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FEBRUARY 14, 1929 HE ROYAL London Gazette, February 5, 1929General Duties Branch The follg. Pilot Officers are promoted to rank of Flying Officer :—N.H.Fresson, W. R. M. Higgs, D. Diokson, H. W. Dufley, W. P. J. Thomson (Jan. 1) ; D. G. P. Fitzpatrick (Jan. 8) ; R. A. T. Stowell (Jan. 30). Flight Lt. S. T. B. Cripps, D.F.C., is placed on retired list at his own request(Feb. 5); Flying Officer G. R. A. Pallin is transferred to R serve, Class C (Jan. 31); Lt. A. M. Rundle, R.N., Flying Officer, R.A.F., ceases to beattached to R.A.F. on return to Naval duty (Feb. 1). Medical Branch The follg. are granted temp. comm. as Flight Lts. on re-employment : — E. E. Isaac (Jan. 4) ; G. S. Ware (Hon. Squadron Leader) (Jan. 7). Flying Officer A. L. St. A. McClosky is promoted to the rank of Flight Lt. (Feb. 2). FORCE Capt. W. Wormington (Army Dental Corps) is granted a temp. comm. asFlight Lt. (Dental) on attachment to R.A.F. (Feb. 1) ; Flight Lt. W. R. Wotton (Capt. Army Dental Corps) relinquishes his temp. comm. on returnto Army duty (Feb. 1). RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties Branch Flying Officer R. G. Shaw is transferred from Class AA to Class C (Feb. 2) :Flying Officer J. Sewell relinquishes his comm. on completion of service, and is permitted to retain his rank (Feb. 5) ; Pilot Officer J. S. Davidson relin-quishes his comm. in the Special Reserve on account of ill-health (Feb. 6). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force are notified :— General Duties Branch Wing Commander C. C. Durston, to H.Q., India, for Course at Staff College,Cjuetta, 2.1.29. Squadron Leaders: H. I. Hamner, D.F.C., to Air Ministry (D.O.I.),31.12.28. W. B. Farrington, D.S.O., to No. 100 Sqdn., Bicester, 31.12.28. C. St. Noble, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 13.1.29. J. Blackford, to AirMinistry iD. of T.), 19.1.29. O. R. Gayford, D.F.C., to No. 47 Sqdn., Middle East, 21.1.29. H. L. Beatty, to R.A.F. Base, Calshot, 1.2.29. P. F. Fullard,D.S.O., M.C., A.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 25.1.29. R. L. Sweeny, to Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, 5.2.29. D. L. Blackford, to AirMinistry (D.O.I.), 25.1.29. K. L. Boswell, to Air Ministry (D. of E.), 5.1.29. F. W. W. Wilson, to No. 1 Flying Training Sch., Netheravon, 5.2.29. Flying Officers : L. P. Hirs'h, to Royal Airship Works, Cardington, 1.2.29.E. A. McKinley-Hay, to No. 3 Flying Training Sch., Grantham, 1.2.29. C. F. Steventon, to No. 2 Sqdn., Manston, 30.1.29. G. H. Randle, to Elec.and Wireless Sch., Flowerdown, 22.12.28. R. A. Seaton, to H.Q., Middle East, 11.1.29. R. W. Steele, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 11.1.29. R. Kellett, to No. 30 Sqdn., Iraq, 15.1.29. A. T. S. Studdert, to Andover , Communication Flight, 31.1.29. A. L. Mortimer, to No. 204 Sqdn., Catte- water, 8.2.29. H. E. Nowell, to No. 4 Sqdu., S. Farnborou?h. 26.2.29. J. E. McC. Henderson, to Elec. & Wireless Sch., Flowerdown, 5.2.23. Pilot Officer B. F. Cox, to No. 2 Flyiftg Training Sch., Digby, on appointment to a Permanent Commn., 31.1.23. Accountant BranchFlying Officers. C. George, to No. 203 S^ia., Middle East, 18.1.29. Medical Branch Wing Commander F. C. Cowtan, to Air Ministry (D.M.S.), 29.1.29.Flight Lieutenant E. Thompson, to Palestine General Hospital, instead ot to H.Q., Middle East, as previously notified. Flying Officers : A. L. St. A. McClosky, to Princess Mary's R.A.F. Hospital.Halton, 11.2.29. T. J. Quinlan, M.B., and P. B. L. Potter, M.B., to R.A.F. General Hospital, Iraq, 24.1.29. G. T. O'Brien, M.B., to No. 47 Sqdn..Middle East, instead of to H.Q., Middle East, as previously notified. A. E. Vawser, to Medical Training Depot, Halton, on appointment to a Short-Service Commn., 1.2.29. A VISIT TO SOUTHAMPTON AIRPORT [The following account of a visit to the Imperial Aimays Airport at South- ampton was written by Frederic G. Hobbs, one of the students from the A ircraft Construction Classes of the Southampton Univ.'rsitv College. We publish it in the hope that it mav encourage other students to make similar efforts at recording their impressions of matters aviatic.—ED.] ON Saturday, December 15, a party of students from the Aircraft Construc- tion Classes of the Southampton University College, paid a visit to Imperial Airways Airport, with the intention of seeing the "Short Calcutta" flying-boat used on the-cross-channel route. We arrived at the entrance of the Airport with our class instructor, Mr. H. T. Tremelling, at 2.30 p.m., and were met by one of the officials of Imperial Airways. On admission to the port, the first thing that we saw was the debris of the canvas hangar which was blown down in the gale which raved a few weeks ago. Afterwards, we proceeded to the frost-covered slipway and embarked in the launch to go out to see the " Calcutta," which was moored about SO yards out in the River Itchen. In a few minutes we were all on board and eager to look round. The first thing that struck me was the extreme comfort and the great amount of space inside the hull. The upholstery was splendid, and each one of the padded chairs was equipped with an air cushion which, besides being very comfortable to sit on, was useful as a lifebelt if the necessity should arise. At this point, the gentleman who was escorting us remarked that if we would like to see the more constructional side of the hull, we could proceed aft, where the hull was not upholstered. Therefore we opened the little door leading to the after compartment, and we were very surprised to see the great deal of space that remained. We were told by our escort that this compartment was used for carrying extra luggage, spares, etc., but when using it, care had to be exercised in the stowing of such things, as it tended to make the boat tail heavy. Our escort kindly suggested that if any of us wished to ask questions he would answer us to the best of his ability. He. said that the hull was made in sections, and that it was built in a vertical position, the sections being arranged in tier fashion. He also made reference to the metal wings, the ribs of which were constructed entirely of duralumin tube ; he showed us a sketch to illustrate the way in which the joints were made. The main compartment, he said, was designed to accommodate 15 person?, and that the portion which came below the water level was divided into air- tanks, so that any damage done to the hull in this compartment would not necessarily cause the boat to sink. We then proceeded forward again to see the pilots' cockpit. This was very interesting, and the arrangement of the instruments and controls was very neat. Then we went on deck to see the wing construction, engines, and the general superstructure. The interplane struts were marked with a red band, which, on enquiry, we were told meant that the strut was of metal construction, and that this was a standard method of marking on all British machines. The three Bristol Jupiter engines were neatly arranged on the metal nacelles. The engines appeared to be the chief attraction of the machine more especially the centre one, because the gas starter was contained in its nacelle. J think most of us students crawled up into the manhole to see this piece of machinery, because of the fascination it held. After having explored the wings, tail, and engines, we all assembled on the forward deck, where our escort explained to us the advantage of having the four-bladcd propellers made in two pieces. He said that it was more convenient for carrying, and that a spare propeller could be carried in the aft compartment of the machine, if desired. Then, as we stood on the deck talking, the flying-boat gave a sudden lurch to one side. We looked down on to the water to see what had caused this, but it was evidently caused by the waves on the surface. But as our gaze wandered, we saw a mysterious brown paper parcel come drifting down with the tide towards us. Our escort called to two men who were in a small rowing boat working on the fabric of the starboard wing, to fish it out and see what it was. It was much to our amusement to discover that the parcel contained —a dead chicken. A little later we returned to the slipway, and looked round the Airport. In one corner were the floats of the " Friendship " and we were interested to note effects resulting from the action of salt water upon the =heli. Finally, we returned to the exit, where Mr. Tremelling cordially thanked our escort, on behalf of us all, for his exceptional kindness in ^showing us round and telling us the many things that he had done about the " Calcutta and the Airport PERSONALS MarriedThe marriage took place on February 11, at Farnham Parish Church, of FLYING OFMCEK JOHN HUNTER MCNEILL CAMPBELL, third son of Col. Ian M.Campbell, C.B.E., T.D., and Mrs. Campbell, of Elm Grove, Ockham, Ripley, Surrey, and Miss FLORENCE MARY (MOLLIE) BRISCOE, eldest daugher of Mr.and Mrs. F. E. T. Briscoe, of Dial House, Farnham. Canon F.. M. Girling officiated. The marriage took place on February 12. at St. Margaiet's, Westminster, of MR. HENRY WILLIAM PEARSON-ROGERS, R.A.F., elder son of the lateMr. H. Pearson Rogers, of Johannesburg, and of Mrs. George Lunn, of 1, Ulster Terrace, Regent's Park, and Miss FRANCESI A MARY BISSHOPP,only child of Dr. and Mrs. Francis Bisshopp, of Parham House, Tunbridge Wells. Mr. R. L. R. Atcherley, R.A.F., was best man. To be MarriedThe engagement is announced of Mr. RODNEY PART, R.A.F., and EILEEN MARGARET, only daughter of the late Mr. H. FILLINGHAM-WILLIAMS, of Bell-field, near Ringwood, and Mrs. FILLINGHAM-WILLIAMI, of Crofton, Stafford Road, Southsea. j. The engagement is announced between SQDN.-LDR. C. A. REA, A.F.C.,R.A.F.O., only son of -Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rea, of Belfast, and MARGARET, only daughter of the late MAT. C. S. LOWSOM, I.M.S.. and of Mrs. Lowsmi.'of 24, Maybury Mansions. London, W.I. Item The will of the late MR. FRANK HEDGES BUTLER, of Regent Street, W., and of St. James's Street, S.W., director of Messrs. Hedges and Butler, wine merchants, the founder of the Royal Aero Club, who died on November 27, aged 72, has been proved at £'5,261. No. 3 Squadron, R F.C. and No. 3 (Fighter) Squadron, R.A.F. 5th Annual Re-Union Di.iner. THE above dinner will be held at the Trocadero at 7.45 p.m. for 8 p.m'on Friday, March 1. Group-Capt. P. B. Joubert de la Ferte, C.M.G.' D.S.O., will take the chair. Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Hugh,Montague Trenchard, Bart., K.C.B., D.S.O., D.C.L., LL.D., will be the guest of honour. Tickets at 12«. 6d. (wines extra, gratuities included) will be obtain-able at the dinner. Former members of the Squadron wishing to attend are requested to inform: The Hon. Secretary, Re-Union Dinner Club, No. 3(Fighter) Squadron, Royal Air Force, Upavon, Wilts. 127
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