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6 MARCH 1959 FLIGHT 30 BOOKS "BRIGHTER Photography for Beginners," by David••* Charles, F.R.P.S. Describes the whole photo- graphic process without tedious explanations of optics,physics, chemistry or mathematics. This edition, re- vised throughout and lavishly illustrated, is the obviouschoice for those who want non-technical explanation of how to succeed with a camera. Fourth Edition, 6s.net from all booksellers. By post 6s. 8d. from Iliffe and Sons, Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London."/2.AS Turbines and Jet Propulsion." Sixth Edition. « By G. Geoffrey Smith, M.B.E. Revised byF. C. Sheffield. The fundamentals of jet propulsion and the historical background are discussed and ex-tended treatment is given to the subject of combustion and to metallurgical problems. There are also chap-ters dealing with ramjets, pulsejets and rocket pro- pulsion, compounded power units and gas turbinesfor road transport. 35s. net from all booksellers. By post 36s. 9d. from Iliffe & Sons, Ltd., Dorset House,Stamford Street, London, S.E.I. Elliott Brothers (London)/Limited ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS GYROS An Electrical Engineer is required to join a growing team engaged in the development of precision gyros. H.N.C. or equivalent standard is desirable, with experience in development of small electro-mechanical components or develop- ment and use of electronic test equipment. Familiarity with servo system principles is desirable. Extensive industrial or Service experience would be considered as an alterna- tive to academic qualifications. Interesting investigations outside the strictly electrical sphere are associated with this appointment. Please write to the Personnel Manager (Ref. 059), Elstree Way, Borehantwood, Herts. BOOKS "J7LIGHT Fly-past." A Portfolio of Aircraft photn. •I graphs by FLIGHT cameramen. The work ofFLIGHT cameramen is prized by enthusiasts through- out the world. This attractive portfolio contains anoutstanding selection of their recent work. 7 S 6<jnet from all booksellers. By post 8s. 6d. from U]jfj and Sons, Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford StreetLondon, S.E.I. ' "DLASTICS Progress: Papers and Discussions at•*• British Plastics Convention 1955." The complete text and illustration of the papers (given by 29 experts)together with a full report of the discussion. Subjects include: unplasticized p.v.c; plastics materials develop,ments; reinforced plastics; durability and performance of plastics in service; problems in injection moulding-economics of large mouldings; new uses in industry- cables, metalization, footwear and conveyor belting50s. net from all booksellers. By post 51s. 9d. from Iliffe & Sons, Ltd., Dorset House, Stamford StreetLondon, S.E.I. ' ENGLISH ELECTRIC AVIATION LTD. CANBERRA AND LIGHTNING AIRCRAFT Vacancies occur in the Aircraft Service Depart- ment for the following experienced personnel: 1. HEADQUARTERS ENGINEERS specialis- ing in Radar, Radio, Electronics, Armament and Instruments. 2. SERVICINC ENGINEERS: Airframe andElectrical. 3. REPAIR ENGINEERS: Fitters and Elec- tricians. All grades will be required to travel, but servicing and repair engineers are required for "on site" work of considerable duration. Successful applicants will receive adequate training and instruction. Apply to: Department C.P.S., 336/7, Strand, London, W.C.2 quoting Ref. No. F 1790B if your interest is plastics you need British Plastics Year Book 1959 The standard reference for all who make, buy, or sell plastics, this up-to-date, comprehensive work provides all the data needed to answer day-to-day working problems. Order your copy now. 614 pp. 42s. net. By post 43s. 9d. Published for BRITISH PLASTICS by ILIFFE & SONS LTD., Dorset House, Stamford Street, London, SE1. INDEX TO ADVERTISERS Page Adcola Products, Ltd 27Air-India International 4 Airscrew Co. and Jicwood, Ltd 22Air Trainers Link, Ltd 7 Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Co., Ltd. Sir W. G 10Aviation Traders (Engineering), Ltd. 29 Boulton Paul Aircraft, Ltd 18Box No. F752 29 Bristol-Siddeley Engines, Ltd Cover ivBritish Air Line Pilots Association, The 27 British European Airways 20British Oxygen Aro Equipment, Ltd 6 Brown, Ltd., N. C 27 Brush Instruments 5Burnley Aircraft ProductB, Ltd 1 Canadian Marconi Co 11Cellon, Ltd Cover i CIBA (A.R.L.), Ltd 2 Page Cornercroft, Ltd 25Cross Manufacturing Co. (1938), Ltd 26, 27 Delaney Gallay, Ltd 19 Elliott Brothers (London), Ltd 30 English Electric Co., Ltd. The 17,29,30 Fairey Aviation Co., Ltd., TheFacing Edit. Page 318 Feltham and Son, Ltd., Walter H 27Firth and John Brown Ltd., Thos Cover iii Gloster Technical Developments 9 Godfrey and Partners, Ltd., Sir George 25 G.Q. Parachute Co., Ltd 12 Henshall and Sons (Addlestone), Ltd., W. ... 24Houchin, Ltd 24 Iliffe and Sons, Ltd .'. 8,28,30 Irish Air Charter, Ltd 27 Lewis, Ltd., D London School of Air Navigation, Ltd. .. Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., Ltd. Martin-Baker Aircraft Co., Ltd. Facing Edit. "Motor Cycle, The" Napier and Sons, Ltd., D. 27 23 Page 319 Rotax, Ltd. Rotol, Ltd. 13 C: itl ii Saunders Valve Co., Ltd Shackleton, Ltd., W- S Short Brothers and Harland, Ltd 22 '.'.'•"•'• 26 Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft), Ltd. "Yachting World" Printed In Great Britain foe toe Publlsners, 1LIFFE & SONS LTD., Dorset House. Stamford Street, London, S.E.1, by SUN PRINTERS LTD., Watford and London. Fliulu can bebom the following: AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: Gordon & Gotch, Ltd. INDIA: A. H. wneeler & Co. CANADA: The Wm. Dawson Subscription Service, Ltd., Gordon & Ootcb AFRICA: Central News Agency, Ltd.; Wm. Dawson & Sons (S.A.), Ltd. UNITED STATES: Eastern News Co., 306 West lltn Street, New York Ms . •—r^ .. 21 . 28
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