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APRIL 5, 1928 THE ROYAL AERO CLUB OF THE U.K. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LORD THOMSON, the chairman of the club, presiding at theannual general meeting held on Wednesday, March 28, 1928, pointed out that the activities of the club were mainly con-cerned with the sporting side of aviation and referred with pleasure to the fact that the Schneider Maritime Trophy wasonce more in their custody as a club, thanks to the magnificent work of the pilots of the Royal Air Force and the genius ofBritish aircraft and engine constructors. Apart from this international contest the Royal Aero Clubhad organised air race meetings at Bournemouth last Easter and Whitsun and had held the King's Cup Race at Not-tingham in August. Air race meetings had also been organised during the yearby the following light aeroplane clubs :—Newcastle-on-Tyne Aero Club, at Newcastle ; Hampshire Aeroplane Club, atHamble ; Lancashire Aero Club, at Woodford and Liverpool ; Bristol and Wessex Aero Club, at Filton ; Midland Aero Club!at Castle Bromwich ; Yorkshire Aeroplane Club, at Leeds ; Nottingham Aero Club, at Hucknall. The light aeroplane clubs, which numbered six at the begin-ning of 1927, had now increased to 16, and over 3,000 members of these clubs were receiving flying instruction. During the year 150 aviators' certificates were issued andprivate owners, few at the end of 1926, now numbered nearly 100. The very encouraging progress made by light aeroplaneclubs was bound to exert great influence in creating the air habit and from the sporting side would give ever increasingimpetus to the flying meetings. The Royal Aero Club had formed a general council on whichall these light aeroplane clubs were represented. In addition to the light aeroplane clubs in this country it was satisfactoryto record the formation of similar clubs in our Colonies, and the aero clubs in South Africa, Australia, Kenya, Indiaand Burma were now affiliated to the Royal Aero Club. In regard to international air touring, the Royal AeroClub could claim the credit for the initiation of the " Carnet " after several years' hard work at the Federation AeronautiqueInternationale. This Carnet for aircraft touring abroad enabled the holder to travel without having to make paymentfor Customs dues on aircraft when arriving in a foreign country. During the past year the club has issued upwards of100 Carnets to private owners. There had been many notable achievements during theyear and especially with light aeroplanes. There were the nights of Capt. T."N. Stack and Capt. B. S. Leete to Indiaon D.H. " Moths " fitted with Cirrus engines, followed later by an even more remarkable performance by Flight-Lieut.Richard Reid Bentley, also on a " Moth." Lieut. Bentley accomplished the flight from London to Cape Town in 28 days,having covered a distance of approximately 7,250 miles. This performance won for him the Britannia Trophy which wasawarded each year by the Royal Aero Club for the most meritorious performance during the year by a British aviator.There was also the flight to Australia by Capt. Lancaster, accompanied by Mrs. Miller on an Avro Avian, Cirrusengine. During the year three world's records were obtained forGreat Britain. " The Hon. Lady M. Bailey, on a D.H. " Moth " established the height record for light aeroplanes of 5,268 m.Capt. H. S. Broad, on the " Tiger Moth," D.H. engine, accom- plished a speed of 300 • 1 km. per hour. Flight-Lieut. Websteron the Supermarine S.S, Napier engine, accomplished a speed of 456-522 km. per hour over a 100 km. course. During the year the club had continued to administer theFlying Services Fund, and it made grants and allowances to parents and children of deceased airmen amounting to£627 13x. Id. The finances of the club had slightly improved during thepast year but they still desired more members to relieve any financial anxiety for the future.The Programme of Official Air Race Meetings for the current year had been fixed, and Sir Charles Wakefield,Bart., had once again made generous contributions to the Racing Fund by gifts of £250 for King's Cup, /500 for theAerial Derby, and /400 to be divided equally amongst the four Official Meetings to be organised in the provinces :— May 5 . . Filton, Bristol . . Bristol and Wessex AeroplaneClub. May 28 . . Hambie . . Hampshire Aeroplane Club.June 9 . . Castle Bromwich Midland Aero Club. July 6 & 7 Blackpool . . Lancashire Aero Club. In addition, the King's Cup would be held at Hendon onJuly 20 and 21. It would take the form of a two-day race round Great Britain, visiting the Aerodromes of the lightAeroplane Clubs, including the Scottish Aeropane Club at Glasgow. The Aerial Derby would, it was hoped, be revivedin the autumn over a course round London. The Royal Air Force had promised to support the OfficialMeetings with displays by service aircraft. Committee.—The ballot for the nine vacancies on theCommittee was announced as follows :—Air Vice-Marshal Sir \V. S. Brancker, K.C.B., A.F.C., Captain R. J GoodmanCrouch, O.B.E. ; Lord Edward A. Grosvenor ; E. J. B How ; Colonel F. Lindsay Lloyd, C.M.G., C.B.E. ; Lieut.-Col.J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon, M.C., M.P. ; Lieut.-Col. M. O'Gorman. C B. ; Major H. A. Petre, D.S.O., M.C. ; Brig-Gen. Lord Thomson. P.C, C.B.F., D.S.O. President and Vice-President.—The Duke of Athollwas unanimously re-elected President, and the Duke of Sutherland Vice-President of the Club. THE ROYALS AIR FORCE London Gazelle, March 27, 1928. General Duties Branch. G. F. Simond is granted a permanent comran. in the rank of Pilot Officerwith effect from March 16, 1928, and with seniority of March Hi, 1927. The following are granted short service comrons. as Pilot Officers on probationwith effect from and with seniority of March 16 :—J. A. G. Baker, H. M. S. Barnard, M. I. Barnett, J. Beaumont, F. A. R. Bishop, B. S. Bramble, W. ECatling, R. Chadwick, R. D. Cotton, W. J. Crisham, R. S. Darbyshire (Acting Sub.-Lt. R.N.R.), F. P. Donovan, H. J. Forster, F. C. G. Freeman, O. V. Gar-ratt, O. I Gilson, E. S. Greenwood, A. N. E. Hall (2nd Lt., 17th London Regt.. T.A.), C. P. Hanlon, J. A. Harris, B. W. C. E. Hartwell, E. G. Hitchings, T. R.Hope, H. T. Lines, V. B. Lintott, J. H. Lock (2nd Lt. R. Signals, T.A.), E. D. Mills, R. Mountain, V. H. Nicolay, J. S. Pole, G. E. F. Proctor, J. B. W. Pugh,,C. H. Robbins, N. X. Sheldrick, L. H. Snelling, F. B. Taylor, D. Timms. J. G. Walling, R. F. Williams, R. F. A. W. Williams.The following are granted temp, commns. as Flying Officers on attachment for four years' duty with R.A.F. (March 14) :—Lt., R.N., -H. C. Toppin.Sub-Lts., R.N.—G. W. Dennis, H. L. Hayes, N. S. Luard, G. R. Maw, Cr. G. R. The follg Pilot Officers are promoted to rank of Flying Officer (Jan. 30) :—H. Waring, D. N. Roberts, R. P. H. Utley. Wing Commdr. O. T. Boyd, O.B.E., M.C., A.F.C., is seconded for threevears duty at the Staff College. Camberley (Jan. 21) ; Wing Commdr. E. L Cordes (April 1) ; R. B. Fleming (April 1) ; J. B. Wilson (April 1). Flying Officer C. F. Caunter relinquishes his short service commission on account of ill-health (March 28). Stores BranchFlight Lt. G. Baker is restored to full pay from half-pay (March 9). (Sub- stituted for Ga-etle, March 13.) Flight Lt. L. E. Carter, D.C.M., is placed onretired list on account of ill-health (March 28) . Medical BranchFlight Lt. G. E. Church, M.B., is granted a permanent commn. in this rank (March 28). The follg. Temporary Lieutenants (Dental Surgeons, G=n. List)are granted temp, commns. as Flying Officers on attachment to R.A.F. (March 12) ; H. E. Glover, G. M. Titterington.Flight Lt. E. Alston (temp. Capt. Dental Surgeon, Gen. List) relinquishes his temp, commn. on resignation of his Army commission (March 1) ; (Sub-stituted for Gazette March 13). RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties Branch The follg. are granted commns. in Class A.A. as Pilot Officers on probation(March 14) :—F. J. St. G. Braithwaite, J. H. Dixon, D. Price, C. R. F. Win- tringham. The follg. are granted commns. in Special Reserve as Pilot Officerson probation :—N. A. Lindley (Feb. 3 ) ; R. C. Newton (March 7). The follg. Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in rank :—L. R. Stooke(March 21) ; B. J. A. Webb (March 22). Flying Officer T. Brewin is transferred from Class C to Class A (March 11).The follg. Flying Officers are transferred from Class A to Class C :—F. Larman (Dec. 9, 1927) ; J. C. F. Raine, M.B.E. (March 24) ; J. Craig (March 27).Flying Officer H. A. C. Atkinson relinquishes his commn, on account of ill-health, and is permitted to retain his rank (March 28) ; Flying OfficerA. F. Wynne resigns his commn. (Feb. 21) ; Pilot Officer G. F. Simond resigns his commn. on appointment to a permanent commn. (March 16). 235
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