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FLIGHT. DECEMBER 7, 1933 " The Guests,'' proceeded to divide the ladies present into two classifications. " Those who of their own initiative have given lustre to their names, and they were happy to have one with them who is at the very top of that class among English women—Lady Bailey. Then we have the ladies with us who have the very honourable distinction of being known to us chiefly as the wives of their husbands. They alone know to what measure the roots of their hus band's wisdom lie in family soil." After which little tribute Mr. Simmonds proceeded to mention other guests, gentlemen in the paraphernalia of their corporation dignity, Group Capt. F. E. T. Hewlett, a member of a distinguished service which had but lately received from the Secretary of State for Air the " Magna Charta " of British air supremacy ; Lt. Col. Shelmerdine, who was in the hope less position of a Director of Civil Aviation, who had to look up to a military air council, like unto a civil servant responsible for ordinary private motoring having to look up to an Army Council ; and Sir Alliott Verdon-Koe, in whose connection Mr. Simmonds perpetrated some puns concerning flying through the stratosphere and getting butter in the carburetter while passing down the milky way, finishing with an allusion to an air service from London to Cowes. Mr. Westbrook was to be congratu lated on his appointment as General Manager to the Super- marine Aviation Works, and that company on the Air Ministry order of ten " Scapa " flying boats ; and lastly the Church was ably represented by the Chairman. Mr. W. Craven-Ellis, M.P., replying to the toast, said he had good faith in Southampton as an airport. He praised the Corporation in taking an interest in the air port, and stressed the value of getting young men in terested. Councillor Hector Young then proposed the toast of " The Chairman," to which the Rev. E. Bruce Cornford, M.A., replied briefly. He had looked up some nursery stories to tell, but after hearing the tapping of impatient feet undei* the table decided not to tell them. He was very grateful to those who had made speeches during the evening. Adopting the role of the Church militant, the Chairman finished up with an appeal for a stronger Air Force, pointing out that we had dropped down from first to fifth place. " For our security, the security of our homes, our wives, our children, it must be done, and in the immediate future, for no one knows what is going to happen in the next eighteen months." After dinner a film was shown which had been produced by members of the Club. It is with the greatest regret that we have to admit that lack of space makes a descrip tion worthy of it impossible. It really was a remarkable effort for actors of amateur status, and the producer, Mr. I. Lansdowne-Wynde, is to be heartily congratulated, as also is the photographer, Mr. E. T. Moxham. The sound effects are worthy of a mention, though we should like to know the make of that machine gun. DRISTOL AND WESSEX AEROPLANE CLUB New flying members during the week were Messrs. C. J. Packer, H. F. Bromwich and T. G. N. Pearce. First soloists were Messrs. F. Ash ton White and T. G. N. Pearce. A Christmas Party is being held in the clubhouse on Satur day, December 16. The Club will be closed down for the Christmas holidays from Saturday, December 23, to Tuesday, December 26, inclusive ; the airport, however, will remain open. D EADING AERO CLUB * Mr. E. D. A. Bigg, who set out to fly back to Nairobi in his own Miles " Hawk," has arrived at his destination, and reports that he had no trouble from either machine or engine, and the machine has aroused much interest and favourable comment in Africa. Mrs. Elise Battye has been appointed personal pilot to Commandant Mary L. Allen, of the Women's Auxiliary Reserve Service (Police Force). Mr. Stephen Cliff's " Hawk " has been flying and he hopes to start for Egypt very shortly The machine is finished in red and silver. Mr. Ruddle has received his "A" licence and is shortly starting on a tour of the Continent with a private owner. The next Club dance, which will be a special Christmas function, takes place on Saturday, December 16. f IVERPOOL AND DISTRICT AERO CLUB Flying returns for the week ending Friday, Decem ber 1, amounted to 8 hr. 40 min. dual, 9 hr. 55 min. solo and 1 hr. 55 min. night flying, a total of 20 hr. 30 min. Throughout the whole month of November flying has been curtailed by thick mists. Night flying started on Wednes day, November 29, when conditions were good but excep tionally cold. COUTHERN AERO CLUB •^ New members who have enrolled this month include Miss S. M. Dunsford, who is renewing her "A" licence, and Mr. R. B. Waters, who is renewing his " B " licence ; Mr. Wilshaw, who learnt to fly at Shoreham in 1927, has returned after a long absence abroad. The Club's " Avian " has flown 24 hr. during the month. Mr. A. Auping, who took his licence last year, has bought a " Fox Moth " and is on his way to India to join Capt. Barnard's circus. A number of cross-country flights have been done. The clubhouse was polished and decorated for the first dance of the season on November 18 ; about 50- guests and friends attended. -THE LONDON AEROPLANE CLUB •*• Flying times for the month totalled 192 hr. 20 min. and for the past week 40 hr. 45 min. Mr. Singh made his first solo flight and Mr. H. S. Ellis completed his "A" licence tests. The Club will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Friday, December 22, to Thursday, Decem ber 28. The restaurant will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 and 27. LJANWORTH (N.F.S.) ** Three new members joined the Club during the week and one of them, Mr. Tweddle, gained his "A" licence within a few days of joining. On Friday, December 1, Mr. Llewellyn flew a representative of Fox Photos above the clouds to take photos. The Insurance Flying Club has carried out a good deal of flying over the week-end. The Vacuum Oil Co.'s D.H. " Dragon " has returned to Han- worth after a prolonged flight to Java. YORKSHIRE AEROPLANE CLUB (N.F.S.) * Flying times for the week totalled 11 hours. There was only one visitor during the week, a Percival " Gull belonging to the Hon. L. Guinness. CARDIFF AEROPLANE CLUB ^ Very little flying was done during the week owing to rough weather, only 35 min. dual, 2 hr. 40 min. solo and 20 min. tests being done. One "A" licence was obtained by Mrs. S. K. Davies. LTERTS AND ESSEX AEROPLANE CLUB * •* During the past week nearly 30 hours were flown, the month's total being 150 hours, of which 100 hours were solo. Mr. Gates did his " A " licence tests and Mr. Moss further tests for his " B " licence. On November 8 and 11 the Club's " Cirrus Moth," piloted by Mr. Thomas, took part in the bombing of a submarine at Weymouth for the new Gaumont British film " Jack Ahoy." I ANCASHIRE AERO CLUB '-' The annual ball of the Lancashire Aero -Club was held in the Midland Hotel, Manchester, on Friday, Decem ber 1. Sir John and Lady Siddeley held a reception in the Alexandra Suite and welcomed members and friends of the Club. After the reception, dancing was carried on to the Casani Club Band, directed by Charlie Kunz, who' during supper captivated the gathering by delightful piano solos. Later on, Mr. Santos Casani, partnered by Mrs. Gardner, entertained everyone with exhibition dances. The decorations were arranged by a ladies' committee and in cluded many gaily-draped propellers kindly lent by the Club's good friends, Messrs. A. V. Roe. The health of the Host and Hostess was proposed by the Chairman of the Club, Mr. Peter Eckersley. K ENT FLYING CLUB The flying time for the week totalled 16 hours, there being one first soloist, Mr. Bacon, who only had 5 hr. 30 min. dual. New members include Miss Payne, Messrs. Anderson, Bacon, Prangnell, Wren, Roper-Pitman, Lott, Fitt, Stanbridge and Stewart. The Club dance is being held at the OJeon Hall. Canterbury, on Friday, December 8. Tickets, 4s. single and 7s. double, may be obtained from the Club or at the door. T-HE AIRCRAFT CLUB, HARROGATE * There has been no soaring weather at Sutton Bank for the last seven weeks. The " Zephyr " has been brought back to Harrogate to save it getting snowed up. The new arrangement is to meet at the White House, Starbeck, at 10 a.m. on Sundays, and proceed with " Zephyrs " to the most suitable soaring site. If the weather is unsuitable, work will be done on the new training machine. Every Tuesday and Friday night work will also be done on the new machine in the clubroom. 1243
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