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1931 - 0621.PDF
fiuvate FLIGHT, JUNE 26, 1931 CUUr fteun -HE READING MEETING Q UITE an excellent meeting was held by the Berks,Bucks and Oxon Aeroplane Club at Reading onSunday, June 21.A very much larger crowd than was expected arrived, and this must have numbered considerably over10,000. There were some 70 visiting aircraft, bringing in tht-m over 200 aerial visitors. Twenty-six machines of various types were in a fly-past,which gave the crowd a very good idea of the large num- ber of light aircraft, of different types, now built. Sir Alan Cobham opened the meeting, and among thosewho were present were the Director of Civil Aviation, Col. Shelmerdine and Mrs. Shelmerdine ; Lady CynthiaSlesser ; Col. The Master of Sempill and Mrs. Sempill , Air Comm. and Mrs. J. Weir ; Sqd.-Ldr. The Hon. F. E.Guest; and Herr Dr. Kipfer, who was Professor Piccard's assistant in his recent balloon ascent. Dr. Kipfer camefrom Brussels to Croydon by air on a three-day visit to England, and was met at Croydon by Col. Sempill, onbehalf of the Royal Aeronautical Society of Great Britain. During the show. Dr. Kipfer made a short speech, inwhich he described some of his experiences, and stated that they had sufficient oxygen to have risen a further800 metres. It is understood that while in England Dr. Kipfer has been staying at Hanworth Park. An incident of topical interest was the arrival, fromHanworth, of an N.F.S. Moth towing a B.A.C. glider. This glider has been christened " Barbara Cartland," afterthe well-known novelist, who was also a passenger in the Moth. The glider was flown by Mr. E. L. Mole, whoreleased over the aerodrome and made a beautiful landing. There were many of the usual demonstrations andhumorous turns, such as an aerobatic display by Mr. P. M. Watt, who showed that the Martlet is undoubtedly oneof the best civilian aircraft for aerobatics. An old friend who has for so long been, as he told us," eating very hot dust," is now with us again, and is, of course, the life and soul of the party. Quite why hewanted to eat dust we cannot understand, since we have never yet seen him fail to cope with any liquid offeredhim to assuage his thirst. We are referring to Mr. Tommy Rose, and on this occasion he distinguished himself bywinning the obstacle race, which included no flying, but consisted chiefly in eating such things as toffee-apples!Later he gave an excellent display on an Avro Avian. Capt. Stewart made an excellent parachute drop with aRussell-Lobe parachute. The lack of swing with this type was very noticeable. Mr. Noel Smith, the Secretary of N.F.S., makes use of an incongruous steed when crossing Hanworth aerodrome. Like all efficient secretaries, he is evidently out to " deliverthe goods." (FLIGHT Photo.) Mr. C. F. Uwins, the well-known test pilot for the BristolAeroplane Co., flew a Bristol Bulldog, and gave the spec- tators an excellent idea of the speed and manoeuvrabilityof modern aircraft ; while Mr. J. Cordes, of the Handley Page Co., as a contrast, dutifully showed how slow a Mothcan be flown when fitted with slots. There was also a demonstration of the Bluebird by Mr.Dick, and the Desoutter ambulance, flown by Mr. Cooper, disgorged a pseudo " case " into a waiting motor am-bulance on the Aerodrome. One of the items was a Concours d'Elegance, and thiswas won by a Mr. Alderson on his Gipsy Moth. The prizes and cups were distributed by Miss Winifred Flt.-Lt. Russell surrounded by members of the newly formed L.G.O.C. Flying Club. On his right is DriverGodwin, to whom the Club owes its formation. They have now purchased a Redwing and will start in- structing some of their 1,500 members at Broxbourne Aerodrome shortly. It is hoped to cover expensesby the payment of 6d. per week and 5s. per hour for flying. Flt.-Lt. Russell, who is Sales Manager for the Redwing Co., has helped the Club's formation in many ways. • 575 ' C2
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