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FLIGHT, SEPTEMBER 25, 1931 AVIATION ENTHUSIASM : A small corner of the field at Southend showing some of the huge crowdwhich gathered to see the flying last Sunday. The Monospar (2 Salmsons) in the foreground caused a very great deal of interest and it was with difficulty that the crowd which surged round it could be held at bay. TOY-RIDING AT SOUTHEND.—Mr. J. Chaplin and Mr.J Talbot-Lehmann have recently been holding a series of joy-riding meetings at such places as they found therewas any likelihood of much interest being raised- Last Sunday, September 20, their venue was Southend. Thefield used was just north of the town, and the crowd who came must have been well over 10,000. Besides joy-riding they also had attractions, such as an excellent aero- batic display by Fit. Lt. Schofield on Mr. Chaplin's"Avian " (Hermes) ; a demonstration on the " Klemm (Gipsy II) by Mr. Rogers ; a demonstration of the"Monospar" (two Salmsons), also by Fit. Lt. Schoneld ; and a parachute drop by Mr. Fairlie. This latter gotseverely shaken on landing, due to his chute being foul on the way down, and therefore not supporting himadequately. From what happened, it looked as if suffi- cient care had not been taken in packing the chute, forthat, or something similar, was the cause of the shroud lines becoming entangled in the canopy, and thus pre-venting the whole from opening correctly. We were thankful that Mr. Fairlie was not more seriously hurt.We have never advocated the use of parachute drops merely as a stunt to draw a crowd, but if they must beused, then, in fairness to the jumper himself and also to the maker of the parachute, we feel that the very greatestcare should be taken to ensure that the drop shall be an entire success. We have so far avoided a disaster inthis country such as occurred in Brussels last year, and have no wish for anything of a similar nature to takeplace. An accident of any kind at all would have the direst effects on such meetings, and must be avoided atall costs. Mr. Chaplin and his friends are to be congratu- lated on spreading interest in flying to such a degree. fHE HERTS AND ESSEX AERO CLUB.—Last Thurs-day, September 17, was a flying meeting and the open- ing day of the General Omnibus Company's Sports Associa-tion Flying Club at Brox bourne. There were some wirty aircraft there, and Mr. D. Kinnear, the Club's!?^ructor, gave an aerobatic display on one of the Club's Redwings." The Club has 1,500 members, who con-tribute. 6d. a week as subscription to the Club. gROOKLANDS NOTES.—Bad weather has caused a, r;-Auction in flying hours during the past week, but esjii, . this, a considerable amount of early morning flying tes h-en carried out. Mr. V. Jillard and Mr. W. Holmes a J>ur have passed all the necessary tests for their " A "iceji es, and are now taking a course in advanced forced landings. "ird flying is now occupying the times of the twowe tors Messrs Davis and Jones who hope to announce this course will be kept as low as possible, and will beannounced at a later date. On Thursday last, Messrs. Jones and Lowdell flew over tothe Broxbourne Aerodrome to assist the Frogley brothers in running their very successful Air Meeting. Mr. Jonesis probably one of the best announcers at Flying Meetings, and Mr. Lowdell always manages to amuse the crowd byhis comic flying turns. The last brick was laid on the Control Tower of thenew Club House on Thursday, and in accordance with an old custom a flag was flown to celebrate the event, and yg pyg tee tors, Messrs. Davis and Jones, who hope to announce and'1 Dlete course on machines fitted with the latest Reida ^'grist instruments, in the near future. The cost of Lt. Col. Moore Brabazon, Mr. F. E. Mockford and Colonel the Master of Sfempill unfurling the Civil Air Ensign at Broxbourne Aerodrome. 973
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