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Aviation History
1951
1951 - 1524.PDF
BIANGULATE PLAN-FORM : In none of the photographs of the Vickers Valiant hitherto published has the form of the gently swept-back wing been apparent. Neither has it been possible to see, until now, the individual tailpipes from the buried Avons. These features, together with the small "fences" at the aileron break, and the curious downward-sloping base-line of the rudder, are all additional points of interest in this, one of the most interesting—and elegant—aircraft in the world. meet the case; or we might have to obtain some American Fair-child C-i 19 Packets. If F-86 fighters were obtained from America, these would not be substituted for any aircraft ordered in thiscountry. A "respectable number" of Canberra squadrons would be formed during the next twelve months, including a "numberof V.R. squadrons" (sic—possibly a mis-reporting of "P.R."). The Valiant will be superior to the Canberra in range, speed,altitude and load. Mr. Henderson described the Mig-15 as "prob- ably the second fastest fighter in the world to-day"—second tothe F-86. We were not satisfied with the number of Chipmunks available—118 in Reserve Flying Schools, 105 in the UniversityAir Squadrons and 70 in the new schools for National Service trainees. Mr. Henderson used the designations "F.3" and "B.9,"apparently in respect of the Hawker P. 1067 and Valiant. Mr. Profumo quoted a report of an excellent performance bythe Blackburn and General Aircraft Universal Freighter at a recent demonstration. Here, he believed, was an aircraft which might easily accompany the Canberra into production for the U.S.A.F.Mr. George Ward wished to know why we had ordered only twenty or so .Vickers 660s and referred to new Handley Page andAvro bombers. F. M. Owner Leaving Bristols AN announcement from the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., states that** Mr. F. M. Owner, C.B.E., M.Sc, F.R.Ae.S., M.S.A.E., is, by mutual agreement, relinquishing his position as chief engineer of thecompany's engine division, and in due course will take up another Dr. S. G. Hooker. Mr. F. M. Owner. appointment elsewhere. Dr. S. G. Hooker, O.B.E., A.R.C.Sc,B.Sc, D.I.C., D.Phil., F.R.Ae.S., F.R.S.A., previously deputy chief engineer, becomes chief engineer of the division. Mr. Owner has worked on engine design with the companysince 1922, and has delivered a number of notable papers on power-plant development and requirements. Before joining Bristols in 1949, Dr. Hooker had been withRolls-Royce, Ltd., from 1938; he was chief engineer of their Barnoldswick division. Unlucky Air Racing ONCE again bad weather has*been an unwelcome entrant fora major British air race: last Monday's Daily Express contest could not be flown, and has been postponed until September 22nd. The 1951 Festival of Britain National Air Races—which include the King's Cup—"rained out" at Hatfield on June 23rd and post- poned until September 15th, will not now take place. An account of the Shoreham debacle, and reasons for the aban- donment of the National Races, are given on page 175. W/C. D. R. Cuming, A.F.C. (right) and FjL. C. Harvey, both of the R.A.A.F., look pleased with the prospect of taking the Canberra to Canberra. (See news item on opposite page). '
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