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NOVEMBER 8, 1928 THE ROYALS-AIR FORCE London Ga-zette, October 30, 1928. fieneral Duties Branch Sub.-Lt. M. T. Cowin, R.N., is granted a temp. comm. as a Flying Officer • on attachment for duty with the R.A.F. (Oct. 21) ; Flying Officer H. E. F.. Weblin is granted the honorary rank of Flight-Lt. (Oct. 31) : Pilot Officer H. G. Wheeler is promoted to rank of Flying Officer with effect from Sept. 15, and with seniority of June 11. The follg. Pilot Officers are promoted to rank of Flying Officer :—D. J. T. Haynes (May 15) ; P. F. G. Bradley, G. W. Monk, R. C. Hancock, J. E. Stuart-Lyon (Sept. 19) ; M. Fountain-Barber (Oct. 2) ; R. G. Forbes (Oct. 6). Air Commodore C. R. Samson, C.M.G., D.S.O., A.F.C., is restored to full pay from half-pay (Oct. 1). The follg. Flight Lts. are placed on retired list at their own request :— The Hon. J. H. B. Rodney, M.C. (Oct. 14) ; B. C. H. Cross, D.F.C. (Oct. 15) ; H. E. Searson, D.F.C. (Oct. 19). The follg. are transferred to Reserve, Class B. (Oct. 24) :—Flight Lts. F. W. Clarke, D. E. Ward. Flying Officers S. Herbert, E. S. Osborn, L. A. Parker. Flight-Lt. E. C. W. Fitzherbert, M.B.E., D.S.C., is transferred to Reserve Class C. (Oct. 24) ; Pilot Officer on probation D. A. Woolfe resigns bis short service commn. (Oct. 19) ; Flight-Lt. M. H. Butler, D.F.C., relinquishes his short service comm. on account of ill-health and is granted permission to •retain his rank (Oct. 24). Stores Branch The follg. Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in rank and promoted rto rank of Flying Officer (Oct. 15) :—C. M. P. Hartley, T. A. Head. Medical Branch Flight Lt. (Hon. Squadron Leader) C. A. Meaden resigns his temp, comm., and is permitted to retain the honorary rank of Squadron-Leader (Oct. 22). RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties Branch Flying Officer L. A. Parker is employed with the Regular Air Force for a period of two years (Oct. 24) ; H. H. White is granted a commn. in Class C as Flying Officer' (Oct. 30). The follg. Pilot Officers are promoted to rank of Flying Officer :—G. A. R. Malcolm (Oct. 26) ; R. P. S. Taylor (Oct. 27) ; J. P. Rae (Oct. 28). The follg. Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in rank :—C. R. S. Smith (June 13) ; J. I. Muir (Oct. 24). Flying Officer C. W. Carleton, A.F.C., is transferred from Class A. to Class C. (Oct. 12) ; Flying Officer J. R. W. Alexander is transferred from Class A.A. to Class C (Oct. 19). The follg. Flying Officers relinquish their commns. on completion of service : —E. M. Ling (Oct. 24) ; C. D. Robertson, M.M. (Oct. 29). Flying Officer V. F. R. Hill relinquishes his commn. on completion of service, and is permitted to retain his rank (Oct. 24). AUXILIARY AIR FORCE General Duties Branch Pilot Officer R. Faulds is transferred from No. 602, City of Glasgow (Bombing) Squadron to No. 61)0, City of London (Bombing) Squadron (Oct. 18). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force are notified :— General Duties Branch Wing Commanders : A. H. S. Steele-Perkins, O.B.E., to H.M.S. Hermes, for duty as Senior Air Force Officer, 19.10.28. A. Shekleton, D.S.O., to Aircraft Depot, Iraq, pending taking over command, 20.10.28. J. A. G. De Courcy, M.C., to No. 70 Sqdn., Iraq, pending taking over command, 20.10.28. Squadron Leaders : J. V. Read, M.B.E., to R.A.F. Depot, Middle East, 10.10.28. D. E. Stodart, D.S.O., D.F.C., to Armoured Car Wing, Iraq, 20.10.28. E. B. Rice to No. 70 Squadron, Iraq, 20.10.28. J. W. Wood- house, D.S.O., M.C., to No. 55 Sqdn., Iraq. 20.10.28. W. E. Reason to Air - .craft Depot, Iraq, 20.10.28. O. C. Bryson, M.C., D.F.C., A.M., to No. 5 Sqdn., India, 20.10.28. Flight Lieutenants : F. A. Norton to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow, 22.10.28. J. M. Mason, D.S.C., D.F.C., to No. 70 Sqdn., Iraq, 20.10.28. E. I. Bussell to No. 84 Sqdn., Iraq, 20.10.28. Geo. T. H. Pack to Aircraft Depot, Iraq, 20. 10.28. B. B, Caswell to Armoured Car Wing, Iraq, 20.10.28. •G. L. Carter and E. M. Drummond to H.Q., Iraq, 20.10.28. N. L. Desoer to No. 20 Sqdn., India, 20.10.28. C. H. Harrison to Aircraft Park India 20.10.28. Flying Officers : N. C. Pleasance and J. H. Harris, to No. 84 Sqdn., Iraq, 20.10.28. S. R. Sherman to No. 6 Sqdn., Iraq, 20.10.28. E. V. S. Lacey and V. Q. Blackden to No. 20 Sqdn., India. 20.10.28. F. F. W. Hall to Station H.Q., Kohat, 20.10.28. P. Slocombe to Aircraft Depot, India, 20.10.28. H. D. Spreckley to No. 60 Sqdn., India, 20.10.28. H. A. G. Comerford and W. G. H. Ewing, to No. 28 Sqdn., India, 20.10.28. Pilot Officers : G. W. Monk and R. C. Hancock to No. 20 Sqdn., India, 20.10.28. R. G. Forbes to Aircraft Depot, India, 20.10.28.. <$> <$> AIR MINISTRY NOTICES TO AIRMEN Index 20th October, 1928 IT is notified that the Index dated April 14, 1928, is cancelled and a new one, which can be obtained at the Air Ministry, substituted therefor :— This enumerates the Notices to Airmen cancelled. This list includes :— (a) Notices which are cancelled through incorporation in the Air Pilot or Air Pilot Monthly Supplements (indicated by an asterisk, thus*). (b) Notices notified as cancelled previously or which need no longer be •retained. Note.—Among the Notices in class (6) are certain Notices which were issued to call attention to Orders-in-Council. The cancellation of such Notices in no way affects the Orders in force. Operative Notices remaining operative until further Notice are also given. To facilitate reference, an indication of the principal contents of a Notice is given if this is not made clear by the title. If part of a Notice has been cancelled this also is indicated. NOTICE TO GROUND ENGINEERS D.H.6 Aircraft: Essential Modifications 1. The modifications described herein must be satisfactorily incorporated in all existing D.H.6 aircraft before any such aircraft is submitted f r re-inspection for renewal of the certificate of airworthiness. 2. A fireproof bulkhead must be fitted to insulate the engine bay from the rest of the aircraft, and, in addition, adequate protection must be provided for the underside of the fuselage. 3. Some means must be provided to lead all waste petrol and oil clear of the fuselage. 4. No certificate of airworthiness will be issued or renewed in respect of any D.H.6 aircraft unless the above-mentioned modifications have been satisfactorily incorporated. (No. 4 of 1928.) m m m m PERSONALS To be Married The engagement is announced, and the wedding will shortly take place, between Mr. NORMAN STUART ALLINSON, R.A.F., elder son of the Rev. H. C. W. Allinson and Mrs. Allinson, of Sheeroess, and Miss FLORENCI. MURIEL (" BUKTY ") HALL, only daughter of the late Mr. aad Mrs. G. B. Hall, of Eastbourne. The engagement is announced between MR. ROWLAND R. WALLACE i" Roy"), of 8, Highlands Park, Burnt Oak, Edgware, and Miss MARY ALEX. WALLER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mortlake Waller, of Highgate. H.Q., Iraq, 20.10.28. W. St. J. Littlewood Stores Branch Wing Commander W. J. Shields to Aircraft Depot, Iraq, 20.10.28. Squadron Leaders : G. Stevens, O.B.E., to H.Q., Iraq, 20.10.28. A. J. Briddon to Aircraft Depot, Iraq, 20.10.28. Flight Lieutenants: W. Sutherland, M.B.E., to J. K. McDonald to Station H.Q., Hinaidi, 20.10.28. to Supply Services, Iraq, 20.10.28. Flying Officers : H. D. Jackman to Aircraft Depot, Iraq, 20.10.28. H. J. Bamber to Supply & Stores Depot, Aden, 20.10.28. R. S. Sawyer to Air- craft Park, India, 20.10.28. Accountant Branch Wing Commander H. G. Jones to H.Q., Iraq, 20.10.28. Squadron Leader W. G. W. Prall to Station H.Q., Hinaidi, 20. 10.28. Flight Lieutenant V. G. A. Bennett to Station H.Q., Hinaidi, 20.10.28. Flying Officer J. H. S. Richards to Station H.Q., Hinaidi, 20. 10.28. Medical Branch Wing Commander T. S. Rippon, O.B.E., to R.A.F. General Hospital, Iraq, 20.10.28. Squadron Leader E. A. Lumley, M.C., M.B., to R.A.F. Depot. Uxbridge, 31.10.28. Flight Lieutenants: R. G. Freeman to H.Q., Middle East, 20.10.28. J. Hutchieson, M.B., to H.Q., India, 20.10.28. Flying Officer A. R. French to R.A.F. Base, Malta, 20.10.28. Chaplains' Branch Revd. K. C. H. Warner, D.S.O., M.A., to No. 4 Flying Training School, Middle East. 20.10.28. Revd. J. H. OgUvie, M.A., to H.Q., Iraq, 20.10.28. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED Report on the Royal Air Force Promotion Examinations " B " and " C," held on February 27, 28, 29, and March 1, 1928.—Air Publication 1350. H.M. Stationery Office, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Price Is. net. The Motor Manual. 21th Edition. Temple Press, Ltd., 5-15, Rosebery Avenue, London, E.C.I. Price 2s 6rf net.m m m m AERONAUTICAL PATENT SPECIFICATIONS Abbreviations : Cyl. = cylinder ; i.e. = internal combustion.; m. = motor. The numbers in brackets are those under which the Specifications will be printed and abridged, etc.) APPLIED FOR IN 1927 Published November 8, 1928 18,275. F. H. PAGE and HANDLEY PAGE, LTD. Means for controlling aero- planes. (298,508.) 28,654. F. C. BRAY. Construction of bodies for aeroplanes. (298,782.) 32,269. FIAT Sor. ANON. Aeroplane wing structures and means for attaching them to fuselage. (281,672.) APPLIED FOR IN 1928 Published November 8, 1928 8,993. E. N'ORDQUIS'I. Synchronised firing-arrangement for aircraft, machine-guns, etc. (291,021.) FLIGHT, The Aircraft Engineer and Airships 36, GREAT QUEEN STREET, KINGSWAY, W.C.2. Telephone: Holbom3211. Telegraphic address : Truditur, Westcent, London. "FLIGHT" SUBSCRIPTION RATES. 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