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By DOUGLAS B. ARMSTRONG - Air Mail in Java DURING the annual trade fair at Bandoeng (Java), held fromJuly 28 to August 12, 1923, a series of air mail flights was organised by the Postal Administration of the NetherlandsIndies. A postal aeroplane made the round trip from Bandoeng to Batavia and return daily, except on Sundaysand fete days, when a trip was made to Weltevreden. Letters and cards were conveyed at ordinary rates, and were frankedwith contemporary postage stamps of the Dutch East Indies, postmarked with a special cancellation. A cover " flown "on July 30 has been shown us by Mr.. Alan Turton, which bears a large circular cancellation with the inscription " NED. IND. POST,—TELEGRAAF en TELEFONDIENST " round the cir-cumference, " WELTEVREDENVLIEG POST-" in the centre,together with an oblong panel containing the date, surmounted by a roughly-drawn representation of a biplane. A similar cancellation was employed in connection with anearlier experimental mail flight between Weltevreden and Cheribon on May 7, 1920, when only a very small number ofletters were carried. The flight had originally been planned for May 5, which is the date on the postmark, but unfavourableconditions necessitated its postponement. On arrival at CbeYibon the air-borne correspondence was impressed with anoval cachet lettered " PER VLIEGTUIG—7 MEI 1920 x CHERIBONx." Examples of these covers are extremely scarce. Chinese Air Post THERE is reason to believe that the Chinese air post service,which was resumed on May 22, 1922, after a lapse of two years, may be indefinitely suspended in the near future. Thetwo lines operating from Pekin to Tientsin and Pekin to Peitaiho are poorly supported, and now that the Vickerssubsidy has been exhausted there is no money with which to carry them on. At present the full set of Chinese air poststamps, with their anachronistic vignette of an aeroplane flying over the Great Wall, are obtainable for a few shillings,but almost any day they may become obsolete. Aero-Philatelic SocietiesAs a result of the increasing vogue for .the collection and study of air post stamps and postmarks, societies devoted tothe cult of aero-philately have sprung up—both in England and on the Continent. The Aero-Philatelic Club of GreatBritain is now entering upon its second season of activity. Its objects are : (1) study of all matters relative to aero-philately ; (2) dissemination of information thus obtained ; (3) the formation of a library ; (4) display of air stamps andcovers ; (5) circulation of monthly exchange packets. Membership is open to British amateur collectors throughoutthe world, the entrance fee being 10s., and the annual sub- scription 105. (id. The Hon. Secretary is Mr. Harold L.Hayman, 16, Upper Phillimore Gardens, London, W. 8, who will doubtless be pleased to hear from readers of this columnwho contemplate joining the Club. Another society for intercommunication between air postenthusiasts is the International Association of Aero-Phila- telists, the moving spirit in which is Mr. George H. Jaeger, of10, Huckstrasse, Libau (Latvia). ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTSD. W. K. (London, S.W.).—The air cover you mention realises nowadays about ^20. The fact that the address is inthe handwriting of the air navigator does not affect its philatelic value. J. F. (Walton-on-Thames).—The address of the Hon.Secretary of the Aero-Philatelic Club is given above. As there were something like 100,000 London-Windsor covers flowntheir value is small, and they may be had for a few shillings each. OCTOBER 25, 1923 THE SOCIETY OF MODEL AERONAUTICALENGINEERS COMPETITION NO. 4 for the Model Engineer's Challenge Cup washeld at the Stag Lane Aerodrome, Edgware, Middlesex. This was won by Mr. L. A. Gray, Mr. F. de P. Green being a goodsecond ; Mr. B. K. Johnson, third. A large number of members were present, hoping to makeattempts on the general records, but, unfortunately, the weather was not favourable. This concludes the programme for the 1923 session, withthe exception of the Model Engineer competitions. These are open competitions, and anyone who is desirous of entering forsame should get into communication with the Hon. Com- petition Secretary, Mr. C. Bayard Turner, 21, Lanercost Road,Tulse Hill, S.W. 2, who will be pleased to forward full parti- culars. The second part of the Photographic Competition closesNovember 1, and all photos, and entries should be sent to Mr. Turner, of the above address. Mr. L. Lansdown, of 8, Rotherwick Road, Golders Green,N.W. 5, has formed a Club for Juniors, whose flying ground is at Bunkers Hill, Hampstead Heath Extension. Furtherparticulars will be published shortly. A. E. JONES, Hon. Sec. SIDE-WINDS SMARTNESS in clothing is not confined to mere civilians,and " Who's your tailor ? " is an admiring query in the Services just the same as in ordinary " peaceful " circles. A uniform,if anything, requires more care and attention as to " cut," etc., than does the familiar frock coat or lounge suit, forlack of smartness in a uniform is not only a prominent but a serious fault. The name of Burch, of 401, Strand, W.C. 2,has been well known in the Naval and Military world for some time now, and of late its reputation has been soaringheavenwards—for this tailoring establishment has been specialising in R.A.F. outfits ! For example, here is a specialoffer they make in this respect : Service jacket, slacks, riding breeches, regulation cap and embroidered badge,R.A.F. puttees, and decorations for ^14 14s. R.A.F. officers please note. IN connection with the Schneider Trophy it is of interestto note, in looking back at past contests in this event, that Cellon Dope has been well to the fore. The winning Sopwith,piloted by Pixton, in 1914, the three British representatives in 1919, the winning Supermarine of 1922, and this year'sthree British entrants were all doped with this famous dope. We had hoped that the name of Cellon would have been coupledwith the name of this year's winner ! m m m m AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONSAbbreviations : cyl. «• cylinder ; I.C. = internal combustion ; m. •= motot The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications willbe printed and abridged, etc. - APPLIED FOR IN 1922 Published October 25, 1923L. WATTIER. Hydro-aeroplanes. (182,461.) VICKERS, LTD., and O. H. D. VICKERS. Automatic control of air-craft. (204,380.) G. PINO. Floating station for aircraft. (204,390.) G. M. BLES and J. LITHGOE. Rotary engines. (204,405.)H. PENWARDEN. Supercharging of I.C. engines. (204,424.) F. H. FOUNTAIN. Rotary I.C. engines. (204,440.)F. B. PRATT. Storage rack for planes of aircraft, etc. (204,603.) APPLIED FOR IN 1923 Published October 25, 1923R. ESNAULT-PELTERIE. Piston packing. (194,269.) B. R. PLANCHE. Packing-devices for pistons of rotary engines(200,059.) 17,530.17,598. 17,707.17,960. 18,506.19,002. 34,301. 2,650.5,115. FLIGHT The Aircraft Engineer and Airships 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY> W.C. 2. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London. Telephone : Gerrard 1828. FLIGHT ' SUBSCRIPTION RATES will be forwarded, post free, at the following rales UNITED KINGDOM 3 Months 6 2 „ s. d. , Post Free.. 7 7 • •15 2 ••30 4 3 6 12 ABROAD* Months, Post Free >» if ,, ,, s. 8 16 33 :— d. 3 6 0 Readers are invited to forward to the Editor of FLIGHT letters, etc., bearing aerial stamps or postmarks for mention in this column, as tvell as out-of-the-way varieties, etc. These rates are subject to any altention found necessary under abnormal conditions and to increases in postage rates, European ntbicripUont nmtt be remitted in British currency 664
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