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1932
1932 - 0873.PDF
FLIGHT, AUGUST 26, 1932. (U/Uiotf Agog CROYDON M EARLY everyone, owing to the weather of the past week, although delightful as it was for flying, threw convention to the winds, and dressed to suit personal comfort. At least, we were thankful we were not tied up in the city, sweltering in a temperature that must have been almost unbearable. Although most of the aerodrome staffs were dressed in flannels and open-neck shirts, it was far from being an untidy sight. Everyone looked cool and neat, and city folks, who regard the comfort of the " workers " last, would have done well to have paid the Croydon Air port a visit. The pilots on the air routes have felt the oppressive heat even at such altitudes as three thousand feet. Mr. Rogers, of Imperial Airways, who flew the Polytechnic special to Basle, declared that he flew in his shirt sleeves and a pair of light slippers. Some neglige! Several " A " licence pilots, who have been passed out for their "B " licence, have completed their night flights during the week. Mr. A. C. M. Jackaman has paid several visits on his new " Monospar." On one occasion he arrived almost with the milk, having left Manchester about 11 p.m., landing at Croydon in the early hours of the morning. The " Atalanta " has been carrying out various tests, petrol consumption, wireless, etc. It is understood that it is a good machine to fly—and is also very comfortable from the passenger point of view. She is shortly to carry out extensive tests in short-wave radio. Imperial Airways had a narrow escape from losing " Helena," one of the H.P.42 class, in Paris. Mr. Jones was making a night landing at Le Bourget, and a " Holt " flare immediately fired the starboard lower plane. The- fire spread rapidly, but the promptness of the Air Union Le Bourget fire brigade saved the situation, and it was extinguished just as the flames reached the fuselage and centre section. Fortunately, no passengers were on board at the time. The machine had gone over to deal with an inward rush of passengers. Naturally, it rather upset traffic arrangements. The machine will probably be out of service for at least two months. The Luft Hansa Croydon-Berlin and Berlin-Croydon night air mail service has been extended to run untir October 31. Rumour hath it that Imperial Airways are contemplat ing operating a two-way 5 p.m. service from London to Paris throughout the winter months. This service is cer tainly needed, but it remains to be seen with which type of aircraft they propose running, and whether the usual bad weather will defeat them. Traffic figures for the week:—Passengers, 2,474 ; freight, 86 tons. P. B. FROM HESTON WNDAY, August 14 (late news).—Among the night flyers was Mr. Gordon Selfridge, Junr., who is becoming a regular participant in this pastime. Monday.—Five aeroplanes cleared Customs inwards from Berck after week-ends on the Continent. Mrs. Mollisou arrived from Ireland in G—ABVW to obtain some spares for her husband prior to his departure on his double Atlantic crossing. The Junkers of Personal Flying Services, Ltd., returned from Berck, piloted by Capt. W. Ledlie. Brian Lewis & Co., Ltd., report having sold two new " Puss Moths "—one to Lord Furness and one to Dunlop Rubber Tyre Co. Tuesday.—-Mrs. Mollison (Miss Amy Johnson) set off for Ireland to rejoin her husband. Capt. J. Taylor, of Shell Mex-B.P., returned in the com pany's " Puss Moth," after a four days' tour of Ireland with the Managing Director of the Irish Company and Col. Russell, late of the Irish Free State Air Force. They had been surveying for possible landing grounds. Customs clearances to-day were two to Berck, one to Ireland and one to Brussels. Wednesday.—Mr. A. C. Goldsmith qualified for his " A " licence. Mr. Partridge departed for the Continent, with one passenger in his " Moth," intending to fly to Norway should the weather prove favourable, otherwise making for the South of France. Mr. S. Cotton left for Berck in his Monocoupe. Thursday.—In the afternoon Mr. Ahrlers arrived from Brussels in " Moth " G—ABXZ. One of our old friends turned up to-day in the person of F/O. Ivins, who left once more for Jersey in his veteran old Bristol Fighter, with Hispano engine. Mr. Coote Vaughan left for Berck in his " Moth." Personal Flying Services, Ltd., sent their Junkers, piloted by Capt. W. Ledlie, to Berck with one passenger, returning with two others. After clearing Customs the Junkers proceeded to Warwickshire with the two passengers. Mr. Nigel Seeley, after dashing in to clear Customs in great haste for St. Ingelvert, was delayed, after taxying out to take off, with a broken skid. Airwork Service Department, with great promptitude, took a new one to the machine in a car and fitted it on the spot—thus ensur ing the minimum of delay. The Hon. Mrs. Montague, accompanied by Mr. Rupert Bellville, left to-day for China in " Moth " G—A A JO. Mrs. Mollison arrived from Ireland, after witnessing the departure of her husband on his successful Atlantic flight. Capt. Birkett also returned from Ireland in a " Puss Moth," of Air Taxis, Ltd., with pictures of Mollison's departure. Night flying was carried out from 10 p.m. continuously up to 12.20 a.m. Friday.—The Junkers of Personal Flying Services returned from Warwickshire in the morning with one passenger and left for Brooklands. Quite a fleet of machines appeared just after 4 p.m. Banco's Fokker " The Spider " left for Deauville with seven passengers, followed by the Junkers of Personal Flying Services for Berck with four passengers and a Hillman's " Puss Moth " soon after for Biarritz. Banco's " Puss Moth " left later for Berck with one passenger, returning at 8.40 p.m. with one other—the return journey being made in the quick time of 55 min. P.F.S. Junkers was the last arrival in—landing at 8.50 p.m. from Berck with one passenger. Lady Howard de Walden flew in a Klemm from Heston to Chirk accompanied by Capt. Cameron, who brought the machine back to Heston. Saturday.—Customs clearances commenced at an early hour—a Hillman's " Puss Moth " leaving at 7.30 a.m. for Waterford, Ireland, with an assessor to survey a mansion after a fire. This machine reached Heston on the return journey at 6 p.m. Capt. Preston left at 8 a.m. for Rotter- clam in the " Puss Moth " of First International Invest ment Agency. Capt. W. Ledlie, of Personal Flying Ser vices, left with the Junkers with four passengers for Berck, and Senor Folonari, with one passenger, left in a new " Puss Moth," of which he had just taken delivery at Stag Lane, for Amsterdam. A Hillman's " Puss Moth " took two passengers to Bournemouth during the afternoon. The Airwork School of Flying had a full day's instruc tion and during the afternoon a "Puss Moth " was kept continuously on the go with trips over Windsor and London, while a passenger was taken to Abingdon in one of the School machines. September 1 will be a busy day at Heston on the arrival of the foreign visitors accepting the invitation of their British friends for a Week-End Aerien. They are expected to number 100. We are assured that after the round of visits the party is making to different aerodromes and clubs they will leave with a feeling that British aviation is not lacking in any wa]/ as regards hospitality. 809
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