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G.W.R. Plymouth-Cardiff Air Line.
The mayor of Plymouth has discussed with representatives of the G.W.R. Co. a proposed air service between Plymouth and Cardiff, via Haldon, to be operated on behalf of the company by Imperial Airways, Ltd. The local authority 'welcomes the proposal and would be prepared to let the company have the use of the existing facilities at its aerodrome free of cost, as an experiment for the season (about 22 weeks).
Cheltenham-Gloucester Co-operation.
Cheltenham Corporation has now agreed to negotiate in association with Gloucester Corporation for the purchase of 215 acres at Staverton Bridge, with a view to leasing the site to a company for the purpose of an aerodrome.
British Klemm to be Ready in July.
We are informed by the British Klemm Aeroplane Co., Ltd., Hanworth Aerodrome, Feltham, Middlesex, that it is hoped to ',have British-made Klemm aircraft flying as early as July. The company was formed recently to produce here entirely British machines of the kind 'satisfactorily developed by the German company at Boblingen.
At the outset an open two-seater and a three-seater, suitable (in cabin form) for commercial service, are being made, and it is intended to produce a fourseater cabin model. Only British engines will be fitted as standard, includ
jog British Salinson, De Efavilland and Hermes.
Junkers Oil Engine Accepted.
We are informed by Junkers Motorenbau G.m.b.H., Dessau, that, on April 29, at the Berlin-Templehof Airport, in the presence of President von Hindenburg, Herr Hitler, the Chancellor, and Herr Goring, the new Junkers aircraft type G38, with the Jumo 4 oil engine, was officially accepted by the Deutsche Loft Hansa. At this opportune juncture, we • publish on page 479 a full account of the !Limo 4 oil engine. • New British Aircraft Mark.
The Air Ministry announces that a mark has been established for the purPose of distinguishing aircraft which are of British construction and are in possession of Certificates of Airworthiness. The mark consists of a lion rampant in gold within three rings of red, white and blue.
Croydon: The Week's Figures.
In the week to noon Wednesday, May 10, Continental air traffic into and out of Croydon airport totalled 1,674 passengers, 49.5 tons of freight, 27.4 tons of passengers' baggage and 5.5 tons of mail.
Isle of Wight Ferry Services.
During the past week our staff has made use of the Isle of Wight air ferry service, operated by Portsmouth, Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation. Ltd. The two principal machines serving the company's routes are a Westland Wessex three-engiued cabin monoplane and a Monespar two-engined cabin monoplane. The former accommodates nine passengers and luggage and cruises at 105 m.p.h. whilst the latter accommodates three passengers and luggage, cruising at 115 m.p.h. Klemm Spartan and other machines are used for feeder services.
Continental Night Mails.
A large extension of night 'mail and freight services has been put into operation by the Deutsche Luft Hansa. Four more services are instituted which connect with the London-Berlin night mail at Cologne, greatly expediting the delivery of mails throughout Europe.
In conjunction with the transatlantic liners " Bremen" and "Europa," the company is operating again this year the terminal catapult service, which enables letters and freight to gain 24 hours in delivery on the American side and 36-48 hours on the European side. Aircraft are catapulted from the ships.
Fishguard-Waterford Steamship Service.
Those contemplating air services between Is-eland and Great Britain will be interested to learn that the G.W.R. Co. has placed a • contract with Cammgl, Laird and Co., Ltd., Birkenhead, for a new 14-knot steamer for the Fishguard-Waterford service.
Orkney Service Started.
It is reported that the Highland Airways, Ltd., Inverness-Orkney service duly commenced on May 8.
Business Men's Paris 'Plane.
A 6.45 p.m. air service to Paris has been instituted by Imperial Airways, Ltd., Which enables business men to avoid the fatigue of night travel, Dinner is served in the air every evening soon after the big machine leaves Croydon, and Le Bourget is reached at 9 p.m.
In the past few days it has been rumoured that the Royal Arsenal Cooperative Society, Ltd., Woolwich, proposes purchasing some aircraft for the operation of a service in the south of
England. The Society, however, informs us that no plans have been made.
Some Cardiff-Bristol Statistics.
Messrs. Norman Edgar announce that traffic on their Cardiff-Bristol air line has, in April, increased by 100 per cent, over figures for March: The summer programme will shortly be
announced. When the large twin-engineti machine is put into operation, in addition to the Fox Moth and Puss Moth, it is intended to operate between Cardiff and Weston-super-Mare.
The Cardiff-Bristol line has operated since September, 1922, and up to the present about 17,000 miles have been flown without any untoward incident.
Cardiff Customs Arrangements.
• A letter has been, addressed to the aerodrome committee of Cardiff Corporation by the Collector of Customs, at Cardiff, stating that the Commissioners of Customs and Excise will be prepared to afford facilities for the occasional clearance at the aerodrome of aircraft with passengers and baggage.
Hillman's Traffic Figures.
Messrs. Hillman's Airways, Romford, advise us that the following numbers of passengers were carried in the week ended Sunday, May 7:—On the Romford-Margate line, 32 single journeys ; on the Romford-Paris line, 26 single journeys. Clacton route, no traffic.
Safety First in the Air.
The National " Safety First" Association, 15, Grosvenor Gardens, London, &W.I., -has issued a booklet, "Air Sense," full of safety hints for pilots.