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FLIGHT, NOVEMBER 13, 1931 On Saturday, November 7, Mr. Handley Page, by way of celebrating this occasion, gave a small luncheon party at the Aerodrome Hotel, Croydon. In a short speech he bid God-speed to the crew, the passengers and the aircraft, and asked those present to drink the health of them all, coupled with the name of Mr. Woods Humphreys, Managing Director of Imperial Airways. Mr. Alcock replied for the crew and stressed the import- ance of comfort in machines flying on the Eastern route. Mr. T. England, of Handley Page, Ltd., proposed the health of the guests, and asked the Director of Civil Aviation to reply for them. Lt. Col. F. C. Shelmerdine, D.C.A., then made an excellent and informative speech, showing that his knowledge of flying in the East is very considerable. He agreed with Mr. Alcock on the necessity for adequate comtort in the machines operating on this route, and said that while a bar was certainly a necessity it was quite useless unless it was provided with some form of ice box. He paid great tribute to the pilots and staff who operate the seivice out there under exceedingly bad weather conditions in many cases, and sketched its history from the days when the I-t.A.F. quite literally ploughed the first furrow across the desert. It is interesting to note that on the trip out there the Horsa will be loaded to full load with stores and equipment of which latter she will carry some 1,750 lb. Europe to Africa IN FLIGHT for October 23 we announced the formation of Gibraltar Airways, Ltd., to run an air service between Gibraltar and Tangier with Saro Windhovers.- Capt. E. W. Percival, who took out the first air- craft, has now returned, having turned over to Mr. J. D. Wilson, who will carry on as pilot in charge of the service. Capt. Percival tells us that he expects this line to be a great success, for during the five weeks he was there he made an average of three return trips every day. Landing is not possible in Tangier harbour when the " Levanter " is blowing strongly, and on these occasions the pas- sengers are taken on to the aerodrome a little way inland, such is the advantage of having amphibian aircraft. Already the promoters are finding an increasing demand for the service as the saving over the boat journey is very consider- able. Capt. Percival's arrival at Gibraltar was made an occasion for THE START. A view of the " Rock " seen from the "Windhover," taken on one of its first journeys to Tangier. THE MEANS. The Saro "Windhover" (three Gipsy IPs) at anchor in Gibraltar harbour. Beyond her is a Dornier " Wai" which operates on the line Gibraltar to Genoa, meeting the New York mail boat on her outward trip and then remaining at Gibraltar until the incoming ship arrives. much jubilation, and we gather that he had to participate in many functions organised for his benefit, not the least romantic of which were picnics to the Cork Woods—well known to every junior Naval officer! Air Mail Leaflet, Winter Edition THE Postmaster-General announces that the winter edition of the Air Mail leaflet, which gives particulars of the- winter air mail services available for correspondence posted in this country has now been issued. Copies of the new leaflet are being sent to regular users of the service and can also be obtained free of charge at any Post Office. Regular users of the air mail services are advised to consult the new leaflet regarding the services in which they are interested as a number of changes have been made in con- sequence of alterations in the timing of the air services. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that the England- British East Africa air mail service now leaves London on Wednesdays, the latest time for posting in the air mail letter box outside the General Post Office, London, being THE END. Looking down at Tangier harbour from the " Windhover " on her first trip. It will be seen that the harbour i& somewhat open to easterly winds and therefore when this area is too rough the " Wind- hover " lands at the aerodrome, which is just over the hills. 11.0 a.m. on Wednesdays. The England-India air mail service still leaves London on Saturdays, the latest time for posting in the air mail letter box outside the General Post Office, London, being 11.0 a.m. on Saturdays. A Nigerian Air Service A NKW weekly air mail service between Lag"s (Southern Nigeria) and the Cameroons started on Novem- ber 6, when the Aircraft Development Company's seaplane left Lagos for Warri, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Victoru, carrying the first official air mail in Nigeria. The servi-e is experimental, but it is hoped ultimately to provide a servise connecting regularly with mailboats at Lagos. U.S. Airliner Crashes A REGULAR transport aeroplane of the Ludington Line, which was bound from Newark to Washington, crashed <in November 5 as it was about to make a landing at Camden, New Jersey, and burst into flames. All four of its pas- sengers and the pilot were instantly killed. The cause of the accident is unknown. .,..,.-•.,.„.»........ .,:. 1136
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