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FLIGHT, MARCH 20, 1931 " ^ IN PARLIAMENT Sooth America Air MailMK. ALLEN askod the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that all Great Britain's chief Continental competitors arc able to send an air-mailletter to South America for Is. 6d., their initial weight being five grammes, whereas the minimum cost from this country is 4s., the initial weight beinghalf an ounce ; whether he has considered the representation of the London Chamber of Commerce that British firms are sending letters to France to beposted there in order to take advantage of the Continental low initial rate ; and what, if any, cost would be incurred by the British Post Office, in institutinga i-ounce initial weight for air mail from this country '! Mr. Viant : I am aware of the fact that it is possible to send letters by airfrom certain European countries to South America at a lower minimum charge than it is from this country, but only the lightest letters come withinthe limit of 5 grammes, which is the equivalent of just over one-sixth of an ounce. On the other hand, it is appreciably cheaper to send a letterweighing approximately ^ ounce from this country than from any other European country, in my opinion, the remedy for the high initial feeslies, not in a reduction of the unit of weight, but in a reduction of the very high charge for transport on this service, which is 1(1 times greater than thecharge made on the Indian Air Mail service. The answer to the second part of the. question is in the affirmative. As regards the third part, anyadditional cost incurred would lie reflected in the fees charged to the public. Air Forces' Comparative StatisticsMR. MONTAGUE, on March II, in reply to Lieut.-Col. Gault, said the present first-line establishment of the Royal Air Force is approximately 790aircraft; or—divided by categories—bombers and general purpose aircraft, 348; Army co-operation machines, 120; fighters, 156; flying boats, 25;Fleet Air Arm, 141. Owing to differences in statistical methods and to other factors such asfluctuations in strength, which occur from time to time, it is difficult to supply precisely comparable figures for other countries, but the followingtable, based on the latest information available, gives the approximate total figures for the first-line strength : France, 1,320 ; Italy (including a temporaryexcess of about 100 aircraft over normal establishment), 1,100; United States of America, 1.050 ; Union of Social Soviet Republics, 1,000 (estimated).Under the Treaty of Versailles the armed forces of Germany must not include any military or naval air forces.The official information at my disposal does not enable me accurately to sub-divide the above totals between categories. Royal Air Force Accidents MR. MONTAGUE, in reply to Mr. Wells, said during the year ending31st December. 19*), there were 46 fatal accidents, involving 64 deaths, in the Royal Air Force. The R101 Report MK. MONTAGUE, on March 12, replying to Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson andLieutenant-Commander Kenworthy, said :—The report of the committee of inquiry into the loss of K101 has not yet been received bv the Air Ministry,but I understand that it is complete and in the hands of the printers, save for a section dealing with the experiments carried out recently at the NationalPhysical Laboratory. These experiments are considered to be of material value, and the Secretary of State concurs with the Court of Inquiry in thinkingthat the report ought to include a reference to their results. On this basis, he is informed that the Court hope that the report will be available for publica-tion by the end of the month. Privately-owned Aircraft StatisticsMR. MONTAGUE, on March 18, in reply to Sir V. Warrender, said the nunilKT of registered privately-owned aircraft, including aircraft owned bycivil flying schools and light aeroplane clubs, on December 31, 1928, 1929 and 1930 was 223, 328 and 499 respectively. The number of persons killed while piloting or flying in privately-ownedaeroplanes, including machines the property of flying clubs or used for instructional purposes, during the years 1928, 1929, and 1930 were respectively10, 11 and 15. A New Flying Suit ONE of the chief drawbacks which has been levelled atthe ordinary " Sidcot suit " type of flying clothing is that it is difficult and cumbersome to put on and take off and stillmore so to walk about in. Most of these faults have now, however, beeen overcome in a suit called the " Kestral,"manufactured by D. Lewis, Ltd., 124, Gt. Portland Street, W.I. It looks rather like a soft leather "Sidcot" suit,but the tunic or body garment is actually independent of the trousers and can, if desired, be worn separately. All fasteningsare made with rust-proof open-ended zippers with flaps behind them, ensuring protection from the wind. When onit looks exactly like the one-piece suit, but has none of its attendant disadvantages. The leather from which it is madeis showerproof, with a fast dye and of exceptionally light weight. Altogether it appears an extremely suitable garmentfor those who like flying in machines with open cockpits. IMPOIiTS AND EXPORTS AEROPLANES, airships, balloons and parts thereof (not shownseparately before 1910). For 1910 and 1911 figures see FLIGHT for January 25, 1912. For 1912 and 1913, see FLIGHT for January 17, 1914. For 1914, see FLIGHT for January 15, 1915, and so on yearly,the figures for 1930 being given in FLIGHT, January 16, 1931. Jan.Feb. Imports. 1930. £..2,987 ..2,460 1931. / 77965 3,303 Exports. 1930. £147,935 226,049 1931. £142,596 110,587 Re-exports. 1930. £ 1,000 1931. £1,074 1,293 PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Avigation. By H. H. Holland. New York and Lojidon •McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Ltd. Price 12s. 6d. net. Flying from the Ground Up. By R. S. Bowen, Jr. NewYork and London : McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., Ltd. Price 105. net. Catalogue Aircraft Equipment. Brown Brothers, Ltd., Great Eastern Street, London, E.G.2. m m s? !£ NEW COMPANIES REGISTERED ANGLO-AFRICAN* AIRWAYS, LTD., 66, Victoria Street, S.W.I.—Capital £20,000 in £1 shares. Objects, to exploit, survey, establish and maintain aerial routes, demarcation of airways, aerodromes, and repair andstore depots in British, Colonial and foreign countries ; to negotiate with British, French, Dutch, Belgian, Portuguese, Spanish, other foreign andcolonial governments and companies for rights to use and operate in or over their respective territories ; to negotiate and operate air routes in co-opera-tion with British and foreign companies for the transport by air, railway, motor, etc., of passengers, mails, freight, etc. ; to own and operate flyiiigmachines, motor vehicles, etc. First directors : Lt.-Com. E. W. B. Leake Holly Bush, Ayrshire; Lt.-Col. H. F. O. Thwaites. Elmhurst, Cold Blow.Sussex; P. D. Thomas, Yardley, Bishops Avenue, East Finchley (director ,,f James Hope & Co., Ltd., etc.) Acting Secretary: P. E. Evans. C. D. BARNARD AIR TOURS, LTD., 625,' Grand Buildings, TrafalgarSquare, W.C.2.—Capital of £100 in £1 shares. Objects, to acquire lands suitable for aerodromes, landing grounds, air parks and flying clubs ; toenter into and carry into effect agreements with the Secretary of State for Air or with any other Government authority or department relating to theoperations of the company ; to carry on and to make arrangements for air transport services of all kinds, etc. Directors: C. D. Barnard, Grasmere,civil air pilot (director of Brian Lewis & C. D. Barnard, Ltd.), Mrs. M. E. Barnard, Grasmere, both of The Avenue, Radlett, Herts. CIRRUS-HERMES ENGINEERING CO., LTD., 274, Gresham House,E.C.2.—Capital £1,000 in £1 shares. Aeronautical, mechanical and elec- trical engineers, manufacturers of and dealers in implements and machinesrequired for use in the aeroplane industry, manufacturers of and dealers in aeroplanes and aircraft, etc. Directors: H. L. Watkins, E. D. Basden,Henry Morgan, F. W. E. Morgan. \V. H. Wstliins. Solicitors: Churchill Clapham and Co., I, Broad Street PlaCO, K.C.2. SOUTH WALES A1KWAYS, LTD.—Capital, £100 in £1 shares. Pro-prietors and builders and manufacturers of aeroplanes, seaplanes and air ships, mechanical road vehicles, ships and vessels, etc. Directors : R. H.Thomas, Mrs. Nehaita Thomas, both of 9, Dunraven Place, Bridgend, Giant. Solicitors :—Grover, Grover & Williamson, 26, Charles Street, Cardiff. it m 'M m AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS ( Abbreviations : Cyl. — cylinder ; i.e. = internal combustion ; m. = motors.The numbers in brackets arc those under which the Specification wiH be pruned and abridged, etc.) APPLIED FOR IN 1929 Published March 12, 19311,783. M. O. DAKBY and A. A. SIDNEY. I. .C. engines. (343,097.) 24,382. P. SCATIZZI. Flying machines. (317,059.)33,134- POPELAKOVA (nee BUKIANOVA). Aviators' equipment. (343,019.) 35,988. P. H. SANDS. Louvre ventilators for aircraft, etc. (343,195.)39,799. ECLIPSE AVIATION CORPORATION. Engine-starting apparatus. (343,254.) Published March 19, 193134,106. SCHNEIDER ET CIE. Anti-aircraft guns and vehicles for the transport thereof. (343,433.) 37,263. J. S. CHICK. Control of aeroplanes. (343,630.)38,935. H. S. HELE-SHAW and T. E. BEACHAM. Variable-pitch airssrews. (343,653.) APPLIED FOR IN 1930 Published March 12, 19311,963. W. W. TRIGGS (Eclipse Aviation Corporation) Engine-starting mechanism. (343,281.)3,461. A. W. HATPIELD and T. R. SWIFT. Bomb or projectile for aircraft use. (343,294.) Published March 19, 1931 6,925. R. BEAUCAIKE. Starting and landing apparatus. (343,763.)8,257. ROTH-BUCIINER A.-G. Reversible propellers. (343,777.) FLIGHT, The Aircraft Engineer and Airships. 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.CX Telephone (2 lines) : Holborn, 3211. Holborn, 1884. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London. SUBSCRIPTION RATES POST FREE UNITED KINGDOMs. d. 3 Months 8 36 „ 16 6 12 UNITED STATES 33 0 12 3 Months |2-206 „ $440 $875 OTHER COUNTRIES*s. d. 3 Months 8 96 „ 17 6 12 „ 35 0 • Foreign subscriptions must be remitted in British currency. 5,447 11,268 373.9H4 253,183 1,000 2,367 Cheques and Post Office Orders should be made payable to theProprietors of " FLIGHT," 36, Great Queen Street, Kingsway, W.C.2, and crossed " Westminster Bank." Should any difficulty be experienced in procuring " FLIGHT '' from local newsvendors intending readers can obtain each issue direct from the Publishing Office, by forwarding remittance as above. 262
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