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FLIGHT, OCTOBER 13, 1932 combined effects of the gale and the torrential downpour, but nevertheless they eventually managed to get their food laid out, and the visitors were soon gratefully turn ing their attention to this. The rest of the meeting had to be cancelled, which was very unfortunate, particularly so as every item of the organisation seemed to have materialised. The A.A. squad were there, fire, ambulance, and everything else all turned up, but naturally in the circumstances there was no hope of carrying through any flying programme. We ourselves were fortunate enough to be comfortably transported in one of the new " Fords," not the 5A.T. three-engined aeroplane, but the more mundane 14.9-h.p. 1933 model motor-car. These cars are really extraordinarily good value, and provide excel lent comfort with a really good performance. A steady cruising speed of 55 m.p.h. can be maintained with great ease, while the synchro-mesh gear makes gear changing a pleasure. From the dry and comfortable position inside this car our photographer was able to obtain one or two photographs, and after the meeting was definitely " washed out," we took the road on to Gravesend aero drome. This new aerodrome, as it will be remembered, was formerly opened on August 25, and quite considerable advance has been made since then. The farm buildings, which were already on the site, have been cleaned and furnished, and now form quite comfortable looking quarters for the staff. The large barn is being extended and, when finished, will form an excellent hangar. The aero drome itself is not yet down to grass, but the stubble is well consolidated and firm enough for all light aircraft. It has always been a boast of those interested in this undertaking that Gravesend has a far higher percentage of fine days than anywhere in the surrounding country. We were therefore not surprised to find that we had left the bad weather behind us by the time we arrived there, and when standing on the aerodrome, which is 250 ft. above the river, we seemed to be in a small island of fine weather. The approaches to the aerodrome are ex cellent, with practically no obstructions on any of its sides. Pupils are already going there for instruction, and being as it is, within easy access of both Chatham and London, the management are quite hopeful that they will very shortly have more than sufficient work for their staff to cope with. FROM THE CLUBS DROOKLANDS *-* A high number of flying hours is still being maintained at Brooklands, the times for last week totalling 50 hr. The College of Aeronautical Engineering Aero Club has sent another pupil, Mr. Poland, solo, which brings the number of their solo members up to ten, a very good record for the short time they have been operating. As the club members do their own maintenance under the Brooklands engineers they naturally show enthusiasm for the job, and their machine is beautifully kept. A new scheme of instruction has been started for youngsters, and the Walton troop of boy scouts attended the aerodrome for their opening lesson on October 4. The complete course will last some weeks, and it is hoped that properly organised troops of air scouts may result. Of the Brooklands Aero Club members, several are now using their machines for trips abroad. Mr. Van Marken has been to Copenhagen, Mr. Vaughan is leaving for South America and will fly his machine about the country when he arrives the other side, Mrs. Markham is shortly leaving on her flight to Africa, as is Miss Sale Barker ; Mr. Bartlett is on his way to Nyassaland, Mr. Ahlers has recently made several trips to the continent, and Mr. Nelson has recently returned after an extensive trip in Spain on business. MOTTINGHAM ^ On October 2 Col. Shel- merdine, the Director of Civil Aviation, flew to the aerodrome from Bristol and presented the Nottingham Journal Efficiency Flying Cup to Mr. E. Donald Wynn, of Derby, who won the competition for the second year in succession. The final was held on Friday morning between Mr. Wynn, Mr. H. C. A. Whitby and Mr. E. F. Winser. The cup was presented at a luncheon given by the President of the Nottingham Flying Club (Councillor W. W. Weldon), and held in the club house at Tollerton aerodrome. The Lord Mayor (Alderman W. Green), the Sheriff (Councillor Mrs. Harper), Alderman Sir Bernard Wright, Alderman H. Boles, Lt. Col. Dawes and Sqd. Ldr. Anderson (Commanding No. 504 County of Nottingham Bomber Squadron) were among the guests present. After lunch Mr. Francis Granger gave a display on his described and illustrated in FLIGHT for October 31, 1930. AT YEADON *»• The wintery weather has greatly hindered flying at Yeadon during September, and on far too many occasions, operations have been impossible owing to the gales and thick mist. Mr. Garnett and Mr. Hay, two club members, have recently been to Biarritz for a holiday, while many other members have made extended flights both in this country and abroad. The air race from Yeadon to Newton House Hotel, which was reported in FLIGHT for Septem ber 16 was a triumph for the club, as all three winners were flying club machines. A1 T KUALA LUMPUR Lt. Com. G. A. Hall, of the Royal Australian Navy, who left Croydon on August 8 for Melbourne to rejoin his ship, arrived at Kuala Lumpur aerodrome, Federated Malay States, on Wednesday evening, August 24. His arrival had more than ordinary interest for the club, as for three days he had been searching the coast of Lower Burma and the mountainous districts for any sign of the two planter members of the club, Messrs. G. W. Salt and F. B. Taylor, who, leaving Moulmein on August 12 in continuation of THE " THATCHED-HOUSE This attractive-looking building at Kuala Archaeopteryx," that interesting Lumpur Aerodrome houses two of the Club's " Moths " and the bar. Lt. Com tailless mononlane which was Hall, R.A.N., is on the right in the foreground. 961
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