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1932
1932 - 1328.PDF
- .LIGHT, DECEMBER 29, 1932 AAv '5PMr\spoPC A "DRAGON" IN SERVICE ON Tuesday, December 20, Mrs. J. A. Mollison christened the first de Havilland " Dragon " (two " Gipsy Majors ") on the aerodrome of Mr. Edward Hillman, naming the machine May lands. This aircraft, which was very fully described in FLIGHT for December 22, is one of three which is being added to Mr. Hillman's fleet for the operation of inland services in this country and for organised air tours. As our readers know, Mr. Hillman is comparatively a new comer to the industry, who estab lished an aerodrome at Maylands dur ing the year. He is a man of great foresight and courage, qualities Which have been well proven by the amazing success he has had in building up one •of the largest fleets of privately-owned motor coaches in the country. These qualities will undoubtedly carry him far with the aeronautical side of his business, and the success he has already had proves that his faith in the future is justified. We had the pleasure of a short flight in the " Dragon " on this occasion, and were very favourably impressed with the comfort afforded. It is definitely quieter than a " Puss Moth " and very comfortable indeed. In whatever part of the cabin the passengers sit, they get a reasonably good view, in fact, better than one would at first imagine possible, bear ing in mind the twin-engined arrangement. The cabin is so quiet that speech is quite possible without raising the voice unduly, while the upholstery of the inside should prove as durable as it is comfortable and practical. Adequate arrangements are provided for the introduction of fresh air and also for keeping the cabin warm. From ZONK ! Our photographer catches Amy in the act of wasting precious champagne. She excused her action by naming the first Hillman's Airways " Dragon "—Maylands. (FLIGHT Photo.) the pilot's point of view the " Dragon " must be con sidered an excellent machine for commercial purposes. The outlook is unrestricted in all directions, and, in fact, cannot be better, while Mr. H. Woods, the chief pilot of Hillman's Airways, told us that he finds the " Dragon " admirable to fly. From a maintenance point of view it is also very accessible. TRULY COMMERCIAL : This, the first D.H. " Dragon," has been added to the fleet of machines used by Mr. Hillman at his aerodrome at Romford. Its capacious cabin should make it a paying proposition for commercial operation. (FLIGHT Photo.) 1236
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