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1941
1941 - 0822.PDF
16 Advertisements. APRIL IOTH, 1941 OUR WATCH ON THE RHINE! For generations Germans have looked to the Rhine to protect them from war. But the Rhine is a barrier no longer ! Across it—night after night—the 'planes of the R.A.F. are flying, seeking and destroying objective after objective. As more and more bombers are being built to carry the war into the enemy's country, more and more young men of Britain are needed to man them. Here—if you are reasonably young and fit—is your chance to do one of the biggest jobs ever done in any war ..... Volunteer for Flying Duties now. If you are between 17^ and 32, go to the R. A. F. Section of the nearest Combined Recruiting Centre (address from any Employment Exchange) and say you wish to volunteer for Flying Duties. Reserved men can now volunteer.*Men aged 174-31 who are suitable for flying duties but require tuition to pass the educational test will be coached in their spare time, free of cost. If you cannot call, post this coupon. f To Air Ministry Information Bureau, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Please send mederails of Flying Service in the R.A.F NAME. ADDRESS * FLT. 10 4. 1 x*# O9 YOUR IDEAL HANDBOOK NOW READY THE ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK for WIRELESS OPERATORS By W. E. CROOK, A.M.I.E.E., A.F.R.Ae.S. This is a cut-to-measure book indeed ! Written by an R.A.F. instructor who knows what to put in and, just as important, what to leave out, it gives you all the essential information you need if you are training as a wireless operator. Never mind if you have little previous knowledge of radio, the secret of this book lies in its ability to describe technical points clearly and simply. There is no other book comparable to this as a complete training handbook for wireless operators, and lew authors who could write one in the direct, sympathetic and practical manner that is so typical of W. E. Crook. Get a copy at once ! Thousands sold before publication! 4s. net Contents : Signalling—Electrical Principles—The Basis of Radio Communication—The Transmitter—The Receiver—Direction Finding —Instruments—Power Supplies—Calculations. BOOKS ON NAVIGATION AIR NAVIGATION By W. J. O. Allan. Primarily for those navigating aircraft which are without elaborate navigation equipment. Gives a great deal of space to map-reading. 3s. 6d. net. PRACTICAL AIR NAVIGATION • Simply Explained By Group-Captain J. K. Summers, -M.C., R.A.F. Gives a straight- forward non-mathematical account of the methods used by experienced pilots. 2s. id. net. HOW TO FIND YOUR WAY IN THE AIR By G. W. Ferguson. Based on the instruction methods adopted by the author after long experience of teaching cross-country flying. 3s. 6d. net. ASTRONOMICAL NAVIGATION MADE EASY By G. TV. Ferguson, M.C., A.F.C. A simple guide to the calculations necessary for astronomical navigation, including a full treatment of spherical trigonometry. Ss. net. RAPID NAVIGATION TABLES By W. Myerscough and W. Hamilton. An invaluable series of tables, complete with plotting card. Indispensable to evary navigator, pilot and student of flying. 10 6 net. A complete list of Pitman's books on Aviation and Aeronautics will be sent post free on application to Pitman's, Parker St., Kingsway, W.C.2. PITMAN'S for AERONAUTICAL BOOKS
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