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FEBRUARY 28, 1929 THE ROYAL1&AIR FORCE ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force arenotified :— General Duties BranchWing Commanders : F. L. Robinson, D.S.O., M.C., D.F.C., to Station H.Q., Duxford, to command temporarily; 11.2.29. G. H. Bowman, D.S.O., M.C.,D.F.C., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, pending posting ; 6.2.29. H. L. Reilly, D.S.O., to Air Ministry (Signals Branch) for air staff duties ; 18.2.29. C. W.Nutting, O.B.E., D.S.O., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, pending posting, 18.2.29.Siiuadron Leader F. H. Coleman, D.S.O., to No. 24 Sqdn., Nortbolt, 14.2.29. Flight Lieutenants J. Cottle, M.B.E., D.F.C.. to Night Flying Flight,Biggin Hill; 18.2.29. C. F. Le Poor Trench, to No. 32 Sqdn. Kenley, 21.2.29. A. R. Jones, to Central Flying Schl., Wittering ; 11.2.29. J. F.Clark, to R.A.F. M.T. Depot, Shrewsbury ; 13.2.29. V. Croonie, to No. 23 Sqdn., Kenley; 20.2.29. L. M. Elworthy, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge;31.1.29. F. F. Garraway, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge; 26.1.29. A. P. White, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge ; 5.2.29. G. M. Lawson, M.C., to No. 216Sqdn., Middle F.ast ; 4.2.29. W. K. Mercer, to No. 20 Sqdn., India, instead of to No. 31 Sqdn., as previously notified. N. V. Wrigley, to R.A.F. Base.Gosport; 1.3.29. K. V. M. Odbert, to H.Q., Wessex Bombing Area, Andover, 2.3.29. Flying Officers: J. A. C. Florence, to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow ;12.2.29. R. C. Whitlf, to Armament and Gunnery Schl., Eastchurch ; 17.2.29. C. W. Dicken, to R.A.F. Base, Calshot; 18.2.29. R. Brown, toR.A.F. Bas*, Gosport; S.I.29. C. C. Edwards to No. 45 Sqdn.. Middle East; 9.2.29. B. W. Knox and W. L. Robertson, to R.A.F. Depot,Uxbridge; 31.1.29. H. S. Dawe, to No. 43 Sqdn., Tangmere; 26.2.29. Pilot Officers: K. A. K. MacEwen, to No. 2 Flying Training Schl., Digby,on appointment to a Permanent Commn ; 25.1.29. R. W. M. Clark, to No. 2 Armoured Car Co., Middle East; 2.2.29. H. L. McCulloch, to R.A.F.Depot, Uxbridge ; 3.2.29. A. D. Bennett, to No. 403 Flight, China ; 15.2.29. H. W. Duffcy, W. P. J. Thomson and M. R. Kelly, to No. 5 Sqdu., India,instead of to Aircraft Depot as previously notified. The undermentioned Pilot Officers are all posted to the R.A.F. Depot, Uxbrid^e, on appointmentto Short Service Commns., with effect from 22.2.29 : —R. J. Axten, R. E. H. Beaton, E. D. Bishop, G. H. A. Blackwood, A. F. C. Booth, R. C. A. Brooke-Beer, E. A. Cooke, R. A. Davies, C. S. Gill, F. R. W. Goad, T. W. Hoyle, M. M. Jackson, L. E. Jarman, E. H. Jennings, G. P. Longneld, G. P. Marvin,V. R. Moon, G. E. Mustard, P. J. Pratt, H. D. Primrose, W. M. Rankin, G. N. Roberts, H. L. Smith, D. W. Smvtb, R. M. Swaine, A. C. Watson,and T. H. Wilson. Stores BranchAnderson, to H.Q., Fighting Area, Uxbridge;Squadron Leader: F.18.2.29. F'ight Lieuts. : T. S. James, to R.A.F. Base, Calshot; 12.2.29. R. G.Gore, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge; 3.2.29. hiying Officers: A. J. Cox, M.B.E., to R.A.F. Reception Depot, WestDrayton: 13.2.29. L. J. V. Bates, to H.Q., Air Defence of G. Britain, Uxbridge : 3.2.29. A. A. Quayle, to Aircraft Depot India. 12.2.29. Accountant BranchWins C.omma.ider • C. G. Murray, O.B.E to N'o. 1 Schl. of Tech. Training (Apprentices), Halton; 11.2.29.Squadron Leader: A. Holmes, to H.Q., Cranwell ; 22.1.29. * Flight Lieut.: H. A. Murton, to Station H.Q. and Storage Section,Andover; 11.2.29. Flving Officers: R. W. L. Glenn, to No. 100 Sqdn., Bicester ; 12.2.29.E. Smith, to H.Q., Coastal Area ; 14.2.29. J. E. Gregson, to No. 12 Sqdn., Andover; 11.2.29. L. Chegwidden, to No. 13 Sqdn., Andover; 10.2.29.C. B. Rawlins, M.C., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge ; 19.1.29. Medical BranchFlight Lieut. : E. D. D. Dickson, M.B., F.R.C.S. (E.J, D.L.O., to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge; 3.2.23. •»Flying Officer: P. J. McNally, M.B., to Med. Training Depot, Halton, on appointment to a Short Service Commn. : 12.2.29. IN PARLIAMENT National Flying Services, Ltd.THE PRIME MINISTER, on February 111, asked by Capt. Garro-Jones if he would give an early opportunity for discussing the proposed subsidyto National Flying Services, Ltd., replied that when the Air Estimates were before the House would be the appropriate occasion for raising the matter.Capt. Garro-Jones asked if, in view of the fact that when the estimates came forward it would be too late t<> prevent the scheme going through, thePrime Minister would be prepared to receive a deputation to state the case for an early discussion. Mr. Baldwin : No, it will not be too late at all. The Air Estimates will betaken in the next fortnight. No money can be paid until the House of Commons gives its sanction.In answer to a further question, Mr. Baldwin said : The. Minister for Air has always power to make grants, subject to the sanction of Parliament, in anydirection that he thinks will aid civil aviation. But he has no control over *ny company or body to which he may suggest giving a grant, and if theychoose to issue a prospectus and form a company he cannot prevent them. If SBCD a prospectus appears before the debate takes place it will be statedperfectly in that prospectus that the giving of a grant entirely depends on the Parliamentary vote that will take place. France and Air Expenditure SIR SAMUEL HOARE, in reply to Comdr. Bellairs, said the total vote forFrench air expenditure for 1929 is 1.MZ1 million francs. Owing to the classifi- cation of the votes, it is not possible to give accurate figures for expenditureon the Air Force as opposed to civil aviation. National Flying Services, Ltd.SIR PHILIP SASSOON on February 18 in reply to Captain Garro-Jones said as to tbe National Flying Services. Ltd. agreement, the Air Ministryhad received a few inquiries relating to the operation of the scheme, including in some instances expressions of anxiety as to its possible re-actions. He had satisfird himself that no existing interests would be prejudicially affected, and that, manifest advantages would accrue both totbe State and the general public, if the project met with success. He therefore certainly proposed to proceed with the scheme. Air Mail. THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL, SIR WILLIAM MITCHELL-THOMSON, on February 19, replying.to Mr. Day, said during the year 1928 about 160,000 letters originating m th» United Kiujd) n were carried abroad by air mail.In addition, about 35'i,000 were sent abroid by ordinary mail for subsequent ronveyanL* by air miil. Air Services of CeylonSIR H. BRITTAIS. on February 21. asked the Secretary of State for Air whether, having regard to the importance of Colombo as the capital of acolony of industrial importance, the question of linking up the colony with the air route to Australia has been considered ; and what progress, if any, isbeing made in the scheme of a Bombay-Colombo air service ? Major Sir Philip Sassoon . I understand that the question of linking upColombo with the proposed trunk air line across India to Rangoon and beyond has been considered by the Government of India, but progress cannotbe made with such a scheme pending the inauguration of the main route. It is mainly a question for the Government of India, and they are fullyalive to the importance of the matter Light Aeroplane Clubs and AssistanceMR. HAMMERSLEY, on February 25. asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is prepared to grant, under similar conditions, to established flyingclubs, as for example the Lancashire Aero Club, the same Government assist- ance as that which he proposes to grant to National Flying Services, Ltd..for the training of pilots Y Sir Samuel Hoare : The 13 subsidised light aeroplane clubs, including theclub mentioned, are already receiving Government assistance on a much more liberal scale than that proposed for National Flying Services, Ltd., while theyare under no similar obligation as regards the provision and maintenance of a chain of aerodromes and landing grounds as a condition of the grant of thesubsidy. No change is contemplated in the agreements under which the existing light aeroplane clubs are subsidised. Mr. Hammersley asked if he was aware that there are quite a number ofundertakings which specialise in this type of flying, and are successful and expanding, and does he think that it is fair that they should be subject toGovernment subsidised competition v Sir S. Hoare : I think that had better be discussed on the Air Estimates,but may 1 say in a single sentence that under the National Flying Services, Limited, the subsidy for pilots is £10 per pilot, whereas at present we arepaying to the light aeroplane clubs £40 to £50 per pilot. The agreements run in most cases for nearly two years further. PERSONALS Married The marriage took place on February 12, at the Church of the Holy Cross, (owbridge, Glamorgan, of FLYING OFFICER MORGAN RICE EDMONDES, youngerson of the late Maj. Charles Edmondes, of Old Hall, Cowbridge, and Mrs. Charles Edmondes, O.B.E., J.P., of St. Hilary, Cowbridge, and Miss MARIORIKFLORENCE HARRISON-, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Harrison, of Penllyn, Cowbridgc. WING COMMANDS W. TYRBELL, R.A.F.M.S.. eldest son of the late JohnTyrrell, Belfast, and Bangor, Co. Down, was manned on February 12, at St. Columbia, Pont Street, London, to BARBARA COLKCLOUOII, daughter ofthe late James Coledough, Romsey, and Mrs. Coleclough, Soutbbourue, Hants. To be Married The engagement is announced between FLIIHT-LIKIIT. FREKE WILLIAMWISIMAN-CLARKE, R.A.F. (Lieut.-Com., R.N., ret.), only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman-Clarke, of 61, Cadogan-square, S.W., and CYNTMIA MARY, onlydaughter of MAJ. and MRS. PKMBERTON, of 6, Bedford-gardens House, Campden Hill, W. m * m m R.A.F. Boxing! ChampionshipsAT Halton Camp the boxing championships for the R.A.F. were contested on February 21. The following were the results :—Officers :— Welter-Weight.—Final.—Flying Officer Dewhurst (Sealand) beat Flying Officer Loughman (Catterick) (holder), who was counted out in the first round. Light-Hcavy- weight.—Final.—Flight Lieut. McLean (Worthydown) beat Flying OfficerTattersall (Henlow) on points. Light-Weight.—Final.—Flying Officer Watkins (Farnborough) w.o. Heavy-Weight.—Final.—Flying OfficerBeamish (Granthaml w.o. Aircraft Apprentices -.—Midge-Weight.— Final.— A. A. Hobbs (Halton)beat A. A. Smith (Halton) on points. Fly-Weight.—Final.—A. A. Beale (Halton) beat A A McPhearson (Halton) on points. Bantam-Weight.—Final —A.A. Rothwell (Ruislip) beat A.A. Jones (Ruislip) on points. Feather Weight —Final —A.A. Hughes (Halton) beat A.A. White (Halton) on points.Light-Weight.—Final.— A.A. Hall (Halton) beat A.A. Porter (Halton) on points Welter-Weight.—Final.—A.A. Wright (Flowerdown) beat A.A.Sweetland (Halton) in the second round. Middle-Weight.—Final.—A.A. Grover (Halton) beat A.A. Kenning (Ruislip) in the second round. Mosquito-Weight.—Final.—A.A. Keast (Halton) w.o. Airmen's F.'<ents:— Fly-Weight— Final.— Aircraftman Cooper (Digby)(holder) beat Aircraftman' Dossett (Henlow) on points. Bantam-Weight.— Final.—Aircraftman Williamson (Henlow) .(holder) beat Aircraftman John-son (Henlow) on points. Feather-Weight.—Final.—Corporal Blaze (Halton) (holder) beat Aircraftman Scroggins (Coastal Area) in the first round. Light-Weight. Final.—A. C. Varley (Martlesham Heath) beat Aircraftman Clarke (Cranwell) on points. Welter-Weight.—Final.—Aircraftman Buchanan(Manston) beat Aircraftsman Fancy (Netheravon) in the second round. Middle-Weight.— Final.—Aircraftman Clapp (Old Sarum) beat AircraftmanNee (Uxbridge) on points. Light-Heavy-Weight.—Final.—Aircraftman Munkley (Henlow) beat Aircraftsman Spinks (Hendou) in the first round,Heavy-Weight.—Final.—Aircraftman Dean (Manston) beat Aircraftman Hadlow (Grantham) in the second round. 175
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