Ground Fuselage Initiated by Air Defence Coy A novelty in aviation training in 'Shanghai was introduced on Friday when the new ground training tos age constructed for the, Air Defen: 'Company, S.V.C., was formally named at an interesting ceremony' in the Drill Hall that evening.
The fuselage, which is based on the idea of giving complete instruc-ion in the manipulation of controls and the use of the machine gun without getting off the ground, includes all modern features, and the naming Seremony was performed by Mrs. Shotter, wife of Mr. J. D. E. Shotter to whom were extended thanks for its design and building.
Captain V. J.B. Halland," O/C the Air Defence Company, introduced Mrs. Shotter who, in a short but appealing speech, dedicated the machine to the "air-minded youth of Shanghai."
After the speech, the machine was demonstrated by Mr. Shotter, who occupied the pilots seat, and showed how the joy stick and' rudder bor could be operated and, synchronized with a model aeroplane fitted over the pilot's cockpit, revealed the various evolutions of an aeroplane. In this way, the operations of an aeroplane were demonstrated with clear evidence of correct use of controls, while Sergeant Parson, in the rear cockpit, demonstrated the use of a light machine gun, on 8 seart_movnting of the latest type the Royal Air Force. in operation against, "enemy" aircraft. especially {in position for vulnerable hits.
After the ceremony, Colonel F. W. Graham, Commandant of the S.V.C., who. was among the spectators, rad those present on a. brief tour of the Shanghai Volunteer Headquarters, pointing out the improvements made in the Corps and the many attractions for new recruits fo join up and swell the ranks.
Later in the evening, a reception was held at the "Cockpit," headquarters of the Air' Defence Company.
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