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1928
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JULY 12, 1928 [" FLIGHT " Photograph MIDLANDERS AT BLACKPOOL (Left to Right)—M. Turner (Engineer), Mr. E. R. King (Pilot), Mr. W. H.Sutcliffe (Pilot Member), Mr. O. L. Richards (Member), Mr. W. L. Halland (Engineer), Mr. H. J. Willis (Member), Mr. R. L. Jackson (Pilot), Mr. E. J. Brighton (Pilot). (On ground)—Flight-Lieut. T. Rose (Instructor). Mr. Lowdell and Flying-Officer Thorne tied. As the hour was late they agreed to toss, and Mr. Summers thus received the cup presented by Lady Holt, the other three dividing the stake money. ROYAL AIR FORCE EVENTS The Royal Air Force gave an excellent display during the afternoon, a particular feature of which was exceptional formation flying. The weather was perfect, and from the commencement of the programme the air became chargedwith slick activity, which was a decided fillip to one's lethargy after many hours of racing. Those who saw the HendonDisplay found a very fine imitation. Events began with the familiar converging bombing attack by five Gloster" Grebes " of No. 25 (Fighter) Squadron, the objective being three derelict-looking tents in a row on the field. In lineahead formation they suddenly dived upon them to attack, zoomed in different directions on each side of the leader,turned and gradually closed in upon his machine. This was [" FLIGHT " Photograph AT BLACKPOOL : (Left to right, standing)—Sqdn.-Ldr, Rollo de Haga Haig, Mrs. Bennett Baggs, Mr.Bennett Baggs, Mrs. Barr, Maj. J. B. L. Cordes, Flight-Lieut. S. N. Webster, F./O. Boyes, Mr. A. J- Wallace Barr. (On ground)—Mrs. Bradbury, Mrs. Oliver and Flight-Lieut. Bradbury. 592
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