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OCTOBER 14TH, 1948 FLIGHT 457- Civil Aviation News against five during last winter. S.A.S. operated three servicesa week la&t winter, but expects to operate no fewer than four during 1948. * * * Interim terminal buildings which are to be erected atLondon Airport will be of semi-permanent unit construction 2 or 3 storeys high and will remain in use until the final portionof the permanent terminal buildings is erected. It is hoped that experience gained from the operation of these interimbuildings will contribute to the final design and layout of the central area. * * * It is understood that the tecently announced decision ofBritish European Airways to close down their aircraft main- tenance base at Speke and to transfer the work to Renfrewwas taken entirely on economic and operational grounds. The decision has been adhered to despite some opposition fromMembers of Parliament, and a full explanation of reasons for the step taken has been circulated to the staff of B.E.A. atSpeke through their trade union machinery. * # * Short Brothers and Harland, Limited, have received anorder from Aviacion del Literal Fluvial Argentino (A.L.F.A.), of Buenos Aires, for two 51-seater Sandringham flying-boats.The 6 seats have been added to the standard 45-seater version by reducing the size of some of the seats. The flying-boatsare intended for the company's South American routes, and will supplement the 3 Short Sandringhams which are now inuse 0x1 their present services and which are reported to be working at full capacity. Both the Sandringhams, which arepowered by Pratt and Whitney twin-Wasp engines, will be delivered within 3 months. * * * B.S.A.A. figures for the month of July show some increases over the preceding month, and the corresponding month last year. The total number of passengers carried was 1,461, against 1,214 in 1947. Mail and cargo totalled 57.7 tons,compared with 54.7 in 1947, and the route miles in operation amounted to 21,382, a substantial increase over the routemiles in July, 1947, which were 15,705. The increase is largely explained by the change of route—the Corporation is nowflying Tudors to South America across the North Atlantic. * * * Scottish Aviation, Limited, has recently finalized acontract with F.A.M.A., the Argentine airline, for converting two Douglas C.54 Skymasters to 44-seater airliners. The valueof the order will be in the region of ^25,000-^30,000. Both aircraft were purchased by the Argentine company fromSante F6 Skyways, by which company they rtod been used for the transportation of meat in the Argentine. The fuselagehad no windows at all in the main compartment, which was especially insulated and refrigerated for transporting meat. * * • Northolt airport reached the new high figure of 67,300scheduled-service passengers passing through in August. The previous highest had been in July this year, with 61,277passengers. August is normally the busiest month of the year for airports. There were 1,994 aircraft arrivals on scheduledservices and 1,993 departures; 356,890 lb of mail and 745,182 lb. of freight was handled. August traffic at London Airport was 42,242 passengers onregular scheduled services—1,146 aircraft arrivals and 1,176 departures. Mail totalled 546,545 lb and freight 1,030,911 lb. * * #From April 19th until the end of August a total of 29,545 passengers were carried by Scandinavian Airlines System oninternal routes in Norway. During the summer period the company carried 685,000 lb of luggage, 114,000 lb of cargoand 240,000 lb of mail. The total distance flown on the routes amounted to 475,000 miles. As was the case last year, thegreatest traffic was on the S.A.S. Arctic service from Stavanger via Bergen, Oslo, Trondheim, Bodo and Harstadto Tromso. Domestic services in Norway cease this month owing to weather conditions which make further operationimpossible. FROM THE CLUBS FIRST formal dance of the season at the Brough FlyingClub took place on Sept. 24th. Over TOO members andguests attended, and the event was a great success. Three new flying members have joined the club recently. # • * QLIGHTLY improved weather in September resulted in an *5 increase in flying activity among members of the Derby Aero Club,a*nd recent visits were made to Le Touquet, Ostend, Dinard and Deauville. The club also attended the Butlin rally at Speeton in force, but the contingent which went to the S.B.A.C. show at Farnborough on the second public day were caught there in the deluge. A recent dance was held at the clubhouse and plans are going ahead for the annual ball at Burnaston House on December iotb: * * • • SJ FLYING meeting took place at the West London Aero- plane Club at White Walham Airfield on Saturday, September 25th. Besides balloon bursting and bombing competitions, which were won by Mr. J. Game and Mr. P. Shaw, respectively, both of the Fairey Flying Club, there A were demonstrations of the Tipsy Junior, a Firefly and a Vampire, the latter being flown by S/L. Oxspring, D.S.O., from Odiham. Mr. Philip Wills gave a display of gliding, and Major Willans made a parachute descent. Members and guests present numbered 400 at the opening of the new club- house, which was followed by an impromtu dance. * * # FLYING hours accomplished by members of the Northamp-tonshire Aero Club during September amounted to 40. Many of the club's private owners have visited the Con- tinent and visits have been exchanged with numerous British clubs. Six new flying members joined during Sep- tember. The first dance of this season was held on Octo- ber 1 st. Social amenities have been increased by the addi- tion of two hard tennis courts which will be available to members all the year round. GOODYEAR WINNER : A m.p.h. won the Goodyear was originated by a group were but E 15 nic Wind flown by Mr. H. R. Salmon at a speed of 169.8 phy in the Cleveland National Air Races, 1948. The design r Lockheed employees for the 1947 race, and three of the type the other two were fifth and seventh this year. T^LYING instruction at the Cinque Ports Club ceased on-*- October 1st. This decision was taken in consequence oi : •-..:,- :• the lack of official backing and the high cost of flying which has reduced the localsupport for this aspect of the club's activities. However, Hugh Kennard,who is carrying on charter and '' joy- ride " flying as Air Kruise, Ltd., atLympne, has launched the Kent Coast Flying Club and offers instruction from£2 1 os per hour on Magisters. He re- ceives the full co-operation, support andgood wishes of the Cinque Ports Club, who will continue to organize air ralliesand races as before. The club hut on the airfield has become an airport canteenfor those working there. Outstanding membership balances are being trans-ferred to the new club and continued membership of the Cinque Ports Clubwill be at a nominal fee; the club will therefore retain its name and hangaraccommodation for private owners and visitors by air who will continue to bewelcome at the Lympne Country Club for meals and overnight accommodation. H HA6&0C&
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