Sky-Fighting a Job for Youth in War Work
In this opinion piece Captain H.8 argues that air combat roles suit the young, noting veterans remain crucial in support and training. He cites pilots like Scot Foy and test leaders from Handley-Page Hawker Bristol, praising experience in long-range and instructional tasks while reserving dogfighting for the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Charles Scot
Foy Scott
Australia
Air Ministry
Faw
Britain
Oanlels
Lect Air Aum
Hae
Sthatter Alaxis
Messager
Les
Bishop
RAF
Youthful pilots prove best for specific Air Force roles
The article argues that young pilots perform best in air combat and training. It notes that many success against raiders come from Auxiliary Air Force members with limited flying time, while frontline and allied air forces also prize youth. Veterans warn against underestimating younger crews and celebrate the Air Ministry's role in maintaining fighting strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary Air Force
France
United States
Germany
Air Ministry
Commercial Krambach Stock Sales at Paterson Easton and Co
Report of a goat yarding at Wednesday 10th inst with keen bidding and market rise to 20s per head. Principal sales listed including Paterson, Mor stein, W. Lynch, T. V. Murray, J. Gallagher jun., M. Lynch, RB. Murray, Wingham Cattle Sale at Paterson Easton and Co with strong attendance and best prices since 1930. Hereford steers, Devon cows and calves, cross and speyed heifers show notable figures including prices such as 2/24 years a/e J Carey and 7/8 for Cowar, with multiple steers and cows reaching high improvised sums.
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Krambach
Paterson Easton and Co
Paterson
Schneider Bros
A. Parker
Morstein
W. H. Lynch
Rt. Campbell
T. V. Murray
J. Gallagher Jun
M. Lynch
R. Russell
H. McNeil
Wingham
Carey
Devon
J. Scott Murray
L. Cleaver
Hereford
Cross
Allan
Scott Murray
Science and silverfish menace news brief
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research reports an effective control method for silverfish using fly spray and poison starch paste balls. Supervising officers oversee large scale extermination in department file rooms where the pest is prevalent. A separate item notes a warrant for a young woman in Australia and New Zealand for allegedly stealing £5000 from a lottery win, tied to a safe deposit and a missing receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research
Australia
New Zealand
Melbourne
Wauchope Blaze Gutts Star Hotel and Saloon
About three o'clock Saturday morning a fire gutted the Star Hotel owned by A. G. Byrnes and T. Atkinson's billiard saloon owned by L. Young in Wauchope. The blaze began in the hotel bar, staff member Miss Katimore alerted others, and occupants escaped in nightwear. Mrs Curran, hotel manageress, lost a new lane and £8 in notes, but saved a cash box. A bucket brigade prevented spread to nearby shops. water supply aided rapid containment. both buildings insured.
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Star
Wauchope
A. G. Byrnes
T. Atkinson
L. Young
Katimore
W. Scott
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