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JANUARY 1, 1925 I THE ROYAL London Gazette, December 23, 1924General Duties Branch The following are granted permanent columns, in ranks stated (Dec. 24) : —Flight-Lieut. W. A. Bourchier Savile (Lieut. K.A.) ; Flying Officer R. L. Kagg. ^hr following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of FlyingOfficer:—H. M. Schofield ; Nov. 14. S. A. Young; Nov. IS. Flying Officer A. E. G. Forrest (Capt. Indian Army, retd.) is granted the hon. rankof Flight-Lieut. ; Dec. 4. Pilot Officer on probation B. W. Hemsley is continued in rank ; Nov. 11. Sqdu.-Ldr. L. M. Bailey, A.F.C., is placed onhalf-pay scale IS from Nov. Hi, 1924, to Nov. 2S, 1924 (substituted for Gazelle, Nov. IK, 1924). Flying Officer IS. J. O'C. Hanstock is transferred to Reserve,Class C ; Dec. 24, Observer Officer T. W. Hayes is placed on retired list ; IVc. 24. Pilot Officer T. de L. Neil! resigns his short service commn. ;Dec. 24. The short service coimnns. of <he following Pilot Officers on probationare terminated on cessation of duty (Dec. 24) :—F. W. D. Rushby, J. A. Wall. Stores Brunch Flying Officer A. E. F. McCrcary is grant'- a permanent conimn. in rankstated ; Dec. 24. Pilot Officer on probation R. G. A. Vallance is confirmed iu rank and is promoted to rank of Flying Officer ; Nov. 19. AIR, FORCE Accountant Branch The short service commn. of Pilot Officer on probation B. J. L. Gordou-Iuglis is terminated ; Dec. 24. Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Xursing ServiceMiss A. M. Cosgrove resigns her appt. as Staff Nurse ; Nov. 14. Reserve of Air Force OfficersThe following are granted conimns. on probation in General Duties Branch in ranks stated ; Dec. 23.Class A.—Flying Officers.—V,. P. B. Carter, D.F.C., H. S. Eaton, E. C. Gordon, C. Thomas. Pilot Officers.—C. S. Clarke, L. H. A. Fray, H. G.Harper, J. Paterson, J. J. B. Rutter, R. D. Waynian. Class B.—Flying Officers.—h. VV. Norman, H. T. Price, T. Terrell, D.S.C.Pilot Officer.—G. J. Holdcroft. The following Pilot Officers are promoted to rank of Flying Officer • —C. F. D. Evans ; Oct. 21. VV. E. Taylor ; Nov. 13. J. J. Scholes ; Nov 13 H. L. Miller ; Dec. 16. H. W. P.. Hansford ; Dec. 23.The following Pilot Officers are confirmed in rank :—J. H. C. Harrold ; Dec. 10. G. H. Keat ; Dec. 17. Flying Officer A. S. Keep, M.C., relin-quishes his commn. on account of ill-health, and is permitted to retain his rank ; Dec. 24. ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Koyal Air Forcearc notified :— General Duties BranchWing Commander E. M. Murray, D.S.O., M.C., to R.A.F. Depot, on transfer to Home Estab. ; 12.11.24. Do', to R.A.F. Cadet College, Cranwell, pendingtaking over duty as Assistant Commandant ; 15.12.24. Squadron Leaders : T. H. England, D.S.C., A.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, ontransfer to Home Estab.; 14.11.24. E. D. Johnson, A.F.C., to R.A.F. Cadet College, Cranwell ; 27.11.24.Flight Lieutenants : H. E. Walker, M.C., D.F.C., to No. 32 Sqdn., Kenley ; 15.12.24. R. S. Aitken, M.C., A.F.C., to H.Q., Malta; 22.11.24. A. G.Bond, A.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, on transfer to Home Estab. ; 12.11.24. E. F. Waring, D.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, on transfer to Home Estab.; 4.12.24.H. C. Todd and A. A. Ward, to No. 5 Flying Training Sch., Sealand ; 29.12.24. Flying Officers : H. G. P. Ovenden, to No. 99 Sqdn., Bircham Newton ;5.12.24. H. C. Black, to Inland Area Aircraft Depot, Heulow ; 16.12.24. C. McC. Vincent, D.F.C., to Experimental Section, R.A.F., S. Farnborough ;5.1.25. W. A. B. Buscarlet, to R.A.F. Cadet College, Cranwell; 29.12.24. A. A. N. D. Pentland, M.C., D.F.C., to Central Flying Sch., Upavon ; 16.12.24.(Hon. F'/Lieut.) A. W. Bates and A. W. Daly, to No. 11 Sqdn., Netheravon : 29.12.24. W. N. L. Cope and (Hon. F/Lieut.) C. W. Croxford, D.S.C., toNo. 2 Flying Training Sch., Digby : 29.12.24. R. L. Bateman and H. M. Schofield, to No. 24 Sqdn., Kenley ; 29.12.24. R. S. Barbour. to No. 39 Sqdn.,Spittlegate ; 29.12.24. N. C. Saward, S. T. Littleton, H. J. Brown, \V. R. Day, J. K. Smith, R. P. Mollard and G. C. Sclater, to R.A.F. Depot, on transferto Home listabt. ; 12.11.24. V. H. Clift, to K.A.I'. Base, Malta; 6.11.24. W. P. Wiltshire, to No. 27 Sqdn., India : 21.11.24. A. F. Inaram, to K.A.F.Depot (Sen. of phys. Training and Drill) ; 7.1.25. W. 1. Bray, to No. 1 Stores Depot, Kidbrooke ; 20.12.24. A. E. Gilddon, D.S.M., to inland AreaAircraft Depot, Henlow ; 1.1.25. A. L. Harris, to School of Army Co- operation (No. 16 Sqdn.), Old Sarum ; 5.1.25. R. S. Blucke, to No. 29 Sqdn.,Duxford ; 5.1.25. Pilot Officer A. R. Perry, to Armament and Gunnery School, Eastchurch •24.11.24. Stores BranchSquadron Leaders : T. Fawdry, M.B.E., to Air Ministry ; 27.11.24. P.M. Brambleby, to R.A.F. Depot ; 20.12.24.Flying Officer G. E. Pyne, to No. 1 Stores Depot, Kidbrooke ; 20.12.24. Accountant Branch Flying Officer W. E. Ennis, to No. 4 Flying Training Sch., Egypt; 28.11.^4. Pilot Officers : A. E. West, J. R. Thomas, S. C. George, K. C. Dickinson,S. W. Hill, R. W. Collinson and L. M. Spicer, all posted to No. 1 Stores Depot, Kidbrooke, for course of instruction, on appointment to permanent com-missions ; 3.12.24. C. E. Aston, H. J. Titherington, K. E. M. Holmes, 1. McL. Murray, C. F\ Goatcher, C. Lorimer and E. Smith, to No. 1 StoresDepot, Kidbrooke ; 2.12.24. Medical Branch Flight Lieutenants : J. F. Gallagher, to No. Ill Sqdn., Duxford ; 15.12.24.(Hon. Sqdn. Ldr.) F. W. Squair, M.B.. T.D., to R.A.F. Depot; 18.12.24. t. J. X. Canton, M.B., to R.A.F. Depot ; 30.12.24. Flying Officer : B. W. Cross, to R.A.F. Hospital, Cranwell; 28.12.24. IN PARLIAMENT K.A.P. Home Defence UnitsSIR J. NALL, on December 18, asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, having regard to the fact that auxiliary personnel raised on a militiabasis and trained in existing Air Force stations would be less expensive to administer than units raised on a Territorial basis, he can state which systemwill be adopted for augmenting the air forces available for home deieuce ? Sir S. Hoare : The regular home defence units are to be augmented byboth Auxiliary Air Force aud Special Reserve squadrons. The pilots of the Special Reserve units are to be taught to fly at regular Air Force stations.but a similar system of attaching other personnel to regular squadrons would not, it is considered, prove to be either efficient or economical. Only menskilled in trades similar to those in the Royal Air Force Lire to be enlisted, and the small amount of periodical training that they will require can becarried out more conveniently at their units in the industrial centres where their homes will be, rather than at the often remote regular Air Force stations Cadets' FeesLIEUT.-COMDR. KENWORTHY asked the Secretary of State for Air if he is aware that his predecessor was examining into the question of the abolitionof the fees for young men entering the Royal Air Force as cadets ; what are his intentions with regard to this matter ; and if he is aware that underthe present system many promising lads, including sons of serving officers, are barred out from the officer branch of the Royal Air Force on account oflack of means ? Sir S. Hoare : I am aware that the question referred to by the hon. andgallant Member was being considered by my predecessor, but no decision had been reached, and I hope myself to go into it fully in the near future. Flying AccountsMR. THURTLE asked the number of fatal accidents in connection with flying which have taken place in the Royal Air Force for the 12 monthsending September 30, 1924 ? Sir S. Hoare : There have been 47 fatal accidents during the period inquestion. Forced Landings (Compensation) Mr.. FOOT MITCHF.LI. asked the Secretary of State for Air tin- number ofcases in which compensation is being paid for the descent of aeroplanes on agricultural land ; aud what is the amount of such compensation for cactiof the last four periods of six months ? Sir S. Hoare : The following are the particulars of compensation paid inKspect of damage done to crops, fences, hedges, cattle, etc., by forced landings of aircraft on agricultural land :— Period, Number of Cases, and Compensation PaidJanuary 1 to June 30, 1923 (17), £156 14s. Id. July 1 to December 31, 1923 (33), £203 8s. 6d.January 1 to June 30, 1924 (10), £35 13s. U. July 1, 1924, to date (47), f 178 18s. 6d.Totals (107), £574 14s. id. Boys' Wing, CranwellMR. TAYLOR asked whether it is intended to close the boys' wing at the Cranwell centre : and, if so, whether arrangements will be made to absorbthe civilian instructors at other depots of the Royal Air Force ? Sir S. Hoare : It is intended to close the boys' wing when all aircraftapprentices now at Cranwell have completed their course of training. This will not be until September, 1927. The reduction of the boys' wing willtherefore be a gradual process, and endeavours will be made to absorb the civilian instructors iu other training units of the Royal Air Force. Air Services (Prague)SIR H. BRITTAIX asked whether any arrangement has yet been made for an air service to Prague ?Sir S. Hoare : I am most anxious to see an air service to Prague started at the earliest possible date. 1 regret, however, that, though negotiationsare continuing, it has not been found possible as yet to make arrangements fop this service. Government Departments.—Air MinistryMiss WILKINSON asked the Secretary of State for Air what are the prospects of promotion in the case of women clerical officers employed iu hisDepartment ? Sir S. Hoare : Having regard to the large number of men clerical officersof senior standing. I am afraid it will be some time before it will be found possible to promote any of the women clerical officers to the higher clericalgrade, but they will be considered for promotion in due course. Sir F. Sykes asked whether the appointment of a director of. scientificresearch at the Air Ministry, decided upon in the year 1923. has yet been filled ; if not. what salary and terms of engagement are being offered inconnection with the appointment : to how many persons has the appointment been offered ; and what steps, if any, arc now being taken to fill the appoint-ment ? Sir S. Hoare ; The matter has been receiving my close attention since I have been in office, and 1 hope to be in a position to make a statement on it shortly.Mr. Taylor asked what is the status of civilian instructors in the R.A.F. ; whether there is an official circular describing the grading and rates of pay :whether thev are on a permanent or temporary basis of employment ; if the appointments are permanent, will the civilian instructors be entitledto pension on the same basis as other civil servants ; aud was the reduction in the award of sick pay made after consultation with the civilian instructors,or was any notification given to them of any variation of the terms of their employment ?Sir S. Hoare : In answer to the first and second parts of the question, the status of the civilian instructors referred to is that of civilian employesand their conditions of service arc laid down in their letters of appointment and the Air Ministry Regulations for civilian employe's. As regards thethird and fourth parts, their employment is on a temporary basis, and they do not qualify for pension on retirement, but may in some cases qualify for
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