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FLIGHT, DECEMBER 11, 1931 Selfridge's offer a wide range, such as helmets, goggles, maps and compasses, in fact everything the flying man can want. It is not difficult to find a suitable Christmas present for your pilot friend if you go to their Aviation Department. FOR ALL ACCESSORIES OELFRIDGE & CO., LTD., have an**' extensive Aviation Department, which is already very well known.They are in a position to supply every kind of accessory, including IrvinAir Chutes, flying helmets, ear-phones, goggles, flying clothing, flying boots,aviation books, instruments, com- passes, turn indicators, deviators,etc., etc. Furthermore, they can supply maps of all kinds, and theyare in a position to quote insurance rates which they claim are at least atgood as those obtainable elsewhere Their Aviation Manager is a well-known and expert pilot, and there- fore able to give his customersthe best of attention and advice. One of their most interesting articles istheir new flying helmet. This has been made in four panels, runningfrom front to back, thereby ensuring a close and comfortable fit. The straphas had particular attention paid to it, so that, instead of pulling thehelmet apart in the neighbourhood of the ear-phones, it causes these to siteven more snugly over the ears and obviates all cause of bad hearing.The buckle, which is very easy to work, is particularly large and of theadjustable kind. Sorbo pads are fitted inside the telephones, preventing thesehurting the ears in any way. The helmet can be supplied in black orbrown leather and, if required, with a special sun-proof lining. FLYING MODELS DEALLY good flying models form•^ ideal gifts for Christmas—not necessarily for young people only, asthere are now many grown-ups who take an active interest in the construc-tion and flying of model aeroplanes. The name of A. E. Jones, Ltd., of 97,New Oxford Street, London, W.C.2, is well known in the miniature avia-tion world, and we need hardly men- tion that it is possible to obtain fromthis firm not only all the materials and parts required for the constructionof model aircraft, but also a range of really excellent flying models,ready for the air. We show three of these in the accompanying illustra-tion, from which it may be seen that natural appearance is also one of theirqualifications. All are fuselage mono- planes, with the following character-istics : —The '' Falcon ''—a well-known flyer—has a span of 42 in., a lengthof 27 in., and is fitted with triple gear. It weighs 8 oz., and has a dura-tion of 60-85 sec. hand launched, or 45-75 sec. r.o.g. The " Sky Rover "is 46-in. span, 34£ in. long, and weighs 10 oz. ; it has a performanceof 75 sec. The "Kinglet" is 36-in. span and weighs 5J oz. ; it has aperformance of 50 sec. ; all materials for constructing this model can alsobe supplied. A very comprehensive illustrated folder concerning modelsand accessories may be obtained on application to A. E. Jones, Ltd., on mention of FLIGHT. Above are three of the A. E. Jones models. At the top is the "Kinglet," in the middle the "Sky-Rover" and at the bottom the "Falcon." ALMOST A NECESSITY /"• OGGLES which are well fitting are^"* little short of a necessity for every pilot of an open machine, andsuch a pair must, therefore, be an admirable Christmas gift for those whodo not possess them. E. B. Meyro- witz, Ltd., of 1A, Old Bond Street,London, W., are the makers of one of the best-known types of goggles onthe market. Their new Luxor goggle is now sold in a leather case, togetherwith wide and flat sorbo-protected eye- pieces, which fit close to the face andeffectually prevent leakage of wind between the goggles and the cheekbones, thus giving entire comfort. A de-luxe model is sold with curved,hand-ground non-shatterable Acetex lenses, and the price of this model has 1220 just been reduced. Incidentally, itwas this type which was worn by the English pilots in the Schneider Trophycontests of 1929 and 1931. PRESENTS FOR CHRISTMAS f-HRISTMAS is approaching, andthe women folk of all pilots should visit such a shop as Gieves,Ltd., of Old Bond Street, which, being a man's shop, provides a very variedassortment of gifts suitable for men. Besides the usual range of clothing,such as dressing gowns, pyjamas, ties and silk handkerchiefs, there is also awide range of jewellery having about it an aeronautical flavour, a fine speci-men of which is the cigarette case illustrated below. Cigarette cases with monograms are a feature of Gieves' gifts. MASCOTS A E. LEJEUNE, of 132, Great Port-**• land Street, are the makers of mascots for all purposes. Some arein the form of motor mascots to be fitted to the radiator cap, and in thiscase scale model aeroplanes are sold which are correct in every detail.Almost all well-known types of aero- planes can be supplied, and in everycase these models are beautifully finished, being cast in solid bronze,enamelled if required, but otherwise finished in bright or antique silver.Some models are mounted on ash-trays and paper-weights, making attractiveadditions to any man's desk. Square and oblong ashtrays can alsobe supplied if required. Cuff links having the effigy of St. Christopher onthem in enamel, are popular for travellers. An attractive ash tray made by Lejeune. The model is true to scale, and is mounted on a very handsome green Onyx base which forms the ashtray and cigar rest.
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