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494 FLIGHT, 27 April 1951 HERE AND THEREnn Dutch Pilots for Korea PILOTS of the Royal Netherlands ArmyAir Force are likely to be in action over Korea shortly—as members of squadronsof other United Nations forces. Mainten- ance problems preclude the sending of acomplete unit. Northolt Open to Public NORTHOLT Airport's public enclosurewas re-opened last Monday and will remain open throughout the summer from11 a.m. to dusk on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, and from 2 p.m. todusk on other days. Visitors will be able to make pleasure flights and conducted toursof the airport, and light refreshments will be available. Exercise Evidence CONDENSATION trails over London last week bore witness to high-altitude activity by aircraft of both Bomber and Fighter Command on exercise. These manoeuvres were described as a preliminary small-scale operation to larger combined exercises later this year. The first of them will be Exercise Ombrelle, to be conducted over the Con- tinent at the end of May. Lt. Gen. Norstad, Allied Air Commander in Central Europe, will be in charge. Aircraft from the British, Belgian, French, DutchX SEEING DOUBLE: First photograph of the twin-fuselage Fouga Gemaux, which made its maiden flight last month. This novel two-seat aircraft, designed for "tourisme," consists of two Cyclope fuselages joined Twin-Mustang-fashion. Two Turbomeco jet power-units (total thrust 485 Ib) give a top speed of 186 m.p.h.; single-jet speed is 124 rn.p.h. and American Air Forces will take part in the exercise, which is primarily a test of the European control and reporting organization. The Brab—by Brab ADDRESSING the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris last week, Lord Braba- zon had a few kind comments to make on the giant Bristol prototype named after him. Although "terrified of aeroplanes," as he knew so much about them, he found the Brabazon quite different. "It is like being on a yacht; you scarcely hear the engines; you walk about; you are really happy instead of being pinned in like a sardine as you are in most aeroplanes." Messerschmitt in South Africa LAST week's visit to South Africa byWilly Messerschmitt was described by the Union's Minister of Economic Affairs,Mr. Louw, as "only a courtesy call." Earlier reports that Messerschmitt intendedto start a large factory near Johannesburg for the construction of aircraft, cars, trac-tors, and agricultural machinery appeared to be premature; his visit was in the natureof a survey of the marketing opportunities for such an organization. Should he decide to apply for the neces-sary approval the South African Govern- ment is likely to give full consideration tohis proposition—"just as it would welcome any other type of sound basic industry." Miles Aries Mishap DAMAGE caused by a wheels-up landing has temporarily grounded the new Miles Aries—a Cirrus Major development of the Gemini. The incident occurred at Redhill last Sunday during the dawn patrol organized by the Redhill Flying Club. The occasion was otherwise blessed with success: no fewer than 50 private air- craft (36 belonging to visitors) were to be seen on the airfield. Snagless Transports A RECENT report issued by the U.S. Navy described the 180-passenger Lock- heed Constitution as the "first really large airframe ever constructed and flown without major trouble." Two Constitu- tions have been used by the Navy as cargo- and personnel-carriers since their delivery PROSPECTIVE OPERATORS of the Bristol 173 helicopter inspect the first prototype under construction at Filton. Left to right are seen: Mr. George Boughton, B.E.A. manager, Italy; Mr. Edwin Whitfield, B.E.A. traffic manager, Continental services; Mr. Alfred Pigg, B.E.A. manager, Denmark. in 1945 and have flown a combined totalof nearly 3,000 hours without incident. When properly operated, it is said, theaircraft was the most economical land- plane transport ever used by the Navy.The first Constitution is now receiving a top overhaul at the Lockheed factory atBurbank, California, and the second is expected there next September. Martin's Canberra Production ACCORDING to a report by American Aviation, the Glenn L. Martin Co. has no immediate plans to expand its Baltimore plant despite its recently acquired contract to build English Electric Canberras (U.S.A.F. designation B-57A). It is thought that Martin will reactivate what was once its "No. 2" plant, at present used as an Army Signal Corps depot and having 11 million sq. ft of floor space. Eager Auster WITH no one aboard, an Auster took offfrom Rearsby on April 22nd and flew for nearly two hours before crashing harm-lessly near Melton Mowbray. It appears that Mr. Frank Cox was preparing fortake-off when the engine stalled. Before he could regain his seat after restarting theengine, the Auster began to race across the airfield for a perfect take-off. When lastseen from Rearsby it was at nearly 2,000ft and still climbing and circling. S.S.A.F.A. Display HUCKNALL Airfield, near Nottingham,is to be the scene of the Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmens' Families' Association airdisplay for 1951, which is to be held on Whit-Monday, May 14th. A demonstra-tion by a Canberra is a highlight of the flying programme, which also includes anappearance by the Patrouille d'Etampes aerobatic flight of the French Air Force,individual and formation aerobatics by R.A.F. and R.Aux.A.F. jet fighters andaircraft of the U.S.A.F. The Army will contribute a grounddisplay of trick riding on horseback and motor cycle by the Remount Depot andthe Royal Signals. Admission prices will 'be 2s 6d for adults, is 6d for children;special train and bus services are being arranged for the occasion. Republic in London UNDER the terms of the Mutual DefenceAssistance Programme, undisclosed num- bers of Republic F-84 Thunderjets arebeing supplied to member-nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Franceand Belgium have already received their first F-84S. To supervise the manufac-
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