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FLIGHT, SEPTEMBER 7, 1933 and other trophies, which did not take place at Huish owing to weather and other adverse conditions. The site is suitable in every way for a Meeting, having hills favourable for S., S.W., W., W.N.W. winds, and good launching and landing grounds. There is a hotel near the site where good accommodation can be arranged. The entry fees will be 2s. 6d. for the Competitor's Register and 5s. per pilot, but those who entered for the Huish Meeting will be exempt. Will those who contemplate entering machines for these Contests, kindly notify the Secretary, 19, Berkeley Street, London, W.l, as soon as possible ? World's Long-Distance Record THE recent long-distance (straight-line) record flight of Rossi and Codos from New York to Rayak has been homologated at 9,104.7 km. (6,657.407 miles). Gayford and Nicholetts record was 8,544 km. (5,309 miles). V.C. Officer Invalided Out FLT. LT. ALAN JERRARD, V.C., has just been invalided out of the Royal Air Force. This very gallant officer was educated at Oundle School, which he left in 1915, going to Birmingham University, where he was trained in the O.T.C. In January, 1916, he was commissioned in the South Staffordshire Regiment, T.F., but in August of the same year he joined the R.F.C. A year later he was in France with No. 19 Squadron (an article about which appeared in our issue of January 5 last), and in February, 1918, went to the Italian front with No. 66 Squadron. On March 30 he took part in the fight for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He was taken prisoner in that fight, but was released when the Armistice was signed. The London Gazette of May 1, 1918, gives the following account of his exploits : — " When on an offensive patrol with two other officers he attacked five enemy aeroplanes and shot one down in flames, following it down to within 100 ft. of the ground. He then attacked an enemy aerodrome from a height of only 50 ft. from the ground, and, engaging single-handed some 19 machines which were either landing or attempting to take off, succeeded in destroying one of them, which crashed on the aerodrome. A large number of machines then attacked him, and whilst thus fully occupied he observed that one of the pilots of his patrol was in difficulties. He went immediately to his assistance. regardless of his own personal safety, and destroyed a third enemy machine. Fresh enemy aeroplanes continued to rise from the aerodrome, which he attacked one after another, and only retreated, still engaged with five enemy machines, when ordered to do so by his patrol leader. Although apparently wounded, this very gallant officer turned repeatedly and attacked single- handed the pursuing machines, until he was overwhelmed by numbers and driven to the ground. Lieut. Jerrard had greatly distinguished himself on four previous occasions, within a period of 23 days, in destroying enemy machines, displaying bravery and ability of the very highest order." Mr. William Henry Knight WE deeply regret to announce the sudden death, on Sunday, August 27, at Sidmouth, of Mr. William Henry Knight, well known to everybody, past and present, con nected with Civil Aviation at Croydon Aerodrome as the Customs Officer with the longest record of air service. So far as is known at the time of writing, Mr. Knight died of heart failure following a swim in the sea. The news comes as a complete shock to his many friends, for he was a man apparently in the very best of health, active and athletic despite his 56 years. Civil Aviation owes Mr. Knight a deeper debt than is perhaps generally realised. From the very first day the Airport of Croydon was opened he was Customs Officer, and in the early days he did much to persuade Customs Headquarters in London that air clear ance of freight had to be quicker than shipping clearance. By his tact, hard-working qualities and absolute fairness of outlook, he earned the affec tion and admiration, not only of his colleagues, but also of the Air Traffic Company's managers and staffs. Mr. Knight had some 38 or 39 years' service with His Majesty's Customs, and for the last 13 of these useful hard-working years he was a familiar figure at the Airport of Croydon. He leaves a widow and one daughter, to whom in their deep affliction everybody at Croydon Aero drome will extend sincere and heartfelt sympathy. National Flying Services, Limited NATIONAL FLYING SERVICES, LTD., held their Third Annual General Meeting at Han worth Club on Wednesday, August 23, when the chairman (Mr. J. G. Peel, J.P.) took the opportunity of giving a brief historical survey of the company. He pointed out that, due to various causes, there had been very heavy losses, although these losses had lately considerably diminished in extent, despite the fact that the general uncertainty as to the company's business had ^kept from them a great deal of business which they'would otherwise undoubtedly have secured. A scheme for reconstruction had, for some time, been under consideration, but it had been found desirable to apply to the Court for the appointment of a receiver and manager. This appointment was made on June 20, 1933, and it was hoped that the period of the receivership would serve to enable the directors to complete their scheme and present it to the receiver and to the Court for ratification. In the meantime the ordinary services of the company were being conducted as usual. There were undoubtedly great possibilities for such an organisation as National Flying Services, and it was very much to be hoped that they would be able to reap their share of the better times which were certainly coming to the aviation world. Efficiency MR. HUBERT SCOTT-PAINE suffered defeat at Detroit, but what a magnificent performance nevertheless. Matched against Gar Wood's Miss America X, with engines totalling about 8,000 h.p., the little Miss Britain III was only 22J seconds behind the American monster, in spite of the fact that she relied upon a single Napier " Lion " of approximately 1,375 b.h.p. For sheer efficiency there can be no comparison between the two boats, and Mr. Scott- Paine's unorthodox design has been fully vindicated. It is to be hoped that for next year's Harmsworth Trophy Race he will have available an engine of just a little more power. The average speeds of the two boats this year were: Gar Wood's Miss America X, 86.9 knots (100 m.p.h.); Mr. Scott-Paine's Miss Britain III, 85.8 knots (98.8 m.p.h.). " Gentlemen, on My Left • . • . A SIMILARITY in size was responsible for a trans position of two blocks in last week's issue of FLIGHT. On p. 872 appeared portraits of Com. Deacon and Mr. Rowarth, taken on the occasion of the Folkestone Race. Unfortunately the two blocks were transposed, ana the mistake was not discovered until a fairly large numbti of copies had been printed. We would ask those of our readers who received these copies to note that Mr. Rowarii, appeared on the left, Com. Deacon on the right. Mi- Rowarth could be identified by his staff of office, a shoe rule projecting from his pocket. NEW M.G. MODELS ""THOSE of our readers who like something really •*• " snappy " for their ground transport, have probably already invested in an M.G. Not only they, but also those who will be following their example, will want to hear about the new 1934 models. The "J Midget" will only be offered as a two-seater, but with greatly improved body work. The engine has various modifications, with fully floating connecting rods, and pistons with controlled expansion. The compression has also been raised. The price will remain at £199 10s. The " Magna," with its 1,087-c.c. six-cylinder engine, will remain, substantially, the same as last year, but to the already comprehensive range of body styles has been added a Continental coupe, the price of which will be £350. The M.G. " Magnette " will have a new type 1,286-c.c. engine, developed as a direct result of the knowledge gained at racing during the past year. It will develop " very high horse-power and be particularly suitable for tn sporting motorist. Preselector gear boxes and a new tyP' exceptionally smooth single-plate drive clutch are stan on the whole of the " Magnette " range. , All closed M.G. cars will now be wired for radio a.- Philco sets can be fitted if required. De luxe ^"P1?^,. is also available on all models, including D.W.S. ^-" wheel jacks. 1st, 2nd and 4th in T.T. Race. . Congratulations to the M.G. Car Co., Ltd., on the sp ^ did showing of their cars in the Ulster T.T. Race, ^ which first place was secured by Nuvolari in anSecoUd " Magnette " at an average speed of 78.65 m.p.h. s 1Te was H. C. Hamilton, in an M.G. " Midget." His ayeib speed was 73.46 m.p.h. E. R. Hall, on another J• ?, nette," was fourth. "M.G." for "Magnificent Wing 892
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