From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 37\2\ scan 085 | |
| Date | 5th February 1919 | |
| 600 (Supplement to THE AEROPLANE) Aeronautical Engineering FEBRUARY 5, 1919 THE AEROPLANE LIBRARY (1) “FLYING COLOURS.” By CAPTAIN R.{Sir Henry Royce} H.{Arthur M. Hanbury - Head Complaints} M.{Mr Moon / Mr Moore} SAUNDBY, M.C. With an Introduction by Major-General E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} B. Ashmore, C.B., C.M.G., C.V.O. An ideal gift book. So far as aviation books are concerned, “FLYING COLOURS ” is unique. It consists of 20 pictures in colours, with brief descriptive text, of the things Captain Saundby has seen on the Western front and at home; it illustrates not only the work of the R.F.C. during a whole year over the enemy lines, but the bringing down of a Zeppelin raider in flames, and the protection afforded by the seaplane to Hospital ships, etc. It will be a permanent memorial of the air work of the war; it is not the outcome of an artist's vivid imagination, but a reproduction of actualities. Major-General Ashmore in his introduction says “the series may be relied on as giving a very true and vivid idea of things as seen by a pilot in action.” “FLYING COLOURS” is published in two forms:— (a) An Edition de Luxe limited to 250 copies, every copy numbered; it is printed on Art paper; each picture in colours, measuring 9 in. by 6¾ in., is attached to stout antique paper measuring 20 in. by 16 in. Price £1 17 6 (b) A Popular edition on art paper throughout 15 0 ...“Flying Colours” Edition de Luxe may now be bought for £1 17s. 6d.; the price will shortly be advanced to £2 2s. Several who have already purchased the book have ordered a second copy, AND THE EDITION IS STRICTLY LIMITED. Now Ready. 7/6 net. 8/- post free. (2) “FIVE YEARS IN THE R.F.C.” By Major J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} B. McCudden, V.C., D.S.O., &c. Only a few days before his death Major J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} B. McCudden completed the writing of the story of his remarkable experiences in the R.F.C. The manuscript was handed to Mr. C. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Grey to edit, and as Mr. Grey knew Major McCudden intimately he has been able to impart those touches to the work which the Author would himself have wished. The book is well illustrated with many portraits, pictures of machines, etc. 6/- net. 6/3 post free. (3) “THE £. S. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} OF FLYING.” By Captain A.{Mr Adams} Swinton. Captain Swinton shows how the Aeroplane may achieve in peace some of the triumphs which have attended it in war. It is a fascinating theme, and Captain Swinton has worked out for us the air routes of the future, costs of transit and maintenance, and the conditions generally which will make for the success of commercial aviation. The book is fully illustrated with maps, etc. 2nd Edition. 5/- net. 5/3 post free. (4) “HOW AN AEROPLANE IS BUILT.” By Stepney Blakeney. With an Introduction by C. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Grey, Editor of the “AEROPLANE.” Mr. Blakeney is a practical mechanic. He knows and explains the best workshop methods and deals in detail with every item down to the last rivet. His book is a practical guide, and its value was at once recognised. A second impression was called for within a few weeks. New Edition. 3/6 net. 3/9 post free. (5) “THE RED AIR FIGHTER.” By Captain Baron Von Richthofen. With an Introduction and notes by C. G.{Mr Griffiths - Chief Accountant / Mr Gnapp} Grey. Baron Von Richthofen's book has been widely studied by the British flying services, as affording a valuable insight into the methods of the leading German air fighter. The story is of both general and service interest. 1/6 net. 1/8 post free. (6) “THE AEROPLANE BLUE BOOK.” This is a guide to Aircraft Finance, showing the constitution, capital, directorate, etc., of all companies specialising in aeroplane output. Any of these books may be ordered on the form below. Strike out those not required. Amount covers postage. ORDER FORM. “FLYING COLOURS” {..} .. 1 17 6 .. .. .. 0 15 0 “FIVE YEARS IN THE R.F.C.” .. .. 0 8 0 “£ S. D.{John DeLooze - Company Secretary} OF FLYING.” .. .. 0 6 3 “HOW AN AEROPLANE IS BUILT” .. 0 5 3 “THE RED AIR FIGHTER.” .. .. 0 3 9 “AEROPLANE BLUE BOOK.” .. .. 0 1 8 Amount enclosed £ To “THE AEROPLANE” & GENERAL PUBLISHING CO., LTD., 61, Carey Street, W.C.2. Name Address Date KINDLY MENTION “THE AEROPLANE” WHEN CORRESPONDING WITH ADVERTISERS. | ||