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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1936.

AVIATION

WORLD'S FASTEST BIG SEAPLANE

First Of Large Order For

Imperial Airways

SCANDINAVIA SERVICE TO HAVE

FAST AIRLINERS

30. four-en-

HALF-SCALE FLYING MODEL. "Cartopus." first of gined flying-bois which the Short

Few aeroplanes have taken the company is building for Imperial:

of Airways, has successfully accome with such a background plished taxy.ng trials on the sur- face of the River Medway and its irst rai fight. Mr. J. Lankester Parker the company's chief test pilot, was in charge of the trials. With him was a crew of three.

In the course of, the next few days the machine will be taken through other trials, culminating in all goes well with full-load ascents and descents. Even lightly loaded, her wing-loading the weight air burne by each square foot of sur- face of the wings-is higher than that of many fully-laden boats, yet the "Canopus" took off easily in calm air ager a run lasting only 17. secords

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ABSENT-MINDED PASSENGERS

m.p.h. It cruises at 122/177 m.p.h., 55 and lands with full load at m.p.h. Its service "ceiling" is 12,000 feet and normal range 420 miles in cnim air. Calculations based on the known performance of the Sclon-Senior indicate that the Em- pire boats should easily reach u maximum speed of nearly 200 The railway lost property offer m.p.h. and cruise at more than the

now has its aerial counterpart at expected 150 m.p.. which is the Alrway Terininus, Victoria. nevertheless, suelent to rans; Lohdon. The articles which them as the world's fastest large dying-boats, military or commer- cial.

AIRLINERS FOR SCANDINAVIA SERVICE

Direct airmail services between London and Stockholm were open- ed

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recently. British Airways. which has been awarded the Post Oface contract for the carriage of malls without surcharge as far as the Swedish capital, extended its

from Malmo to the service Stockholm airport at Bromma on July 1. Since this company" in- augurated on March 17 a daily ser- to Malmo it has completed vice every scheduled flight over the route, frequently in extremely bad weather.

established data. In addition to every kind of experiment to deter mine the best possible shape and fashioning of each component part, A half-scale model of the Empire boats has flown for hundreds of hours. This is the Short-Senior ransport monoplane, powered with four Pobjoy Niagara 88:85 hp. en- gines, which in wing, section, loca- 1 lon of

units and power many other important details is exactly comparable with the new boats. It is a cantilever high-wing craft,

external bracing without struts or wires, and the engines are mounted in the leading edge of the wings. Wing-flaps of the kind installed in the boats, adding some The production schedule involves 30 per cent. to "ft" when required ¿mergence from the factory of one for take-off and landing, were tho- new boat every two or three weeks roughly tested in the Scion-Senior. the contract is fulfilled. Next In Itself the Scion-Senior has to be launched is the "Caledonia," ¦ important merits. In seaplane which has long-range tanks and is form it is used by the Irrawaddy intended for experimental flying Flotilla Company for river services preliminary to establishment of the in Burma. Like its smaller relt. transatlantic a'rmail services.tive, the Sclon twin-engined trans-ent under development, which will Third will be the "Cavalier,” des- port, it is notable for high useful tined for shipment to Norih Ame- load relative to power emok ved. Its rica for the New Tork-Barmuda roomy cabin provides ample space srivice which will as opened Inter for up to nine passengers, Concerned is the four-engined de

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absent-minded passengers leave behind them in Mir-liners are-as In the case of trains-mostly umbrellas.

here," "All thuse you see plained an Imperial Airway, off- cial, have been picked up in machines operating on our vari- ous services. On air-liners arriv- ing at Croydon from the Empire -routes We

discarded often find topees. These belong to passengers from Africa, India, and the East. After leaving the areas of tropical heat they no longer need these topees, which get put aside and forgotten,

"Passengers leave odd things be- hind them in air-liners some- times--just 33 they do in ships and trains. On one occasion a set of false teeth was found on the floor of an air-liner when it ar- rived at Croydon.

Travel by air has a stimulating and beneficial effect. From one air-lther landing at Croydon we recovered a tube of pills; a packet of neuralgia taniets. and several bottles of medicine. These were never claimed. and so we take it for granted that the patient was cured."

Both British Airways, and Bri- Lish Continental Airwys, which is aiso in the runnng with anyunsub- sidized service to Scandinavia, are using this year the DH 85Ą Sour- The subsidy engined biplane, agreement between British Airways and the British government comez to an end on March 31, 1939: It provides for the introduction as from June 1 next year, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable. of a new type of aircraft, at pre-

have a cruising speed in the neigh- bourhood of 200 miles an hour. Iber, 1934. It will have four Gipsy- understand that the aeroplane con- Twelve engines-inverted 12-cylin- der air-cooled units developed from this year. Twenty-eight machines trollable heating and fresh air syë-

Havilland D.R. 91, or "Albatross," the 200 h.p. Gypsy-Six. Fully la- all will operate along one

two or which have been ordered den; the Albatross will weigh ap- ather of the Empire routes: the Carrying a toad in pilot, passen- by the Air Miniatry for experimen- proximately 25,000 lb., which is twenty-ninth boat concerned in gers and baggage of three-quarters tal transatlantic lights, The Albat- more than twice the gross weignu of the largest DH. civil machinė the order is the lower component or a ton, the Sclon-Senior land-ross is a scaled-up version of the of the Maye composite 'plane plane, with maximum available Comet twin-engined monoplane yet bull. Its maximum speed, with which is also to participate in ex- Dover of only 980 h.p. reaches the which won the England-Australia a big load of passengers and mails, perimental transatlantic flights- creditable top level speed of 140 i speed and handicap races of Octo- I may be as much as 250 m.p.b.

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MOTOR

NEW CAR FOR THE KING

Humber Pullinan Limousine

DAIMLER FOR STATE OCCASIONS

JOTTINGS

standard car sufficient for his reeds, and, in fact, this order is a fine testimony to the firm con- cerned. It means the modern car. it appearance, performance and comfort, is "At for a kind ever. in standard condition.

FOR STATE OCCASIONS

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There are two small forward. seats which usually remain folded. for King Edward. "unlike his father. kit in the rear seat prefers to rather than in special permanent forward scats directly behind the chauffeur's division,

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BIRD'S EYE POINT OF VIEW

FAMILIAR OBJECTS

SEEN FROM AIR

"So different appear familiar ob- jeets when seen from the air that it after needs an effort of the mind to convince yourself that you are still in a world of reality." Thus, recently, wrote a passenger after a long-distance flight across the Empire.

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travellers have re- cently, penned impressions of how objects on the earth appear to them when viewed from high aloft. One writes that motor-ears. seen from above, are "Just like tiny beetles crawling along a strip of white tape."

Another, referring

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to shipping in the, Channel dur- ing a flight to France, says that the vessels he saw were like so many toy-boats on a pond." other, describing some of the im pressions of a Channel crossing. says that "from one's height up the sky the coasts of France and England look so near together that one imagines the gap could be monster spanned easily by some bridge.

In describing animal life seen from an air-liner in fight over “The Africa, a traveller writes: giraffes and other beasts looked so tiny, and yet so well defined. that they reminded me of the t- tle painted animal toys of my childhood days."

In summarising his experiences of a fight across Africa, another passenger writes: "A marvellous experience-a precious memory for all time.

Africa, as you fly across it. passes in an entrancing ever- below changing panorama-hils, moun- tains, and rolling plains, alternat- ing with forests, lakes, and rivers- a mighty pageant of Nature, seen by an air passenger just as a bird "might see it and a pageant one 15 never likely to forget."

FOUR HUNDRED MILES

RACE IN OCTOBER

New American Course

At Roosevelt Field

EUROPEAN CARS TO COMPETE?

Out of the centre of the wide seat can be let down an unusually The Humber Pullman car has wide arm-rest. inside which 13 now been supplemented by 2 concealed a fitted cabinet. This vehicle intended for use on State has been equipped for the King's 'occasions and is as usual, a Daim- | needs when hurrying from ap- The 400-Miles Race which is be-qualify for the race, it being neces- ler.

pointment to appointment. There ng inaugurated over the new Ame-sary for each car and each driver With the object of viewing, this are a note book, three pencils and rican road-racing course at Roo-to cover at least nve laps in prac-

new vehicle, special; two walnut cases. one for There was recently delivered to magnificent

hi sevelt Field, Long Island, New York.tice in order to qualify.

The flags used will be those cur- the is likely to be something historical, the Royal Mews at Buckingham permission was obtained by Strat-special short cigarettes and

In America," which dizer Palace a new car for His Majesty stone. Ltd., of Pall Mall, who sup- other for pipe fills, and also a tray for here, for the first time in many rent

years, European cara can run slightly from those internationally the King. It was a Humber Pull-lied the car. for a representative for a box of matches. mah limousine fitted with stan- to visit the Royal Mews.

His Majesty. Ike every other against the American entries with recognised, and any type of fuel. dard coach-work and supplied by Naturally in exterior appearance smoker. finds he

seldom has some chance of success. Hitherto may be used, but there are strict

rules against any oil leakage. Rootes, Ltd. The colour scheme there is little alteration compared enough matches.

and so

have concentrated there is the Americans

on track work; now they are about is in black relieved by a fine red with previous State cars.

The one

to enter the field of genuine road tine, which is the style the present lines are "improved and cleaner, electric King has always speciied for his but the general layout and finish ashtray and mirror) just below racing. cars. Seating accommodation is are similar to those of the Daim- both quarter light ledges for four passengers in addition to lers used by his late Majesty. that further matches are in two swivel- the chauffeur and footman

is. limousines painted in the Royal ling trays built in to the division colours-maroon, picked out with between the chauffeur's seat and A to mechanical specification,

a scarlet line, and black wings and the rear compartment. the chassis is identical in gene-

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ERAS TO COMPETE? The Face Itzelt will be held on new course is four miles October 12 this year, and it is pro- and has so many corners bable that át least two E.R.As will that it should be even more of a be sent over to the States to com- test of brakes than Montihery pete, apart from the one, already which, as far as the road circuit announced, that "Bira" will drive, is concerned, is a most destructive while there is a very good chance On the off side is a telephone te agent even for modem brake de- that either Mercedes or Auto- the well-known Humber Snipe, | This is an exceptionally smart the driver. This is one of the few signs.

Union, or both firms, will send à and the engine in a 26.8 b.p. six- colour scheme. With the bonnet of its kind, the microphone helnx

team, and no small likelihood of an SUPERCHARGERS ALLOWED . cylinder. The car has indepen-painted black and all bright parts of blue bakelite, and the speaker

Alfa-Romeo team crossing the At- dent front wheel suspans on, as is in brass, including wheel hubs and to the driver being aitated in a

The conditions of entry differ lande with them. fitted on other Humber and bumper details, the appearance of slot about his head. Reception ir slightly from those usual in Europe. The result should be extraordin-

the Royal cars is not only essen- excellent.

The upper limit of engine capacity arily interesting" because, for the tially exclusive but as regal as it Thore are three roof lights con- is six litres, the track must be be- moment, there are few cars in the The use of a Humber by King should be.

trollable from switches beneath tween 50 and 65in, superchargers United States which can be adapt- Edward VIII is not new. He has,

It is in the interior Attings that the sida. Attings from the are allowed, the body must be 31in.ed successfully to this kind of rond th fact, owned cars of this make

the driver's seat. A step light con- wide across the seat, the brakes racing, so that in effect history is for many years and, when Prince the exceptional interest of

car is revealed. simple cealed by each door is also con- will be tested after five laps at repeating itself. the situation be- of Wales frequently used fleets of w

the driver. Finally, speed in practice, a reverse is ne-iig exactly like that when first the Humbers on official occasions both though they are, they show up the trolled by

needs of a king when using a car, there are two reading lights cessary, the fuel tank seams must Indianapolis 500-Miles Race was and the personal tastes of King shielded by chromfium-plated covers be welded, and then the car will organised. But it is dimèult to be- Edward in particular.

which swing out above the passen-be Inspected by the officials at a leve that (as happened at In- The first thing that strikes one! gera knees. The bulbs, and the pit stop, one such stop being obliga.dianapolis) the American will not

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learn very speedily what is re- to tory. is the cloth upholstery. This was reflectors particularly specified, and is a de- throw the light in any direction, Originally starting motors were quired, and having learned the and th Trindad the same year.

parture from past practice. The Roll curtains are provided to all visualised. This rule has now been lesson, become practically unbent- Then in 1934 the King showed Royal blue cloth looks very smart, the windows.

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electrically deleted, while the actual number of able on his own trenit unheat- especial interest In Humbers when and, combined with a Royal blue operated rear window curtain is starter is no longer limited to 45,

"It is true that further result may he visited the works and inspected carpet of soft wool, the quite controlled by the driver,

and mechanics need only be car depend on the Bnancial state of the production lines and. It will want or now and

hiku on the cat ir to Genred. racing, as to whether, for instance, be remembered föde a trickcle-general spieleja delah dikh by

The entry conditions are first, the it is thought worth walle to build which was built for his grand | fie (dach-buildert, Hoodies 114 Co.

Payment of a fee of 125 dollars, this type of car, but it the Amert- father, King Edward VII round, (Corenominere). Edebilerlor

plus a special fee of 50 dollars for cầu road racing machine is built the works 'yard,

what '16 tothie à benevolen und, succesfi

will creased but 100 dollars of the entry

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In the Argentine, for instance. when he opened the British Em- pite Exhibition in Buenos Aires. helised them, and aise in Jamaica

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