Pilots' Cockpit (Safety Glass).

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Air Force. – in the House of Commons am ar 17 Ebrill 1929.

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Photo of Mr Harry Day Mr Harry Day , Southwark Central

14.

asked the Secretary of State for Air the number of aeroplanes belonging to the Royal Air Force in which the pilots' cockpit is enclosed in safety glass?

Photo of Sir Philip Sassoon Sir Philip Sassoon , Hythe

The pilot's cockpit in Service aircraft is not closed in, but is protected by a windscreen of safety glass. Enclosed cockpits are now, however, under experiment, and in these safety glass is being employed.

Photo of Mr Harry Day Mr Harry Day , Southwark Central

Can the Under-Secretary say whether they are also experimenting with wind screen wipers?

Photo of Sir Philip Sassoon Sir Philip Sassoon , Hythe

I should like notice of that question.

Photo of Viscount  Apsley Viscount Apsley , Southampton

May I ask whether this glass is being used in air liners?

Photo of Sir Philip Sassoon Sir Philip Sassoon , Hythe

I believe it is being used already.