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1953
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' 798 FLIGHT. 11 December 1953 CORRESPONDENCE . . . side of the aircraft business, have been keen enough to spend hard-earned cash on learning to fly, hoping eventually to obtain in some way the hours necessary for a Commercial Pilot's Licence. Will they ever be given the chance to obtain the hours and training, which they can never even hope to pay for out of their own pockets? Or will they just have to carry on the good work in the hangar, and be content with taking the girl friend for the odd half-hour's trip at the weekend? Camberley, Surrey. J. E. HAWKINS. Rhodesia's Fledglings I AM sure many Mount Hampden and Heany cadets of the early nineteen-forties will join with me, as one who progressed from the "fledgling" to "wings" stage, in thanking C. Nepean Bishop ("The Fledglings of Rhodesia," November 20th) for reviving memories of exciting experiences at those two stations. Some of us, who now tend to resemble the Rhodesian secretary- bird both in appearance and existence, had probably forgotten that we ever did a first solo. Now we may gaze thoughtfully at our small children, at play upon the rug by the fireside, and make a mental note to tell them how father took to the skies—when they are old enough to appreciate the point. Of course, by that time, speeds of 110 knots may seem somewhat odd. Come, gentlemen, let us away to dust the jolly old log-books! Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hants. THOMAS C. HUTTON. FORTHCOMING EVENTS Dec. Dec 12. 15. 12. British Interplanetary Society: "Techniques of Protecting and Cooling Rocket Motor Walls," by H. Ziebland, A.M.I.Mech.E., Dpl.lng. British Interplanetary Society (Midland Branch); "The Moon," by E. J. Burden. R.Ae.S. Section Lecture: "High-speed Wind Tunnels," by D. L. Ellis, B.Sc, A.R.T.C, F.R.Ae.S. 15. R.Ae.C: Film Show. 15. Rochester Flying Club: Annual dinner and dance to celebrate 50th anniversary of powered controlled flight. 17. R.Ae.S. Graduates' and Students' Section: Film Show - jointly with Inst. Pet.). 17. R.Ae.C. and R.Ae.S.: Commemorative Dinner, 50th anniver sary of Powered Controlled Flight. Dec. 18-19. Institution of Production Engineers: Conference: "Problems of Aircraft Production" (at Southampton University). 2. British Interplanetary Society: "Cosmic Radiation Hazards in Space Flight," by Dr. L. R. Shepherd, Ph.D. 6. Institute of Metals: Informal discussion, "Lubricants for Non- ferrous Metal Working." 7. R.Ae.S. Main Lecture: "The Fun of Finding Out in Flying," by Sir Leonard Bairstow, C.B.E., F.R.S., Hon.F.R.Ae.S. 25-29. Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences; 22nd Annual Meeting, New York. R.Ae.S. Branch Fixtures (to Jan. 6) Dec. 11, Preston, Wright Brothers' Jubilee dinner dance. Dec. 14, Ha/ton, Junior Members' Night. Dec. 17, Chester, dinner and film show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of powered flight. Dec. 17, Bristol, celebration of 50th anniversary of powered flight. Dec. 18, Birmingham, films. Dec. 21, Brough, Wright Jubilee Dinner and film. Jan. 4, Bristol, "Review of Developments in Aircraft Equipment," by G. H. Dowty. Jan. 6, Belfast, joint meeting with Queen's University Film Society; Luton, Wilbur Wright Centenary film; Brough, "New Develop ments in Aircraft Production Engineering," by Professor J. V. Connolly; Chester, "Guided Weapons," by D. J. Lyons. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. THE INDUSTRY Short Bros. Appointments ANNOUNCED by Short Brothers and Harland, Ltd., is the appointment of Mr. George T. Gedge as assistant general manager. Mr. Gedge joined the company in 1926 as an appren tice, and during the war he became superintendent at Cambridge, where the repair and modification of Stirlings was carried out. In 1946 he returned to Rochester as personal assistant to the managing director and was responsible for supervising the Mr. Gedge. Mr. Penney. transfer oT some 400 key personnel and thousands of tons of plant and equipment from Rochester to Belfast, a task which took two years to complete. He went to Belfast as production manager in 1948 and in 1951 was made works manager, a post which he has occupied until his latest appointment. Succeeding Mr. Gedge as works manager is Mr, B. Penney, who has been with the company since joining as an apprentice fitter in 1929. Prize-giving at Warrington TWO member-companies of the Owen organization, Electro-Hydraulics, Ltd., and Rubery Owen (Warrington), Ltd., operate a joint apprenticeship scheme of which they are justly proud. The administration rests in the hands of an executive committee under the chairmanship of Mr. L. Rumley, Electro- Hydraulics sales director, and consisting of Mr. A. W. Hill, general manager of Rubery Owen (Warrington), Mr. T. C. Wright, Electro-Hydraulics works superintendent, and Mr. George Archer, apprentice supervisor. About 100 apprentices constitute the normal establishment, and an average of 25 trained men are turned out each year. This year's annual prize-giving, on November 26th, was an enjoyable function under the chairmanship of Mr. E. F. Edwards, A.C.A., secretary of Rubery Owen (Warrington). The prizes were presented by Mr. W. West, assistant managing director of Leyland Motors, who also delivered an impressive address. The most important award was the Stanley Morris Memorial Prize, awarded for the first time this year. It is a perpetual award to be made annually to the best all-round apprentice; Stanley Morris was an apprentice who lost his life at Farnborough last year. Mr. C. W. Sharp, Electro-Hydraulics managing director, discussed the difficulty experienced in choosing a suitable form of memorial award and, in the end, a model D.H.I 10 was selected. The superb trophy was made by the apprentices them selves. The recipient was R. H. Smith, and apprentices who received other awards at the prize-giving included the following:— Electro-Hydraulics, Ltd.—Group 1: 1, C. Fox; 2, G. F. Molyneux; 3, J. Barlow. Group \A: 1, A. L. Hatton. Group 2: 1, J. S. Johnson; 2, E. Statham; 3, D. F. BadcUey. Group 2A: 1, A. J. Finch; 2, T. Rose; 3, D. J. Hardman. Group 3: 1, M. Astill; 2, B. J. Newton; 3, P. C. Fleming. Group 3A: 1, W. Lewis. Group A: 1, A. Warburton; 2, E. Tomlinson; 3, C. F. Richards. Group A A; 1, R. J. Lester. Group 5: 1, R. A. Phillips; 2, R. H. Smith; 3, D. H. Deakin. Rubery Owen (Warrington), Ltd.—Group I: 2, D. P. Hunter. Group 2: 1, E. Brett; 2, G. D. Thomason; 3, F. Tickle. Group 3: 1, D. A. Brown; 2, S. Fairhurst; 3, A. E. Jones. Group 4: 2, J. Harrison. Special Awards other than the Stanley Morris Prize went to R. A. Phillips, A. Warburton and E. Tomlinson. In addition, over 100 prizes were awarded for technical-school examination successes and works efficiency. IN BRIEF Lucas-Rotax (Australia) Pty., Ltd. (G.P.O. Box 1628M, 81 Bouverie Street, Melbourne, N.3), have been appointed exclusive stockists and distributors in Australia of aircraft parts manufac tured by Brown Brothers (Aircraft), Ltd., Northampton. * * * Amal, Ltd., Birmingham, state that Mr. C. L. Binks has been appointed general manager in place of Mr. T. W. Clibbery, whose retirement was recently announced. Mr. F. W. Clibbery has been elected a director and assistant general manager. * * * In table II of the article on Polyesters in Aircraft (November 27th) the temperatures quoted for test results with "Stypol" 16B/Fibreglass 181-114 laminates should have been headed "Deg F" and not "Deg C." * * * Wellworthy, Ltd., of Lymington, Hants—makers of pistons, rings, cylinder liners, "Al-Fin" cylinder barrels and other com ponents and castings—have published a profusely illustrated brochure recording their growth over a span of 35 years. * * • The United Steel Companies, Ltd., announce that they have appointed Cdr. K. H. S. Cohen, C.M.G., as their European adviser. For some time the company has wished to make a closer study of trends in European industry and economics, and Cdr. Cohen is to undertake this work on their bshalf.
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