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AIPP05T BY DOUGLAS B. ARMSTRONG Aero-Philately in America THE spread of aero-philately is resulting in the formationof special coteries devoted to the collection, and study of matters appertaining to the cult, in all parts of the world.This is as it should be, for although closely allied to the study of stamps, aero-philately is really on a separate plane fromordinary philately, and is governed by entirely different standards. To attempt to impose upon the aero-philatelistsome of the time-worn tenets of philatelic faith is to rob the pursuit of much that is essential to a proper and authoritativehistory of the post in the air. As we have previously demon- strated, items such as semi-official or souvenir labels, specialcancellations and cachets, which are anathema to the general stamp collector, have a legitimate and well-established placein the scheme of aero-philately. Great Britain, Belgium, and Germany already have their aero-philatelic clubs. Nowcomes news of the founding of the Aero-Philatelic Society of America, with Mr. J. A. Steinmetz of Philadelphia as its firstPresident ; Mr. H. A. Truby, Vice-President; and Mr. George W. Angers of Springfield, Mass, in the office of Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Steinmetz, who is also President of the Aero Club ofPennsylvannia, possesses what is probably the finest collection of air post covers in the United States. Mr. Truby has beenidentified with aero-philately from its infancy ; whilst Mr. Angers is a member of the Aerial League of America, and aprolific writer on air-post collecting. The Pioneers FIRST in -the practical development of aviation, Americawas also first in the collection and study of " flown covers." I have before me an old prospectus of the Aero Mail Club,organised June 21, 1913, the purpose of which was " to further the interests of the Aero Mail cancellation enthusiasts, makeresearches among all previous aerial mail services, further its scope by a system of ' look-outs ' for future trials and to keepits members in touch with one another, thus strengthening their personal interest and affording a means for completingtheir collections." The Aero Mail Club rendered valuable pioneer service in theinterests of aero-philately, until the entry of America into the Great War brought about a suspension of it« activities. It ispleasing to note that some of its moving spirits are prominently associated with the new Aero-Philatelic Society of America.Long may it flourish ! Readers are invited to forward to the Editor of FLIGHT letters,etc., bearing aerial stamps or postmarks for mention in this column, as well as out-oj-the-way varieties, etc. We shall also be pleased to hear from correspondents interestedin air-stamp collecting, and to answer any queries. NOVEMBER 29, 1938 IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, 1922-1923 ; AEROPLANES, airships, balloons and parts thereof (not shownseparately before 1910). For 1910 and' 1911 figures see "FLIGHT" for January 25, 1912; for 1912 and 1913, see " FLIGHT " for January 17, 1914 ; for 1914, see " FLIGHT " for January 15, 1915 ; for 1915, see " FLIGHT " for January 13,1916; for 1916, see "FLIGHT" for January 11, 1917; for1917, see "FLIGHT" for January 24, 1918; for 1918, see " FLIGHT" for January 16, 1919; for 1919, see " FLIGHT" for January 22, 1920 ; for 1920, see " FLIGHT " for January 13, 1921 ; for 1921, see " FLIGHT" for January 19, 1922 ; and for 1922 see " FLIGHT " for January 18, 1923. Imports Exports Re-Exports 1922. 1923. 1922. 1923. 1922. 1923. Jan. Feb. .. Mar. .. April .. May June .. July .. Aug. ..Sept. .. Oct. .. 1,152567 1,471 3,846 2,416 816 1,039 1983,043 633 466641 589 8,508 845 1,433 192 2,054578 705 76,55269,129 166,607 139,995 167.999 129.137 24,405 88.91071,508 40,225 60,079120,236 71,945 167,757 55,427 141,381 62,025 57,70439,069 80,002 231,100 100 5,880 4,254 14,530 — 68544 90 2803,040 689 462 728 1,410 1,334 344106 8,272 15,181 16,011 974,467 855,625 26,706 16,665 m m m m PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Aeronautical Research Committee. Reports and Memoranda :No. 872 (Ae. 108). Biplane Investigation with R.A.F. 15 Section. Part III.—Tests at Various Staggers and GapChord Ratios. By W. L. Cowley, A. G. Gadd, L. J. Jones, and S. W. Skan. May, 1923. London : H.M. StationeryOffice, Kingsway, W.C. 2. Price Is. net. No. 873 (Ae. 109). Elimination of the Static PressureGradient Along Wind Tunnels of the N.P.L. Type. By L. F. G. Simmons and E. Ower. June, 1923. London :H.M. Stationery Office, Kingsway, W.C. Price 9d. net. No. 842 (M. 17). The Production and Heat-Treatment ofChill-Castings in an Aluminium Alloy " Y." By W. Rosenhain, S. L. Archbutt and S. A. E. Wells. December,1922. Price 1.?. net. No. 851 (Ae. 93). The Comparison of the Manoeuvrabilityof Aeroplanes by the Use of a Cinematograph Camera. By H. A. Francis. December, 1922. Price Is. net.No. 876 (Ae. 110). Lift, Drag, and Pitching Moment of the l/5th Scale Bristol Fighter Model in the Duplex Wind Tunnel.By E. F. Relf and E. Owei*. September, 1923. Price 9d. net. H.M. Stationery Office, Kingsway, London, W.C. 2.No. 876 (Ae. 104). The Interference of Wind Channel Walls on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of an Aerofoil.By H. Glauert. March, 1923. Price \\d. post free. London : H M.Stationery Office, Kingsway, W.C. 2. m m m m AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS The uumben in brackets are those under which the Specifications willbe printed and abridged, etc. APPLIED FOR IN 1922Published November 29, 1923 H. LEITNER. Screw propellers. (206,197.) RAUL, MARQUIS OF PATERAS PESCARA. Aircraft. (183,483.>W. W. WRIGHT. Two-stroke I.C. revolving-cyl. engiae. (208,270.) LUFTSCHIFFBAU ZEPPELIN GES. and J. ERHARDT. Gaagways for airships. (184,806.)J. T. PARR. Safety device for aircraft. (20(5,297.) - APPLIED FOR IN 1923 Published November 29, 1923 Soc. ANON, DITE " BLERIOT AERONAUTIQOE." Frame-pieces lor ribsof aeroplane wings. (201,889.) 18,504.20,136. 22,166.22,865. 24,684. 16,309. Air Accident at Ivinghoe THE Air Ministry announces that as a result of theinvestigation into the circumstances of the accident to aircraft G-E.B.B.S., which occurred at Ivinghoe on September14 last, the Inspector of Accidents has arrived at the following conclusions :— s. (a) That the accident was due to an error of judgment onthe part of the pilot, causing the aeroplane to lose flying speed near the ground. (b) That when the accident occured the pilot was attemptingto make a landing on account of the bad weather conditions. Return of H.M .S. "Pegasus " from the Mediterranean Ix is notified that H.M.S, Pegasus, together with theRoyal Air Force unit now in the ship, will arrive at Devonport from Malta about November 30. FLIGHT The Aircraft Engineer and Airships 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C. 2. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, Londo*. Telephone : Gerrard 1828. - SUBSCRIPTION RATES -S " FLIGHT " will be forwarded, post free, at the following rates :— UNITED KINGDOM ABROAD* s. 3 Months, Post Free 8 6 ,. .. 16 12 „ „ 33 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 eurreney S. 3 Months, Post Free.. 7 6 „ 1. ..15 12 „ „ ..30 d. 7 2 4 d. 3 6 0 732
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