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1930
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FLIGHT, DECEMBER 5. 1930 conceivable that the disturbanceof the flow over the wing caused in this way may give rise to asgreat resistance as if the under- carriage was hanging down in thenormal way. However, it is not a difficult matter to imagine a re-arrangement by which this par- ticular design could be modifiedso as to bury the undercarriages completely. At least the Couzinetrepresents an attempt to get away from the usual 7-1 L/D ratio andto get something a little better. It is only by striving that we getanywhere. And if we are to make any real progress, as distinct fromtaking the very easy way out by piling on horse-power, it is verynecessary to use every possible means of drag reduction whichseems to promise results. It was expected that this year'sParis Show would be of a truly International character, as GreatBritain, U.S.A., Germany, Holland and Poland are showing. Actually,the foreign representation is such that the exhibition leaves one withthe feeling that it is almost entirely a French show. This is mainly dueto the fact that with few excep- tions the foreign aircraft firms arenot in the main hall, but have been pushed out under the gallery,where they do not figure in the general ensemble. Germany is represented on the mainstands by a Dornier " Superwal." Holland is represented by two Fokker s. These three machines, and the " Puss-Moth " on theMorane-Saulnier stand, are the only foreign machines which are not relegated to a position of side shows. A Ford tri-motor monoplane was to have been shown, but would not go through the door of the Grand Palais, and permissionto tear down the walls could not, presumably, be obtained ! A general view in the Grand Palais, looking north. In the foreground may be seen the wings of the Fokker F. IX and the Caudron three-engined monoplane. (FLIGHT Photo.) and a B.F.W. in actual size, and a half-size Klemm), andGreat Britain, the " Puss-Moth " apart, is represented by an " Atlas " and a " Bulldog " on stands out in the sides,under the gallery. Of the aero engines, the radial air-cooled type is easilythe most popular, but some very fine examples of water- cooled engines are to be seen. In the matter of engines,Great Britain makes an excellent show, and our engine con- structors are on a more even footing with the French than So the U.S.A. are not represented. Germany, Dornier apart, is the case with aircraft, the stands being as well situated is showing mainly models (there are a Junkers " Junior " as are the French. General view from the gallery, looking south. (FLIGHT Photo.] 1402
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