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OCTOBER 13, 1921 THE ROYAL London Gazette, October 4Permanetit Commissions Flight Lieut. W. V. Simmons is granted a permanent commn as a FlyingOfficer ; Nov. 28, 1919. He will be placed at the head of the list of Flying Officers, and will retain his seniority relative to other officers similarlyreduced in rank on the grant of permanent or short service commns in accordance with his previous position on the graduation list. (Gazette, Nov.28, 1919, appointing this officer to a short service commn., is cancelled.) Sqdn. Leader E. V. S. Wilberforoc, A.F.C., resigns his commti., and is grantedthe rank of Lt.-Col. ; Sept. 13. Plight Lieut. R. G. Mack is'placed on the Retired List on account of ill-health contracted in the Service ; Feb. 19(substituted for Gazette^ March ij. Stores Branch Flying Officer (acting Sqdn. Leader) W. H. Holroyd (Capt., R.A.P.C.) isgranted a permanent commit., for accountant duties, as a Flight Lieut. ; Aug. 13. The. seniority of all officers granted commns. in the Stores Branchfor accountant duties is provisional only. The final seniority list of all such officers will be promulgated when the establishment is completed. FlightLieut. W. H. Holroyd to be Actg. Sqdn. Leader ; Aug. 13. Medical BranchGroup Capt. N. J. Roche, O.B.E. (Surgn. Comdr.,. R.N.), is granted a permanent commn. in the rank stated, with effect from, and with seniority of,Jan. 1. Short Service CommissionsThe following arc granted short service commns. as Flying Officers, with effect from, and with seniority of, the dates indicated :-i-C. F. Embleton ;iSept. 26. S W. Smith ; Sept.'26. T. N. Stack ; September 21. Observr. Officer A. M. Anderson, D.F.C., resigns his commn. ; Oct. 5.Flight Lieut. G. E. Wilson to take rank and prec. as though his appointment as Flight Lieut, bore date Jan. 1, immediately following Flight Lieut. F. N.Hudson, M.C. AIK FORCE Flying Branch Sec. Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) P. E. Bishop to be Lieut/andjHon. Capt. ; Oct. 16,1918. Lieut. (Hon. Capt.) P. E. Bishop is transferred to Unemployed List; Dec. 7, 1920 (substituted for Gazette, Dec. 14, 1920). Administrative BranchSec. Lieut. J. D. Grant (late General List, R.F.C, on probn.) is confirmed in his rank as Sec. Lieut. ; Jan. 8, 1919. Sec. Lieut. J. D. Grant to be Lieut. ;June 6, ifjiy. Lieut. J. D. Grant is transferred to Unemployed List ; Sept. 2, 1919 (substituted for Gazette, Nov. 11, 1919). Lieut. A. J. Burge relin-quishes his temp, commn. on ceasing to be employed, and is permitted^to retain his rank ; Sept. 19. Stores BranchThe temp, column, of following Flying Officer on probn. is terminated on cessation of duty :—E. F. Carrall ; Sept. 21. MemorandaOne Cadet is granted an hon. commn. as Sec. Lieut., with effect from date of his demobilisation. One Cadet is granted an hon. comnm. as Sec. Lieut., with effect from dateof his demobilisation, and relinquishes his commn. on joining the Army, with effect fio.n July 9. London Gazette, October yShort Service Commissions Flying Orfr. H. H. Ffrench is removed from the R.A.F. ; Sept. 29. Technical BranchGazette Sept. 20 concerning Sec. Lieut. (Hon. Lieut.) F. MeGufhe is cancelled. Gazette Oct. 15, 1920, stands. M emorandaTwo Cadets, are granted honorary commnb. as Sec. Lieuts., with effect from the dates of their demobilisation. ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force arenotified :— Flight-Ueutemlids.—V.. M. Pollard, from R.A.F. (Cadet) College (FlyingWing), Cranwell, to R.A.F. Dep6t (Inland Area) (Supernumerary, Non- effective). Injured and admitted to R.A.F. Central Hospital. 1.9.21.R. J. Monahan, M.D., from No. 5 Flying Training School (Inland Area), to R.A.F. DepOt (Inland Area). 20.9.21. H. W. G. Jones, M.C., from R.A.F.DepOt (Inland Area), to No. 28 Squadron (India). 17.9.21. F. J. Powell, M.C., from Boys' Wing (Cranwell), to No. 28 Squadron (India). 17-9.21.E. R. Bastard, from R.A.F. DepOt (Inland Area), to No. 5 Flying Training School (Inland Area). 17.9.21. C. E. H. Medhurst, O.B.E., M.C., to InlandArea Aircraft DepOt (Inland Area), on ceasing to be attached to School of Military Administration. 13.S.21. D. W. King, to School of TechnicalTraining (Men) (Inland Area), on ceasing to be attached to School of Military Administration. 13.8.21. J. Kyle, from Headquarters (Middle East Area), to S..M.O. Egyptian Group (Middle East Area), for duty at R.A.F. Station,Helwan. 5.1.21. Wing-Commanders.—J. H. A. Landon, D.S.O., O.B.E., from Air Ministry(D. of R.), to command School of Technical Training (Men) (Inland Area). 6.10.21. W. H. Primrose, D.F.C., from School of Technical Training (Men) (In-land Area), to command No. 6 Flying Training School (Inland Area). 6.10.21. Squadron-Leaders.—G. Blatherwick, from No. 1 Flying Training School(Inland Area), to Central Flying School (Inland Area), for course in Practical Engineering. 15.9.21. L. D. D. McKean, from Coastal Area Aircraft Dep6t(Coastal Area), to command No. 203 Squadron (Coastal Area). 1.10.21. R. M. Bayley, D.F.C., from No. 203 Squadron (Coastal Area), to commandR.A.F. Base (No. 205 Squadron) Coastal Area). 1.10.21. G. W. Robarts, M.C., from R.A.F. DepOt (Inland Area), to Air Ministry (D.G.S.R.). 6.10.21.T. B. Meyer, from Headquarters, Middle East Area, to R.A.F. Depot (Inland Area) (Supernumerary). 6.10.21. 28th Squadron, R.F.C. and R.A.F. A VERY successful Second Reunion Dinner was held at Anderton's Hotel, London, on October 1 The First Reunion Dinner was held in September last year, whilst a successful mid-year Bohemian Concert was organised in April last. An" effort is being made further to establish the traditions of the Squadron, and it has been decided to broaden the activities of the 28th Squadron Old Boys' Association, which has been responsible for the two later functions. In addition to the mid-year event in the spring and the Third Annual in the autumn of 1922, the Committee will remain available for such mutual help as will be practicable. All the members present on October I have subscribed the sum of a half- crown as an annual subscription, and a circular is being sent out to all past members of the Squadron whose addresses are known, requesting trie transmission of the said subscription, so that the Association may be enabled to bring into effect the declared wishes of the Old Boys. It is hopefully expected that the members of the existing 28th Squadron, stationed in India, will join the Association and keep in touch with those who founded and maintained the fine traditions of 1915-1918. All communications should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. C. Hodges, at 102, Camden Street, London, N.W. 1. At the last dinner the co-operative spirit at all times exhibited by the officers of the Squadron was re-emphasised. Two of the War-time Flight-Commanders and one of the Adjutants attended, together with the President, and it was with deep regret that Wing-Commander Joubert was pre- vented from attending by illness. As a mark of appreciation the members decided to invite all past and present officers of the Squadron to accept the position of Vice-President, as an extension of the system inaugurated last year, and there is no doubt but that the list will presently be an imposing one, remembering the number of officers who have remained in touch with the movement and have attended various of the functions. All officers concerned are urged to accept this as a personal invitation, and to communicate with the President Lieut, s. Yates, at 35, Baalbec Roafl, London, N. 5. without delay. 679 Periodical communications will be issued by the Com"mittee to Members and Vice-Presidents of the Association direct. Disbandment of R.A.F. Airship Base, Howden AN order has been issued that the Royal Air Force Airship Base, Howden, Yorks, is to be closed down not later than March 31 next. This order is in conformity with the policy already announced of ceasing all further activities with airships for Service purposes, owing to the necessity for the utmost economy, and making existing airships avail- able for civil operation. The airship personnel is being transferred to other branches of the Royal Air Force, and a number of officers from Howden have already commenced courses of instruction in order to fit themselves for new duties. A certain number of civilian subordinates are to be engaged at Howden for employment as carpenters, packers and labourers, with a view to releasing Air Force personnel at an early date for service elsewhere. Relinquishment of R.A.F. Station, Stonehenge THE land and buildings comprising the R.A.F. station at Stonehenge have been passed to the Disposal and Liquida- tion Commission, for disposal. Reorganisation of R.A.F. Base, Leuchars THE Royal Air Force Base at Leuchars (Fifeshire), from which R.A.F. personnel and aircraft are supplied to the Fleet, has been reorganised recently. The squadrons based there in future will be Nos. 205 and 3, No. 203 Squadron remaining until, at a later date, it is moved to Donibristle (North of Edinburgh). The squadrons stationed at Leuchars specialise in flying operations with the Fleet. Pilots are trained in the use of different types of aircraft and carry out exercises with units of the Atlantic Fleet as required, either^ from a shore-base or from aircraft-carriers. At present a detachment from Leuchars, operating at Delny, near Inver- gordon, is co-operating with the Atlantic fleet in its autumn firing practices. This work consists in reconnaissance exercises and in " spotting " for the ships at distances up to 30 to 40 miles from land. . *
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