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situation report new British nighinegal

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For some time there has been conjecture (and even wild guess) on whalely aircraft the British aviation industry WAN building-and-for whom, and how many of them are ne- Lually on order.

-By- CHARLES GARDNER

Theag huge

aircraft are,

again, no mere "pipe dream," and should be on regular sche- dule by 1961 or 52 which is about, the same time, in fact, na, the “106."

Britain's other new "monster," Is the Saunders Roe SR. 45 flying boat. This will be just n bit smaller than the Brab. I built, and that it is due to make and will also be a jet-prop. The its first flight in 1950. Already Ministry has now confirmed sixteen of these aircraft of the that three of these super-boats future have been ordered "off have been ordered and the the board," and BOAC and first night of the first one to BSAA are planning their sche- be built will be in the spring dules on them. British Over- of 1950. The SR. 45 will have sens are to have eight "100's" room on her two decks for 100 for the North Atlantic run, and night passengers, and will take British South American have them along the Empire routes

South at about 340 mph. ordered six for the Atlantic. The remaining two will do experimental work for Those three aircraft then- the Ministry of Supply.. The the "106"; the Brab. I and the purely radar side of my ple SI 46 are the backbone of

attempt ture is, of course, rapidly com- Britain's

regain the big ing true even today-and by world leadership on the time the "106" is on the trunk routes of the air world. nir-routes (1962), the Interna- They are all under construc- The "106" will fly non-stop tional Civil Air Organisation tion, and all on definite.order from London to New York nt should have, its position-fixing for British airlines.. a belght of 40.000 feet or over. chains and bad weather ap and at a speed of 400 to 500|proach aids up to a really re-

liable standard. milca-an-hour.

Inside its shapely pressurla-

Recently the veil was lifted, and Britain's Ministry of Sup- The "shape of things to come" ply gave a detailed list of Bri- In the transport world in loom. tiah plana for world leadership Ing through the mist. A Trans- in airliner design in the 1950's port Commisalon has been creat- Most interesting of the air; ed and Rallway Executive craft on the Government's list Committee has been appointed. in the high speed De Havilland The Commission is the more "106" pure jet driven trans- This important body and may be com- allantle land aircraft. pared to a board of directors. A machine in. In some ways, a

concept-and was Wellsian

could railway board, however,

ccountable only to shareholders have walked straight out of the but the Commission will be re-pages of any one of those fu- sponsible, first to another direc- turistic books which only a few torate-the House of Commons short years ago We regarded as -who fu turn will be responsible being merely entertaining fan to the owners, the electorate. | tasles, Thus, at the outset, an addition- al governing body is Interposer!. The Excutive Committee is, however, the most significant as an indication that British rail ways will be governed in future on a functional rather than on an area boals. These two methods arg at present casily combined la the organisations of the Grented hull will be about 30 passen. Western and

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"And now, for a year's free tuition, plus all laboratory! costs--what is this?"

BARCLAY ON BRIDGE

By SHEPARD BARCLAY

"THE AUTHORITY ON AUTHORITIES"

air-

HOW TO DRIVE

HIM WILD

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Arm-thew that card 10 be

There is no

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Largest of the smaller fry is the Vickers "Viceroy" with four Jet-props, and seats enting, drinking and So much then for the "100,"

24 to 28 passengers reading as they are squibbed with Ita

way we know pressurisation, ittinental services. Thin large to be comparatively easily along in sllent comfort by four wivept-back wings. It is ad craft will replace the present

justy soundly, either -Wew's dia big DH "Ghost" pure jet mo-mittedly an experiment, but, as Vikings, and a very large or

mond overcali or South's last two tors-cach developing 6,000

the world knows. De Havil-der ft believed to be under way

There are several ways to make an bids on this duplicate deal except that lbs. of thrust, or the equivalent land's "experiments" have of 10,000 horse-pawer aplece.

first Airways. The The two larger railway com

Viceroying fallen for a gag that made him and was straining for maximum

ex-suks in the duplicate where this hund can assume that the Govern- pantes, the London, Midland and In the front "office" the pilot, Way of coming off. I think we for them for British European opponent gnash his teeth aver have fancied his own playing ability Scottish and the London and riding his radar beams, will,

is at your left. its holder pairs reached the same contract North-Eastern, ench settled by the flick of knob, be able ment's order for 16 of these will fly in 1948 and so should beat himself. One of the mos

engines will be either

play low if he lacks the still more played at a

The number blind faith!

"Mambar"

be on Trump contract. strang their organisations somewhat dit. to see his exact position shown planes was not based on mere be on the routes by 1951. Its asperating is to lead a queen when was produced, But neveral ferently. The former was large- up on a screen at any time. He

And now for the rest of the "Darts" according to which is the leader. If he, then plays low tricks taken depended mainly on what won't even have to bother about

British "team" for the next ly functional and the latter main.

the weather! In the Hub-

ready for regular service first. a second time, hoping the ace is now the defense did. Some took decade. ly geopraphical. The ideal or-

stratosphere of 40,000 feet

So far the firm Government or singleton and must play, he bas suc-tricks, some elult and one declarer Kanisation for any concern is yet there is no "weather-and the

Biggest of the bunch of der is only for two.

cumbed to the device. When the even gut 10 with four in spades, two the 130-ton. Bristol

leader

of the suit then lays down the in hearts, three in dlomenda and one to be found.

"106" will shoot smoothly course, is It is doubtful if the two basic through the darkened blue of "Brabazon 1" landplane. This. A rival to the Viceroy, is the jare to drop the king that could have in clubs.

"Apollo"--another won carlier, it is likely to just about essentials underlying each type the clear air which rides above tuo, is an experiment, since no Armstrong

jet-prop which drive the victim, wild. of organisation-the necessity of

$. K

10 5 hopes are should fly in late 1948. Two quick deelglon over an extended the earth's murky cloud layers. aircraft of such a size has been 24-28 senter

H. G41 that he will still built before-but It may be sphere of operation and the

D. 3 10 6 cqually important consideration have to keep a sharp look out high for its success. The first have been ordered but produc

C. 8 6,2 for possible scattered "gusts" one will make its maiden flight tion for private sales overseas

be encouraged,s. Q 7 4 will probably of bearing local conditions

of turbulence which might in mid-1948.

.N There are four of these Bra- even if BEA should prefer the B. K 8 mind are both practically pos- severely shake his machine and

the Viceroy..

D. K 7 one bazon I's firmly ordered;

WED. 2 jolt the passengers-but

53 Board

S The National Coal

have Centaurus piston engines, and These two European type jet c, J-10 32[\\\ have found the difficulty at an must assume that, by then, the first one will have ordinary

learned scientists will early stage in its existence com-

produced the answer in bogey the other three will have Pro liners complete Britain's list of the near future! jet-props, airliners of gas-turbine plfcated by some confusion

of the "gust case"-and that teus mind on the part of the miners an automatic relieving or warn which are jet engines arranged which are being built on the ng to whether thes or the naing device will enable the "106" to drive airscrews. These inst initiative of the Government, tion own the pits. Probably this to ride evenly through any pil- three jet aircraft will be used although there is much talk of latter difficulty may not arise Inrs of rising or descending by BOAC on the direct New a high performance convention-nerable). acutely in the rallway Industry, nir.

York-London service and they u Empire type land aircraft South which has years of tradition of

should carry 72 berth accom with 40 seats and four ordinary NT "service to the public"

350 pleton engines, to be built as a 2 NT passengers at The pilot will know too, tha! modated

eneral utility machine.

INT it. One trusts that the Govern- even if the weather is thick at miles-an-hour at 30.000 feet. ment appreciates at its high, the airport of destination radar value this inestimable, and mand radio will bring him almost tangible asset which they

automatically onto u runway, Inheriting from private owner-which he may not oven see un- snip.

til he is just about to touch down,

sible in every respect.

of:

behind

'The new rattway organleation, envisaged by the appointment of the Railway Executive Com mittee, seems mainly functional. The chainman would seem to be -the

general equivalent of a manager, with the other mem- hors occupying the positions of chlet departmental officers. They are all competent men in whose hands the over-all admin-j fatration may be confidently lett

The dally interest, however, of the ordinary passenger and the man who wants his goods conveyed is at a much tower level. Stated bluntly, to whom will the passenger and the trader go with his grievances and sug HK$180.-estions, and what power will

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But the worst score for any North. South, pair came where the' bidding shown was done. West led the K of East's hearts, then, feil to the. A. Now East played South for a victim of his own nefariousness and away, with it. He led the club South now placed the AlbWest, o played low to avoid sacrificing his

the 10. Then Ea K.

West put on the fu led the 4. With the 3 not yet h

South decided East had five to the

Q-J-9 and West originally just the A-10. So be played low, 'again. The

J, of course, won that and the came Jack 10

to the A; which dropped the K.

(Dealer: South. Neither side vul- South was 10 mad, at both himself

West

2 D

North Paik

East

Pas

15.

and East, that be could hardly play 2 H the rest of the hand as the 9 took Pass another club trick to give him a

could bottom score,

TWO VITAL BRITISH DISCOVERIES

he handed in his report he at

Tomorrow's Problem

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(Dealer: South. Neither side walk nerable,)

How cas Bouthi play this hand þeir scattered over at 3-No Trumps after West leads air

club:

Broadcasting recently, Leonard rivetting hammer on it. It dent. Pyrac on a steel girder is as fire Brockington referred to two Bri-ed, but did not chip or break off. resistant as several inches of

botn. Mechanical concrete, tish industrial discoveries which Pyroe was

was RB good as When it is sprayed a quarter S. 6 $ may give this country a world plastering lead. It is believed that ope of achieved. The mix sprayed on of an inch thick on timber and H. K 7 2 these discoveries is a revolution. up to 8 Inches thick set suffi- blow-lamps are applied, it lakes D. 10873 nry building material called clently in 60 minties to be five to six hours for the timber C. KU63. Pyroc.

raechanically compressed to a to begin to char. It never bunsta John

Brewster, the News smooth finish. The afr spaces into flame

It is cheaper than plaster. It Chronicle Architectural Corres left it about one third the weight pondent, has been investigating of plaster. After three hours it is made from vermiculite, me and cement. But the me pro- Pyroc for the last month. When could be painted.

duced from the waste product. of tached a note to the Editor:-- But Cllpaham had discovered carbide is suitable, and great Pyroc is non- dumps of this hitherto useless "My great difficulty in writing something more.

Ite this is to avoid making it appear shrinking, non-cracking; it will material like an advertisement. But 1 stick to a metal or timber as woll Britain. have to confess it sounds like as brick. Spray it on light wire. one of the most exciting building mesh and you, have a strong wall. Said Professor Bernal, Sir-In your issue yesterday you developments in a lifetime." whom they appeal? Railway mention that "a Baker at Boreas in Pyroe has been approved by the scientist, who is key adviser nationalisation will ultimately Sweden has received the Gold Medal be judged by the service given for civic merit for his invention of the National Physical Labora. on building problems to the Gov- tory, and is now undergoing ernment: The most promising to bake perfectly sweet

seen in bullding to the ordinary user of trans- process to port, This

and wholesome bread, of corn, or tests at the Building Research step I have naturally suggests

the technique is this latest combina Station. The Journal of water, by Ken four damaged the inherent advantage of are dampness. The process will shortly Royal Institute of British Ar- tion of Pyroc with a light wire control, coupled with consider be made known for general use." chitects has assessed it. And mesh. It may well mean new able powers of local autonomy If the process was made known ir now here is John Brewster's re-shapes for our homes with their main shell completed at a frac- being given to the Chief Area would be a great boon 10. this calony, port on Pyroc. Officer, до characteristic

Elon of present day,cost and ator be it known that nearly all the

time. "Even'n Nissen hut could feature

Jess of the London and flour used here is more or North-Eastern Rallway. This damaged by sea and water.

Samuel Cilpsam, a burly cap-become To wit

a really comfortable feature, should be retained, and we had two very large-supplies last able builder with a Lancashire home if sprayed with Pyroc. Of In some way should be, incor-year by the American ships. "Paul accent, began towards the end of courte full, scale tests will be porated in the new organisation, which was used here,

Jones" and the "Howqua," of the war to look for a substituta neeted before we can know how

with the ex- Dally Intercourse, with

for plaster. He foresaw a short-stable and 'economical now bulid-' con- ception of a a small quantity which

And so it goes on. sumers is not so important สม was went to Macao for the invalle of plaster and plasterers. ing will be the sphere of, say, civil

ebay nothing about smaller supplies He wanted a quick mechanical, You can drive nalls into it, screw gineering, but it is vital in the which occasionally drop in, with method of plastering a wall. into it, cut it with an ordinary But when he tried using a' spray saw. A thin spray, of Pyroc commercial departments. It may other wholesome food, be diffleft but it must be solv- Hong Kong is a very unhealthy gun like those used for paint the will cure all your troubles of place—a shocking climbate for an plaster sagged and ran down the condensation in kitchens and No clue has yet been given as European to come to alt the wall as though a child had bathrooms. Shipbuilders want to rond organisation, which must Yankees way. in some way. At into the

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the boats for the purpose of keeping

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thrown mud at-lt. “One day he It for this, both to protect cargoes: was offered material for a' de such as wheat and for its insulaTM corative wall finish It was tion vaulé, For it will save management suggested above. Bir, 1 beg in

in call your attention called vermiculite and came fuel by keeping In warmth in Only the most vague and worth." to the state of the public landing from South Africa. It is Icss-generalisations have been places. In consequence of no palice- mica, obtained by open-cast min sun's rays in summer It will a winter even as it'keeps out the offered on the fundamental man being appointed to look after When it is heated It› ex-be a boon for the Australian

Ing. question of charges,:"

Any Government can exchange the landing place clear, every boat follates-that is, expande like a hoep farmer sweating in his one form of organisation for brought as close to the pier as pos concerting Into little leaves six corrugated iron shearing shed or another, or as in the present slble, which renders it (in con- teen times its normal size. This the natives mining uranium, ore case, merely adapt it by crent sequence of the crowd of boats) al. is, springy and it can be come in the steaming. Belgian Congo, Ing large units, for the purways a difficult matter to land. pressed again almost to its pose of "operating", a rallway allow me through your columns to space remain. Still on the look bitter winter aboulay farmer. Without enlarging on this suitance. original form But little air In England during our last service. AN ** It will require statesmanship call the attention of the Superinten out for his plaster substitute, unable to obtain sufficient fuel to settle thin finance, not the safe STROKE DAR. vermicullies put it into a wet cubators up by spraying than Clipsam took a handful of the kept the temperatures of his in- finance usually, termed "high, this is an old standing nuisance but that which is at the base of and we are sure the Superintendant mix of cement and lime and with PYTCHELL

dant

of Police, to the evil,

it all, the fare to be paid by will consider, it hit day to place throw it at the wall. It stuck Ne

the passenger and the rate to be these boats under proper regulations: It did not.nag. Instead is not in tmended her fin paid by the trader,

a thick lump. Clipsham and a lowa, bodauso. half and

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