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FLIGHT, JULY 6, 1933 ances indicate that the handicappers estimate that the " Leopard Moth " should do 132-134 m.p.h. maximum speed. Fit. Lt. N. Comper was to have had his latest type, the " Mouse," in the race, but the machine could not be got ready in time, and will not be flying. This is a low-wing cantilever monoplane three seater with retractable under carriage, and would have been a very interesting entry. The new " Monospar " ST 6, to be piloted in the race by Fit. Lt. Schofield, is similar to the ST 4, and has two Pobjoy engines. It has, however, been fitted with a new retractable undercarriage, and it would appear that the handicappers estimate its speed at close upon 140 m.p.h., while the corresponding figure for the ST 4 is 131-132 m.p.h. It will be interesting to see if the 7 m.p.h. increase is attained or exceeded. The Hendy monoplane (" Hermes IV ") entered and flown by Mr. C. S. Napier is the old Hendy 302 reju venated, with a new style of cabin top, as shown in the photograph of it we published last week, and an inverted " Hermes IV " engine in place of the " upright " " Hermes II." The handicappers appear to think the 302 capable of about 140 m.p.h. It is interesting to recall, in this connection, that in the 1930 King's Cup Race the Hendy 302, piloted by Percival, averaged 121.5 m.p.h. over the whole course. The three Hawker " Tomtits," to be piloted by Bulman, Sayer and Lowdell respectively, are not new machines, but they are fitted with the new Wolseley engines, which are appearing for the first time. An estimate of 136 to 142 m.p.h. would appear a little optimistic, but doubtless the handicappers had more information about the machines than most other mortals. The Miles " Hawk " with " Cirrus III " engine is not a fast machine, but has been designed rather to be easy to fly and to land. It is not, therefore, surprising to find it near the slower end of the speed scale. Whether its speed has been underestimated or not is difficult to say. At any rate, there cannot be very much in it. The scratch machine is the Comper " Swift " (" Gipsy Major ") flown by Fit. Lt. N. Comper in the recent Coupe Deutsch. On that occasion Mr. Comper's average speed was disappointingly low, but he was having oil cooling trouble. This has now been overcome, and the machine should be capable of the 172 m.p.h. which, apparently, the handicappers have given it. Any machine piloted by Mr. Hope in the King's Cup Race is always a subject of keen interest. His machine this year has been fitted with a small cabin roof, and should be capable of averaging 163 m.p.h. around the courses, even allowing for the take-off and the two corners in each course. Lady Bailey's " Puss Moth " has been fitted with a '" Gipsy Major " engine instead of the " Gipsy III," and 128-129 m.p.h. should be well within the capacity of this machine. Conversely, we have the " Moth " flown by Broad in last year's King's Cup, which has now been fitted with a " Gipsy III " instead of the first of the " Majors " which it had last year. The handicappers seem to think that this has reduced the speed of G-ABVW from the 131 m.p.h. which Broad averaged last year to some thing like 120 m.p.h. Last year it was possible to foresee that, barring acci dents, Hope on the cleaned-up " Fox Moth " should stand a good chance. This year there is no such fairly obvious " gift," although No. 15 looks promising. The little Spartan " Clipper " (Pobjoy) at a handicap speed of about 110-112 m.p.h. should be worth watching, especially as it is being piloted by Col. Strange. Altogether the race this year promises to be " anybody's race,'' and close finishes should be the order of the day from morning till night. King's Cup Items MEMBERS of the Royal Aero Club, or those who have paid admittance to the 5s. enclosure, can stay and make an evening of it at Hatfield after the race is over. Dinners will be served, a band will play, there are two squash courts and the swimming pool will be floodlit. Any who wish to stay the night have only to send in their names to Mr. Thorn, The de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., Stag Lane, Edgware, and accommodation will be fixed up for them. These facilities should prove especially useful to successful competitors who wish to celebrate. THE Headmaster of Mill Hill School has written to us to point out that to-morrow, Friday, is Speech Day at the school, and that low flying in the close vicinity of Mill Hill School is likely to interfere seriously with the proceedings. Competitors in the King's Cup Race, and others who may be flying to Hatfield Aerodrome to-morrow, are therefore requested to give the school as wide a berth as possible during the period midday to 6 or 7 p.m. THE Air Ministrv has issued Notice to Airmen No. 43 of 1933, which states":—" Pilots of aircraft not taking part in the King's Cup Air Race, 1933, are requested to avoid, as far as possible, landing at Hatfield Aerodrome between 0730 and 1930 hours on July 8, 1933, as competing air craft will be taking off and landing continuously during that period. On the above-mentioned date, no aircraft may take-off from the aerodrome without the permission of the Control Official. The Notice is signed by C. LI. Bullock. We would humbly point out to Sir Christopher that " take-off " is a noun. A CELLON Service Van will be available at Hatfield on Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, to give all possible assistance to competitors in the King's Cup who may require help in connection with doping materials. THE NEW WOLSELEY ENGINE : This is the first photograph to be published, and shows the engine in the Hawker " Tomtit," to be flown in the King's Cup Race by Mr. Sayer (No. 8). (FLIGHT Photo.) 662
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