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NOVEMBER 25. 1920 THE RQYAlT(J13 AIK FOK£E[ •-' London Gazette, November 16 Permanent Commissions Wing-Com. L. L. Greig, M.V.O., M.B., is placed on the retired list at his own request; Nov. 18. Stores Branch The following are gmn'ed permanent commns. in the ranks stated, with effect from the dates indicated, retaining their seniority in the substantive rank last held prior to the grant of this commn. :— Wing Com.—F. H. Kirby, V.C., O.B.E., D.C.M. Sqdn. Leaders.—W. R. Bruce, O.B.E., T. O. Lyons, O.B.E., J. E. Parkin, M.B.E., J. H. Wilford. Flight-Lieuts.—C. L. Archbold, W. E. Aylwin, O.B.E., F. A. Baldwin, N. R. Fuller, C. Mason, W. H. G. Maton, M.B.E., D. McBirney, J. Rylands, T. G. Skeats, R. W. Thomas, O.B.E., W. J. Waddington, O.B.E., B. W. M. Williams; June 17. W. C. Clark, W. Millett; July 20. Flying Officers.—F. Anderson, T. Bell, M.M., E. S. Bullen, L. E. Carter, K. D. G. Collier, A. H. Comfort, J. P. Crichton, S. D. Dennis, E. C. Farman, T. Fawdry, M.B.E., W. A. Kingston, E. W. Lawrence, G. J. Maygotbling, C. Y. Mitchell, D. Mitchell. A. J. Moore, J. R. Nicholls, T. j. Organ, F. J. B. Polwell, M.B.E.,i F. W. Powell, N. Robertson, H. Sleigh, K. A. Smith, G. T. Stroud, M.B.E., F. W. Todd, G. C. Wilson ; June 17. J. Baxter, 1. F. Beere, C. E. Cullen, H. J. Dann, C. T. Davis, G. Felstead, D.C.M., J. R. Gardiner, W. H. Harrison, H. Jones, A. Jukes, W. St. J. Little wood, R. D. G. Macrostie, G. Oliver, H. Parker, F. Pratt, A. M. Saywood, R. J. Sladden, M.B.E., D.C.M., O. T. Stone, W. Thome, A. W. Turner, F.R. Wilkins, E. R. Wood ; July 20. R. Craig ; Oct. 9. R.A.F. Medical Service - • 303629 Sgt.-Maj., Class 1, P. H. Musgrave is granted a permanent commn. as Qrmr. (Medical), with hon. rank of Flying Officer ; Nov. 3. Short Service Commissions The following are granted short service coxnmns. in ranks stated, with effect from dates indicated, retaining their seniority in substantive rank last held prior to grant of this commn., except where otherwise stated :— Flight-Lieut, (from Sqdn. Leader).—R. E. Nicoll ; Oct. 29. Flying Officers.—H. W. Gardner ; Oct. 22. W. B. J. Humphrey ; Oct. 7 (and with seniority of that date). A. H. Klynes ; Oct. 18. M. J. Langley ; D.F.C. ; Sept. 29." E. W. Nicholson ; Oct. 25. A. J. Warwick ; Nov. 4. Pilot Officers, on Probation :—With seniority of Oct. 29 :—F. V. Gauntlett, E. F. Kohler, C. D. Robertson, M.M., E. A. Rush ; Oct. 29. Note.—Flight-Lieut. Nicoll will be placed at the head of the list of Flight- Lieuts., and will retain seniority relative to officers who have been similarly gazetted to short service commns. in a rank lower than their previous substantive rank in accordance with his previous position on the gradation list. The naffl*s of the following officers are as now described, and not as stated in the Gazettes of the dates indicated :—W. A. N. AppleiorG, J. C. B. Cum- ming, W. L. G. Spinney ; Oct. 1. H. S. Sandiford ; Oct. 26. Flying Officer J. S. Griffith, D.F.C., resigns his short Service commn. ; Nov. 3. The notification in the Gazette of Nov. 12 appointing Flight-Lieut. G. Stevens, O.B.E., to a short service commn., is cancelled. R.A.F. Medical Sen-ice The notification in the Gazette of July 13 appointing the following Flight Lieuts. to short service commns. is cancelled :—F. J. P. Saunaers, W. F. Sheil, M.B. Re-Seconding The name of Flying Officer H. B. Hammond (Lieut. R.A.) is as now described, and not as stated in the Gaxette of April 27. Flying Branch The following Sec. Li cuts, to be Lieuts,.—W. R. Pearson ; May 30, ioro (since demobilised). J. Golman ; July 24, 1919. Sqdn. Leader D. R. MacLaren, D.S.O., M.C.. D.F.C., is placed on the half- pay list, Scale (B); Sept. 1. Flight-Lieut. C. H. C. Smith, D.S.C., is placed Oxford University and the R.A.F. A ROYAL Air Force Reunion Dinner for members of the University was held at the Clarendon Hotel on Saturday, November 20, and much credit is due to the secretary, Capt. E. C. Haden Tebb, and all concerned in the organisation of what proved to be an entirely successful evening. Maj. H. R. Raikes, A.F.C., was in the chair, and Air-Marshal Sir Hugh "Trenchard, Bart., K.C.B., D.S.O., Chief of the Air Staff, was senior guest of the evening. Other well-known figures in the aviation world who were present included Brig.-Gen. H, B. Hartley, C.B.E., M.C, ; Lieut.-Col. W. O. Raikes (on behalf of Maj.-Gen. Sir Frederick Sykes, who was unavoidably prevented from attending at the last moment) ; Group-Capt. Blandy, D.S.O., Controller of Communications ; Wing-Corn. W. D. Beafty, of the Civil Air Staff ; Prof. Townsend, etc. Despite the counter-attractions of several college functions, the dinner was excellently attended, and Sir Hugh Trenchard received a most enthusiastic welcome. In replying to the toast of the " Royal Air Force," he outlined several new proposals with which he has been recently connected, and announced the sanction of a scheme whereby a number of commissions in the R.A.F. will be available for members of the Universities when they have taken their B.A. degree. Airships on Cables - • AT the last meeting of the Itfle of Wight Chamber of Commerce consideration was given to a project of Mr. J. D. Roots for a service by airship between Portsmouth and Ryde. Although details are not yet available it is under- on the half-pay list (Scale B) ; Nov. 10. Flight-Lieut. D. Cloete, M.C, A.F.C., is placed on the half-pay list, Scale (B) ; Nov. 15. Flying Officer E. M. Bates (Lieut. R.A.S.C.) relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. on return to Army duty ; Nov. 15, 1919. Lieut. J. H. G. Womersley relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. on appt. to the T.F., and is permitted to retain his rank. Capt. R. V. James, D.F.C., relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. on appt. to the T.F, Reserve, and is permitted to retain his rank. Lieut. (Hoa. Capt.) L. Laing relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. on appt. to the T.F., and is permitted to retain the rank of Capt. The following are transferred to Unemployed List.—Sec. Lieut. J. McCormack ; Feb. 10, 1919. Lieut. J. Anderson ; April 16, 1919. Sec. Lieut. G. Stott: May 16, rgig. Lieut. J. H. Preston ; June 1, 19T9 (substituted for Gazette Feb. 24). Sec. Lieut. H. Hall ; Sept. 18, 1919. Administrative Branch Lieut, (actg. Capt.) E. G. Etheridge relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. on appt. to the T.F. Reserve, anu is permitted to retain rank of Capt. The following are transferred to Unemployed List.—Sec. Lieut. (Hon. Lieut.) T. H. Hesketh ; Feb. 27, 1919. Sec. Lieut. W. Graham ; Oct. 28. The notification in Gazettes of Aug. 19, 1919, and July 27, concerning Ssc. Lieut. A. C. Cunnison are cancelled. Technical Branch Pilot Officer A. C. Cunnison to be Flying Officer, Grade (B) ; Jan. 10 (since demobilised). Sec. Lieut. A. C. Cunnison to be Sec. Lieut., Grade (B), from unempld. list ; May 5, 1919. Lieut. (Hon. Maj.) R. A. Constantine relin- quishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. on appt. to the I.F., and is permitted to retain rank of Maj. The following are transferred to Unemployed List.—Sec. Lieut. W. M. Clayton ; March 11, 1919. Sec. Lieut. (Hon. Lieut.) C. Wilson ; Oct. 10, 1919. Lieut. T. J. Q. O'Hara ; Sept. 16. (Substituted for Gaxette Sept. 17.) Memoranda Ten cadets are granted hon. commns. as Sec. Lieuts. with effect from the date of their demobilisation. London Gazette, November 19Flying Branch Observer Officer J. E. Kendrick, D.F.C., is restored fo the active list; November 15. Lieut. N. Bouchier relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. r.ommn. on appt. to T.F. Res., and is permitted to retain bis rank. Sec. -Lieut. (Hon. Lieut.) T. E. Bruce-Adams relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. on appt. to T.F. Res., and is permitted.to retain rank of Lieut. Lieut. V. H. Collins relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn., and is permitted to retain his rank Transferred to Unemployed List.—Lieut. W. R. Pearson ; September 15, 1919, substituted for Gazette November 7, 1919. Lieut. F. Cave-Brown-Cave substituted lor Gazette October 29. Lieut. R. W. Godfrey ; October 30. Administrative Branch Sec. Lieut. J. E. Carter to be actg. Capt. whilst empld. as Capt. from May 1, 1919, to Aug. 31 (substituted for Gazette of Sept. 12,1919). Sec. Lieut. D. J. Evans is graded for purposes of pay and allces. as Lieut, whilst employed as Lieut, from May 1, 1919, to Oct. 14, igrg (substituted for Gazette, Oct. 5). Capt. A. Ridley, M.B.E., relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. on appt. to T.F., and is permitted to retain his rank. Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) A. Firth relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn., on appt. to T.F. Res., and is permitted to retain rank of Capt. Medial Branch Capt. R. G. J. McCullagh is transfd. to unempld. list; Nov. 1. - Memoranda • • -~ Four cadets are granted hon. commns. as Sec. Lieuts,, with effect from date of their demobilisation, and one Cadet granted an hon: commn. as Sec. Lieut, with effect from date of his demobilisation. Sec. Lieut. (Hon. Lieut.) (Actg. Capt.) C. Trenchard relinquishes his temp. R.A.F. commn. The notification in Gazette of April 9 concerning Wing Comdr. L. A. Strange, D.S.C., M.C., F.D.C. is cancelled. stood that briefly the scheme is to have a cable transmitting electricity to the airship for driving the propellers. Air Mails to Paris and the East THE Postmaster-General announces that from to-day, November 25, the afternoon air mail to Paris will leave Croydon Aerodrome at 12.30 p.m. instead of 1 p.m. The latest times of posting for this mail will be altered in consequence, and- will be as follows : — (a) Unregistered letters handed over the counter at :— West Central District office, 11.5 a.m. ; General Post Office, 11 a.m. ; Threadneedle-street, Lombard-street and Charing Cross branch offices and Western District office, 10.45 a.m. ; South-Western District office, 10.40 a.m. ; Parliament-street branch office, 10.25 a.m. ; South-Eastern District office, 9 a.m. Registered letters must be handed in five minutes earlier in each case. (b) Letters posted in public letter-boxes :—District -offices (other than those given above), 8.30 a.m. ; larger branch offices in East Central District, 9 a.m. ; sub-districts, 10 p.m. to midnight. In the provinces it will be necessary to post earlier than hitherto only at some places in the south-east of England. Information should be sought from the local postmaster. Air mail packets for Paris and Brussels and places beyond received too late for the air mail of any one day will be for- warded by the following ordinary mail when that gives a much earlier arrival than the next day's air mail, unless the packets are specially marked for the air mail of the next day. 1224
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