Portuguese

(Revised by J. SCHIERE, Aeronautical Engineer.)

Aerial Societies:—

Ae. C. de Portugal (R. Nova docklaemada d. ISL.)

Aerial Journals:—

Rivista Aeronautica (Ae. C. Journal.)

Flying Grounds:—

Campo do Seigcal.

Mounchãvo da Povoa.

Private Aeroplanes.

Total at end of 1910 1

1911 2

1912 2

Private Aviators.

De Castro, Sanchez
De Silva, Gomez

Military Aviation.

In 1912 a military corps was formed. At the end of 1912 it possessed Avro (1—50 h.p.), Voisin (1—80 h.p.), and M. Farman (1—80 h.p.) (since wrecked). 1 Deperdussin.

Private Aviation.

In 1911 the Gouveia mono. was built, span 9 metres, but it failed to fly. Also the Avante biplane, which also failed. First flight in Portugal by a Portuguese was De Castro in September, 1912, with an old Bleriot.