AERONAUTICS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 525, 4 June 1909, Page 5

AERONAUTICS.

THE ZEPPELIN BALLOON PATCHED UP. SAFE RETURN. THE KAISER'S CONGRATULATIONS. til TBt*aniCn—riusj »ssoci»TioN-eorTttiunTl Bflrlin, Juno 2. Count , Zeppelin's airship, which was damaged-through coming into collision with a tree while descending, was patched up, and continued its voyage* It has returned to Its base at Friedriohshafen, Lake Constance. • JUSTIFICATION OF BICID TYPE. !. ' REPAIRING EFFICIENCY. (Roc. June 3,, 10.35 pm.) Berlin, Juno 3. The Kaiser has telegraphed congratulating Count Zeppelin on his performance, and declaring that his return journey, made as it was with rough and ready repairs, and following on tho raagnifioeiit outward journey, is a most noteworthy accomplishment, proving that with the rigid Bystoni of balloon anything can bo accomplished. : \ AIRSHIPS—ATTACK AND DEFENCE. "Airships in war .. could render. two; distinct services (writes.the "Daily Mail"); They will, first, be used for' reconnoitring ■ the • position of a hostile army or fleet. As an exaot knowledge of the enemy's strength and disposition is of great valuo to any leader, they would thus give precious assistance. In the second'place, should be able to dh>i> charges of high explosive on targets such as fortresses and dockyards. -F.or tlus special object, according to report, the German dirigibles are now, being armed with an aerial torpedo carrying Sib. of dynamite in its head." A writer in the "Deutsche , Tagosteitung" gives some information regarding the guns which the being contacted by Messrs, Krupn for use against airships, • He states that Krupps are making a 21-inch field gun, a 3ineh gun for: garrison artillery, and a 4-inch gun for. ships and coast defences. ' The writer states flmt the new field gun with an elevation of BMeg. can fire a missile to a, height 0f'15,000 feet with an initial velocity of 1000 feet a eccond. It is stated that a! lame number of patents have: been 'taken out-fov missiles Adapted for : ueo ogainst airships.