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Aviation History
1948
1948 - 1208.PDF
FLIGHT AUGUST 5TH, 1948 DERBX TDLVERHAMPTO, A Brief Survey of the Work of Air Schools, Ltd. and their Associated THERE is no doubt that private owners and the flyingclubs are at present finding themselves up against allsorts of difficulties and discouragements,, but should anyone feel that there is a risk of enthusiasm faltering and of the private flying movement folding up, a visit to Derby or Wolverhampton Aero Clubs would go a long way towards dispelling his fears. The two clubs, together with No. 16 Reserve Flying School at Burnaston, Derby, and No. 25 at Wolverhampton, are run by a common parent company. Air Schools, Ltd., who also manage the airports for their respective munici- palities and, in addition, have im- portant charter and repair sections. At Wolverhampton airfield, which is shared with Boulton Paul Aircraft, Ltd., and houses No. 45 Reserve centre and No. 1047 A.T.C. Sqn., Air Schools also provide honorary staff for a branch of the R.A.F. Flying Club and maintain its two aircraft. Air Schools, Ltd., will always be associated with the name of the late W/C. N. R. Harben, D.F.C., founder and manager of the company before the war when it operated the original V.R. school at Derby, war-time C.F.I, of No. 16 F.T.S. and the moving influence in re-form- ing and re-establishing the company after hostilities ceased. His widow, Mrs. J. Harben, is now deputy chairman, G/C. C. A. B. Wilcock, O.B.E., A.F.C., M.P., being chairman. Mr. E. W. Phillips is managing director and W/C. H. A. Roxburgh, A.F.C., aviation director. Mr. Phillips has been secretary of the company from the start, Mrs. Harben ubs JUnsiraled with " Flight "photographs GlC.C.A.B.Wiicock, O.B.E., A.F.C., M.P. Outside the Wolverhampton club house are seen (left to right) W/C. H. A. Roxburgh, Mr. R. R. Paine, FjL S. Robinson, and Mr. L E. T. Barley. See also the left heading picture. is also president of the Derby Club, and W/C. Roxburgh is the Chief Flying Instructor of the V.R. school. The Clubs To mention the clubs first, both have the advantage of first-class servicing facilities at moderate cost being avail- able on the spot, as well as good modern club houses and hangar accommodation. This has been an important factor in their rapid expansion. Derby has a flying membership of about 120 and a total membership of 180. The club's fleet includes two each of • Austers and Magisters, a Mes- senger and a Monarch, while private owners. account for other Austers, Messengers, and an M.18 and M.28. Chief instructor to the Derby club members do not have far to go from their club house to their aircraft. The location cf the buildings, hangars and of Burnai ton House may be seen in the aerial view of the airport above. The main V.R. and repair hangor with control buildings attached, is on the extreme left.
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