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1941 - 1322.PDF
FLIGHT JUNE 12TH, 1941. BRISTOL BEAUFORT INTERCHANGEABILITY : A Taurus engine bemg changed after completing the requisite number oi flying hours. series are the only sleeve-valve radial aero engines in the world to be in production. The Bristol way, and there is an additional seat for the bomb-aimer or navigator on the starboard side, just aft of the pilot's seat. Emergency exits for baling out, should the need arise, are provided in the floor and roof of the nose portion. The wireless station and the wireless operator's seat are located between the main spars of the centre- section. An automatically adjusted seat for the gunner is incorporated in the gun turret. Exceptionally com- plete equipment is carried, including navigational, photo- graphic and radio equipment, and a collapsible dinghy as well as equipment for operating in the desert. The design and construction of the Beaufort gives an even better structure weight than the Blenheim, the structural weight of which is only 30 per cent, of full load, with an improved performance, longer range and higher load factors (the Blenheim having a load factor of seven), and this in spite of the fact that it is an aircraft that carries out even more varied duties. It is of modern all-metal stressed-skin construction. The fuselage, main planes, tailplane and fin are covered with Alclad sheet. The fuselage is monocoque, the formers being of Alclad channel and "Z" sections with stringers of extruded hiduminium angles. Wings are two-spar stressed-skin cantilever structures tapered in chord and thickness. They are constructed in three portions, the centre-section being passed through the fuselage and bolted to it. Fin and tailplane are cantilever structures construct^, mainly of Alclad The rudder, elevators and ailerons* have a duralumin tubular spar, Alclad ribs and fabric coverings. No reference to the actual performance, bomb load or armament may be made. FREE UNIVERSITY COURSES A NOTHER 600 young men are shortly to be given six-monthil courses at universities throughout the United Kingdom at the expense of the Royal Air Force. This is the second of thereries ot university courses recently announced in connection with the Air Ministry's Pre-entry Training Scheme. They arespecially arranged for young men who wish to serve as pilots and observers with the R.A.F., and who are regarded aspotential candidates for commissioned rank. The next courses begin in October, and nominations olsuitable candidates for this scheme should reach the Air Ministry by July 20th. Candidates must be between the agesof 17 years and 18 years 8 months on September 1st, 1941. While at the university, of which they will be full membersduring their stay, voung men will join the University Air Squadron and will take a course of ground instruction inservice subjects similar to that given at the Initial Training Wings of the R.A.F. At the same time they will pursue acourse of study in other and more general subjects, embracing: (I) Mathematics, Mechanics and Physics. (Ill Electricity and Magnetism(1U) Engineering. (IV) Meteorologv. (VI Navigation. Mathematics, Mechanics and Physics, which are of specialvalue to the Service, are compulsory subjects and one of the other four must be taken as a principal optional subject.R.A.F. students are accommodated, so far as possible, in the College and residential hostels, rather than in lodgings,and a Director of Studies, appointed by the University, super- vises the University side of their education. Candidates arechosen by R.A.F. selection boards from nominations sent to the Air Ministry by headmasters. Every candidate must holda school certificate or have an equivalent qualification and those who have left school can be nominated by their formerheadmasters. Physical fitness, intelligence and a capacity for leadership are essential qualities. Successful candidates, before going into residence, will beattested for the R.A.F. During their course they will be on " Deferred Service" but will not wear uniform except when onparade with the University Air Squadron. They do not draw Service pay, but the entire expenses of their tuition, includingboard and lodging, are met by the Air Ministry.
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