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1962
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400 TWENTY-THIRD SBAC SHOW . . . The Monday Scene NEW transports and executive aircraft, V/STOL and experimental types making their first appearance at an SBAC display—such is the picture, on the aircraft side, at Farnborough this week for the 1962 Show: the Vickers-Armstrongs VC10 and de Havilland Trident, respectively in BOAC and BEA livery; the trim D.H.I25 in white and silver with a blue cheat-line; the Bristol Type 188 which flew over from Boscombe Down; and the Hawker P. 1127 in a dull grey finish, bearing a roundel and fin markings made up of the colours of the British, American and German air forces. (Two ot these remarkable aircraft are present.) Some of the machines on view are more colourful, which was as well, because the week began with dull weather: bright exceptions are the yellow Folland Gnat Trainer, Westland Wessex 31 in Royal Australian Navy blue with a red kangaroo in its roundel. Beagle B.206 in bronze and white and M.218 in blue and white, and the silver Handley Page H.P.I 15 research aircraft. Perhaps this was all part of what an evening newspaper bill on Monday called the "Farnborough gloss on crisis look": but if CIVIL TRANSPORTS Avro 748 Scries 2 (C-91 2500) First of six For the Forca Acrca Brasilcira is at the show, being due for delivery laler this month. The others will follow this year. The aircraft is essentially civil in specification, and will be used for transport, fitted with 44 seats. Two of Skyways' three 748s (Series 1) have been in service since the spring, and Aerolineas Argentinas three weeks ago received the last of their nine Series Is. The 748 prototype is at present being modified to "MF" (military rear-loading) standard. The RAF order for 748 MFs is expected to be confirmed in the near future. BAC One-Eleven Two more firm orders for the One-Eleven have been placed by the "unspecified,overseas customer," who pre viously had eight on order. Sales now account for 33 aircraft, six months before the first is due to fly. On the BAC stand is a 12ft section of fuselage (three rows of Aerotherm first-class seats) attractively styled for Braniff, who have six One-Elevens on order, by Charles Butler. Standard aircraft is now the 73,5001b maximum-weight version that was previously an optional variant; certain sales negotiations Vickers-Armstrongs VCIO FLIGHT International, 6 September 1962 so, judging by the indoor and equipment exhibitions, the industry is putting on a very glossy look indeed. Beneath the "big top" of the exhibition hall, colour films vie for the attention of standing audiences, a Thunderbird 2 is poised amid ferns and foliage, with the Ariel satellite at the other end of the BAC stand; an animated display features the Avro 748 and its military version, brilliantly polished turbine blades whirl round like a clock over the Firth Brown stand, while Southern Forge Ltd strike a cool note with a simulated lily pond made partly out of their products. One of the best advertising gimmicks is the supply by the Dowty Group of black-striped carrier bags, which successfully carry their name round the show ground; and if prizes were awarded for individual displays, one would surely go to Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd, who have their own separate exhibition tent, enclosing a brilliant "integrated presentation of the activities of Elliott Automation in aviation." As in previous years, the guided-weapons park is outside the exhibition hall: dominating one side of the park is Blue Streak, pointing vertically skywards, while on the other side is a Jindivik target aircraft with yellow top and red underside. Flags of all nations line both sides of the exhibition approach—another gloss of colour, and an appropriate greeting from the Society of British Aircraft Constructors to the 10,000 overseas guests attending the Farnborough Show this year. arc believed to be on the basis of weights ranging up towards 83,0001b. No physical stretch of the aircraft is at present contem plated, weight increases being aimed at greater range (i.e., more fuel load). Deliveries in early 1965 can be offered. Production progress in four BAC factories is swinging impressively ahead; on the BAC stand is an example of an integrally machined window panel for the fuselage. BAC-Sud Mach 2.2 Airliner Closer inspection of the impressive white model on the BAC stand reveals that there is no evidence of fuselage-waisting, which was an optical illusion conveyed by photo graphs available before the show (see pages 381-382). The three-view drawing on page 401 has been prepared by Flight International artists to illustrate key points of the design study that may be deduced from the model. The "actual" fin may differ. On the MoA stand is an exceptionally interesting and well- presented display showing the evolution, based on six years of research into 300 models, of the BAC-Sud shape. On the Bristol Siddeley stand is an "animated" presentation of the Mach 2.2 powerplant in all phases of operation; the BS Olympus, it is believed, is likely to be specified for the BAC-Sud airliner. The Ministry' stand also includes an excellent display of the basic principles influencing the design of hypersonic airliners. de Havilland D.H.125 (G-ARYA) The first D.H.I25 had flown just over 20hr by the time the display opened. The second aircraft is due to fly next month, followed by the third—ordered by Bristol Siddeley for development of the Viper 520—in December. The second and all subsequent aircraft will have 3ft more span and the third and all subsequent aircraft will have the 1ft longer fuselage; the proposed larger forward door is indicated in outline on the aircraft shown. The fourth machine, due to fly in February, will be a sales demonstrator. An RAF order was not, as expected, an nounced before the show, but is expected to be confirmed during the week. The flight trials programme is aimed at certification next August. For US sales an American engine, if specified, is available in the GE CJ610 (civil J85) or alternatively—if US development finance is forthcoming—the turbofan CF700. Meanwhile Bristol Siddeley are developing the Viper 520 in respect of both "hot" performance and specific fuel consumption. de Havilland Comet For the first lime for 13 years no Cornel is at the show; a model of a 4C in the markings of the next customer to take delivery, Sudan Airways, is on the HSA stand. de Havilland D.H. Dove 8 (G-AREA) Making its 17th consecutive appearance at this show, and in series 8 executive form, the 516th production aircraft (a company demonstrator) is on display with a luxurious five-seat interior layout, and with a smart white, yellow and black colour scheme. Dove production continues, deliveries in the past year or two having been at a rate of about one every two months. de Havilland D.H.121 Tridenl (G-ARPC) On display is the third production aircraft which flew a fortnight before the show opened. Like the first two Tridents, it is partially furnished (forward section) in the plain but attractive BEA scheme of greys and blues. The
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