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PLIGHT, AUGUST 28, 1931 fLl6«T"M«p DOWN Danger Area Boundary This map shows the danger area which should be avoided by pilots between August 24 and September 12. It is announced that the Air Ministry has decided tohave the machine N.247, which was badly damaged by the crash in which Lt. Brinton was killed, rebuilt after therace for use in experimental and research flying. The fuselage had to be cut open in order to extricate Lt.Brinton's body, and it seems that reconditioning will mean in practice building a new machine. It is good news thatexperiments in high-speed flying are not to be abandoned after this contest is over, for much remains to be learntfrom such work. A large quantity of petrol ordered by the French Govern-ment has arrived at Calshot, and has been stored in the shed allotted to the French team. It is hoped that theFrench seaplanes will arrive in due course and use the store now ready for them.The following statement was issued on August 26 by the Boy Scouts' Association:—"That the Italian airauthorities intend entering a team for the Schneider Trophy seems likely from an urgent request received by the Boy Scouts' Imperial headquarters to-day from theauthorities for two English Boy Scouts, who can speak Italian, to act as interpreter-messengers for the period oftraining. Lord Baden-Powell, the Chief Scout, said to-day that, in view of the possible nature of their employment,he intended that preference should be given to Scouts who can swim, ' and every Scout should be able to do so,' headded." Schneider Trophy ContestTHE car parking arrangements for the Schneider Trophy Contest have now been completed at such places asGosport, Hayling Island and West Wittering. The prices of these parks naturally vary according to their position.Full details can be obtained from Keith Prowse & Co., Ltd., 159. New Bond Street, W.I, and all branches, orNational Car Parks, Ltd., c/o Piccadilly Circus Garage, Ltd., Denman Street, W.I. Hew* CROYDON ning,d MOST regrettable accident occurred on Wednesdaylast. One of the wireless operators of the Royal Dutch Air Lines absent-mindedly walked into oneof the propellers of a Fokker, while it was run- with fatal consequences. His name was Mr. Eimaal,and he was a newcomer on this particular service. He lived about 4 to 5 hours after the accident, althoughterribly injured. This sort of accident is very unsettling, and casts a gloom over the whole aerodrome for the restof the day. We express sympathy with the company and to the relatives of the deceased. Croydon is to join in the National Illumination Weeknext month, and, I understand, a special display of the lighting arrangements here will be given. Neon tubesare being laid into the ground. The lighting at Croydon is a subject of great interest to many, and people comefrom miles around to see the night services leave, as it is such an interesting sight.The Graf Zeppelin caused the Air Ministry staff here to work at high pressure, as the airship was making all herradio communications through Croydon. This meant a pretty hard ^time with the ordinary traffic routine. Weought to take off our hats to the Air Ministry side of Croydon, as, unlike many Government offices,' they doearn their keep, and are always ready for any emergency. The new ground on the west boundary of the aerodromeis shortly to be opened, and will add about another 700 or 800 yards to the aerodrome. We would suggest a special row of hangars, and an entrance in ForrestersDrive on that side for the special use of the joyride and school concerns. It would at least have the effect of keep-ing them clear of the Continental traffic. The grass on this new part has been about two years getting intogood condition. A lesson might well be learned from the ground on the opposite of Purley Way in front of theaerodrome. Six months ago it was full of rhubarb, vege- tables and general market-garden produce ; to-day it is aperfect grass stretch, flat, and in good condition, atnd is shortly to be opened as a recreation ground by the Croy-don Borough Council. They have done in six months a job which has taken four times as long on the aerodrome,and it is in a more perfect state. During the recent tor- rential rains, the aerodrome has been a veritable quagmire,and machines landing have sent sprays of mud and water about 20 feet into the air. Were it not that the grounddrained quickly, many machines would have been bogged. Traffic in general keeps fairly normal for the time ofyear. The time is swiftly approaching when many of the services will be curtailed for the official English winter.At the moment it is like winter, but we call it summer. Personal Flying Services still keep busy with specialcharter*.,work, and their two engineers are working very hard.The traffic figures for the week were:—Passengers, 1,547 ; freight, 80 tons. P. B. 858
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