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JULY 24, 1924 seater light 'plane the fuselage is of elliptical cross-section, and should have a very low head resistance, as the shape is particularly smooth. The wings of the first machine have spar flanges of laminated mahogany, with three-ply walls, but later machines of this type will probably have spars built up of high-tensile steel strip, thus making it entirely metallic, with the exception of the fabric wing covering. The ribs are also of Duralumin, in the form of sections built up to form a " Warren girder." The two halves of the monoplane wing are bolted to strong fuselage frames by fishplates and large-diameter hinge pins so as to facilitate dismantling. The wing section employed is a high-speed section over the outer half of the wing, gradually changing into a deep section at the root, where the maximum stresses occur. The ailerons extend the whole length of the wings, and are operated by torsion tubes and rods. A variable camber device is fitted which enables both ailerons to be pulled down together, while still retaining their differential aileron action. The controls for varying the camber, as well as the usual aeroplane and engine controls, are in duplicate, so that the machine may be piloted from either cockpit. The undercarriage is of simple V-type, with shock-absorbers in the form of rubber blocks in compression, incorporated in the front "legs." The wheels are standard " Palmer" type, measuring 450 mm. by 60 mm. The Bristol " Cherub " engine is mounted in the nose of the fuselage, on an aluminium alloy casting, and the whole cowled-in to give a clean entry for the air. The small- diameter propeller is fitted with a spinner. Behind the engine there is a fire-proof bulkhead, aft of which are mounted the petrol and oil tanks. Fuel supply is by gravity feed. The capacity of the petrol tank is approximately 3J gallons. Later on we hope to have an opportunity of publishing a more detailed description of this interesting machine, illus trated by sketches and photographs. In the meantime the following brief specification may be of interest: Length, o.a., 23 ft. 9 ins. ; wing span, 34 ft. ; chord, 5 ft. 6 ins. ; wing area, 168 sq. ft. ; weight of machine empty, 483 lbs. ; useful load, 367 lbs. ; total loaded weight, 850 lbs. ; wing loading, 5.05 lbs./sq. ft. ; power loading, 30-4 lbs./b.h.p. The estimated top speed is 73 m.p.h. and the stalling speed 37 m.p.h. It would appear that both are very conservative estimates. <S> <s> <•> • London Gazette, July 15, 1924 General Duties Branch Flying Offr. R. L. Edward (Lieut., King's R.) is granted a permanent commn. in rank stated ; July 16. The follg. are granted short service commns. in ranks stated, with effect from, and with seny. of, the dates indicated :—Flying Offrs. (for seven years on the active list).—P. J. Bett (Lieut., R.A.R.O., Gordon Highlanders) ; N. T. Goodwin (Lieut., Indian Army, retd.) ; D. H. Macdonald-Lawson (Lieut., R.A.R.O., Lanes. Fus.) ; P. J. Phelan (Lieut., Indian Army, retd.) ; July 8. Pilot Offrs. on Probation (for five years on the active list).—R. H. Holmes, I. W. C. Mackenzie, W. F. Parkinson ; June 30. G. A. Cruickshank, E. L. Leader ; July 5. H. B. Barrett, S. F. Bell, A. E. Carpenter, D. P. Clayton, W. A. Cooke, J. E. Davies, B. B. Dowling (Lieut., R.A.R.O., Manch. Regt.), L. A. Egglesfield, A. C. F. vans-Evans (Sec. Lieut., Northants. Regt.), H. R. Gillespie, W. E. Grav, R. C. B. Hendv, J. H. Hunter (Lieut., R.A.R.O., Worcs. Regt.), M. H. Jeiiks (Capt., R.A.R.O., Glos. Regt.), N. S. Little, 1). 1. Llovd, C. VV. Martin, H. Miller, C. H. Morgan, R. W. Steele, W. E. Symonds, A. J. Thompson, C. W. L. Trusk, H. Walker, D. G. Wilson ; July 8. The follg. Pilot Offrs. are promoted to rank of Flving Offr.:—V. J. Hatton ; April 2. F. R. Lines; June 1. R. E. Baiu ; June 13. O. R. Pigott, A. W. Daly, A. J. R. Moss, E. S. Brinsmead, F. Larnian, F. A. Briggs; July 9. The follg. Flying Offrs. are granted the hon. rank of Flight-Lieut. :—A. N. MacNeal, W. F. R. Gough, R. H. S. Peter, R. O. Rigg ; June 20. G. Ander son, A. W. Bates, H. M. Burrows, G. A. Cavis-Brown, C. W. Croxford, D.S.C., J. C. E. A. Johnson, D. S. Cairnes ; June 23. U. C. de Burgh, V. J. Somerset- Thomas ; June 24. Group Capt. the Hon. J. D. Bovle C.B.E. D.S.O. is restored to full pay from half-pay, with effect from Feb. 23, 1924. Flight-Lieut. E. R. Clement Scholeneld, A.F.C., D.C.M., is placed on half-pay, scale B ; July 1. Group Capt. R. Gordon, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., is restored to full pay from half-pay ; July 21. Flight-Lieut. F. Whittaker is placed on the retired list ; July 12. Flying Offr. (hon. Flight-Lieut.) P. N. Melitus (Capt., R. Warwick Regt.) relinquishes his tempy. R.A.F. Commn. on return to Army duty ; June 30. Gazette of July 8, 1924, concerning Flying Offr. H. A. Anson is cancelled. ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE It is notified for information that Air Vice-Marshal F. R. Scarlett, C.B., D.S.O.. will succeed Air Vice-Marshal Sir Vyell Vyvyan, K.C.B., D.S.O., as Air Officer Commanding Coastal Area, Royal Air Force, from Sept. 1 next. Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force are notified :— General Duties Branch Group Captain the Hon. J. D. Boyle, C.B.E., D.S.O., to H.Q., Inland Area, for Air Staff duties. 1.8.24. Wing Commanders : A. D. Cunningham, C.B.E., to Air Ministry. 28.7.24. T. R. Cave-Browne-Cave, C.B.E., to No. 1 Sch. of Tech. Training (Boys), Halton, for technical duties. 6.8.24. C. R. S. Bradley, O.B.E., to Station H.Q., Duxford, to command. 1.8.24. J. H. A. Landou, Air Ministry for temp. dutv. 14.7.24. A. W. Tedder, H.Q., Lee-on-Solent, for Air'Staff duties. 1.8.24. Squadron Leaders : W. H. Longton, D.F.C., A.F.C., to No. 58 Sqdn., Worthv Down. 15.7.24. H. K. Thorold, D.S.C., D.F.C., A.F.C., to R.A.F. A. P. V. Daly, to No. 9 Sqdn., Manston. 1.8.24. D.F.C., to H.Q., Coastal Area, supernumerary-. D.S.O., O.B.E., to to No. 10 Group Base, Gosport. 19.7.24. E. |. P. Burling, D.S.C. 22.7.21. Plight Lieutenants : A. O. Lewis-Roberts D.F.C. to No. 15 Sqdn. Martlesham Heath. 15.7.24. L. G. Maxton and L. J. Chandler, M.B.E., to Sch. of Naval Co-operatioii, Lee-on-Solent. 15.7.24. W. M. Smith, to Marine Aircraft Experimental Estabt., Felixstowe. 7.8.24. S. C. Harker and L. M. Hilton, D.F.C., to MarinefAircraft Experimental Estabt., Felixstowe. 17.7.24. A. A. Ward, to No. 13 Sqdn., Andover. 1.8.24. Flying Officers : D. M. Rees, M.B.E., to C. and M. Party, Isle of Grain. 1.8.24. H. Aldridge, to R.A.F. Depot (Non-effective Pool) on transfer to Home Estabt. 26.6.24. W. E. Cowan, to R.A.F. Depot (Non-effective Pool) on transfer to Home Estabt. 19.6.24. A. S. Godlev, to No. 13 Sqdn., Andover. 24.7.24. H. C. Lee, to No. 17 Sqdn., Hawkinge. 24.7.24. R. Y. Eccles, to No. 29 Sqdn., Duxford. 21.7.24. R. S. Barbour, to Armament and Gunnery Sch., Eastchurch. 21.7.24. G. W. Hemming, D.S.C., to Marine Aircraft Experimental Estabt., Felixstowe. 7.8.24. W. A. Thompson, to Sch. of Naval Co-operation, Lee-on-Solent. 15.7.24. A. G. Thackray, to Marine Aircraft Experimental Estabt., Felixstowe. 18.6.24. O. C. Noel, to R.A.F. Base, Calshot. 18.7.24. A. P. Ritchie, to R.A.F. Staff College, Andover. 28.7.24. G. R. Stafford, to No. 30 Sqdn., Iraq. 1.7.24. Pilot Officers: G. A. Cruikshank, to No. 19 Sqdn., Duxford. 5.7.24,.on appointment to a short service commn. E. A. Leader, to No. 29 Sqdn., Duxford. 5.7.24, on appointment to a short service commn. C. J. A. Delany, to R.A.F. Base, Calshot. 18.7.24. <3> <$> <8> <•> IN PARLIAMENT Boy Recruits MR. THURTLE on July 10 asked the number of boys under 17 who have been recruited into the Roval Air Force for the six months ending June 30,1924 ; and whether any of these boys are being, or will be, trained for service on bombing aeroplanes ? Mr. Leach : The answer to the first part of the question is that 645 boys of the age of 17, or under at date of attestation, were recruited for the Royal Air Force during the period referred to, but 14 of these have since been discharged. In reply to the second part of the question, none of these boys are under training as pilots, and it is impossible to foresee whether any, and if so, how many, will eventually be employed for aerial work in bombing squadrons. R.A.F. Pageant SIR H. BRITTAIN asked for wfiat object the Royal Air Force Pageant is held annually ; and is he satisfied that this object is achieved ? Mr. Leach : The first and primary object of the pageant is to hold for the Royal Air Force what has been found necessary in all Services—an annual inspection and review-t-as a means of ascertaining the degree of efficiency that is being maintained and as a test of individual and collective skill. In this respect this pageant corresponds somewhat to the reviews which take place in the other Services at Spithead and Aldershot. The second object is to allow the greatest possible number of the population of this rimpire to witness the display and thus to be enabled to see for themselves the functions of the Royal Air Force. Thirdly, it is a means of raising charitable funds for this new Service. For 1923, £5,247 was thus handed over. If the Royal Air Force Pageant ever ceased to be a " draw " near London, it would then be taken to Salisbury Plain or some other suitable spot, where it would be held annually for the objects I have named. Oxfordshire Aerodromes CAPTAIN TERRELL asked the Under-Secretary of State for Ait what decisibit has been reached with respect to the erection of aerodromes in Oxfordshire ? Mr. Leach : It has been decided to establish aerodromes at Upper Heyford and Bicester, and sites for other aerodromes in Oxfordshire are under consideration. Tenders and Publicity Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether his Department refuses to advise contractors of the result of tenders sub mitted ; and whether, seeing that it is in the interest of the public that the information so far as it affects the amounts of the tenders and not the names of the tenderers should be made public, and that by this practice of publicity firms would be able to judge as to how their prices compared, he will consider a change of policy in this respect ? Mr. Leach : In reply to the first part of the question, it is the practice to inform contractors whether their tenders have been successful or not ; to the second, that it is not considered to be in the public interest to make public the prices quoted, and it is therefore not proposed to make any change in the present practice of the Department. 469
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