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1932
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FLIGHT, JUNE 17, 1932 REAL INTEREST : A formation flight in " Albatros As " aircraft by pilots of the '' Deutsche Verkehrsflieger- schute " on the occasion of the International Flying Meeting at Tempelhof Aerodrome, Berlin, June 12. instruments will be housed in a special case near the booking hut. Considerable instruction is now given in night flying, and last Wednesday Fit. Lt. Max Findlay was kept very busy in a club " Moth " fitted for the purpose. Others who were flying were Lt. Com. G. Rodd, R.N., in his " Puss Moth " and Lt. O. Cathcart-Jones in a " Stinson Junior." THE SOUTHERN AERO CLUB *• Shoreham was ever a resort of those pilots who want to " go somewhere," particularly during week-ends, and now that the summer has officially started the air traffic at the aerodrome has increased largely. Work at the club continues to progress and the amount of flying done regularly now is considerable. The clubhouse was in the process of being refurbished during our last visit and will certainly be a most pleasant place in which to spend an afternoon when it is finished. We understand that the plans for the development of the aerodrome on the east side of the existing one, as a municipal aerodrome for Brighton, Hove and Worthing, are going ahead favourably, and that the objections of certain individuals of the type which invariably oppose all forms of progress will be overruled in the near future. The opening of this aerodrome will provide a profitable attrac tion for those municipalities interested, and will form one of the most delightful ports of call for private owners on the south coast. D ORTSMOUTH The aerodrome at Hillsea, Portsmouth, which is being opened on July 2, is already in an excellent state, the surface having been prepared by Hunters, of Chester, and on a recent visit we found hangars and buildings being erected at top speed. There will for the start be one large hangar for commercial use, a public restaurant under neath the control tower, and a club hangar which has been built on to some old existing cottages in such a manner that these latter may be used as the clubhouse. The aerodrome is being run by the Portsmouth & Isle of Wight Aviation Co., who also operate the aerodromes at Shanklin and Ryde. We were fortunate enough to be able to try their new all-metal Westland " Wessex." This aircraft is admirably suited to the job of running pas sengers across to the Island and back, while its large capacity makes it equally suitable for joyriding. Councillor John Webb is the driving power of the Airport Committee of Portsmouth, and it is to him that the whole scheme owes its existence. We found him supervising the excava tion of a large pit destined to contain storage tanks for the different petrol pumps ; he is a man of parts, and is equally at home whether he is directing such work or sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft. The pageant, which is being organised by Capt. R. Stocken to mark the opening of the aerodrome, will include many novel features as well as liberal assistance from the R.A.F. There will also be an educational display in the form of a large collection of aeroplane models all labelled so that the budding pilot can understand the different types. Besides the races for the Grosvenor Cup and the S.B.A.C. Challenge Trophy, there will be a race of some kind for a magnificent cup which has been presented locally. It is believed that this may take the form of an altitude race. In the evening there will be a dance given by the Lord Mayor in the Guildhall, to which all the pilots will be invited. Those who have not yet got entry forms for the races should apply to the Air Pageant Manager by June 20, or, at double fees, up to June 27. R EADING The " At Home " which is being held on Saturday, June 18, promises to be of quite unusual interest. Visit ing pilots are particularly asked to report at the control immediately upon arrival, while competitors for the annual Ladies' Race are asked to leave their aircraft in the special park allotted to them. A Cup for this race has very kindly been presented by the President of the Club, the Earl of Northesk. In connection with this meeting there will also be a Concours d'Elegance for the visiting aircraft. CTAG LANE "J An informal dance will be held at the clubhouse, Stag Lane, on Saturday, June 25, after the conclusion of the R.A.F. Display at Hendon. The club will be opened from 6.30 p.m. and cold suppers will be available. Dancing will commence at 8.30 p.m. and the charge of 3s. will include a buffet. It is hoped that many who will meet old friends at the Displav will afterwards attend the dance. A NEW TYPE OF " MOTH " : A recent addition to the de Havilland " family " is the wooden " Moth " shown here. It is fitted with the inverted " Gipsy III " engine, so that pur chasers who prefer this engine can now be suited. (FLIGHT Photo.) 537
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