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FEPRUARY 10, 1927 THE ROYAL AIK FOKCE London Gazette, February I, 1927. General Duties Branch Ronald Harry Griffith is granted a short service column, as a Pilot Officeron probation with effect from and with seniority of Jan. 24. The following are granted short service commns. as Pilot Officers for four years on activelist, with effect from and with seniority of Jan. 17 :—J. G. Foreman, G. Selk, L. C. L. Murray, K. H. Irving, F. Townsend, A. A. Koch, and C. H. A. Colman.The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer:— William George Wainwright Fahey (Nov. 30, 1926) ; Ronald ChristopherWilson. Charles Henry Godwin Brernridge (Jan. 30). Flying Officer Howard John Thomas Saint, D.S.C., is transferred to Reserve,Class A (Feb. 1). Flying Officer Alison Weuley Daly is transferred to Reserve, Class A (Dec. 9, 1926). (Substituted for Gazette, Dec. 7, 1926).Pilot Officer Verney Tennison Norwood resigns his short service commis- sion (Feb. 2). The short service commission of Pilot Officer on probationStanley Charles Bell is terminated on cessation of duty (Feb. 2). Accountant BranchPilot Officer on probation Robert Cassels is confirmed in rank and is pro- moted to rank of Flying Officer (Dec. 7, 1926). Medical BranchFlight Lt. George Ross Nodwell, M.B., is transferred to Reserve, Class D.I (Jan. 29). Flying Officer Vivian Paul Ellis (Tfcmpy. Lt., General List, ArmyDental Surgeon), relinquishes his temp, commission on completion of service (Jan. 8). (Substituted for Gazette, Jan. 14.) Reserve of Air Force Officers.The following Flying Officers relinquish their commissions on completion of service :—Frank Joseph Magee (Oct. 24, 1926) ; Arthur Knox, WilliamBeresford Mortimore (Jan. 30). AUXILIARY AIR FORCEGeneral Duties Branch The undermentioned to be Pilot Officer :—No. 603 CITY OP EDINBURGH (BOMBING) SQUADRON :—A. R. H. Miller (Feb. 1). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Forceare notified :— General Duties BranchWing Commander: F. L. Robinson, D.S.O., M.C., D.F.C., to H.Q., Iraq, for Personnel Staff duties; 24.1.27. Squadron Leaders: I. T. Lloyd, to No. 480 Flight, Calshot; 7.2.27.\. S. C S. Maclaren, O.B.E., M.C., D.F.C., A.F.C., to R.A.F., Depot, Uxbridge, on transfer to Home Estabt. ; 18.12.26. A. H. Peck, D.S.O.,to M.C., to No. 6 Armoured Car Co., Iraq ; 14.1.27. W. S. Caster, M.C., R.A.F. Depot, Egypt ; 19.1.27. Flight-Lieuts.: E. H. Bryant, to R.A.F. Base, Gosport ; 24.1.27. J. Dun-can, to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow ; 21.1.27. H. G. Rowe, to No. 207 Sqdn., Eastchurch ; 24.1.27. S. L. G. Pope, D.F.C., to No. 22 Sqdn.,Martlesham Heath; 1.2.27. T. H. Winch, to No. 2 Flying Training Sch., Digby; 18.1.27. J. G. S. Candy, D.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, Egypt; 2.1.27.W. A. Duncan, to H.Q., Egypt; 2.1.27. N. S. Paynter, to No. 20 Sqdn., India, 1.1.27. Flight Lieuts.: H. H. Down, A.F.C., to R.A.F. Base, Calshot; 28.1.27.D. Colyer, D.F.C., to H.Q., Egypt; 10.1.27. J. A. G. Haslam, M.C., D.F.C., to No. 13 Sqdn., Andover ; 9.2.27. L. R. Briggs, to R.A.F. Base, Gosport ;8.1.27. W. E. G. Mann, D.F.C., to No. 6 Sqdn., Iraq ; 17.1.27. D. S. Allan, to R.A.F. Training Base, Leuchars ; 14.1.27. Flyinz Officers : B. H. Godfrey, to Armament and Gunnery Sch., East-church J 1.10.26. E. V. S. Lacey, to No. 22 Sqdn., Martlesham Heath; 1.2.27. J. Rodger, D.S.M., to R.A.F. Depot, Egypt ; 14.1.27. H. Stafford,to No. 216 Sqdn., Egypt; 2.1.27. G. C. Shepherd, to H.Q., F.gypt ; 13.1.27. H. Thomas, to R.A.F. Depot, Egypt ; 12.1.27. L. E. Goodman, to AircraftPark, India ; 24.1.27. H. S. Hobby, M.C., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, on transfer to Home Estabt. ; 24.12.26. N. A. P. Pritchett, to R.A.F. Station,Tangmere; 1.2.27. E. Addis, to Record Office, Ruislip; 20.1.27. J. H. Barringer, to No. 60 Sqdn., India ; 24.1.27. Flying Officers : J. E. W. Bowles, to R.A.F. Training Base, Leuchars ;17.1.27. J. N. D. Anderson and W. H. O. Rumfit, to R.A.F. Training Base, Leuchars; 10.1.27. H. A. M. Weir, to R.A.F. Training Base, Lcuchars ;24.1.27. L. H. Stewart, to R.A.F. Training Base, Leuchars ; 5.2.27. M. F. Morris, to No. 1 Sch. of Tech. Training (Apprentices), Halton ; 13.1.27.N. T. Goodwin, to Record Office, Ruislip ; 1.2.27. E. A. H. Fisher, to H.M.S. "Argus,"; 26.1.27. R. B. Harnden, to R.A.F. Depot, Egypt;16.1.27. M. W. J. Boxall, to No. 30 Sqdn., Iraq; 18.1.27. M. A. Platts and H. Thomas, to No. 216 Sqdn., Egypt : 16.1.27. R. H. Barlow, to remainat No. 9 Sqdn., Manston, instead of to R.A.F. TraininR Base, Leuchars, as previously notified. V. T. Soriano, to H.Q., Transjordan and Palestine ;12.1.27. W. J. Kelly, to No. 9 Sqdn., Manston ; 17.1.27. A. L. MacMillau, to Armament and Gunnery Sch., Eastchurch; 15.2.27.Pilot Officers : W. M. C. Kennedy, to No. 1 Flying Training Sch., Netheravon; 17.1.27. W. L. Bateman and P. S. Cook, to No. ion Sqdn., Spittlegate ; 14.12.26.. C. H. L. Evans and C. G. Lucas, to No. 16 Sqdn., Old Sarum ;14.12.26. S. H. C. Gray, to No. 13 Sqdn.. Andover; 14.12..26. J. F. Griffiths, to No. 2 Flying Training Sch., Digby ; 16.1.27. G. A. G. Johnson,to No. 2 Flying Training Sch., Digby, on appointment to a Short Service Commn. ; .15.1.27. R. H. Griffith, to No. 2 Flying Training Sch., Digby,on appointment to a Short Service Commn. ; 24-1.27. Pilot Officers : E. B. Steedman, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, instead of toNo. 1 Flying Training Sch., as previously notified ; 4.1.27. J. E. A. Biunie, to R.A.F. Base, Calshot, on transfer to Home Estabt.; 17.2.27. L. S. T.Brown, to No. 11 Sqdn., Netheravon, on transfer to Home Estabt. ; 17.2.27. W. E. W. Grieve, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge. on transfer to Home Estabt. ;8.1.27. H. E. Milton, to No. 29 Sqdn., Duxford, on transfer to Home Estabt. ; 17.2.27. A. W. H. Nelson, to No. 16 Sqdn., Old Sarum, on transfer to HomeEstabt. ; 17.2.27. Accountant BranchFlight-Lieut. : E. V. Humphrey, to H.Q., Egypt; 14.1.27. Flying Officers: J. J. Caiger, to No, 208 Sqdu., Egypt; 2.1.27. R. W.Freeman, to No. 14 Sqdn., Palestine ; 12.1.27. K. W. Collinson, to No. 4 Flying Training Sch., Egypt; 2.1.27. NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments have been made by the Admiralty :—Lieuts. R.S. (Flying Officer, R.A.F.) : G. T. Campbell, to Furious, and for full flying duties in 462 Flight; 14.1.27. J. W. M. Healing, N. R.Courthope-Munroe, A. N. R. Keene and T. W. Hawkins, to Tamar and for 442 Flight ; 24.1.27. J. H. I. Wood, to Tamar for 443 Flight ; T. O. Bulteel,A. M. Pilling and T- F. M. Robertson, to Tamar for 401 Flight ; 24.1.27. E. O. F. Price, to Eagle and for full flying duties in 441 Flight ; 11.1.27.Commrs. : G. R. S. Watkins, D.S.6., and H. C. Legge, D.S.C., to President, addl., to be lent to R.A.F. for course ; 24.1.27. AIR MINISTRY NOTICES Italy : Rome (Centocelle) AerodromeIT is hereby notified :— 1. The Rome (Centocelle) aerodrome is not available for use at night, aslighting facilities have not yet been provided. The information published in A.P.M.S.23, page 14, should be annotated accordingly. Hollows in the surface of this aerodrome are being filled in ; in wet weatherthese places become soft and treacherous and great care should be exercised when landing.No. 4 of 1927. Obstructions at AerodromesIT is notified :— 1. Martlesham Heath.—Visiting pilots should take great care when landing,as heather is now being cut at this aerodrome. This work is expected to continue for at least six months. 2. Manston.—The obstruction lights on the W/T Masts at this station aretemporarily out of action. Care should be taken when flying in the vicinity at night.3. Tangmere.—Levelling operations have been completed. There are several furrows on the aerodrome that have been filled in with brown rubbleand appear from the air to be ridges. They are, however, quite safe and aircraft may land on them. No. 5 of 1927. Vacancies for Apprentice Clerks. Royal Air ForceTHE Air Ministry announces :—Sixty vacancies exist in the Royal Air Force for well-educated boys, between the ages of 15J and 17, to enter asApprentice Clerk?. Approximately 40 of the posts will be filled by means of an open competition which will be held by the Civil Service Commissioners inApril at various centres, and the remaining 20 by direct entry of boys who have obtained an approved school certificate. Successful candidates will berequired to complete a period of 12 years' regular Air Force service after reaching the age of 18, in addition to the training period. At the age of 30they may return to civil life or may be permitted to re-engage to complete time for pension. Detailed information regarding the apprentice clerkscheme can be obtained from the Royal Air Force, Gwydyr House, Whitehall, London, S.W.I. Boys entered under this scheme undergo a two years' courseof training in clerical duties, typewriting, shorthand, book-keeping and practical office routine, during which time their general education is continuedunder a staff of graduate teachers. The apprentice clerks are paid 7s. per week for the first year and 10s. 6d. per week afterwards until they haveboth attained the age of 18 and have been posted for duty after passing their final examination. The subsequent commencing rates of pay, varyingfrom 21s. to 31s. 6rf. per week, depend upon the degree of success achieved at this examination. In addition, they receive free board and lodging. Anopportunity will be given to apprentice clerks to volunteer for training as airman pilots. Selection to the number of about 60 annually is made fromvolunteers of all trades. A few airman pilots are periodically selected fcr commissioned rank. Royal Air Force Flying Accidents THE Air Ministry regrets to announce that as the result of a collision in the air off Benghisa Point, Malta, on February 1, between a Fairey Flycatcher machine of No. 402 Flight, and a Fairey 3.D. machine of No. 441 Flight, John Yarn ton Mills, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, Flying Officer, Royal Air .°rce, the pilot and sole occupant of the Fairey Flycatcher aircraft, was killed. Flying Officer Alexander Harold James Howlett, the pilot of the Fairey 3.D. aircraft was uninjured, and his passengers, Wing Commander Gilbert George Herbert ^ooke D.F.C., A.F.C., and No. 61875, Flight-Sergeant Arthur Edmond Laurence Worster, sustained only slight injuries. As the result of an accident at Upavon to a Woodcock aeroplane of No. 3 Squadron, on February 2, Pilot Officer Gomer Flower Lewis, the pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft, was killed. The Air Ministry regrets to announce that, as the result of an accident at Rottingdean, Sussex, to a Grebe aeroplane of No. 56 Squadron, Biggin Hill, on February 4, Pilot Officer Sidney Arthur Vernon Evans, the pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft, was killed. 77
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