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Aviation History
1954
1954 - 1465.PDF
34 FLIGHT 21 MAY 1954 He,$ just be«| barr,er through »"= As the ceiling of modern aircraft becomes increasingly higher, instruments must keep pace with requirements. This newly developed Smiths Altimeter registers up to 60,000 ft. with the same precision as lower range instruments. The range has been extended by refinements in the linkages, the extensive use of jewels, and the incorporation of a special low hysteresis capsule. Size and weight are the same as standard Altimeters. A short while ago he was testing a supersonic aircraft — doubtless using Smiths instruments designed for high speed flight. Special instru ments for development work have always been a major consideration of Smiths, though the organisation is no less concerned with making sound, reliable equipment for everyday flying. SMITHS HELPING THE WORLD TO FLY SMITHS AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS LIMITED The Aviation Division of S. Smith & Sons (England) Limited Cricklewood • London • NW2 Sole Sales Concessionaires for Kelvin & Hughes (Aviation) Limited • Barkingside and Basingstoke
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