THE SCHNEIDER CUP

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 260, 1 November 1929, Page 8

THE SCHNEIDER CUP

BRITAIN’S PARTICIPATION CRITICISM OF WITHDRAWAL [ Australian Press Assn. ] Received Oct. 31 7.30 p.m. LONDON, Oct. 31. The decision to dissociate the B.A.F. from the Schneider Cup race is not unexpected, because after September s event it was commonly reported at Calshot that it would be the last race of the kind, even the Italian, Bernascom, remarking that it too expensive. Well informed people say the victory cost Britain £1,000,000. apart from risk to life. It is commonly asked what is its practical use in everyday aviation? Nevertheless, aircraft constructors are taken aback. The G-oster Company declare the decision is a surprise to the industry as a whole. The problem is tnonev and unless it is solved British firms" may be unable to produce machines. Napiers firm concur that private enterprise wi.'l find it over expensive. Apart from the actual construction of machines there is the question of maintaining a team of expert speed flyers. Colonel Sempill, president of the Aeronautical Society, is disappointed because there are many advantages to be gained by competing as a nation. Private enterprise is not sufficiently prepared to shoulder the heavy financial burden. It will be unfortunate if the race is not continued. Britain will hold the trophy which will become her absolute property if she wins the next rare.