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1927
1927 - 0944.PDF
DECEMBER 15, 1927 PRIVA FLYING A Section of FLIGHT in the Interests of the Private Owner, Owner-Pilot, and Club Member DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AVIATION VISITS THE E.K.F. CLUB SIR SEFTON- BEANCKER visited the East Kent Flying Club at Lympne, on December 5, to confer with the Committee on the question of their organisation. He flew down in a D.H. " Moth," piloted by Capt. H. Broad, the test pilot. The machine was fitted with the Handley-Page slotted wing device. On the way, a call was made at Penshurst Aerodrome, where Sir Sefton was met by Sir Robert Gower, who will be the President of the proposed Tunbridgc Wells Club. Through the courtesy of Sqd.-Ldr. Parkes, an escort of nine Gloster " Grebes " from No. 23 (Fighter) Squadron were to have met the Director of Civil Aviation, but this was not carried out, owing to the " Moth " arriving at Lympne an hour early. Two " Grebes," however, that were out earl -, sighted the light 'plane and took up a position on each side until it landed. Sir Sefton was met by Mr. Little, Mr. R. Dallas Brett and Commander Deacon, C.A.T.O., and an hour's consultation followed. Then a return was made to the aerodrome and a number of the Club members were introduced. Capt. Broad next flew the " Moth " and Mr. Little and Mr. Dallas Brett were his passengers. The effect of the slotted wing device was clearly demonstrated, revealing an apparent impossibility of spinning after stalling, despite the pilot's efforts. Sir Sefton was then entertained to lunch at the Hotel Imperial, Hythe, by the Committee, and amongst the guests were : Sqd.-Ldr. Parkes, who has consented to serve on the Committee ; Capt. Broad ; Flt.-Lt. Smith ; and Com. Deacon. Among the members were, the Chairman, Major F. W. Butler, Dr. Whitehead Reid, Mr. Braddell, Mr. A. Dallas Brett, Mr. Little, Mr. Baker, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Everndon, Mr. Faraday, and Mr. R. Dallas Brett. In his speech the distinguished guest stated that the Air Ministry hoped that when the subsidy ceased in three years' WITH THE EAST KENT F.C. at LYMPNE : In con- versation with Capt. H. S. Broad, who is seated in the D.H. "Moth " are (left to right) :—Capt. Braddell, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Sefton Brancker and Mrs. Marie Coleman. This " Moth '' in which Sir Sefton flew down from Croydon was fitted with the Handley Page slotted wing device, and was demonstrated at Lympne by Capt. Broad. panied by two lady members, Mrs. Twaites and Mrs. MarieColeman. Sir Sefton Brancker then flew back to Croydon. In conclusion, it mav be of interest to note that Dr. White- ln SIR SEFTON BRANCKER'S VISIT TO LYMPNE : This group welcomed the Director of Civil Aviation on his arrival at Lympne on December 5 ina D.H." Moth " light aeroplane piloted by Capt. H. Broad. They are mostly members of the new East Kent Flying Club. Reading from left to right and commencing at the fourth from the end they are :—Mr. T. A. M. Lewis, Mr. P. D. Baker, Capt. H. Broad, Mr. H. E. Little, Mr. A. Dallas Brett, Mr. R. Dallas Brett, Mrs. Marie Coleman, Sir Sefton Brancker, Miss Eilean Martin, Mr. Lowe, Dr. Whitehead Reid, Mr. Faraday, Commander Deacon, Capt. Jarman, Capt. Braddell and Mr. F. J. Harlow. head Reid, one of our oldest private owners, whose own private aerodrome is near Canterbury, Kent, is waiting delivery of a Westland " Widgeon III " fitted with an Armstrong-Siddeley Genet " engine. He owned two machines until recently, an Avro and S.E.oa, both installed with Renault engines, but he has now sold the Avro. Such an experienced member will be an advantage to the club. Another member is Mr. E. T. Worsell, who owns a Curtiss biplane fitted with a 100 h.p. engine. An American machine will be rare amongst the club machines and will attract considerable interest. time, there would be a series of clubs all over the country a flourishing condition, which the Ministry could handover to their proprietors, who would then have to prosper on their own account. The Ministry looked to the wealthy men in each county to lead the light 'plane movement, which was an intensely patriotic movement, and as such deserved to be supported. He hoped the wealthy people of East Kent would come for- ward in a patriotic spirit and support this Club. On the return to the aerodrome, after the luncheon, Capt. Broad further demonstrated the slotted wing, accom- 852
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