Mr. F. Handley Page has arranged for Mr. Reynolds, of the Handley Page Research Department, to read a paper before the members at Headquarters, 20, Great Windmill Street, Picca dilly, W. 1, the-title of which will be "The Handley Page Slotted Wing," illustrated by lantern slides. Dr. A. P. Thurston, D.Sc, will preside. " Flight Golf " Competition for FLIGHT Challenge Cup will be held on Wimbledon Common on Saturday, July 8, 1922, at 5 p.m. See last week's FLIGHT for full particulars. On Thursday, July 6, a Committee Meeting will be held, when suggestions from members on future competitions will be discussed. Suggestions should be in the hands of the Hon. Secretary by Wednesday, July 5. Mr. Felix Kelly's Challenge Cup for best duration in a single flight by compressed air driven model aeroplane, Wimbledon Common, Saturday, September 2, 1922, at 5 p.m. punctual. Rules The holder of the Cup for each year to be the entrant of the machine giving the best performance under the following conditions :— (1) Models to be limited to those driven by compressed air. (2) Minimum weight complete, 1 lb. (3) Winning flight minimum duration, 1 minute. (4) Minimum loading, 8 ozs., equals 1 sq. ft. for all hori zontal surfaces. In the case of a dihedral or other angle, the area of such surfaces will be measured separately. (5) Machines to rise off the ground under their own power. (6) Flights to take place over reasonably level ground. (7) Machines at termination of flight to be in proper flying condition, and shall make a further flight rising off the ground, of at least 15 seconds to prove its proper flying condition is still unimpaired. (8) All air containers to be inflated by pumps operated by physical energy only. (9) At least three attempts shall be allowed. The Cup is won outright by the entrant holding it for three consecutive years. • 0 H H British Aviation Mission to Imperial Japanese Navy MAJ. F. B. FOWLER, late Lieut.-Comdr. (Attd.) I.J.N, and Sqdn.-Comdr. R.N.A.S., is returning from Japan, arriving in England July 1. He was one of the first officers to join the British Aviation Mission in January, 1921, as Ofncer-in- Charge of Flying. For the last six months, he has been second in command, but had to return for business reasons, and the loss of his services, which have been invaluable, is much regretted. Maj. Fowler will be glad to give any information in his power to the relatives of those still serving or any others interested, on application to bis address, Belhurst, Hurstmonceux, Sussex. Poison Gas—Aircraft—and a Warning by Marshal Foch A TIMELY and very earnest warning comes from Marshal Foch not to neglect power in the air, in a preface which he has contributed to a French translation of " Chemical War fare," by Major Victor Lefebure. There he emphasises that the ever-increasing capacity of the aeroplane to carry heavier weights will supply a fresh means of spreading poison gas by the aid of ever more powerful bombs and reaching armies and populations far to the rear. Marshal Foch continues :— " Chemical warfare is thus able to produce more formidable results over greater expanses. On the other hand, it is beyond question that this extension finds a. ready realisation in a country like Germany, which devotes itself in peace time to the wholesale manufacture of chemical products which, by a slight modification of the process of reaction, can be con verted into war products." Germany, at least partially deprived of her old method of fighting by a large military force, carefully instructed, regu larly organised, and powerfully armed, may well turn to the new methods of attack which chemical warfare offer. '' Chemi cal warfare ought therefore to enter into our calculations and our preparations for the future, if we wish to avoid a formid able surprise." The work of Major Lefebure the Marshal regards as giving an exact idea of the possibilities which chemical warfare opens for Germany today, and for that reason of the danger which menaces France and Great Britain. Will our Government ever realise what lies before us should they neglect to continue " supremacy in the air " ? JUNE 29, 1922 IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, 1921-1922 AEROPLANES, airships, balloons and parts thereof (not shown separately before 1910). For 1910 and 1911 figures see .!FL1GHTr for January 25, 1912; for 1912 and 1913, see "FLIGHT" for January 17, 19141 for 1914, see "FLIGHT" for January 15,1915; for 1915, see " FLIGHT " for January 13, 1916! for 1916. see 'FLIGHT" for January 11, 19171 for 1917. see "FLIGHT" for January 24, 1918; for 1918, see "FLIGHT" for January 16, 1919; for 1919, see "FLIGHT" for January 22, 1920 j for 1920, see " FLIGHT " for January 13, 1921; and for 1921, see "FLIGHT " for January 19, 1922. Imports Exports Re-Exportation 1921. 1922. 1921. 1922. 1921. 1922. £ £ £ £ £ £ Jan. ... 4,459 1,152 87,128 76,552 2,285 23 Feb. ... 2,379 567 59.829 69,129 19 1,100 Mar. ... 14 1,471 118,199 166,607 1,565 100 April... 1,370 3,846 138,983 139,995 4SO 5,88o Ma.v ••• 3,35o 2,416 59,624 167,999 1,818 4,254 ?I,572 9,452 463,763 620,282 6,137 11,357 m u m m PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED British Standard Specification for Materials and Construc tional Strength of Chemical Fire Extinguishers. No. 138, May 1922. The British Engineering Standards Association, 28, Victoria Street, London, S.W. 1. Price is. net, by post is. 2d. Bulletin du Laboratoire Aerotechnique de Belgique. he Mecanismc du Vol Naturel. By M. Boel. Le Ministre de la Defense Nationale, Brussels, Belgium. Rugby Engineering Society •' Proceedings for the Session 1919-20. Vol. XIV. The Rugby Engineering Society, care of British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd., Rugby. Catalogues L.P.C. Piston Rings. The Light Production Co., Ltd., 60-66, Rochester Row, London, S.W. 1. SKF Ball Bearing Transmission Accessories. The Skefko Ball Bearing Co., Ltd., Luton, Beds. H H H 13 NEW COMPANY REGISTERED, SIBLEYS (1922), LTD., 3.10-314, Clapham Road, Stockwell, S.W. 9.— Capital £5,000, in li shares. Builders of aeroplanes, airships and engines lor flying machines, manufacturers of ordnance and munitions, etc. Permanent directors : J. Dennis and T. Dennis. If you require anything pertaining to aviation, study *-' FLIGHT'S " Buyers' Guide and Trade Directory, which appears in our advertisement pages each week (see pages ill and xiv). NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS All Advertisement Copy and Blocks must be delivered at the Offices of "FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C. 2, not later than 12 o'clock on Saturday in each week for the following week's issue. FLIGHT The Aircraft Engineer and Airships 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C. 2. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London. Telephone : Gerrard 1828. SUBSCRIPTION RATES " FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates :— UNITED KINGDOM s. 3 Mouths, Post Free... 7 6 .. 15 12 „ „ ...30 3 6 ABROAD* d. s. 7 3 Months, Post Free... 8 26 „ ., ...16 4 12 „ „ ...33 o These rates are subject to any alteration found necessary under abnormal conditions and to increases in postage rates * European subscriptions must be remitted in British currency Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to the Proprietors of " FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C. 2, and crossed London County and Westminster Bank, otherwise no responsibility will be accepted. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring " FLIGHT " from local newsvendors, intending readers can obtain each issue direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance as above. 378
Sign up to
Flight Digital Magazine
Flight Print Magazine
Airline Business Magazine
E-newsletters
RSS
Events
