The de Msvilland Moth aircraft hay had a phenomenal rise to fame and it ly considered as the leading training aircraft in the world. This aircraft holds a number of xeeords including the world's Jai speed record for light air feratt:, 119.8 miles per hour, and the world's official altitude record: 24,000 ft, for light aircraft, also holds the unofficial world' Duration Record in. the light aeroplane class of 24 hours, and this aircraft was a winner of the King's Cup Race in England 7027 and again in 1928. These achievements provide convine proof of the complete superiority of the world-famous Moth.
the makers of the Moth aircraft very widely advertise it and state that note people are learning to fly on Moths than in any other training. aircraft in the world.
Judging by the number of sales to private individuals of this aircraft in England, one can confidently anticipate that light aircraft will de as common for private use England and in Europe generally: the near future as motor cars ace to-day. Elderly people up to 60 years of age have graduated after a few hours' instruction on thi aircraft and ladies are using thers in ever increasing numbers. THis fact demonstrates the ease with which they can be controlled.
The number of world records: old by this aircraft also is con-proof of its excellent performance in the air.
Forty Moth aircraft were recent-Jy aad toa South American country for the purpose exclusively training that Tauniry's ising. pet sonnel and the latest news received is that Do Havillands have secured a contract to supply 100 Gipsy Moth aircraft to equip the Canadivn Royal Air Force Training Schools. th ey One to be on View Apart from its superior training qualities, the Moth can also be use for commercial and for pleasure purposes and increased comfort has recently been made possible fitting a covered hood to the dual control seats, so that the cabin can entirely closed, if desired.
The Shangh: will shortly be able to examine this worderfui aircraft for themselves, as. the of Arnhold & Cv. recently purchased a demonstration Moth aircraft which is now en route to Shanghai.
After it has been assembled will be placed on show in a showroom of Mark Moody.. Me. on Avenue Edward VII, after which, it is hoped that Captain Jones will be able to demonstrate this airera: t in Shanghai and other places in actual flight for the benefit of prospective purchasers, We understand Chinece interest this aircraft is growing considerably and that " further contracts for the supply of the Both in China are anticipated by Messrs Arnhold & Ca. Ltd., who are the sole agents for Moth aircraft i=
China Manchuria & Hongkong.
It is pleasing to note that after lapse of considerable time British aircraft have re-entered the Chit: market and we feel sure that (ludoing by the records of performance) Chinese purchasers will not he disappointed in its per
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