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1932
1932 - 0643.PDF
FLIGHT, JULY 1, 1932 Gliders circling in line astern. (FLIGHT Photo.) of the Home Aircraft Depot with the Iivin parachutes which are used in the R.A.F. In the ordinarv way the method demonstrated would have h:en that employed in normal training, where the purachu lists stand on the wings of the aeroplanes, and at a jjiven signal i.elease their parachutes when they are simultaneously "pulled of; " the aircraft. On Saturday, however, the wind was strong and e;usty, and it was decided not to risk the chance of accidents by having " live " drops. The actual drops, therefore, were carried out on this occasion by six members of the Sandbags School of Parachuting (formed by the veteran Display participator Maj., now Wing Com., Sandbags). The machines used were three Vickers " Virginia " bombers (Napier " Lions "), which, when over the aero drome, gently but firmly dismissed the six " parachutists," who (or which) floated gracefully to earth. On the whole, we think the decision not to make it a " live " drop was a wise one, judging from the impact on landing made by the aforesaid members of the S.S.P. " Gentlemen, You May Smoke " The " stage," which previously had been somewhat overclouded, was now cleared for the next event, the main theme of the setting being pale blue, with heavy indigo clouds in the " wings." This event was smoke evolu tions by three pilots of the Aeroplane and Armament Ex perimental Establishment, Fit. Lt. J. T. Moir and Pilot Officers A. J. Pegg and F. L. White, on Bristol "Bull dogs " (•" Jupiters "). Smoke by Maj. J. C. Savage, of " Skywriting." ; " OLD FRIENDS " : The " Gugnunc " and " Autogfro" aviating above the Gloster Troop Carrier. (FLIGHT Photo.) * \ THREE " MISSING " ENGINES : The B.A.C. Flight Aerobatics In this very fine Display there were many events in which even the most captious critic would find it hard to pick any holes. Incidentally nothing but the most severe criticism does justice to the Display. Sloppy praise for everybody would be unjust to those about whom no criticism is possible. In vain did we seek for any sort of flaw in the combined aerobatics by a flight of three " Furies " from No. 1 (Fighter) Squadron. Fit. Lt. O. E. Carter, F/O. T. R. Hope, and F/O. G. B. Kelly manoeuvred their speedy aeroplanes with the unanimity of a winning Varsity crew. At the slightest indication from " stroke " they " picked it up "—or to turn from the jargon of the river to that of the air, they looped and rolled and banked. Coming " down stage " in flight formation, they started with a combined loop, then did a half roll, and changed tq line astern. A sideslip turn changed direction, bringing them to a lower level. Then they did a loop in line astern—always a very effective manoeuvre to watch—followed by a very slow roll. Next they formed up on the leader and did two loops in flight formation, followed by some steeply banked turns, in which one marvelled at the judgment with which the outside and inside men managed their throttles. The three machines went round as though joined together by invisible rods. No. 1 F.S. has not had " Furies " for very long, but there seems to be something in the air of Tangmere which makes for very high-class flying. Bravo! No. 1 F.S.! Parachute Demonstration This event was a demonstration by the Parachute Section 595 i:
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