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APRIL 10, 1924 THE ROYAL London Gazette, April 1, 1924 General Duties Branch Flight-Lieut. G. S. N. Johnston is granted a permanent commission in the rank stated ; April 2. F. E. Watts is granted a permanent commission as a Pilot-Offr., with effect from March 24 and with seniority of September 24, 1922. The following are granted short service commissions as Flying-Oflrs., with effect from and with seniority of dates indicated :—R. L. Bateman ; March 18. E. R. Maddox, M.C. ; March 25. The following Pilot-Offrs. are promoted to rank of Flyiiig-Offr. :—C. E. N. A1K FOft£E(j^ Guest, D. G. Pinuell, A. Malone, F. R. D. Swain, A. M. Rowe ; February 21. W. C. Venmore ; March 2. A. J. Peacev, B. N. Murgatroyd, O. B. Swain, W. H. Phillips, J. H. G. Franklin, T. J. Woods ; April 2. Flying-Offr. H. R. Tyler resigns his short service commission ; April 2. Stores Branch The following Pilot-Offrs. on probation are confirmed in rank and are promoted to rank of Flying-Offr. ; December 5, 1923 :—C. G. Bull, E. F. Colman, C. P. Puckridge, C. B. Rawlins, F. C. Warner. Pilot-Offr. on proba tion W. R. Donkiu is confirmed in rank ; December 5, 1923. ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments .- -The following appointments in the R.A.F. are notified:— General Duties Branch Squadron Leaders : N. H. Bottomley, A.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, on transfer to Home Estabt. ; 16.3.24. F. H. M. Maynard, A.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, on transfer to Home Estabt. 18.3.24. J. S. T. Bradley, O.B.E., to H.Q., Iraq. 31.1.24. Flight Lieutentants : W. H. E. Kemp, A.F.C., to No. 84 Sqdn., Iraq. 2.3.24. A. Chapman, to H.Q., Iraq. 2.3.24. D. W. King, to No. 2 Armoured Car Co., Palestine. 1.12.23. M. Moore, to H.Q., Egypt. 12.3.24. G. H. Uartingell, A.F.C., to No. 70 Sqdn., Iraq. 17.3.24. J. L. M. de C. Hughes- Chamberlain, to H.Q., India. 12.3.24. J. E. MacLennan, to No. 8 Sqdn., Iraq. 7.3.24. R. S. Sorley, D.S.C., D.F.C., to Marine Aircraft Experimental Estabt., Felixstowe. 8.4.24. E. G. Hilton, A.F.C., to No. 58 Sqdn., Worthv Down. 1.4.24. G. Martyn, to No. 9 Sqdn., " Markham, to No. 99 Sqdn., Netheravon. 1.4.24. Sqdn., Worthy Down. 1.4.24. Upavon. 1.4.24. W. H. T. O. Clogstoun, to No. 58 Flying Officers: H. H.S. Scott, D.S.M., to Inland Area Aircraft Depot, Hen- low ; 29.3.24. F. Simpson and R. C. Higgins, to Air Ministry; 8.4.24. A. F. McC. Riggs, to No. 24 Sqdn., Kenley ; 1.4.24. A. Haines, to R.A.F. Depot, on appointment to a Short Service Commn. ; 27.3.24. M. W. Nolan, to No. 3 Sqdn., Manston. 1.4.24. G. W. Birkinshaw, to No. 17 Sqdn., Hawkiuge. 1.4.24. J. Parsons, to No. 2 Armoured Car Co., Palestine. 1.12.23. A. Pagr. to Aircraft Depot, Egypt. 1.2.24. H. A. Anson, to H.Q., Iraq. 20.8.23. A. E. Woodbridge, C. E. Barraclough and B. C. Duke, to No. 58 Sqdu., Worthv Down. 1.4.24. C. A. Horn, M. W. J. Boxall, H. C. Da vies and J. N. D. Anderson, to No. 9 Sqdn., Hawkinge. 1.4.24. F. W. Barkley, F. E. W. Davis, F. W. Mundy and R. B. Fleming, to No. 99 Sqdn., Netheravon. 1.4.24. Pilot Officers: R. D. Lawson, to No. 24 Sqdn., Kenley; 1.4.24. R. H. Bibby. to No. 17 Sqdn., Hawkinge. 1.4.24. V. J. Ha'tton and H. R. F. Baxter, to No. 99 Sqdn., Netheravou. 1.4.24. B. L. Young, F. F. W. Hall and E. S. C. Davis, to No. 58 Sqdu., Worthv Down. 1.4.24. J. W. New and E. A. McKinley-Hay, to No. 9 Sqdn., Hawkinge. 1.4.24. <3> <•> <$> <$> IN PARLIAMENT Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers and Slgnapore Docks VISCOUNT CURZON, on April 2, asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the following aircraft carriers, His Majesty's ship Eagle, His Majesty's ship Furious, His Majesty's ship Hermes, His Majesty's ship Argus, and, when reconstructed, His Majesty's ship Glorious and His Majesty's ship Coumgeoue, can make use of the existing docking accommodation at Singapore if necessary ? Mr. Amnion : His Majesty's ship Eagle cannot use the existing docking accommodation at Singapore. The King's Dock can take all the other aircraft carriers mentioned by the noble lord, including His Majesty's ships Glorious and Courageous, after they have been reconstructed. Viscount Curzon : May I apologise to the lion, gentleman for saying that he made an incorrect statement to the House on the Navy Estimates in this connection ? I offer an unreserved apology. Imperial Airways, Ltd., Dispute MB. B. SMITH asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether his attention had been drawn to the suspension by Imperial Airways, Ltd., of the air service previously maintained by the Handley Page, Daimler and Instone Companies ; whether, in the interests of civil aviation and the safety of the public, he will take immediate action to remove the source of this disaffection and also arrange that the skilled pilots shall have a voice in saying whether in certain conditions flying can be undertaken in safety ? Mr. Leach : The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, my noble friend has been in personal communica tion with the parties to the dispute, and he and I are ready to do all in our power to facilitate a settlement, but the various questions which have arisen are primarily matters for negotiation between the parties concerned. As regards the last part of the question, I hope that a satisfactory arrangement will be reached upon this and the other questions upon which the parties are at present in disagreement. Mr. Smith : Is the hon. gentleman aware that the management which is now imposed is insisting on airman having as much as 28 hours' nying time in four days, and is not that a danger to the public ? Mr. Leach : That is one of the matters, I suppose, which are in dispute. Aircraft Disposals Company (Sales) MR. MACLEAN on April 3 asked the Home Secretary whether the Aircraft Disposals Syndicate has lor disposal 2,000 complete aeroplanes, 10,000 aero plane engines (new), and 8,000 Vickers and Lewis machine guns (air type) ; whether he is aware that several parties are endeavouring to purchase these armaments ; and whether, before they are allowed to be sold or leave the country, he will insist upon guarantees as to their destination and that they will not be used for illegal purposes ? Mr. Graham : I have been asked to reply. I understand that the Aircraft Disposals Company purchased large quantities of aircraft, including 'planes and engines, from the Government, and the company are reselling that material. I have no information as to the quantities remaining for sale or as to what negotiations, if any, are proceeding between the company and other parties. As regards the machine guns mentioned, the company are only allowed to sell these after full particulars of their proposed sale have been furnished to the Government and the Government are satisfied as to the propriety of the sale. Air Service Dispute MR. B. SMITH on April 7, upon the adjournment, speaking in regard to the dispute between the Imperial Airways, Ltd., said according to an agreement entered into by the previous Government, in December, 1923, with the 4> <» AIR SERVICES RE-UNIONS AND FUNCTIONS Announcements for this column are invited, and inserted without charge. April 26.—28th Squadron (R.A.F.) Old Boys' Association. The social evening, comprising a whist drive and dance, which was to have been held in connection with the above association at Shearn's Restaurant, 131, Tottenham Court Road, W. 1, on March 29 last, has been postponed—owing to the recent tram strike, etc.—to April 26, commencing at 6 p.m. sharp. Tickets (including refreshments, 3s. single, 5s. 6d. double) may be obtained from C. T. Hodges, Hon. Secretary, 102, British, Foreign and Colonial Corporation, giving a ten years' monopoly there was the following Clause : " That the company shall operate the Air Services by not later than April 1, or run the risk of cancellation of the agree ment." I want to bring to the notice of the House that April 1 is now past, and not a single flight has been taken, owing to the fact that not a single airman has been re-engaged, and the lower grades of groundsmen have also been stood over for the period ending March 31. I do not know whether we are in order in saying that the agreement is cancelled or otherwise. These men were in receipt of salaries varying from £500 to £550, with 10s. per hour flying time. An intimation was made to them that the company was to pay them £100 a year and 2d. a mile for the distance flown. We have two directors upon this management. The Air Ministry has been approached and so has the Minister of Labour, but the latter Minister feels he cannot call them together without infringing some rules of etiquette in the Air Ministry, and therefore this Ministry can do nothing. Not a single machine has flown since the end of lasl week, and foreign machines are now using the grounds at Croydon to the detriment of our service. 1 want to say frankly that these men, who have- given long years of service, feel that they ought to come under a safe and sound management and a just one, and they feel they will not get these advantages under the present management. Secondly, the air mechanics who fly with these men have to fly at a rate of £2 19s. 6d. a week, and no additional rate. We have nothing to fear in civil aviation. Given co operation and moral support, this country could have the finest civil aviation in the world. The men are here. They have the ability, but it will never remain with them unless they get that hearty sympathy and co-operation that are essential to the development of the service. Mr. Leach : I am not in a position to make any new statement regarding this unhappy dispute. It is the fact that the Air Ministry is not the employer of the people concerned in the dispute. True, we are to have two directors on the new company, but they have not yet taken their seats, and are not to do so until the allotment has been made. The Secretary of State for Air and 1 have interviewed both sides to this dispute, and not being directly concerned, we have to take a neutral attitude. We could not very well do otherwise. We have offered to both, sides our good offices for the furtherance of a settle ment. We are as deeply concerned that a settlement should be reached as anyone could be. That offer so far does not seem to have been accepted, because we have not heard directly from either side with regard to the dispute. The Air Ministry is very anxious to secure this settlement, and I repeat the offer of the Ministry of its services as mediator. Should that offer be accepted we shall utilise whatever chance presents itself to us for a settlement. Mr. Smith : Is the Under-Secretary prepared to exercise the powers under the Sir Samuel Hoare agreement which compel them to commence operations on April 1, and if in fact they have not yet taken over the control or brought out the existing company ? Mr. Leach : I am not clear that the company has broken as yet any part ol the agree ent upon which the company has come into existence. Should that be the case, it may well be that the Ministry will take steps in the matter. Major-General Sir Frederick Sykes : I have only a minute, but I do ask thai something should be done in order to bring together the two parties in this dispute. It is so important, not only from the point of view of the country, but from that of civil aviation as a whole, that this dispute should be settled. With regard to the constitution of the Board of the company, there is no doubl that the company has not at present got anybody on the board who has flown a great deal in the air, and, therefore, is in sympathy with the employes, whether pilots or air mechanics, of the company itself. I hope the matter can be settled, and will be settled, to the advantage of the country as a whole. <J> <•> Camden Street, N.W. 1, who would be glad to get into touch with any of the " Old Boys '' of above squadron and to welcome such members at any and all times. m ."7 R.A.F. Pilot Killed PILOT OFFICER JACK HAMILTON PLEDGER, of the Officers' Training School, Netheravon, was killed at West Kennett, near Marlborough, on April 4. Whilst flying at a height of 1,000 ft. the machine caught fire and then dived into a bank by the roadside. The pilot was thrown out of the machine and killed. 215
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