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The photographs of the A.E.G. Gl referred to by F/L. Frank Yeoman. On the left the biplane is seen with all four positions occupied, and the close-up view shows the two forward gun mountings (note the obstructions surrounding the central position). CORRESPONDENCE . . . German World War I RaritiesM AY I offer the following information in reply to Mr. Austin'sletter of January 17? The unusual German aircraft referred to in Pilot's Summer as being "a small twin-engined three-seaterwith three rudders and machine guns on swivels" sounds very much like the A.E.G. GI. This aircraft meets all the specificationswith one exception. It was a four-seater, but had only three posi- tions, which may account for the discrepancy. In the nose was agunner's cockpit, and behind this was a side-by-side cockpit con- taining the pilot on the left and a second gunner beside him. Thethird gunner was located aft of this and to improve his field of fire a large section of the upper wing trailing edge was cut away. The machine guns were mounted on tubular pylons with pro-vision for height adjustment. The layout generally looks rather unsatisfactory, being cramped, and the centre gun position isobstructed by numerous struts and the upper mainplane, not to mention the broad Teutonic shoulders of the nose-gunner.I enclose two photographs of the aircraft, this example being G.26/16. The twin-boom aircraft mentioned in Thrilling Flights soundslike an Ago C—again with one exception, in this case the tractor screws. The twin booms of this type extended some distanceahead of the wings, and in the heat of a dog-fight might have been credited with possessing engines. Perhaps another reader can addto this or suggest another type unknown to me which fits the description more accurately. FRANK YEOMAN.West Hartlepool, Durham. [A letter from a reader in Germany—with photographs whichwe hope to publish later—confirms these identifications—Ed.] Fraternal Invitation jy sheep and goats of the aeronautical fraternity seem to be* having a pretty thin time: Sir Roy Fedden castigating noted British aviation institutions for being little concerned with thefuture of the industry; and "Beltane" (Correspondence, January 24) champing at the bit because no one seems to care about theglorious past—in terms of historical accuracy. In the first place I am always somewhat chary of correspondentswho indulge in coy disguises. Our critical "Beltane" knows all about the Brookses and the Bruces, but what do we know aboutthis champion for yet another aviation society? In the second place it does appear a little presumptuous of the unsatisfied "Beltane" to suggest that there is a need for a new aeronautical historysociety. Surely the Royal Aeronautical Society is vastly interested inpreserving the historical fabric of aeronautical endeavour? And my own association, Air-Britain, with over 1,000 members (andshortly to celebrate its tenth birthday) is hardly a disinterested organization! Until such time as "Beltane" may prove otherwise, we mustaccept his archivist ideals with goodwill and understanding. How- ever, perhaps he would care to shed his mantle of anonymity, rollup his sleeves and do some real practical spadework. There's room at the top for you, Mr. "Beltane," in Air-Britain. Come andjoin the Bruces and the Jacksons and, I can assure you, there'll be no time to even think of a cup of coffee. London, W.3. CHARLES W. CAIN,Founder and Vice-President, Air-Britain. [Since Mr. Cain's letter was received we have published(January 31) a long letter on this subject from Mr. J. M. Bruce, together with a leading article—Ed.] Beirut's Terminal Building A QUICK reply to Mr. Max Karant's comment in your-**• January 24 issue. Your correspondent mustn't believe every- thing he reads—even if it is in Flight. The description of the photograph of Beirut Internationalshould have read, I think, "fine new building." In fact there is only one terminal building, all of which is not yet in use. Theextensions are internal, with the intention of bringing the whole building into use and consequently improving traffic handlingarrangements. London, W.14. PATRICIA STROUD. Joke Over ON pages 963-4 of Flight for December 20, 1957, H. Tempestput forward suggestions for airport designs which your sub- heading described as ". . . of breathtaking simplicity." I havelooked forward with eagerness to subsequent issues for comment upon these revolutionary ideas (if only from a taxpayer's point ofview) but to no avail. J. W. SIMPSON. . Croxley Green, Herts.[The "breathtaking simplicity" in our sub-heading was intended to suggest that the article—which appeared in the Christmas num-ber—was not meant to be taken seriously. Nevertheless, a sur- prising number of people, including the Editor of an overseasnewspaper, seem to have done so—Ed.] FORTHCOMING EVENTS Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 7. Helicopter Association: "Wind Tunnel Testing of Heli- copter Models," by M. S. Hooper. 7. A.B.A.C: Annual Dinner. ' Institute of Transport: Brancker Memorial Lecture: "Control of Air Traffic—Origin, Development and Future Requirements," by A. Cdre. W. E. G. Mann. 12. Radar Association: "Early Days of Radar," by Sir Robert Waison Watt. 12. Kronfeld Club: "Flying and Motor Racing," by R. Flock- hart. 13. R.Ae.S.: Main Lecture: "Application of the Theory of Stability in Structural Design," by H. L. Cox. 13. R.Ae.C: Film Show. 14. Plymouth Aero Club: Dinner Dance. 18. R.Ae.S.: Section Lecture: "Aeroelastic Problems Associated with High Speeds and High Temperature," by E. G. Broad- bent. 19. Royal Meteorological Society: Discussion: "Meteorological Aspects of Rockets and Satellites." 19. Kronfeld Club: "North Wales, The Soaring Pilot's Para- dise," by W. Crease. 19. Royal Society of Arts: "Rocket Propulsion," by J. E. P. Dunning, M.A., F.R.Ae.S. 10. 20. R.Ae.S.: Main Lecture, at Halton: First Trenchard Memorial Lecture, by Air Chief Marshal Sir Dermot Boyle. 25. R.Ae.S.: Guided Flight Section: "Guided Flight Trials," by R. W. Boswell. 26. R.Ae.S.: Presidential Address by Sir George Edwards. 27. Aerodrome Owners Association: Annual General Meeting. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. R.Ae.S. Branch Lectures (to Feb. 27):— Feb. II. Boscombe Down, Film Show. Feb. 12. Chester, "Aircraft Fuelling Problems," by E. L. Bass. Feb. 13. Bristol, "Production of Civil Aircraft," by Mr. Imlach; Cheltenham, "The Microscope in Engineering," by A. E. Bingham. Feb. 17, Henlow, Junior Members Lecture Competition. Feb. 19, Christchurch, "Aircraft Carriers," by A. J. Simms; Leicester, "Activities of the Production Engineering Assoc," by R. Tilsley; Southampton, Branch Prize Papers. Feb. 20. Bristol, "Sale of Civil Aircraft," by R. White-Smith; Halton, Main Lecture (see above); Isle of Wight, "Modern Methods of Air-Sea Rescue," by Lt-Cdr. J. S. Sproule. Feb. 21. Birmingham, Branch President's Night. Feb. 26. Hatfield, "Fairey Delta 2," by R. L. Lickley and L. P. Twiss; Preston, "Problems Associated with Non-Metallic Materials in Aircraft," by N. J. L. Megson and E. W. Russell. Feb. 27. Bristol, "Servicing of Civil Aircraft," by I. Gregory; Cambridge, "Some Aspects of Aircraft Production," by H. Povey; Yeovil, Third Henson and Stringfellow Memorial Lecture by S. G. Hooker.
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