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FLIGHT, JULY 24, 1931 ihumte Jtuiaq%> Ciulr fteun it • T"HE CLEETHORPES MEETING.—Exceptionally badweather made the meeting at Cleethorpes on Saturday, July 18, a very difficult matter to carry through success-fully, but, in spite of serious setbacks, the management, in conjunction with the Lincolnshire Aero Club, put up quitea good show. The original programme had to be aban- doned, as so many of the people actually named in it didnot turn up. The impromptu programme, which was arranged on the spot, apparently satisfied the spectators,who, it was estimated, numbered between 30,000 and 40,000. The first event was a demonstration of the Red-wing, which, it will be remembered, is already well known in the North country, as the Scarborough Club haveacquired at least one for instructional purposes. A balloon bursting competition, which followed, was won by Mr.R. T. W. Clayton on a Bluebird. Capt. Blake then put up one of his usual shows on the Lincock, and showedthe crowd what aerobatics really can be when carried out in a small high-power machine such as the Lincock, by apilot of Capt. Blake's ability. In the aircraft race, Flt.-Lt. Payne came in first on his Redwing (Genet II), with Mr.R. T. W. Clayton second in a Bluebird, and Mr. L. S. Tindell, in a Spartan, tying for the third place with Mr.M. O. L. Scott in a Puss Moth. Capt. Stewart made one of his usual well-judged parachute drops, this time adding acomic touch to his drop by dressing up as Miss Bam Boozle, the famous American lady parachutist. In spiteof the high wind, Capt. Stewart landed well into the aero- drome, where everyone could see him. A small competi-tion was organised, called bombing the baby, which con- sisted of flour bags on a motor-car, and this was won byFlt.-Lt. Russell in a Redwing. THE RAMSGATE AIR RALLY.—The Air Rally which*• hud been arranged by the Ramsgate Chamber of Com- merce to take place during their Sports Week, on Satur-day, July 18, was seriously hindered by the weather, as was flying all over the country. Despite this, however,quite a large number of people turned up at Manston Aerodrome to watch the proceedings, and, although theorganisation appears to have broken down somewhat, the majority certainly seemed to enjoy themselves. LordHalsbury opened the meeting, and was supported by the Mayor of Ramsgate, Alderman Terry, together with mem-bers of the Ramsgate Corporation. The principal event was the Isle of Thanet race for privately-owned aircraft,and there were six entries. The circuit was two laps, of the Isle of Thanet, with turning points at ReculversTowers, the North Foreland lighthouse, and Ramsgate Harbour lighthouse. The race was won by Capt. Pen- nington in a Puss Moth (Cirrus III) at a speed of 128 m.p.h., with Mr. L. M. J. _ Balfour second in a Moth (Gipsy II), andMr. Percival third in a Hendy 302 (Hermes II), Mr. Balfour's speed being118 m.p.h., while Mr. Percival made 135 m.p.h. The Isle of Thanet Cup, presentedby Mr. C. S. J. Taylor, is a large silver trophy, some 2 ft. 3 in. in height, and is to be competed for yearly, a replica beingpresented to the winner. There were several other impromptu events, includinga demonstration of the slow flying proper- ties of the Spartan Arrow by Col. Strange and an aerobatic display in a Moth (Gipsy II) by Mr. C. Clarkson, the Managerof Selfridge's Aviation Department. After the meeting, Lord Halsbury presented the prizes. Among other demonstrations there was one by the Autogiro, and also someauto-towed gliding with the Lyons Tea Company's Falke sailplane. 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. In order to facilitate arrangementsfor this latter, members wishing to be present are asked to notify the manageress not later than noon on FridayEvening dress is optional. On the Sunday following, there will be lawn tennis exhibition matches by Messrs. J. CGregory, J. D. P. Wheatley, and Mr. Aoki. These will be preceded at 3.30 p.m. by a fencing exhibition arrangedby Professor R. BlomfieJd Jackson. The bathing pool, which is now open, will not normally be in use onMondays. A DEVONSHIRE MEETING—The annual Air**• " Rallye," which is always held by Mr. Parkhouse on the aerodrome at Haldon, near Teignmouth, will be onSeptember 5, and will, as usual, be followed by a dinner and dance. These meetings of Mr. Parkhouse's are alwaysamong the most enjoyable of the ^ear, for everyone who can afford the time to make the week-end at Teignmouthdoes so. Mr. Parkhouse is well known for his hospitality and for the genial welcome which he invariably gives hisvisitors, therefore everyone who can beg, borrow or steal an aircraft would be well advised to steer about 257 deg. truefrom London on that day fMNQUE PORTS FLYING CLUB.—Bad weather reduced^ flying time for the week ending July 19 to 17 hr. 55 min. Several new members commenced instruc-tion, but were unable to do as much as they would have liked owing to bad conditions.Two of the Club's lady private owners, Miss Aitken and Miss Giles, left for Paris on Thursday in their two GipsyMoths. It was originally their intention to tour Germany, but the political and financial situation there made thisinadvisable. On Friday, Mr. Waller executed a cross-country flight toLiverpool, landing at Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, on the return flight. This is the first time one of the Clubaircraft has visited the new Municipal Aerodrome at Hooton Park, Liverpool. On Saturday numerous visitorsarrived by air after the Ramsgate rally, among them Captain Duncan Davis, of Brooklands, and CaptainTommy Rose, late of the Midland Club. The balloon-bursting competition on Sunday attracted aconsiderable crowd of both spectators and entrants, the field numbering eight. The event was eventually won byMr. Waller, who burst two of three balloons in the remark- ably short time of one minute. Among the interestedspectators of the afternoon's proceedings were the Duke and Duchess of Rutland and the Duke of Anglesea, who, itis understood, are new neighbours at Lympne. LJ ANWORTH CLUB.—On the King's Cup** day, Saturday, July 25, members re- quiring meals at the Club are advised tobook their tables by Friday, July 24, par- ticularly for dinner, which will only beserved between 8 and 9-30 p.m., as this will be followed by a dance from TOURING IN A "VEGA": Miss Margery Durant has been carryingout a sight-seeing tour round the Mediterranean in her Lockheed " Vega*" OUT illustration shows the machine collecting "Shells'* at Tunis, where 8 halt was made last May. 726
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