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MAY 17, 1928 reg THE ROYALAA1R FORCE London Gazette, May 1, 192S.General Duties Branch The following are granted short-service commns. as Pilot Officers onprobation, with effect from dates indicated, and with seniority of April 13 :— F. R. Balfour, C. G. Davies (April !8) ; E. L. Johnstone (April 19) ; M. N.Oxford (April 20). Wing Commander A. J. Miley, O.B.E., ceases to be seconded for duty withthe Chilean Navy (April 1). Stores Branch Flying Officer M. H. Jenks is granted a permanent commn. in this rankwith effect from May 30, 1927, on completion of probationary service ; Pilot Officer on probation P. H. Wilcox is confirmed in rank and promoted to rank ofFlying Officer, with effect from Oct. 30, 1927, and with seniority of Oct. 9, 1927. Accountant Branch Flying Officer G. R. Keep is transferred to Reserve, Class C (April 28). Medical Branch Flight Lt. T. K. Place is promoted to rank of Squadron Leader (Dental) onpromotion to Major in the Army Dental Corps (April 4) (substituted for Gazette, April 24). Legal Branch Flight Lt. G. S. Marshall, O.B.E., is granted a permanent commn., in thisrank (May 2). RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties Branch Flying Officer J. C. Jeffrey, M.C., is employed with the Regular Air Force fora period of two years (April 16). The following are granted commns. in Class AA as Pilot Officers on probation (April 16) :—S. A. Adams, T. G. Jones,W. R. Walwin. Pilot Officer R. S. Munday is promoted to rank of Flying Officer (March 1).The following Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in rank :—R. P. S. Taylor (April 27) ; J. P. Rae (April 28).Flying Officer F. T. Courtney relinquishes his commn. on completion of service (April 20). Medical Branch • F. G. Mogg, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., is granted a commn. Class DO as a Flying Officer (May 1). AUXILIARY AIR FORCEGeneral Duties Branch No. 602 City of Glasgow Bombing) Squadron.—The following to be PilotOfficer :—A. D. McNab (April 12). London Gautte, May 8, 1928General Duties Branch E. C. T. Edwards is granted a permanent commn. in rank of Pilot Officerwith effect from April 30, 1928, and with seniority of April 30, 1927. The follg. Pilot Officers arc promoted to rank of Flying Officer, with effectfrom dates indicated :—N. W. K. Seeman (Jan. 17), F. H. L. Searl (April 2), L. Newcombn (April 10).The follg. Flying Officers are transferred to the Stores Branch on probation (April 28) :—R. N\ Hesketh, B. G. Pool. Flight Lt. E. O'D. Crcan is placedon retired list at his own request (May 9). The follg. are transferred to Reserve, Class A :•—Flying Officer F. A. Pumphrey, D.C.M. (May 4), PilotOfficer J. C. McE. Gibb (April 19). F. H. G. Oliphant, Lt. R.N.. Flying Officer, R.A.F., relinquishes his temp.commn. on return to Naval duty (Feb. 21) ; the short service commn. of Pilot Officer on probation K. I. F. C. Norman-Wright is terminated on cessa-tion of duty (May 9). Stores BranchThe follg. are granted permanent commns. as Pilot Officers on probation with effect from, and with seniority of, April 28 :—G. Matthews, E. N. A.Crowe-Browne, M. T. Scott, L. F. Oldridge, A. W. Rule, J. S. French, E. J. H. Starling, P. Dennehy, J. W. Hunt, P. V. Edwards, H. F.. Freeston, J. E.Reynolds, F. G. Lee. Medical BranchR. E. Alderson, M.B., is granted a short service commn. ap Flying Officer for three years on Active List, with effect from, and with seniority of, May 1,and is se'eonded for duty with Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, from that date ; Flying Officer P. O'Callaghan resigns his short service commn.(May 2) ; Flight Lt. T. Sheehan relinquishes his temp, commn. on completion of service and is permitted to retain his rank (April 25). RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties BranchThe follg. are granted commns. in Class AA (ii) as Pilot Officers on pro- bation :—J. M. Gittins, R. Pankhurst, M. H. Richardson, F. O. Tickell(April 23) ; G. H. Thevonard (April 24) ; G. M. Randall (April 25). Pilot Officer on probation H. Haigh is confirmed in rank (May 8). Pilot OfficerG B. Shillaker relinquishes his commn. on completion of service (May 5). The follg Flying Officers are transferred from Class A to Class C:—E. C. N. Jeffries (April 6) ; P. A. A. Boss (April 20). AUXILIARY AIR FORCE Medical Bratirh The follg. Flying Officer (Honorary Flight Lt.) to be Flight Lt. :— No. 600 CITY OF LONDON (BOMBING) SQUADRON.—N. P. Henderon, M.D. (April 6). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the R. A.F. are notified:—General Duties Branch Air Commodore T. C. R. Higgins, C.B., C.M.G., to No. 10 Group, H.Q.,Lee-on-Solcnt, pending taking over command, fi.1.28. Vine Commander R. B. Ward, A.F.C.. to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge. 13.4.2S.Wing Commander R. B. Maycock, O.B.E., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, OC 4 no Flight Lieutenants : C. J. S. Dearlove, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 23.3.2S.H V Pendavis, D.S.O., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 2.5.28. H. T. Lvdford, 1 F C. to Fighting Area, H.Q.. Uxbridge, 14.5.28. S. H. Ware, to R.A.F.Depot, Uxbridge, 31.3.28. D. D. A. A. Greig, D.F.C., to Marine Aircraft Experimental Estab., Felixstowe, 1.5.2S. NEW PARACHUTE—concluded from page 370. a search was being made the beautiful silk parachute was opened on the ground for general inspection with the aid of the slipstream from a D.H. Moth as there was no wind at the time. Suitable goggles were found but the company generally agreed that there was no need of a further demonstration as " John " had adequately fulfilled his task. Miss June, who witnessed " John's " exhibition, accepted an invitation to make a descent, although we do not believe, she had tried the Russell type before. It was found, however, that the official conditions under which the demonstration was held did not permit anyone to drop that day except" John." Mr. McClintock stated that there had been no case of failure with the Russell parachutes in the course of two years' use. In one experiment with a cotton type a load of 480 lbs. had been tried from a machine travelling at 110 m.p.h. The para- chute used by " John " on his third delayed drop was his own property, and he had dropped twenty-three times with it. It was also mentioned that in face of twisted shroud Imes, improper packing and other attempts at fouling the Russell " Lcbe " parachute had never failed to open and bring its load safely to earth. Among its prominent owners is Col. Charles Lindbergh. Instructions for Descent For descent in this parachute the wearer must make sure that the leg strap snaps and breast strap snap are fastened and the rip cord ring is in the pocket on the harness. The ring must not be pulled until one is clear of the machine and the pull should be vigorous, although a 10-lb. pull is all that is actually required. Perfect function occurs with a steady pull but vigour insures maximum speed of operation. During the' descent, to change the direction or lessen the drift one Flight Lieutenants : G. Archer to No. 3 Flying Training Sch., Grantham17 4 ^ H J Gemmcl, to RA.F. Station, Sutton's Farm, 1.4.28. J. C. Stevens to H Q A.ir Defence of Great Britain, ! .5.28. F. G. Stammers, O.B.E.,to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridgr, 22.3.28. A. D. Rogers, A.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge 12 4 23 J G. Western, M.B.E., to No. 1 Wing H.Q., India, 2.4.28.S T Smc'tham to No. 60 Sqdn., India, 1.4.28. G. M. F. O'Brien, D.S.C., to No' '07 Sqd-i Eastchurch, 8.5.28. C. H. Harrison, to R.A.F. Station, NorthWeald 7 5 28 G L Carter, to No. 25 Sqdn.. Hawkinee, 5.5.28. W.L.Payne, to No '39 Sqdn Bircham Newton, 7.5.28. W. G. L. Montagu-Douglas-Scott,to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, on appointment to a Short Service Commn. 1.5.28. or more of the lift webs on the side facing the desired direction should be pulled. On making contact with land the knees should be bent under, and7the cords to the centre of the canopy pulled to collapse it. Packing and Maintenance Repeated packing is not necessary, apparently. Russell parachutes used constantly for 90 days have been found efficient for an emergency. Inspection and repacking is recommended every 60 days. Inexperienced persons may correctly repack by stretching the parachute, shroud lines and harness on a table at full length in such a position that the harness is back up for the seat pack type, or front up for the back pack type of parachute. The cords must not be twisted through the harness. The two groups of cords close to the bottom of the parachute skirt are grasped and, by one standing on a table, the parachute is thoroughly shaken, causing the fabric to assume its natural fold or positio n. Next it is replaced on the table with all lines straight, and the bottom folded in pleats from either side into a bundle slightly larger than the width of the parachute pack, with cords to the centre. Then pack frame is folded back upon the harness so that the edge is within one foot of the rings to which cords are tied. Webbing is folded back, over pack frame and fastened with the provided strap. The entire group of cords are then folded backwards and forwards across the pack frame and the latter and harness moved towards the canopy until all cords are in place, then flaps and straps provided are fastened over the cords. The pack frame is placed with narrow end towards canopy and parachute folded in pleats upon it. The entire assembly is inverted and by kneeling on the pack frame, the cover is fastened in position. Snapping a detachable cushion on the pack frame and placing the release ring in its pocket, and the parachute is then ready for use. 373
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