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Jane's All the World's Aircraft. 1913 by Fred T. Jane

Jane, Fred T. (Frederick Thomas), 1865-1916

Chapter 11: 4. Depots. A species of dockyards dealing with minor repairs, etc.

Chapters

Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Chapter 2 PART D.--AERIAL "WHO'S WHO" AND DIRECTORY.
Chapter 3 Part C deals with aero-engines. It is mainly remarkable--in comparison
Chapter 4 1. _Theoretical course._--Lectures on meteorology, structure of
Chapter 5 2. _Practical._--This, in addition to flight, consists of dismounting
Chapter 6 1. LA BELGIQUE II~ (late ~I~)_ 4,000 m cubed.
Chapter 7 2. LA BELGIQUE III
Chapter 8 1912. Details of this special machine are:--~Length,~ 27 feet 10 inches
Chapter 9 1910. In 1912-13 the Huntingdon, modified, was flying well.
Chapter 10 2. Special establishments, dealing with purchase, construction, and big
Chapter 11 4. Depots. A species of dockyards dealing with minor repairs, etc.
Chapter 12 3. Lyon.
Chapter 13 5. Russian Military dirigible, KOMMISSIONNY,}
Chapter 14 7. ASTRA-TRANSAERIENNE-VILLE DE PAU-VILLE}
Chapter 15 14. ASTRA-TORRES I 1911
Chapter 16 9. New ship of 17,000 m cubed building. " "
Chapter 17 2. " II (_De la Vaulx_)
Chapter 18 6. " VI Sold to United States
Chapter 19 12. " XII (_Spiess_) " (rigid)
Chapter 20 1. Must be of entirely German manufacture, with ample and comfortable
Chapter 21 2. Design must permit of fitting bomb droppers and photographic
Chapter 22 4. Dimensions must not exceed 49 feet span (14.50 m.), 39 feet long (12
Chapter 23 5. Minimum endurance, 4 hours.
Chapter 24 1913. Others on order, including _Ottos_ on floats (_A.G.O._), of which
Chapter 25 1912. The 1912 model is of entirely novel type, a tail first monoplane
Chapter 26 3. St. Petersburg "
Chapter 27 100. At the end of March, 1913, the total number was about 250, of which
Chapter 28 1911. Agents for _Caudrons_ and _Deperdussins_. Run a school for these.
Chapter 29 1909. On 25th July, 1909, Bleriot made the first Cross-Channel flight in
Chapter 30 Part C.
Chapter 31 1906. Has had more falls than any other aviators. First man to fly
Chapter 32 1908. Has made many good flights ever since. In 1912-13 produced a
Chapter 33 1870. Aeronaut since 1898. Did a trip, Paris to Sweden. Treasurer
Chapter 34 1910. (Ae. C. F. pilot 31). Distinguished himself on _H. Farmans_
Chapter 35 1887. Commenced work in 1893 with Dr. Graham Bell, and later,
Chapter 36 1878. Author of _Moderne Luftschiffahrt_ and other works.
Chapter 37 1911. Winner of many prizes in America.
Chapter 38 1891. ("Philips' entry.") Leading authority on aviation subjects.
Chapter 39 1875. Leading Figure in German aerial circles. Connected with the
Chapter 40 1911. Designer to the _Bristol_ Co., 1911.
Chapter 41 1904. Now aviator and writer on subject.
Chapter 42 1908. Designed _Akron_, 1911. Killed 1911.
Chapter 43 1906. Induced H. Farman to be interested in aviation.
Chapter 44 1910. Has made many famous flights.
Chapter 45 1905. Details of this and later _Zeppelins_ will be found on the

Chapter 11: 4. Depots. A species of dockyards dealing with minor repairs, etc.

~Administration.~ There are three main groups, each commanded by a colonel. Each group consists of dirigibles and aeroplane "escadrilles," and is fully equipped with establishments, etc. The three centres are:--

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