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been made at superSonic speeds.
In November version of the Hunter"
powered with the Armstrong Siddeley
Sapphire" flew for the first time The extra
power of this gas turbine adds considerably
to the already outstanding performance of this
truly magnificent aeroplane
Deliveries of the Hawker Sea Hawk"
naval jet fighter are shortly to be made to the
Royal Navy and will continue in increasing
numbers
on the A.W c'Meteor') NF11 night fighter,
and both aircraft and spares deliveries are up
to programme. Sales to France and Denmark
have been negotiated and there is every possi-
bility that there will be further export sales
during the coming year. Other important
products are being made by this company
which also has work in progress that will bring
into service early this year transonic wind
tunnel to be followed at the end of the year
by one OF the largest superSonic tunnels in
the country sponsored by private enterprise
These will enable further advances to be made
in supersonic flight development
At the A. V. Roe Canada production of the
CF.l00 al-weather long-range fighter is
increasing steadily. The aeroplane, which is
fitted with gas turbines made by the same
company, is in service with the Royal
Canadian Air Force Recently a new and
improved version flew at supersonic speed for
the first time. It is believed to be the first
straight-wing aeroplane to fly supersonically.
AERO ENGINES
Armstrong Siddeley Motors Ltd. make two
OF the Jet engines on the Governments super
priority list, the Sapphire" and the Double
Mamba"
The power Of the Sapphire" has steadily
increased and it is still the most powerful type
tested jet engine in the world It is being made
for two super priority Group aircraft, the
Gloster "Javelin" and the Hawker Hunter"
and for the Handley Page HIP 80. It is also
being made under license by two companies
in America and it has other applications at
home and abroad which are still on the secret
list
The other super priority Armstrong Siddeley
engine, the Double Mamba," is being made
for the Navy's latest aIlti-submarine aircraft
and we also have other engines, including
rocket motors, under development for future
aircraft applications.
am pleased to report that all the production
arrangement that have been made for the
supply OF these latest engines are working salts
factorlly, and we are keeping faithfully to the
schedule laid down by the Ministry of Supply.
We are also negotiating manufacturing
agreements with other organizations abroad.
Another powerful gas turbine which has
been ordered in quantity is the Avro Canada
brenda" 1t is being built in a new factory
which was opened in September at Nation,
Ontario. "Orendas" are coming off the
assembly line in quantity and production is we'll
future. all the Royal Canadian Air Force first
line fighter aircraft will be powered by
"Orendas" made in the new plant.
MOTOR CARS
One of the outstanding British cars at the
Motor Show was the Armstrong Siddeley
sapphire" 1t was enthusiastically received
by the Press and by the public and the volume
OF new orders placed during a period Of
recession in the motor trade has been most
encouraging.
This luxurious and competitively priced car
should enable us to improve our export figures
am convinced that this car will further
enhance the reputation of your company
ROCKETS. GUIDED WEAPONS AND
MISSILES
Steady progress is being made towards the
successful production of the work entrusted
to us and the technical difficulties inherent in
this are being overcome.
Management and technical teams have gone
70 Australia with a view to extending our
activities to that continent.
ALLOYS
High Duty Alloys Limited are still working
AT pressure OH the production OF high strength
aluminium for2ngS, Stampings, and extrusions
Ihey have opened at Slough one of the most
up-to-date pressure die-casting foundries in
EUROPE This will help in building up many
important new markets, mainly with COM
mercial applications.
a 1ie" A1,0Vo-Ion forging press Is being
installed at the Redditch works, and will be in
operation next month. 1t is one of the biggest
IN the country and possesses many unique fea-
lures that will be of great value in producing
1orglngs for the aircraft industry.
Inc Company has also increased the CAPACITY
OF some OF its works for the production of
compressor and turbine blades for Jet engines.
Agh Duty Alloys are well up to date with
all their commitments for the defense pro-
sIamme ana at the same time are maintaining
int i,,
which are increasing almost from day to day.
HOUSES
An interesting example of inter.companv
cooperation IS being afforded by Hawksley
constructions. This organization is erecfinu
an estate of 500 houses in order to attract
skilled labour to the Brockworth Engineering
company, by whom Armstrong Siddelev
sapphire gas turbines are to be made. The
houses will be ready for occupation soon and
enere Is no doubt that the offer of accommoda-
lion Tor skilled workers will be q valuable
factor in aiding the production of the
Sapphire" "
These houses are attractive and are com
petitlve In all respects with houses built bv
the more usual methods.
Hawksley Constructions also have in h.,s
large orders for overseas.
AIR TRAINING
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field Of ne senars rs time AsT has hranchd into the
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to opns S ot ad the manpower that
The aircraft division Service Trainine has had
snotner successful year and is undertaking o great
oeal OF work for other Group companies.
CONCLUSION
~. AZ you win have gathered from previous remarks
kets and commercial products at the time as IL
Is convinced tnat there must be relaxation defence
requirements. In the coming Continue with
its efforts to achieve both objectives. ~
We still conscious of the need to exnort
AlthSugh import and currency restrictions have
vigorously exploring every possibility of overcoming