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1948
1948 - 0939.PDF
JUNK 24TH, I948. 681 Flying Tote A COMPLETE totalisator weighingapproximately 12,000 lb, manufac- tured entirely in Australia, is to be flown from Sydney to Ohio, U.S.A., for instal- lation on a famous American racecourse. The air transportation is being under- taken by Pan American Airways, and it is believed that this will be the first time such equipment has been delivered by air from manufacturer to customer. Furniture Removal by AirT RANS - AUSTRALIA AIRLINES recently assisted two business execu- tives, one in Melbourne (Victoria), and the other in Hobart (Tasmania) to swap both positions and homes. Approximately 3,000 lb of furniture was flown north and an equal amount was taken in the opposite direction. Thus, in one day's operation both men completed the re- moval and were comfortably installed in each other's homes. \ French Interest in Training THE increasing interest of the FrenchGovernment in* British aviation and training methods is evidenced by th€ recent visit to Airways Training, Ltd., at Aldermaston, near Reading* of Col. Dumerle, Director of French Civil Flying Training and Assistant to Ojie Director TO DRAW THE CROWDS : The design which has won the premier award in a competition for posters publicising the S.B.A.C. Display and Exhibition at Farnborough. It is a combined effort of L A. Kingsman and H. Revell, both of the Bristol Aeroplane Co. Ltd. SOVIET SPORT : Sporting flying in Russia has lately celebrated its 25th anniversary. A UT-2 trainer is seen over the Moscow river port during a commemorative display. General of French Civil Aviation. Col. Dumerle arrived on June gth, piloting his own Nord IIOO aircraft. After a de- tailed inspection of equipment and train- ing technique Col. Dumerle was much im- pressed by the high standards set. returned to Prance on June 12th on what he had seen to thej»6Drector General. .... "hRST THROUGH THE BARRIER: Cafr tain Charles Yeager, wartim fighter pilot, and, the first man to travel faster than sound. A test pilot at Muroc, he was selected to fly the Bell XS-I rocket- propelled research aircraft. To mark Yeager''s work he has been awarded the MacKay Trophy. Continental Guide v =A USEFUL guidebook for Continental travellers by air has been produced, by the Evening News in conjunction with B.E.A. Running commentaries of the various routes are printed and include itineraries and features of interest on* these routes. Many of these are printed in two appropriate languages, for ex- ample, Lisbon to London in English and Spanish, Paris to London in French and English. The book is also illustrated with photographs of noteworthy land- marks. Nene-Lancastrian and probably a Nene Vampire, will take part through the kind- ness of the Ministry of Supply and Rolls- Royce, Ltd. The Goodyear Duck am- phibian will also perform. The organizers wish to point out that visitors flying to the display must land by 2 p.m., other- wise it will not be possible for them to be accepted on the airfield. < ,.....:c:... . Hawker Appointment the resignation of Mr. F. H. M. Lloyd from Hawker Air- craft, Ltd., Mr. W. Humble has been appointed to the position of sales manager of the company. Mr. Humble joined Hawkers as a test pilot in 1940 and became chief test pilot in January, 1946. News in Brief Harold L. Vanderbilt, of New York City, who already possesses an Executive Model DC-3 has ordered a Convair-Liner. * * * Mr. William Butlin, who is reputed to possess eight aircraft of his own, took off on June 13th by B.O.A.C. for a trip to inspect his hotel interests in Bermuda, Nassau and Miami. » * # The Right Honourable G. Strauss. Minister of Supply, paid a visit to the Glacier Metal Company at Alperton and addressed the workers. He commented on the fine spirit amongst the workers and the good managerial leadership. The British Guiana and British West 1 ndies sugar* industry is planning to n L cL n obtain from Britain a helicopter and Derby Show Programme »ilot fOr the pUrpose of sprayingF URTHER details of the Derby air /nsecticide on fields of sugar-cane which display, to be held on June 26th at /have been attacked by froghopper Burnaston airfield, as announced ifr Flight, June 10th, have now been pub- lished. The programme begins with an inspection of a Guard of Honour drawn from the Derby Wing of the A.T.C. by Air Commodore B. V. Reynolds, C.B.E., A.O.C. No. 64 Group. The aircraft to be demonstrated include the Chrislea Super Ace, "Miles M. 18, Desford Trainer, j.nc1 a Miles Messenger. High-speed jet aircraft, including Gloster Meteor, the disease. In an attempt to destroy Colorado beetles which are threatening to devas- tate the entire Northern Belgium potato crop, the Belgian government has re- quested the British authorities to send a helicopter to the areas affected. Six British Army flame-throwers have already been sent to Belgium to combat the pest.
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