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1958 - 0344.PDF
360 FLIGHT FROM ALL QUARTERS . . . Javelin FAW.7 Armament CTREAMLINED packs carrying 37 2-in unguided rockets& behind a frangible plastic nose-cone have now been added to the armoury of the Javelin FAW.7, as shown in the photographabove. It is presumed that these packs are to become a standard store for R.A.F. aircraft. In addition, the FAW.7 carries twoFirestreaks on the outboard pylons and two Aden cannon in the wings. The extra port visible in the starboard wing just outboardof the outer pylon serves the battle camera. The rocket packs are made by Microcell, Ltd., in glass fibre. Other Javelin FAW.7 features include increased tankage in thewings, vortex generators near the leading edges, blunt aileron trailing-edges, stall-warning indicators and duplicated q-feelsystems, together with more powerful Armstrong Siddeley Sapphires and a later fire-control radar. Afterburning will laterbe applied. B.G.A. Awards ANNUAL awards of the British Gliding Association for 1957,**• presented by the wife of the Polish Charge d'Affaires at the B.G.A. Ball at Londonderry House on March 14, were as listedbelow. In the absence of Col. Deane-Drummond, who is stationed in Malaya, his awards were received by his wife; while Mrs. AnnWelch deputized for Sgt. John Williamson. de Havilland Cup (gain of height): J. S. Williamson, Army G.C.,26,500ft in a Weihe on July 19. Manio Cup (goal flight): A. J. Deane-Drummond, Army G.C., 217miles from Lasham to Land's End on April 6 in a Skylark 3. Wakefield Trophy (distance): P. A. Wills. Dog-leg flight of 270 miles,Lasham-Firle Beacon-Tarrant Rushton-St. Kew's Highway, in a Sky- lark 3 on June 23. Commendation to J. Hulme, Cambridge U.G.C., for268 miles (U.K. record) in a Skylark 2 on May 27. Volk Cup (out-and-return): A. J. Deane-Drummond, Army G.C.,197i miles from Lasham to Kidderminster and return in a Skylark 3 on June 1. Seager Cup (two-seaters): D. B. James and D. Marshall, SurreyG.C. Average speed of 35 m.p.h. over 100 km triangle in a Gull 2 on May 31.California in England Cup (women's distance): Mrs. A. J. Deane- Drummond, Army and Surrey G.C., 156 miles from Lasham to Liskeardin a Skylark 3 on June 23. Douglas Trophy (tr ee-flight club cross-country distance): LondonGliding Club, 571 miles. C. W. Bentson, 189 miles (Olympia); M. P. Garrod, 190 miles (Skylark 2); and D. A. Smith, 192 miles (Sky). UNGUIDED AND GUIDED: The 37-tube rocket pack, described in a news-Hem on this page, seen fitted next to a D.H. Propellers Firestreak on a Gloster Javelin FAW.7. English Electric YearI N his address at last week's annual general meeting of theEnglish Electric Co., Ltd., Sir George H. Nelson included in his review of the year's activities a resume of the work of theaircraft, guided weapons and aircraft equipment divisions. In a reference to the P.1B he said that it had been flying atspeeds in the region of the world's air-speed record of 1,207 m.p.h., and added that the two new wind tunnels due for commissioningat Warton this year would simulate flight conditions at speeds of up to Mach 4 and Mach 6. Of missiles—and of Thunderbird in particular, "the onlyweapon of this category to be ordered for both the Army and the R.A.F."—Sir George said that the relaxation of security had per-mitted the commencement of an overseas sales campaign, which was being vigorously pursued. Speaking of the equipment division, he went on to say that theyhad pioneered the introduction in this country of a system of constant frequency alternating current generating equipment foraircraft, and important production contracts had been received for its installation in V-bombers. Equipment for the power-generating system of the P.1B, now in production for the R.A.F., had also been developed and was being installed. APPOINTED assistant chief designer of Bristol Aircraft, Ltd., as from March 3, Mr. M. G. Wilde (left) has been the company's chief aero- dynamicist since July 1955 and is succeeded in that position by Mr. H. A. Goldsmith (right). In his new position Mr. Wilde, who joined the aerodynamics department of Bristol Aircraft in 1944, will be responsible for organizing preliminary design work on new projects. Fewer Aircraft for M.o.S.? "FOLLOWING questions by Sir Frank Tribe, the Comptroller-•-and Auditor-General, on the number of aircraft used by the Ministry of Supply for research and development flying and otherduties, the total of these machines was reduced last year from 637 to 604—including 138 on loan, 420 allotted to research anddevelopment, and 18 for communications. The value of the 604 aircraft (as assessed in October last year) was £50m. Annualrunning costs, including fuel, spares and maintenance, were £5m. Sir Frank says (in his report, published recently, on theappropriation accounts) that the Ministry had told him it might be possible to manage with fewer aircraft. Mechanical Handling Exhibition OVER 250 firms are taking part in the 1958 MechanicalHandling Exhibition and Materials Handling Convention which is to be held at Earls Court, London, from May 7 to 17 andwhich will be the largest display of labour-aiding equipment and methods ever presented. It has been organized by our associatedjournal Mechanical Handling, with the full support of the five principal trade associations, and intending trade visitors mayobtain tickets of admission from the exhibition manager, H. A. Collman, Mechanical Handling, Dorset House, Stamford Street,London, S.E.I. WESTERN INFLUENCE is suggested by the external appearance of the Czechoslovak Aero L-200 Morava, now undergoing flight tests. Powered by two 160 h.p. Walter Minor 6-111 engines, the smart new five-seater was designed by Ladislav Smrcek, of Zlin and Super Aero 45 fame.
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