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1932
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FLIGHT, AUGUST 12, 1932 The Naval Air Force does not construct engines or aeroplanes, but it carries out its own repairs when these are not of a major character. There seems to be no reason to suppose that aeronautical con struction will ever be undertaken on a large scale in Portugal, and in any case the French have the monopoly, should they care to take advantage of it to the extent of starting up a factory in the country. The volume of aerial traffic is very small, and, as already suggested, civil and com mercial aviation hardly exist— only one commercial transport machine existing at present in the whole country. This aircraft carries out occasional joy-ride flights, but this cannot be a very lucrative business for the owners as lack of facilities and a spirit of " air-mindedness " do not permit of extensive operating. The one and only civil aerodrome is over twenty miles from Lisbon, and it is badly served by rail and/or road transport. None too frequent slow " local " trains take one hour ,and five minutes on the journey from Lisbon to the aerodrome, but this time can be improved on by one possessing (or hiring) an automobile. A few years back there did exist a somewhat desultory PORTUGUESE-BUILT : A Potez XXV with " Jupiter " engine, both entirely constructed in the Alverca workshops. and spasmodic passenger and mail service between Lisbon and Madrid, and also Lisbon-Seville. This was run by the Junkers concern, but the refusal of the Spanish Govern ment to continue the subsidy led to the Portuguese section being abandoned. Therefore, it will be seen that there is no real need for a national aeronautical industry: that may come in time. More Economy THE Air Council has sent a letter to all R.A.F. com mands to emphasise again the need for economy. Despite the economies effected last year, the Government has decided that an intensified effort must be made to secure a further reduction in the cost of administering public services. Every possible avenue of further saving is to be continuously explored, though, of course, nothing is to be done to make flying less safe. Records of doubtful value are to be abolished and likewise the reduplication of forms. A report on the steps taken is called for not later than October 1. " Cutty Sark " Strikes a Snag THE " Cutty Sark " amphibian belonging to the Isle of Man Air Service struck a submerged object while taxy- ing in front of Douglas on August 7, and tore a hole in her hull. A speed-boat took off the passengers and the " Cutty Sark " was towed ashore. After the water had been drained from the hull, the pilot flew the machine to Ronaldshay aerodrome. LONDON-ZURICH-LONDON : The first long flight of the first Stieger S.T.4 Monospar machine after getting its Certificate of Airworthiness was to Zurich during the meeting held there. In Switzerland and Italy the machine aroused a great deal of interest. Fit. Lt. Schofield. who piloted the machine, reports that he had rjo trouble whatever, and the two Pobjoy " R " engines ran faultlessly. Mr. Schofield was kept busy, while at Zurich, demonstrating the S.T.4. It was unfortunate that his visit took place too late for him to take part in the international contests. (FLIGHT Photo.) 761
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