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172 FLIGHT. AUGUST 12, 1937. Private Flying FROM the CLUBS and SCHOOLS LONDON M R. E. TOWNSON completed the tests for his " A " licence and Mr. W. S. Phillips carried out his " B " licence night flight. The total flying time for the week ended August 7 amounted to 137 hr. 20 min. BORDER The Border Flying Club deeply grieves the passing of its President —Mr. Harold Carr, J.P.—who died on Tuesday, August 3. The club was closed, and no flying took place, on Wednesday, the day of the funeral. C. A. S C. The holiday season is still affecting attendance at the aerodrome but on Sunday several members put in an appearance and flew 5 hr. 45 min. It was pleasant to see two of the Corps' ex-instructors when they paid a visit last week. REDHILL Cross-countries to Weston-super-Mare, Gloucester and Exeter, and trips to Le Touquet, have helped to swell the flying time to 106 hr. 40 min. Messrs. Waterfield and Blister made "first solos and six new members have joined. CAMBRIDGE Cross-country tests for the " B " licence were completed by Mr. Mitchell, but bad weather delayed his night flight. The Puss Moth returned from Cannes, via Paris and Lympne, and cross-countries were made to Clacton-on-Sea and Hatfield. YORKSHIRE Interesting cross-country flights last week contributed largely to the flying time of 77 hr. 10 min.; visits were made to Blackpool, Liverpool, Scarborough and Hatfield. Messrs. S. E. Brown, G. W. Brown, J. A Clay and H. Heaton made successful first solos. LEICESTER The report of July shows 131 hours' flying. Mr. A. B. Crankshaw made his first solo in the early part of the month and fifteen dif ferent aerodromes were visited during cross-country flights. A Dawn Patrol was held and 27 machines attacked the aerodrome. MIDLAND The flying times for the week ending August 6 amounted to well over 56 hours. Mr. A. Edwards passed his " A " licence and Mr. A. J. Lambert made his first solo flight. Cross-country flights to Tollerton, Braunstone and Christchurch contributed to the flying time. STRATHTAY Twenty-two hours were put in during the week ended July 31, bringing the total flying for the month up to 98 hours, dual instruc tion representing 45 hours. New pilot members are Miss Matthew and Mr. Robert Bell, whilst Mr. R. 'B. Henderson carried out his first solo. NEWCASTLE In spite of a crop of sea frets proving a big handicap to flying activities during the past two weeks there is still every hope that last year's record of 2,200 hours will be broken this year. Two Club members—Mr. Jobling-Purser and Mr. Mackay—will fly a Whitney Straight in the King's Cup Race. HANWORTH . Mr. Charles Coborn, who takes a flight every year to celebrate his birthday, has duly solemnised his 85th. Several cross-country flights were made last week and 143 hr. 45 min. flying was logged. Messrs. F. Jude and J. Brady have completed " A " licence tests and Messrs. V Raval and L. Fourie made their first solo flights. BROOKLANDS Flying times for the week totalled 137 hours, during which time Miss Hollum and Messrs. Doble and Cooper made first solos. Mr. J. Pearson, after only five hours dual, also went solo and is hoping to pass his " A " licence tests almost immediately. On Saturday, August 14, a petrol model aeroplane competition will be held at 3 p.m. and a speed judging competition will take place on Sunday. A new member—Major E. L. Gower—commanded a Royal Air Force Squadron during the war and was actually flying Bleriots as far back as 1911. NORFOLK AND NORWICH A record flying total (81 hours) was logged last week, 30 hours being contributed by the boys attending the Public Schools Avia tion Camp. Mr. M. C. Barnes made his first solo. Two Club air craft were sent over to the Cawston fete to give an aerobatic display which was run in conjunction with height-guessing and speed-guess ing competitions. The Round Table have asked as their speaker for the next meeting Mr. J. D. Taylor, of the Air League of the British Empire. The meeting is to be held at the Thatched Res taurant and members of the club are invited. SOUTH COAST . Holidays and better weather resulted in over 50 hours' flying. An informal dance is being held at the Club on August 21. NORTHAMPTON A landing and cross-country competition has been organised, the competition period ending on September 30. A silver cup will be held by the winners of each event for a period of six months Seventy hours' flying was recorded last week. YAPTON Under excellent weather conditions over 66 hours' flying was carried out during the week ended August 7. Mr. Swift Coleman has successfully passed all his " B " licence tests and Mr. J. £j. Somers ha* qualified for his " A " licence. WITNEY AND OXFORD Arrangements are being made for an arrival competition to be held every Sunday morning, the prizes being free lunches and refreshments. Flying times for the week ended July 31 amounted to 52 hours, 40 hours of which represented solo flights. HULL Ninety-two hours' flying were completed in July, 51 hours being instruction. Mr. M. Rickland carried out his first solo early in the month and has now qualified for his " A " licence. Mr.' E. Loades and Dr. E. B. Upton Jones also went solo. There are seven new members. A.S.T. Two new machines have been acquired by Air Service Training— a Dragonfly and a Miles Whitney Straight. The Dragonfly is fully equipped with night-flying instruments and wireless apparatus for direction finding and ground communication. Many flights have been made to the Continent and twenty-five newcomers have made an appearance during the month. Two additions to the staff are Fit. Sgt. J. A. Newton (Flying Instructor) and Cdr. C. D. Bury (Navi gation Instructor). HYDERABAD The Hyderabad State Aero Club, which has a flying membership of forty-four, recorded 79 hr. flying during June. Mr. P. M. Reddy has been appointed as assistant instructor. The Club has just reopened after having been closed for the summer holidays during May. Vicomte de Sibour was among the many who landed during the month of June. He was touring India by air in a Dragon and left after two days for Madras. Lt. Mehdi Ali made his first solo flight during the month. SOUTHEND Xo. 605 Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force, is now in camp on the aerodrome, replacing No. 602. No. 607 is expected early next week. A dance was given for the officers in the clubhouse on Saturday, August 7, complete with cabaret show. Additional turns were con tributed by Miss Paddie Naismith (" A " licence) and Miss Phyllis Robins, the radio artist, who is also air-minded. A smoking con cert has been arranged for Thursday, August 12, and a Farewell Dance to No. 605 Squadron on August 14. In spite of these activi ties, flying times have remained excellent, the new Leopard Moth being particularly busy. CINQUE PORTS Preparations for the 1937 Air Rally fixed for August 28 and 29 are going ahead rapidly. As usual, there will be 5s., 2s. 6d. and is. enclosures and in addition boxes to seat six at £1 2s. and £1 is. are available. As there is only a limited quantity of the latter, early application should be made. Mr. Noel Coward, a vice-president, has been a frequent visitor, putting in a considerable amount of flying. Mr. Harbin is taking the Puss Moth to Paris, via Marseilles, for" the Rally, and Lord Crichton Stuart has taken the Leopard to Ostend for a few days. Fine weather is responsible for the 90 hours flying recorded during the week. The Lympne International ACCEPTANCES by Continental pilots for the Cinque Ports International Air Rally on August 28 and 29 have been coming in fast, and it would seem that the Club will need to entertain twice as many guests this year as last. Since it is extremely difficult to hold the necessary accommo dation without guaranteeing to take it, the Club has started a " Guinea Fund," ard the help of private owners as well as members is asked for. Needless to say, subscriptions are: not limited to a guinea and it is hoped that those who can an0™ it, and who wish to help to return the hospitality extended to them when abroad, will give several guineas.
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