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1932
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FLIGHT, MARCH 25, 1932 Girporl Hews HESTON AIR PARK M ONDAY, March 14.—Six machines (G-ABFP, G-AAYD, G-ABSO, G-ABSB, G-AAVT, and G-AAPT) returned from Baldonnel, with pictures of the Irish Sweepstake draw proceedings. As they arrived at about the same time, we had the unusual sight of pilots waiting their turn to clear Customs. Of the six, one, the " Meteor " (G-ABFP), piloted by Mr. Styran, made a particularly quick run, taking 2 hr. 30 min. to Baldonnel and 2 hr. 40 min. for the return. Two machines took the Southern route via Fishguard, and, as they had been reported to Holyhead by Baldonnel, caused a certain uneasiness. Holyhead wired Heston for news and broadcast shipping. This gave proof of the necessity of pilots circling control stations when flying overseas. * Mr. Meny cleared Customs and proceeded to Paris in his " Puss Moth " G-AAXO. Mr. Meny is a director of an important French firm, and uses his machine for business purposes. Tuesday, March 15.—The Hon. Mrs. Gurdon (the Hon. Yoskyl Pearson) flew to Towcester to witness her husband riding in a point-to-point. G-ABFV, piloted by Capt. Cameron, arrived back from Munich, with the son of Mrs. Spencer Cleaver as passen ger, who had been competing in the International Ski-ing Competition. Although he did not win, he was first amongst the English competitors. From Frankfurt to Heston G-ABFV made the remarkably good time of 4 hr. 50 min. WEDNESDAY, March 16.— Mr. S. V. Appleby, the young Englishman from the South of France, who only commenced his lessons on the previous Wednesday, made his first solo flight after 5 hr. 30 min. dual instruction. Three machines went from Heston for the Lincolnshire, G-AAXZ (Mr. Styran), G-ABLB (Mr. Scholes), and G-ABGS (Mr. Wilson), all with passengers. THURSDAY, March //".—G-ABBC, the " Cutty Sark," called at Heston on the way from Cowes to Blackpool. Capt. Spooner (brother of Miss W. Spooner) piloted his brother to Towcester to ride in a point-to-point race. FRIDAY, March 18.—Personal Flying Service, Ltd., had two machines off to the Grand National—G-ABFO (" De- soutter "), piloted by Mr. Ledlie, and G-AAVT (" Hendy "_), by Maj. Clarke. Mr. S. St. Barbe took two passengers in G-ABGS ("Puss Moth") and Mr. Styran two in G-AAXZ (" Puss Moth "). Several private owners also went. Airwork, Ltd., machine G-ABEO, piloted by Mr. Fer guson, collected films of the Grand National for Gaumont Films. Mr. Leslie Runciman cleared Customs and departed for Paris in his " Puss Moth " G-ABLG. SATURDAY, March 19.—Amongst the private owners who viewed the Oxford and Cambridge boat race from the air were Mrs. Rhodes-Moorhouse and her son William in their Gipsy II " Moth " G-ABOA. Two machines cleared Customs for Paris—G-AAXM (Mr. Reiss) and G-ABDM (Mr. Macpherson), Mr. Lindsay Everard, M.P., being one of the party. " Booted and spurred," Mr. S. Davenport piloted his " Puss Moth " G-AAZM to Cheddington to attend a meet of the Draghounds. He did not leave until after lunch, and was back before 5 p.m., and was very enthusiastic about the use of a plane for such a purpose. The Hon. Leo Russell was flying his " Gipsy Moth " G-AARI, and very proud of " The Sketch " lady painted on the fuselage. The new " Fox Moth " made its first appearance at Heston, and many favourable comments were heard. This machine will be at Heston from Friday to Sunday, March 25 to 27, and will be available for demonstrations. SUNDAY, March 20.—Although to-morrow is officially the first day of Spring, to-day has undoubtedly been the finest this year, and in the sun really warm. With such a day, flying became a pure joy, and all Club machines were fully booked, while the Brigade of Guards machine was in full use by their flying members. Among the many visitors to Heston was Capt. H. Bal four, M.P., who refused to be drawn into any discussion regarding Mr. " Bobbie " Perkins' speech in the House regarding the merits or demerits of women pilots. Early in the day machines departed for the Continent, amongst them being G-ABTV (" Puss Moth "), with Mr. Harbin and friend for Paris ; and G-AAVT (" Hendy "), with Maj. Clarke and one passenger for Le Touquet. G-AAVT made the return journey later in the day. G-ABSU (" Stinson, Jnr."), which has been for some time in the South of France, returned from Paris to-day for some small repairs, and is leaving again for Cannes next Wednesday or Thursday. Mr. Lindsay Everard, M.P., and party in G-AAXM and G-ABDM cleared Customs on return from Paris. The selling agencies at Heston report increased activity during the past week. Among their sales Henlys, Ltd., have sold an Avro " Trainer," " Widgeon," and a " Sports Avian," while Mrs. Vereker has obtained a " Puss Moth " from Brian Lewis & Co. It is an open secret that Mrs. Vereker has an entirely new idea for the colour scheme of her new purchase, and we await the repainting with much interest. A Flying Film to See " HELL DIVERS," at the Empire, Leicester Square, is a film which everyone interested in flying should make a point of seeing. It is strong, magnificent, and amazing. Hollywood Directors, however, have not yet brought them selves to make pictures for the European market as opposed to those which sell in their own country. Take this present example, here is one of the finest displays of flying, made with full co-operation of the U.S. Navy—and when we say full, it should be realised that there is liter ally nothing the Director cannot get. He was given free use of U.S.S. Saratoga during the Panama battle practice, and special formation flying was done for his benefit—and that flying has been transferred to the screen by some of the most wonderful photography that we have ever seen ; yet the whole show comes within measurable distance of being ruined through the inclusion of so-called " love interest." When you go and see it, cut the story out of your mind and concentrate on the flying. You cannot help but give the U.S. Marines full marks for the way they throw their Curtiss F8C-4 " Hell Divers " (450-h.p. " Wasps ") down in power dives on to the target or for their formation flying. The deck landing—including the use of anesting gear which the censor has evidently blanked out at the critical moment—is interesting and well illustrates the use of wheel brakes. Wallace Beery sur passes himself as a " tough guy " and Clark Gable adds further to his laurels as an example of modern efficiency. Our own Navy has given its co-operation on several occa sions, but the result has always given one the impression that the film people have not made the most of their opportunities ; here, however, there is no doubt about their doing so, still, maybe it's easier for Americans—we should like to see Wallace Beery telling off working parties on board H.M.S. Hood /—for their Navy is always willing to advertise itself. Sir W. Morris's Gift SIR WILLIAM MORRIS, who is president of the Wing- field Orthopaedic Hospital, at Headington, near Oxford, is giving the whole of the £70,000 which it has cost to re build the hospital. Sir William originally agreed to con tribute £46,000, but the cost has been greater than expected. In view of his benefaction the committee yesterday decided to rename the institution the Wingfield Morris Hospital. 263
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