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FLIGHT, SEPTEMBER 2, 1932 gWtfc Bjjjjvrf & filiHmtf THE FOLKESTONE TROPHY RACE The race for the Folkestone Aero Trophy held at Lympne on the 25th was a great success and a triumph for Comper aircraft. There were 20 entrants, and it was decided to run two heats, the first five machines in each qualifying for the final. The finishing line of the race was between the Pleasure Pier Head and a marked boat or buoy, and after crossing the line all competitors returned to Lympne, where the great victory of the Compers was duly cele brated. Mr. Brie (Autogiro) alarmed everyone by not return ing for some little time after all the other competitors in his heat had been duly counted in, but he got back just in time to see Mr. Styran wait for the red flag of the starter, and proceeded to " hover " until the Gipsy III Comper took off some five minutes later! Mr. Brie told us that when he realised the £50 was definitely out of his reach., he decided to do the company £50 worth of good among the public along the beach by demon strating his hovering powers. The strong wind played its part in the race, and it was certainly the Compers' day out ; the faster and smaller the machine, the less it seemed affected by a wind which served to bring the average speed of the " Moths " down to 92 for the fastest and 85 for the slowest. In addition, the bumps had to be experienced to be believed, and several people reported losing complete control on more than one occasion. The course was a well-planned one in respect of the turning points, all of which could clearly be seen through out the race, so that the local entrants could claim little advantage over the strangers. Sir Philip Sassocn, who was President of the Air Race Committee, had entered his " Puss Moth," and showed his interest in the proceedings by flying m it himself, piloted by Mr. Parkes, which was a source of very considerable gratification in the neighbourhood. Only one competitor failed to face the starter, Miss Leathart being delayed at Heston by a leaking petrol tank until it was too late for her to hope to get down in time for even the second heat. Among the interested spectators were many well- known local people, Capt. Duncan Davies coming down to Lympne especially to see the race. The handicapping was in the efficient hands of Capt. Dancy, while Capt. Lamplugh was present on behalf of the Royal Aero Club, and Mr. Jeffs of the Air Ministry- was also present in person. A cold lunch was served at a long table, and so well patronised was this item that it almost seemed as if supplies were going to run out, but the emergency was suitably provided against. Altogether things went with a swing, and everyone spent a thoroughly enjoyable day. The Folkestone Aero Trophy Race looks like becoming a well-supported annual event. THE FINAL OF THE FOLKESTONE TROPHY RACE. Aircraft and Engine. Moth (Gipsy I) Moth (Gipsy I) Moth (Gipsy I) Moth (Gipsv I) Widgeon (Hermes II) Monocoupe (Scarab) Swift (Pobjoy " R ") Swift (Pobjoy " R ") Puss Moth (Gipsy III) Swift (Gipsy III) Pilot. Walwin Lipton Brown Miss Sale-Barker Law Cotton Miss Crossley Comper Parkes Styran Start h. m. 3 00 3 00 3 00 3 01 3 02 3 04 3 04 3 04 3 05 3 08 s. 38 45 59 27 31 43 43 53 40 41 Finish. h. m. s. 3 27 00 3 26 28 3 27 09 3 26 53 3 26 42 3 25 53 3 26 09 3 25 35 3 26 35 3 25 18 Average Speed. m.p.h. 89 91 89J 92 96 HOi 109 113 iii| 141 Final Place. 9 5 10 8 7 3 4 2 6 1 £• ALWAY HARBOUR AIRPORT Further consideration has been given to the proposals of Iona National Airways to establish an air service from Galway to London and Continental centres by members of the Galway Harbour Board. At a recent meeting a convenient site at Renmore, about half a mile from Galway, was suggested by one of the members, and it was agreed that the Board's engineer should be asked to report immediately on its suitability as an aerodrome. Following the tour of Ireland in a " Puss Moth " of Shell-B.P., Ltd., however, Capt. Harpur, managing direc tor Shell-B.P. (I.F.S.), Ltd., and Col. C. F. Russell, one time Chief of the Free State Air Corps, have visited Holland on the invitation of the directors of K.L.M. to consider the possibility of linking Ireland with the ' lolland-England service, and it is understood that there is every possibility of the Dutch company associating themselves with an effort to develop commercial aviation in the Free State. Some time ago it was reported that Iona National Airways were in conversation with K.L.M. on the same subject, but no further statement has been made by either company. Col. Russell endeavoured to interest the Irish Free State Government in an Ireland- England service several years ago, but he was given no support. If the present scheme receives any governmental support an airport will probably be established at Collins- town, a disused military aerodrome near Dublin, and extensions of the service made to Galway and Cork. 1WIAIDSTONE AERO CLUB "1 On Sunday, August 28, Maidstone was particularly Ready for the start of Folkestone Aero Trophy Race. The nearest machine is Mr. (Gipsy III), on which Mr. Styran won the race. 822 MacGilchrist's " Swift "
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