AVIATION.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20028, 9 September 1930, Page 11

AVIATION.

* TOUR IN SCANDINAVIA. BRITISH AIRMAN'S HOLIDAY. (BRITISH OFFICIAL WIRELESS.) (Received September Bth. 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, September 7. Colonel the Master of Sempill, president of the Royal Aeronautical Society, is making a holiday tour on the coast lines of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway in his Puss Moth seaplane. He has reached Stockholm after a journey of 1040 miles in 12 hours, and ho will, during his tour, give exhibitions of flying at Copenhagen, Malmo, Gothenburg, IMedericshnfen, Oslo, and elsewhere. AEROPLANE ENGINES. TWO FIRMS COMMENCE MANUFACTURE. (Received September Sth, 5.5 p.m.) RUGBY, September 7. Sir William Morris, the famous motor manufacturer, is turning his attention to aeroplane engines, and Wolseley Motors, in which he is largely interested, are experimenting with a new type. The first of these, which ,is a radial aircooled seven cylinder engine developing 140 horse-power, is shortly to be submitted for tests to the Air Ministry. The makers of the Riley car are also engaged on high speed aero engines. The "Daily Herald" says: The entry of two such prominont firms into the aviation field is an indication that private flying now warrants the serious attention of all industries likely to be affected by the sudden boom in light aeroplane travelling. ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA. PREPARATIONS FOR RACE. LONDON, September 7. Three British pilots are secretly preparing for an air race from England to Australia. It is stated that the machines will start together, but will probably take different routes. DUTCH AWARD FOR KINGSFORD SMITH. THE HAGUE, September 7. The gold medal of the Dutch Air Association has been presented to WingCommander C. Kingsford Smith for his use of a Dutch aeroplane on his world flights. He is leaving for England on Monday. AEROPLANE OVERTURNS. TWO PASSENGERS INJUREDPERTH, September 8. An aeroplane piloted by Mr B. Heath, and carrying two others, made a forced landing near Colona. The machine struck a water hole and overturned, pinning the occupants underneath. A camel drivor extricated them, and the machine caught fire and was destroyed. The passengers, Messrs H. and A. Clarke, were seriously injured.