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FLIGHT, SEPTEMBER 11, 1931 covered the identity of a pilot who is well-known for the pleasure he takes in flying in the inverted position, and his wonderful display thoroughly justified his reputation. Mr. Uwins was, of course, most impressive on the " Bull- dog," as the Jupiter engine makes a noise when diving such as never fails to impress people. In " bombing a submarine " Capt. H. Davis, on a " Moth " (Gipsy II), succeeded in getting a direct hit, though his " flour bag was insufficient to sink the strange vehicle. Two " South- ampton " flying-boats also came over from Plymouth and flew round the aerodrome. In the evening there was a dinner at the Royal Hotel, and the occasion had special significance as it was the sixth anniversary of the day Mr. and Mrs. Parkhouse were married. In honour of this event they wort- presented with a bouquet by the visiting pilots and also had to go through the ordeal of a mock trial run on the lines of that for the Dunmow Flitch. THE PROJECTED I*ALLY AT WEST WITTERING.— * The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators announce that the projected Rally, arranged for Saturday, September 12, at West Wittering Aerodrome (by kind permission of Capt. The Kt. Hon. F. E. Guest), is postponed, owing to the inclusion of this aerodrome in the prohibited area. T^HE PHILLIPS and Powis School of Flying now have •* Com. C. W. Croxford on the staff of instructors. He served in the Koyal Navy from 1914 to 1922, when he took up flying in the Koyal Air Force ; since then he has flown over a thousand hours, most on instruction, on different types of machines, both in this country and in the East. Our flying hours have been good this month considering the weather conditions ; 292 hr. have been flown, and 26 new pupils have joined the school. Several pupils who have been living on the premises have com- pleted their flying and tests in a matter of ten days or so, thus showing the advantage of living in a " flying atmo- sphere," and being able to take advantage of good weather conditions. Maj. Higman is one to be mentioned in this respect, as he completed his course and passed his tests in less than three days, although we should add that he had done a little spasmodic flying before. We should also like to congratulate our young pupil Mr. E. Humphreys, 17 years of age, who went solo after 6 hr. 10 min. dual. •"THE BRISTOL GARDEN PARTY.—September 26 a1 * Bristol is not to be a " pageani " but an informal party for private owners, and all others who can manage to visit the Club by air. The Bristol and Wessex Club, as hosts, will entertain all such visitors to tea at the airport, and a dinner and dance (full evening dress) at the Spa Hotel, Clifton, in the evening. Will all who wish to come, please write to the Manager, Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club, Bristol Airport, Bristol, asking for an official invitation? Col. and Mrs. Shelmerdine have kindly consented to be present. The flying programme during the afternoon will be interesting. Mr. C. F. Uwins, by permission of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., will give an exhibition on the " Bristol Bulldog." It is hoped that a tri-motor Ford and the latest " West- land Wessex " will be there too. To amuse private owners it is intended to organise certain competitions and other attractions, details of which will be announced later. It should be a very enjoyable afternoon, not too strenu- ous, and followed up by a good dinner and dance, as the guests of the Club. After the many strenuous flying meetings of the summer season, such an informal gathering will be appreciated where one will have plenty of time to meet one's friends, with a short programme followed by a pleasant evening. It will be appreciated if all those intending to visit the garden party by air will inform the Club as soon as possible. ("•INQUE PORTS FLYING CLUB.—The sun actually ^ shone for some considerable time .it Lympne during the week ending August 30, and consequently flying time was increased to 24 hr. This figure would have been higher had it not been that some of the fine days were spoilt by high wind. „ On Monday Lt. Com. T. S. B. Gubbins and Mr. K. H. F. Waller returned from Le Zoute, where they had spent a very enjoyable week-end. On Thursday one of the Club machines made a trip to Wimereux and back, but did not land on the other side. Or. Saturday Mr. Cliff and Mr. Waller flew to the. Antwerp Flying Meeting and returned to Lympne on Sunday even- ing. There was no competition on Sunday, but several cross-country flights were carried out by members. Maj. Parker flew his " Puss Moth " to Penshurst, where Mr. Hossle picked him up in G-EBTD, and brought him back to Lympne. Also, Mr. Kennett took G-AAKM to Croydon, where he met a friend and returned to Lympne later in the evening. AMERICA'S NEW RIGID AIRSHIP The U.S. Navy Dirigible " Akron " was taken from its hangar August 26 for the first time. A ground crew of 150 men lifted the 785-foot airship from its cradle and " walked " it part way out of the dock. The procedure was a practice drill in preparation for the "Akron's " trial flight, scheduled tentatively " after September 5." Our picture shows the " Akron " as she was brought out of her hangar attached to the movable mooring mast. ..;-;.,:-—- _ _ •_. ._ _;. _ ,. _ 922
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