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1963 - 0763.PDF
\T(V;^ -^^k\t^i •F "•'%-? ;^/ 734 FLIGHT Internalioi 23 May li International Helicopter This HKP-4(Type 107) helicopter was photographed on its first fight at Boeing's Vertol Division on April 19. It is the first of a batch for the Swedish armed forces. Power is provided by a pair of Bristol Siddeiey Gnome H.I200 turboshafts, shipped from Britain D.H. 125 Submerged Probably the first twin-jet executive aircraft in the world to undergo such a test; the D.H. 125 in the water tank at Hatfield (see page 701, last week). The test fuselage was suspended upside-down by the four wing-attach ment points WORLD NEWS... and Dr N. Curie (Department of Aero nautics and Astronautics, University of Southampton), AVM H. B. Wrigley (HQ Fighter Command), Mr A. Spence and Mr D. Lean (RAE), Mr R. H. Weir (Director, National Gas Turbine Establishment), Mr S. G. Lennox (BEA), Wing Commander T. R. Cave-Brown-Cave (engineering con sultant), Mr J. Lankester Parker (chief test pilot. Short Brothers and Harland, 1916- 1945), Mr R. Graves (A. V. Roe & Co Ltd). Sikorsky's Sikorsky Trophy The Igor I. Sikorsky International Trophy, awarded annually "in recognition of outstanding achievement in the advance ment of the helicopter art by the establish ment of an official world record," was presented on May 3 to Mr Lee S. Johnson, president of Sikorsky Aircraft, a division of United Aircraft Corp, by Mr Karl G. Harr, Jr, president of the Aerospace Industries Association, in recognition of the world speed record of 210.6 m.p.h. set up by a Sikorsky S-61 (USN SH-3A) on February 5 last year, over a 19km (11.81 miles) straight course. This run marked the first time, it is stated, that a helicopter had flown at over 200 m.p.h. The pilot and co-pilot, Lt R. W. Crafton, USN, and Capt L. K. Keck, USMC, were presented with the Frederick L. Feinberg Award. A Very Special Issue For many years this journal has been noted for, and has prided itself on, the variety and frequency of its special issues. These constitute far more than mere "feature" numbers of a magazine: they are, in fact, annual works of reference, having everyday applications in the aircraft and aerospace industries of many nations, in the education and technical centres of those nations, and in the service of their armed forces (not least those of the USA). Now in preparation is one such issue which will surpass all its predecessors in its international importance and appeal and in the extent of its coverage. Entitled Paris Show Guide, it is to be published on June 6. We confidently believe that this will prove to be something unique in aeronautical journalism, and we strongly urge our readers not to miss it. Channel Isles Rally Winner of the main awards at the inter national rally organized by the Channel Islands Aero Club on May 3-4 in Jersey was Miss Sheila Scott, flying a Piper Comanche. Gaining a total of 731 out of a possible 760 points, Miss Scott won the Quennevais Trophy, in addition to the Lamoy Cup for navigation and airmanship, the time-of- arrival cup and the Krichefski Cup for the best British entry. Among other awards were the following: Concours d'Elegance, E. Wien (Fair Oaks), Picchio; Concours d'Elegance (non-metal aircraft), L. Zodel (Lubeck), Jodel D.120; Ross-Gower Trophy, C. P. Tschudi (Swit zerland), Beechcraft Bonanza; lnter-club Trophy, the Tiger Club. A total of 122 aircraft attended the meeting. Travel Air for Sky Charters The Beech Travel Air which Short Bros & Harland have operated as a demonstrator has now been delivered to Sky Charters Ltd of Gatwick. This is the second Beech machine to be supplied to Sky Charters by Shorts recently, the first being a Musketeer, for which type Sky Charters hold the Southern England dealership. The Travel Air is to be used for executive charter and contract hire work. Postcard-size Pictures In addition to Flight International copy right photographs available in various sizes there is a postcard series of nearly 200 modern and historic military aircraft ranging from the Avro 504K to the English Electric Lightning. A complete list is available on application to this journal's offices at Dorset House, Stamford Street, London SE1. Prices of the cards are 9d each or 8|d each for quantities of a dozen or more. The Second Bristol 188 stainless-steel supersonic research aircraft (Bristol Siddeiey Gyron junior engines) differs externally from the first only in having a camera "bullet" projecting ahead of the tailplane. Accompanied by a two-seat Hunter chase aircraft, it is pictured on its first take-off from Filton on April 29
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