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FLIGHT, AUGUST 7, 1931 WHAT HAS THE ISIS COME TO ? The formation flown by members of the O.U.A.S. over the Thamesnear Sheppey. The instructor can be seen in the leading machine, but the pilots are all undergraduates. (FLIGHT Photo.) some justification, at the Universities. The latter tendsto make for individualism, which is a tendency somewhat contradictory to the spirit of College and University life.The aeroplane, on the other hand, is an interest which is controlled by the squadron authorities, and it makes onemore University interest, and one which draws men from different Colleges together. From what we have seen, weshould judge that it is a very healthy addition to Univer- sity life. We write this, not merely as enthusiasts for thea]r, but recognising that anything which detracted from the proper spirit at Oxford would do more harm than goodto the nation. It is a great satisfaction to think that both the University and flying have benefited by the existenceof the O.U.A.S. Wing Commander Roderic Hill may not feel that hehas made a very happy debut as Chief Instructor. An attack of measles after childhood has passed is not likely A New Flag CommandON August 4 the Admiralty announced the following flag appointment: " Rear-Admiral Reginald G. H. Hender-son, C.B., to be Rear-Admiral Commanding Aircraft Carriers, to date September 12."This novel step in naval organisation is much to be welcomed, and we understand that for some time past ithad been expected in naval circles. To group all the air- craft carriers together as a single flag command must addto the dignity and importance of the Fleet Air Arm. Of course, we do not imagine that all the seven carriers aret<j be mobilised as one unit for operational purposes. They are needed in different parts of the world to co-operatewith various fleets. The command given to Rear-Admiral Henderson must be administrative. It should make forunity of policy in dealing with all matters concerning the FA.A. The Courageous is fitted for duty as a flagship,si 1 Rear-Admiral Henderson will probably fly his flag in "' r. She and the Furious are attached to the AtlanticFleet, but the latter is under refit. The Eagle and the C'moMs belong to the Mediterranean Fleet, but both area present under repair: The Hermes is. in China. The A gus and Ark Royal are in reserve. Doubtless, visitors" Chatham Navy Week are taking a good deal of interest "' the Ark Royal. It is interesting to recall that the to put a man in a good humour with anything. Despitethis misfortune, we think that he has begun his period of command at Oxford in very favourable circumstances, forthe squadron is certainly a good going concern. We have no doubt that he will bring it to still greater efficiencyduring his tenure of his appointment. The Air Ministry, wg believe, has made a very happy choice of a chief in-structor, considering that it was obliged to go outside the ranks of Oxford men. No doubt one of the objects whichWing Commander Hill places before himself is to ensure that before long there will be a sufficiency of Oxford menholding sufficiently high rank in the Royal Air Force, so that there will be no need to go outside their ranks whenchoosing a chief instructor for the Oxford Squadron. It is an appointment which must be one of the most pleasantopen to a member of Oxford University and to an officer of the Royal Air Force. F. A. DF. V. R. o " o United States carriers have for some time past been underthe command of a flag officer. Awards to AirmenTHE London Gazette for July 31 announced that the King has approved of the award of the medal of theMilitary Division of the Order of the British Empire to the undermentioned members of the R.A.F. for servicesrendered in connection with the operations on the North- West Frontier of India between April 23 and September 12,1930:—Flight Sergeant A. R. Clarke, Flight Sergeant C. Littleproud, Sergeant S. T. Rainsbury, Corporal A. F.Roberts, Corporal P. R. Streeter, Corporal D. E. Suther- land, and Leading Aircraftman W. Bainbridge.No. 601 (County of London) (Bomber) Squadron THE County of London B.S., under the command ofSqdn. Ldr. Sir" Philip Sassoon, began its annual training at Lympne aerodrome on Saturday, August 1. The squad-ron flew down from Hendon to Lympne in formation. The total strength in camp is about 150 officers and air-men, including a small proportion of regular personnel. A Flying Boat Cruise THE flying boats Singapore II (four Rolls Royce Kestrels) and the Saro A7 (three Bristol Jupiters) are to start on August 16 on a cruise to the Mediterranean and beyond. 787
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