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1936
1936 - 1340.PDF
MAY 21, 1936. FLIGHT. 547 In the German hall The machine in the foreground is the B.F.W. Messerschmitt 108 B, and behind it is the Junkers Ju.86, with two Jumo diesel engines. cently, are, perhaps, reasons why a large number of Germans are visiting this stand. Napiers show the well-known show-model Rapier and Dagger, the compact arrangement of which surprised many not aware that this type of engine was in existence, it being obvious that an air-cooled engine has many advantages in this part ot the world. A neat layout of the main engine components in a glass case results in the mysteries of the twin-crankshaft engine becoming clear to many; and yet again we must com ment on the finish of the standard machined parts. Wolseley Motors, Ltd., show the Aquarius, the Aries, the Scorpio and the Libra, which represent the best medium- horse-power small-diameter practice. The stand is well arranged and the motors should have a market for medium- sized air liners for Scandinavian internal routes. Negretti and Zambra are prominent in the British section with a range of boost gauges, thermometers, etc., and also show examples of capilliary and steel bourdon tubes for instru ment lines. Sectioned parts and diaphragms give an insight into the intricacies of aircraft instruments. The Palmer stand, and that of Dowtys, next to it, are a centre of interest all the time, and Comdr. Dove is having a busy time showing off the retractable Dowty wheel of the Heston Phoenix—which excellent component, incidentally, incorporates no flexible couplings or tubing in its construction. Short and Mason show their usual well-known range of baro graphs and meteorological instruments, and Wellworthys, of piston-ring fame, have taken a nice stand and fitted it up very well—a good show so far from home. Handley Page, Ltd., have received an order from the Swedish government for several of the new Type 53 Transport Bomber, and a model of this machine is on view. The neat electrical bomb release system made by the same firm is also a centre of interest and trial. As already observed the only complete British-built aircraft in the Show is the General Aircraft Monospar Ambulance, and British Aero Engines at the Show : (1) the Siddeley Cheetah IX ; (2) the Napier-Halford Dagger ; (3) the Pobjoy Cataract III ; (4) the Gipsy Six in its nacelle ; (5) the Bristol Aquila sleeve-valve engine ; (6) the Rolls-Royce Kestrel XVI ; (7) the part-sectioned Wolseley Aries.
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