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NOVEMBER 3, 1927 CORRESPONDENCE AIRSHIPS [2163] One reads with sorrow the sweeping condemnation by Mr. Edward Spanner, M.I.N.A., in the general press, of all airship development, and in fact, if one took him seriously all scientific research in connection with airships of any kind should cease. I do not wish to enter into a controversy about the Govern- ment's policy with R.I00 and 101, as to whether the rigid is a possible proposition or not, but I think it is unfair for those who do not seem to realise that there are other types of airships, the semi-rigid, for instance, to condemn all lighter- than-air craft. I think that in justice to the numerous concerns which are now pioneering with scientific research, we must admit that their efforts are extremely valuable. They are not subsi- dised—it is with their own money that they are experimenting, and yet they come under the category of the " cause of all airships programme." If we are to stop all research, where will England and the British Empire be in a few years ? I do not think that Mr. Spanner can be taking into con- sideration the activity of Germany, America and Italy in airship research, otherwise I venture to suggest that he would be more constructive than destructive in his criticism. Let us take, for instance, the opinion of one of the pioneers of shipbuilding, Sir Alfred Yarrow, who has just lately re- tired. Sir Alfred Yarrow stated that in his opinion shipping would receive its death blow from the airship. Surely, an engineer with his wide breadth of vision and careful con- sideration, does not make such a statement without due cause. It would appear that a semi-rigid, could it be constructed for a price in the neighbourhood of /20.000, must be a very excellent commercial proposition. Such a ship could carry some 8 to 10 tons useful load, including fuel, with a range of anything up to 1,500 miles. An aeroplane costs to-day £'22,000 to £22,500, and carries 20 passengers, with a range in still air of only 340 miles. From these facts it is obvious that from a commercial point of view the semi-rigid airship must be a very sound proposi- tion. Let us hope that Mr. Spanner will, in future, take more interest in developing sound research, which will be beneficial to commercial aviation, rather than merely criticising other people's programme. C. F. M. CHAMBERS Earl's Court, London, October 24, 1927. WING RADIATORS [2164] In reply to Mr. C. F. M. Chambers' letter (No. 2161) re Wing Radiators, may I be permitted to point out that the Santos-Dumont " Demoiselle " machines constructed by the Clement-Bayard Co.. Ltd., of France, in 1910 were fitted with radiators which had a series of long cooling tubes running from leading to trailing edges on underside of wing ? These machines were used at the various aviation meetings in this country during 1910, notably Bournemouth's first. These machines were successfully piloted by M. Audemars, the Swiss Aviator. The writer possesses some good photos. which explain the above. HAROLD SOLOMON Willesden, October 28, 1927. PERSONALSMarried JAME= S. BROWNE, R.A.F., younger sou of Mr. and Mrs. James StarkBrowne, late of Southview, Caterham Valley, was married, on October 21 at the Cathedral, Hong-Kong, to ALICE MARGERY WREFORD, only daughterof Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Wreford, o Southcott, Caterham Valley. At St. Matthew's Church, Braid Road, Edinburgh, on October 22, FLT- LIEUT. LLEWELYN C. PALMER-JONES, elder son of Frank and Mrs. Palmer-Jones,Brondeg, Xewtown, Mid-Wales, was married, to FLORENCE MARGARET, second -daughter of the late David Craig CRABBE and Mrs. Crabbe, Edinburgh. FLIGHT-LIEUT. H. R. MCLAREN REID, D.F.C., son of the late H. Reid,of Buenos Aires, was married, on October 1, at St. Andrew's, Waterloo Street, Hove, to MARGARET, widow of MAJOR H. A. GOLDSMITH, and elder daughterof Dr. Copeman, of Hove. P.O. REGINALD GEORGE WEIGHILL, R.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Weig-hill, late of Whitby, was married, on October 22, at St. Luke's, Redcliffe Square, W., to IRENE DRLRY, daughter of the late Reverend H. DRURY-BAUER, and of Mrs. Henry Scott, of 59, Lexham Gardens, W. m m m. m THE "LION" CELEBRATES AT the Wharneclifle Rooms, on October 28, with the tables arranged to repre-sent the course at the Lido, with pylons at three corners and models of the Supermarine-Xapier and Gloster-Xapier aircraft suspended round the course,the Directors of D. Xapier and Sons, Ltd., entertained the management and staff to dinner in celebration of the " Lion's Share " in Great Britain's victoryat Venice. Some 200 guests were received by Mr. H. T. Vane, the chairman. Thanks to the courtesy of Commander Perrin, of the Royal Aero Club, tl.eSchneider Trophy was on view in a prominent position in the Reception Room at the Wharuecliffe. Tho toast of the evening was " The Lion's Share." This was proposed byMr. Vane, Who read a number of messages which had been received by the firm from well-known people congratulating them upon their share in theSchneider victory. Mr. Vane thanked the staff for their splendid efforts. In the course of his remarks he mentioned that, as a mark of their appreciationof the way in which the whole works had pulled together and helped in the Xapier success in the Schneider Trophy race, the directors had decided toprovide a pavilion for the use of the Xapier Athletic Club at a cost of £2,000. Sir Harry Brittain supported Mr, Vane and stated that now Great Britainhad Won the trophy it was up to us to keep it and win it outright in three consecutive years, rather than spend five years in obtaining the three victoriesnecessary to secure the trophy for good. He stressed tin- point that to ensure a successful result in the next Schneider race Great Britain would have todo as they had done in 1927—have the full support of the Air Ministry with properly trained Service pilots.Mr. Pate, Chief Engineer, thanked Mr. Vane and Sir Harry Brittain for their appreciation, and said it was the splendid team Work in the works Whichhad brought success to Xapiers. Mr. Allen, the Works manager, supporting Mr. Pate, made the interesting statement, as a demonstration of the wonderfulWay in which all pulled together in the Napier factory, that the geared engine which was installed in Flight-Lieut. Webster's winning machine was com-pleted in the remarkably short time of 2t months from when the idea was hrst considered until it was ready for fitting into the machine. After Mr.Wilkinson had added his thanks to the directors, on behalf of the designing staff, an enjoyable evening finished with Mr. Hutchinson, production engineer,proposing a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman. During the evening an excellent musical entertainment was given by MissJoyce Flawn, Mr. Charles Terry and Mr. George Buck. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Technical Notes of the U.S. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics No. 257.—Technical Preparation of the Airplane " Spirit of St. Louis." By n. A. Hall. July, 1927. No. 258.—A Warning Concerning the Take-Off with Heavy Load. By E. G. Reid and T. Carroll. July, 1927. No. 259. —•" Ale lad," a New Corrosion Resistant Aluminium Product. By E. H. I>ix, Jr. August, 1927. No. 260—Study of Open Jet Wind Tunnel Cones. By F. E. Weick. August, 1927. No. 261.—Tension Experiments on Diaphragm Metals. By H. B. Henrickson. August, 1927. No. 262—The Installa- tion and Correction of Compasses in Airplanes. By M. F. Schoeffel. August, 1927. A o. 263.—A Load Factor Formula. By Roy G. Miller. August, 1927. National Advisory Com- mittee fur Aeronautics, Xavy Building, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. x & * m NEW COMPANY REGISTERED AERIAL A.B.C., LTD.—Capital £500. in 30u In per cent, preference shart>of ,1 each and 4,000 ordinary shares o! Is. each. Publishers, printers, adver- tising agents, etc. First directors H. C. Baxter and H. A. Falconer. AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS (Abbreviations : Cyl. = cylinder; i.e. = internal combustion; m. =; motor. The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications willbe printed and abridged, etc.) APPLIED FOR IN 1926 Published Sovcmbcr 3, 192714.650. T. R. CAVE-BROWNE-CAVE. Steam condensing radiators for aircraft engines. (278,407.) 27.433. Soc. ANON, DES ASCIESS F.TAB. CHAI VIEKE. Aerial machines. (265,547.)29.794. A.'(.I. CALABI. Parachutes. (272,844.) 32,787. U. XOBILE. Airships of semi-rigid type (263,837.) APPLIED FOR IN 1927. Published Sovtmhtr 3, 19274,281. A. G. CALABI. Parachutes. (278,574.) 8,341. P. K. FAGEKHOIM. Bomb sight. (268,378.)10,403. X, BUIE. Aeroplanes. (278,605.) FLIGHT, The Aircraft Engineer and Airships 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C.2. Telephone : Gerrard 1828. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London. " FLIGHT " SUBSCRIPTION RATES 3 6 12 UNITED KINGDOM ,s. Months, Post Free.. 7 ..15..30 d. i7 ! 2 i 4 ' 3 6 12 ABROAD* Months, Post Free ». s. .. 8..16 ..33 d. 3 6 0 • Foreign 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 Westminster Bank. Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring " F'LIGHT from local newsvendors, intending readers can obtain each issue direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance as above. 772
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