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1927 - 0935.PDF
DECEMBER 8, 1927 plans have now been made with the British Government whereby the full subsidy originally negotiated for the fort- nightly service to India is being earned by increasing the frequency to a weekly service between Cairo and Basra, which was roughly half of the whole route. The Imperial Airways' organisation was sufficiently ad- vanced to make the through route to India along the Persian coast should the Persian Government's attitude relax, but meanwhile the alternative way along the Arabian side of the Gulf was being prepared, as regards preliminaries, by the British Government. Commenting upon the future optimistically, providing the Government adopted a courageous policy in assisting the establishment of Empire Air Routes and stood loyally by Imperial Airways, Sir Eric mentioned that Germany voted subsidies in 1926 amounting to over /760.000, and the estimate for 1927 showed that, with local subsidies paid by munici- palities, the sum comes to more than /1,300,000. French air lines for 1927 receive .£634,000, and the'eflect of this heavily subsidised competition had been the dropping of fares on certain routes to below economic level. Almost 60,000 miles had been flown by Imperial Airways during the year on special charters for business houses, news- papers, and others requiring quick travel at short notice. The fleet used in Europe consisted of 15 aircraft, 8 of which were so closely similar and had so many interchangeable components that, for practical purposes, they might be re- garded as being of the same type. In addition, there were five machines of one type on the Cairo-Basra line. Before concluding, Sir Eric Geddes paid a tribute to the services of the late Capt. F. L. Barnard, their well-known senior pilot, to the general manager, Major Woods-Humphrey, and to the entire staff. Then Sir Edward Manville proposed that the Meeting considered the present Government subsidy inadequate for the services rendered and that it should be substantially increased. This was seconded by Mr. Handley Page, and carried unanimously. <•> <$> THE ROYAL London Gazette, X ovemher 29, 1927 General Duties Branch D. J. T. Haynes is granted a permanent commn. in rank of Pilot Officer,with effect from Nov. 15, and with seniority of Xnv. 15. 1926. The following Pilot Officers arc promoted to rank of Flying Officer :—\V. F.Lovcring. L. S. T. Brown (July 12): E. C. Foreman'(Sept. 13); \V. G. Woolliams, C. Warsow, P. S. Cook (Oct. 11); A. M. D. Howes, \V. E. P.Johnson, P. G. Lucas. A. Allen, L. G. Martin (Nov. 8) ; L. C. L. Murray, E. H. Irving, F. Tnwrisend, A. A. Koch (Oct. 26). Wing Commander W. K.Read, M.C., D.F.C.. A.F.C., is placed on retired list at his own request (Nov. 14) ; Flight-Lieut. M. A. Simpson is placed on retired list on accountof ill-health (Nov. 3d) ; Flying Officer K. F. Findlay resigns his permanent commn. (Nov. 13). Medical Branch The following are granted short service commns. in rank of Flying Officerfor three years on the Active List, with effect from, and with seniority of, Nov. 15: — V. V. Brown. M. Clancy, W. Heron, M.B., F. E. Lipscomb, T. F.McGovern. M.B., C. P. O'Toole, S. B. S. Smith, G. H. J. Williams. I). A. Wilson. The following Flying Officers arc promoted to rank of Flight-Lieut. :E. Thompson (Nov. 22). E. A. Aslett (Dec. n. Flight-Lieut. J. E. Cox relinquishes his temporary commission (Nov. 5|. FORCE MemorandumThe permission granted to Lieut. D. C. S. Bland to retain rank is withdrawn on his enlistment in the Territorial Army (Oct. 3). RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties BranchR. F. Findlay is granted a commission as Flying Officer in Class A, on resignation of permanent commn. (Nov. 13). Pilot Officer J. H. Gresham ispromoted to rank of Flying Officer (Nov. 26). Pilot Officer on probation E. E. Freeson is confirmed in rank (Nov. 17). Pilot Officer D. J. T. Hayncs resigns his commn. on appointment to apermanent commn. (Nov. 15). The following Flying Officers relinquish their commissions on completion of service :—W. A. Syme (Sept. IS), W.Woodman (Sept. IS). P. Smallwood (Oct. 7). P. CbauncyfNov. 24). Medical BranchFlying Officer C. J. MaoQuillan, M.B., B.A.. is transferred from Class Dii to Class Di (Nov. 26.) AUXILIARY AIR FORCE General Duties BranchThe following to be Pilot Officer :—No. 602 City of Glasgow (Bombing) Squadron.—W. H. Mitchell (Nov. 1). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force arenotified :— General Duties Branch Wing Commanders : H. R. Busteed, O.B.E., A.F.C., to R.A.F. Station,Worthy Down, Supernumerarv, pending posting to No. Id Sqdn. (on forma- tion), 26.11.27. S. Smith, D.S.O., A.F.C., to H.Q., Middle East, for personnelStaff duties, 4.11.27. Squadron Leaders : G. W. Roberts. M.C., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge,18.11.27. K. K. Park. M.C., D.F.C., to No. Ill Sqdn., Duxford, 18.11.27. Flight Lieutenants: T. S. Ivens, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 1.11.27.J. L. M. de C. Hughes-Chamberlain, C. Raplcy. and L. dc V. Chisman, to R.A.F. Depot, Oxbridge, 22.in.27. A. ]. E. Broomticld, D.F.C.. to AirMinistry (Signals Branch). 1.11.27. P. P. Roliertson, A.M., to R.A.F. Base, Calshot, 18.10.27. G. E. Ranson, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 1H.1U.27.S. S. H"iieiui, A.F.C., to Station H.Q. and Storage Unit. Andover, 16.10.27. T. Cottle. M.B.E.. D.F.C.. M. M. Freehill. D.F.C.. T- S. Harrison, and D. M.Fleming, to K.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 16.Id.27. C. Findlay, D.F.C., to Central Flving Schl.. Wittering, 16.10.27. K. A. Meek, M.B.E., to Armamentand Gunnery Schl., Kastchurch, 16.Id.27. H. J. Gemmel, to No. Ill Sqdn.. Duxford, 16.10.27. C. H. Harrison, to R.A.F. Station. Duxford, 8.11.27.F. H. Lawrence , M.C. and G. M. Moon1. M.C., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 28.10.27. Stores Branch Squadron Leaders: C. M. He van. to R.A.F. Depot. Uxbridge, 22.10.27.F. E. J. Coates and A. W. Smith, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 16.10.27. Flight Lieutenants : A. M. Saywood and L. N. Sargent, to R.A.F. Depot,Uxbridge, 16.ld.27. Flying Officers: W. T- Eagle, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 16.10.27. C. J.Elliott, to No. 2 Stores Depot, Altrincham. 29.11.27. F. W. Todd. to Station H.Q.. North Weald, 11.10.27. H. D. Giblett. to No. 208 Sqdn., Middle East,17.11.27. Accountant BranchFlight Lieutenant R. H. Clcverley, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 16.10.27. Flying Officers: H. A. Murton and R. W. L. Glenn, to R.A.F. Depot,.Uxbridge, 16.10.27. J. M. Hopkins, to Station H.Q.. North Weald. 11.10.27. F. M. Hall, to Station Accounts Office. Hinaidi. 1.11.27. Medical BranchWing Commander W. A. S. Duck, O.B.E., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 1.1 1.27.Squadron Leader P. T. Rutherford, O.B.E.. to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 16.10.27.Flight Lieutenants: 1. J. Clarke, to R.A.F. Depot. Uxbridge, 22.10.27. G. T. Griffiths and D. B."Smith, M.B., to R.A.F. Depot. Uxbridge, 16.10.27.Flight Lieutenant (Dental) S. A. McCormack, to H.Q., Middle East, 16.10.27. IN PARLIAMENT R.A.F. Commissions LituT.-COMMANDER KKSWORTHV, OH NOV. 24, asked the Secretary of Statefor Air, seeing that it is stated in the advertisements issued by the Air Ministry for apprentices in the Royal Air Force that a certain number ofcommissions will be granted to suitable candidates each year, if he will give the number of commissions granted to non-commissioned ranks of the RoyalAir Force each year since its formation ; and how many of these com- missions were given to non-commissioned officer pilots .' Sir S. Hoare : Aircraft apprentices have a double opportunity of obtaininga commission. A certain number are selected every half year for cadetships at the Royal Air Force Cadet College, Cramvell, whence they arc granted commissions on the successful completion of the ordinary two years' course he numU'r of cadetships granted since this system came into force has iM'en : —at the college. Th(1922) 2- (1923), 7; (1924), 7; (1925), II; (1926), 10 ; (1927 to date), 4. In addition, the commissioned ranks have now been opened to selectedirmen pilots and three of such direct commissions were given in 1926 and five airmen pilot to date) in 1927. Singapore Base LIEUT -COMMANDER KENWORTUY, in November 30, asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the total estimate of £7,750,000 for the cost of the work at Singapore includes the expenditure for notifications and othermilitary works, barracks for the garrison, aerodromes, air defences, and the like ; and what is the total estimate of expenditure which will fall on theWar Office and Air Ministry Votes ? Mr. Bridgeman : As indicated in the Estimates presented to Parliament,the sum of £7,750,00(1 represents the estimated cost of developing the naval base in the Old Strait at Singapore. It does not include the cost of militaryand air defences required for the defence of Singapore. I understand that these are still under consideration, but in any case, the question of theircost is one for my right hon. F'riends the Secretaries of State for War and Air to answer. Airship R100 (Photographs)MK. ROSE asked the Secretary of State for Air if his attention has been called to photographs published in the Press of Airship R100 now in thecourse of construction at Howdeu ; and if such photographs which reveal the technical details of the structure have been published by his authority?Sir P. Sassoou : 1 have seen the photographs in question, and there appears to be no objection to the publication of any of them which have come tomy notice. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative. Mr. Rose : Has the hon. Gentleman assured himself that these photo-graphs are not enlargements of some schoolboy's essay with a No. 3 Meccano set ? 843
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