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4o4 FLIGHT. APRIL 22, 1937, THE INDUSTRY Autogiro H.Q. at Hanworth : Fuel and Oil Developments : A Manufacturer's Views on the Steel Shortage Autogiros Under One Roof HAVING erected office premises at the end of their Han-worth hangars, the Cierva Autogiro Co., Ltd., will transfer its headquarters there next Monday. The official address is the London Air Park, Feltham, Middlesex. A small reception office will be retained at Bush House, London, but all correspondence should be addressed to the new premises. A /vis Architecture ALL who studied Flight's recent article on the layout of the Alvis test shops will have realised that the architec tural problems involved can have been no ordinary ones. We learn that the architect was Mr. W. G. Phillips, P.A.S.I., who worked in collaboration with the N.P.L. and Capt. G. T. Smith-Clarke, director and chief engineer of the Alvis Com pany. Mr. Phillips was also architect for the new Alvis test installation at Baginton and for the new Daimler '' shadow '' factory and extensions. Alcoholic B.H.P. A GREAT many motorists—the more sporting, no doubt, initially intrigued by the romantic associations of the name '' Discol''—are familiar with the good qualities of Cleve land Discol. Following fifteen months of investigation the Cleveland Petroleum Products Co. (Upper Woburn Place, London, W.C.i) are now marketing this alcohol-blended fuel for aviation pur poses. Type tests, it is stated, show a high power output, low consumption, slowing-down of carbon formation, and—an in teresting point—complete freedom from the danger of car burettor-icing. Aviation Trust Results F.T.M., Ltd., managers of the Aviation and Universal In vestment Trust, announce that the second distribution to unit-holders in respect of the period ended April 16, 1937, will be at the rate of 3.345323d. per unit gross. This represents a return to the original unit-holders at the rate of £5 9s. per cent, for the half-year. Aviation and Universal Investment Trust spreads its invest ments over a very wide field of British industry, including con cerns as widely differing as the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., and the London Brick Co., Ltd. The directors of the management company include Lord Sempill, chairman, Sir Herbert Morgan, Sir Alfred Beit, M.P., Mr. G. A. Moncrieff and Mr. T. Law. The Steel Problem ADDRESSING the annual general meeting of British Timken, Ltd., at Birmingham last week, Mr. Michael Dewar (chairman and managing director) spoke strongly on the subject of the cost and shortage of steel. He said that for forgings for large bearings they had re cently been quoted exactly double the price paid only eighteen months ago. Everyone was scrambling for steel and other raw materials and probably ordering far more than they really needed with the object of making certain of some stocks. Everyone was also scrambling for skilled men. The supply of men in the engineering industries was limited, and if they were transferred to the manufacture of armaments they could not be making other products as well. "It appears that there is trouble ahead," said Mr. Dewar, "Some action should have been taken when the re-armament programme was announced. It is becoming daily more essen tial that something should be done if we are to achieve the rearmament programme without causing grievous harm to our economic situation. "I would suggest two lines of action, one by the Govern ment in taking off or reducing the duties on engineering pro ducts imported into this country and thus releasing men and plant for the rearmament programme, while at the same time stimulating international trade; the second by action through the big trade associations in this country for the voluntary restriction of the consumption of essential materials, such as steel, in projects which could be postponed until the situation becomes easier." A New Aero Engine Oil WELL known as a private owner (and, incidentally, as an unusually lucky participant in arrival competitions), Mr. R. E. L. Beere is now in charge of the aviation side of the Cities Service Oil Co., Ltd. The company, which is a subsidiary of one of the largest petrol and oil concerns of America, is perhaps best known in this country for its " Koolmotor " alcohol fuels. In addition, " Citex" oils are marketed, and, after considerable experi ment, a range of aircraft oils is being offered wider this name. Cutting oils are yet another product in which the company deals in large quantities, and manufacturers interested can obtain details from them at New Oxford House, Hart Street, London, YV.C.r. A Proud Record WE have not lost a client," is the claim of Essex "Aero, Ltd., of Gravesend Airport, who specialise in C. of A. airframe and engine overhauls, modifications, and general maintenance work. A recent paragraph may have given the impression that they are a newly formed concern, whereas actually they have been operating for an amply long length of time to make their slogan a really convincing one. Aircraft Industries Corporation IT is announced that W. A. Phillips and Partners, Ltd., h.ive sold their entire interest in Aircraft Industries Corporation, Ltd. Mr. W. A. Phillips has resigned his position as managing director, and his seat on the Board of Aircraft Industries Cor poration Limited.. The registered office of Aircraft Industries Corporation has been transferred from 79, Lombard Street, London, to the office of Thomson McLintock and Co., at 71, Queen Street, E.C.4. It is stated that there is now no connection whatsoever be tween Aircraft Industries Corporation, on the one hand, and Mr. W. A. Phillips and the firm of W. A. Phillips and Part ners, Ltd., on the other hand. NEW COMPANIES In the notes below,)'or reasons of space, the " objects" of nnv companies are usually somewhat abbreviated. AIR CHARTERS LTD. Private company. Registered April 14. Capital £100 in 100 shares of £1 each. Objects: to maintain and operate aircraft and motor vehicles of all kinds for hire, charter or taxi purposes, etc. The directors are: Anthony Ord Humble-Smith, and Francis C. Fisher. Regd. Office : Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch, Hants. AERO AND GENERAL ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD. Private company, capital £2,000 in £1 shares. Objects: To carry on business as manufacturers of and dealers in all types of brass, steel and other repetition and replacement parts, forgings, castings, etc. The permanent directors are Roland A. Webb and Albert Barker (both directors of Aerodyne Radio Ltd.). Registered office: 10, Coleman Street, London. E.C.2. INCREASES OF CAPITAL WESTLAND AIRCRAFT LTD. (302,632). Westland Aircraft Works, Yeovil, Somerset.—The nominal capital has been increased by the addition of £500,000 beyond the registered capital of £250,000. The additional capital is divided into 2,000,000 ordinary shares of 51- each. CHANGE OF NAME PALESTINE AIRWAYS LTD., 2, Grosvenor Gardens, London, S.W.l—Name changed to Palestine Air Transport Ltd., on March 20, 1937. The company was registered as a private one on December 18,1934. The directors are the Rt. Hon. Leopold S. Amery (director of Southern Railway); Pinhas Rutenberg (managing director of Palestine Electric Corporation Ltd.); Lt. Col. Harold Burchall (asst. general manager of Imperial Airways Ltd.), Major Harry L. Nathan and Percy G. Ross-Hume (managing director of British Trusts Association Ltd.). PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Flyin* Years, by C. H. Keith, price 18s. John Hamilton Ltd., 32, Bloornsbury Street, London. W.C.I. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics: Report No. 567: Propulsion of a Flapping and Oscillating Airfoil, by I. E. Garrick, price 10 cents. No. 570: The Effect of Lateral Controls in Producing Motion of an Airplane as Computed ironi Wind-Tunnel Data, by F. E. Weick and R. T. Jones, 10 cents. No. 579: A Study of the Two-Control Operation of an Airplane, by R. T. Jones, 10 cents. No. 580: Heat Transfer to Fuel Sprays Injected into Heated Gases, by R. F. Sclden and R. C. Spencer, 10 cents. No. 583 : The Rolling Friction of Several Airplane Wheels and Tyres and the Effect of Rolling Friction on Take-off, by J. W. Wetn'ore, 10 cents. Superintendent of Documents, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS (The number in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be priti" and abridged, etc.) (Published April 22, 1937). 26125. DE PARAVICINI, T. P.: Oil coolers for aircraft (463,303). 26358. RANGABE, A. R.: Apparatus for signalling from or for display purposes on aircraft (463,196). .
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