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PARTICULARS respecting the Government competition for the construction of aeroplanes and seaplanes on the lines of increased safety, to which allusion was made in NATURE of August 21, have now been published, and are obtainable from the Air Ministry. The following prizes are offered:—For aeroplanes of small type: First prize, 10,000l; second prize, 4000l.; and third prize, 2000l. For large-type aeroplanes: First prize, 20,000l.; second prize, SoooL; and third prize, 4oooL For seaplanes: First prize, 10,000l; second prize, 4000l.; and third prize, 2000l The latest date for entries is December 31 next. Sir H. H. Shephard has instituted a memorial to his son, the late Brig.-Gen. G. S. Shephard, in the shape of prizes for members of the Royal Air Force for essays relating to aviation. This year the prizes are to be awarded for essays on “Sea and Fleet Reconnaissance” and “Aerial Navigation and Pilotage.” The administration of the annual competitions is to be carried out by the Air Council.
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Notes . Nature 103, 510–513 (1919). https://doi.org/10.1038/103510a0
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