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JUNE 14, 1923 ticulars of these competitions are published on another page of this issue of FLIGHT, from which it will be seen that quite substantial prizes are being offered. While the main value of being represented in the Swedish competitions lies in the publicity and propaganda, the fact that prizes are available will help by reducing the actual cost of sending machines. It is to be hoped that British firms, apart from those actually exhibiting machines and engines, will realise the importance of being represented in the flying competitions, and that the Air Ministry will help by giving permission for some of the machines which have hitherto been classed as " secret " to be flown at Gothenburg. It is well that we should be represented inside the exhibition buildings, and the grant by the Treasury should materially assist in making the British exhibit truly representative, but it is of no iic «. n.^ - *ess importance that British machines should be Pageant*' Force Pageant will again take place at flying over the city of Gothenburg and take part in duties were to defend the P.M.G. in office at'thejtime against any critics who might consider that the G.P.O. had not done all it might have done to foster air mails, he showed a very thorough grasp of the air mail problems and a preparedness to examine any suggestion for the greater use of the air. Just by way of a suggestion, might we remind the new Committee that a number of other countries already have their special air mail stamps, and that if this country adopted special stamps for air mails very useful additional propaganda would result, and in all probability a much more extensive use be made of the air mail than is now the case, as each letter would be a reminder of the existence of the airway, and so gradually link it up with everyday life as a natural channel for correspondence ? • » •» The R A.F *n a fortnight's time the Royal Air the London Aerodrome, Hendon. This year's Pageant will be the fourth of its kind, and there is not the slightest doubt that, given reasonably good weather conditions, it will be the most in- teresting. Last year, it will be remembered, the Pageant was well-nigh spoiled by the rain, which came down in torrents, although all the items on the programme were carried out with clockwork regu- larity. The R.A.F. Pageant has already come to be regarded as one of—if not the principal among aviation events of the year, and it is no exaggeration to say that nowhere can better or more varied flying be seen. For those who like to watch stunt flying Flight-Lieut. Longton will again oblige, while those interested in war flying will see fighting in the air, formation flying, etc., giving those who appreciate good airmanship an opportunity to see at work the finest Air Force in the world. From the technical aspect there will be much of interest, as a number of machines which have hitherto been treated as " secret " will be " released " for flying in public. It should be superfluous for us to advise all who can beg, borrow, steal or hire any form of conveyance to transport them to Hendon should do so on June 30. They will not regret it. Apart from the exhibition of machines, the various competitions. Nothing is so convincing as a flying demonstration of a machine's capabilities, and as the cost of sending a machine over by air should not be prohibitive, we trust that many British machines of modern type may help to uphold British prestige outside the exhibition, while others do the same, on the stands inside. :" ....-.: «. «. • - "" ^"••-•rr •'i—. Although the closing date for entries for GUde^Tnd the forthcoming glider and light 'plane Light 'Plane competitions at Vauville, near Cher- Competitions bourg, is not until July 1, no less than 35 machines have already been entered, out of which number approximately one-half are gliders and one-half light 'planes. Even assuming that many of the machines entered will not face the st arter, the response is one upon which the organisers are to be congratulated. We wish we could hope for a similar entries list for the Sutherland, Daily Mail, and Abdulla prizes in September. That is scarcely to be expected, however, and probably the number will not reach one-half of the French list. For one thing, gliding seems to have lost its interest in this country, although the possibilities of the light 'plane are greatly exercising the minds of many. This is a pity, as it is very certain we have not learnt all that is possible from gliders yet, and once an C th h a enSmes> etc-> a* tne Gothenburg Inter- engine is introduced, of however small power, the Competitions national Aero Exhibition from July 20 to August 12, there will be various competitions for commercial machines. Full par- problem becomes greatly complicated. Nevertheless, we congratulate the French, and hope that Britain may not remain entirely unrepresented at Vauville. Sir Samuel Hoare to Visit Gothenburg ACCORDING to a report from Gothenburg, the Secretary of State for Air, Sir Samuel Hoare, has intimated his intention of visiting the Gothenburg Aero Exhibition, which opens on July 20. It is understood that Sir Samuel intends to leave as soon as Parliament rises. Improving the Air Mails - • - IT is announced that the Postmaster-General and the Secretary of State for Air have appointed a Committee, with the following terms of reference: "To consider the present arrangements for air mails and the possibilities for improving and extending them, and for the co-ordination of the work of the General Post Office and the Air Ministry in connection therewith." Following are the members of the Committee:— Lieut.-Col. J. J. Moore-Brabazon, M.C., M.P., Chairman; Major-General Sir W. Sefton Brancker, K.C.B., A.F.C., Director of Civil Aviation ; Brig.-General F. H. Williamson, C.B., C.B.E., Director of Mails ; Secretary, L. Simon. The Duke of Sutherland on the R.A.F. REPLYING to the toast of the R.A.F. at a dinner of the Highland Society of London at the Cecil on June 7, His Grace said that during the last few months he had moved about a good deal amongst the air stations in different parts of the country, and had found a great pride growing up amongst the officers and men of the new young force that had come into being. " The youngest child in the family of the Services," His Grace said, "is not of old family or ancient lineage with the great traditions of past ages to support it or help its career in the world. On the other hand, it is some- thing new, vital, its possibilities incalculable, full of high purpose to gain for itself that lustre which Trafalgar and Waterloo have shed over the other Services." Continuing, the Duke of Sutherland said : " Let those who have suggested the breaking up and dividing of this fine force ponder deeply - before they destroy something that may well be the greatest asset our Empire has ever had, and upon our very existence and life may depend in the long uncertain future that is before. After referring to the increase of the R.A.F. which has been foreshadowed, His Grace continued : " We know the heroic work done in the War by the airmen, and what they achieved in spite of our aerial unpreparedness at the beginning. Let this be a guarantee to us for what the Air Force may achieve in the future if allowed to develop and grow- up, as they themselves desire, along present lines." 314
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