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1932
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FLIGHT, NOVEMBER 10, 1932 THE ROYAilklR FORCE London Gazette, November 1, 1932. General Duties Branch The following Pilot Officers are promoted to rank of Flying Officer:— P. A. de G. Tettenbom (Sept. 13) ; A. W. M. Finny, S. E. R. Shepard (Oct. 10) ; M. D. C. Biggie, W. L. Houlbrook Oct. 13). Fit. Lt. J. L. Kirby is placed on half-pay list, Scale B, from Nov. 1 to Nov. 6, inclusive ; Fit. Lt. C. T. Johnson is placed on retired list (Nov. 2). Stores Branch Fit. Lt. C. J. Polden is placed on retired list (Nov. 1). Medical Branch Fit. Lt. J. G. Russell. M.B., B.Ch., is promoted to rank of Squadron Leader (Oct. 30) ; Flying Officer R. N. Kinnison, M.B., Ch.B. (Lt., T.A.R. of O.), is promoted to rank of Fit. Lt. (Oct. 28). Memorandum No.T79908 Flight Cadet A. E. Pearson is granted an honorary commn. as Sec. Lt. with effect from date of demobilization. PRINCESS MARY'S ROYAL AIR FORCE NURSING SERVICE Staff Nurse Miss N. L. Featherby is promoted to rank of Sister (Sept. 25) ; Sister Miss E. A. Nunn is placed on retired list on account of ill-health (Nov. 1) ; Staff Nurse Miss E. Gibson resigns her appointment (Oct. 31). Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal A Force are notified :— General Duties Branch Air Commodore : P. H. L. Playfair, C.B., M.C., to No. 23 Group H.Q., Grantham, 31.1,0.32, to Command vice A/Cdr. P. F. M. Fellowes, D.S.O. Squadron Leader F. J. Vincent, D.F.C., to No. 17 (F) Sqdn., Upavon, 25.10.32, to command vice F/Lt. B. B. Caswell. Flight Lieutenants : D. L. Blackford, to No. 23 (F) Sqdn., Biggin Hill, 18.10.32. E. M. Drummond, to No. 12 (B) Sqdn., Andover, 24.10.32. J. M. J. C. J. I. Rock de Besombes, to H.Q.. R.A.F., Mediterranean, Malta, 28.10.32. L. E. M. Gillman, to R.A.F. Base, Calshot, 28.10.32. J. R. Jones, to No. 5 (A.C.) Sqdn., Quetta, 6.10.32. Flying Officers : R. M. Noblston, to No. 207 (B) Sqdn., Bircham Newton. 17.10.32. W. H. Hutton, to No. 99 (B) Sqdn., Upper Heyford, 17.10.32. C. J. Farrell, to No. 12 (B) Sqdn., Andover, 20.10.32. H. A. V. Hogan, to R. A. F. Base, Gosport, 24.10.32. B. M. Cary, to No. 28 (A. C.) Sqdn., Ambala India, 7.10.32. D. W. H. Heath to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow, 1.11.32 Stores Branch Group Captain: L. Auker, O.B.E., to No. 1 Stores Depot, Kidbrooke, 1.11.32, to Command. The Royal Air Force Memorial Fund. THE usual meeting of the Grants Committee of the Fund was held at Iddesleigh House, on October 27. Mr. W. S. Field was in the Chair, and the other members of the Committee present were:—Mrs. L. M. K. Pratt Barlow, O.B.E., Air Commodore B. C. H. Drew, C.M.G., Mrs. F. Vesey Holt, Squadron Leader H. G. W. Lock, D.F.C., A.F.C. The Committee considered in all 17 cases, and made grants to the amount of £356 4s. H.M.S. Engadine Reunion. THE Fourteenth Annual Reunion of the wartime ship's company of H.M.S. Engadine will be held at the Adelphi Hotel, John Street, Strand, on Saturday. November 12, at 6.30 p.m. Details from Arthur B. Ward, 135, Burbagc Road, London, S.E.21. No. 25 (Fighter) Sq., Royal Air Force, Reunion Dinner. No. 25 (Fighter) Squadron's Reunion Dinner for all past and present Officers of the Squadron is to be held at the Mayfair Hotel, London, on § s § Foreign Decoration THE King has granted Royal licence and authority to the following to wear the decoration that has been con ferred on him:—Sqd. Ldr. Alan FitzRoy Somerset-Leeke, O.B.E., Royal Air Force, the Cross of Officer of the Order of the Redeemer, conferred by the President of the Hel lenic Republic, in recognition of services as a member of the British Air Mission to Greece. Catapults on Warships H.M.S. Ark Royal is proceeding to Malta carrying cata pults for the cruisers London, Devonshire and Sussex, which will be installed in the Malta dockyard. Fourteen ships of the Royal Navy carry aircraft catapults, H.M.S. Exeter carrying two. A Loss to Gliding WE regret to record the death of Mr, Basil Lowe, at the early age of 24. Mr. Basil Lowe was a brother of Mr. C. H. Lowe-Wylde, and has been closely connected for the last two years with the B.A.C. firm at Maidstone. The passing of Mr. Lowe was brought about by an unfortunate accident while motor-cycling on Thursday last, from which he received a fractured skull. He was taken to Eltham Cottage Hospital, where he passed away last Sunday morning. A Proposed Aircraft Centre A LARGE and particularly well appointed building at ROYAL AIR FORCE RESERVE. RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties Branch Flying Officer on probation L. C. L. Murray is confirmed in rank (June 30). The following are transferred from Class A to Class C :—Fit. Lt. R. N. Riddell (Oct. 2) ; F./O. W. Dougall (Sept. 3) ; F./O. G. F. Court (Sept. 20) ; F./O. G. A. Ogg(Oct. 18). F./O. M. J. Cresswell is transferred from Class AA (ii) to Class C (Oct. 17) , Fit. Lt. C. B. Wilson relinquishes his commn. on completion of service (Sept. 18) ; F./O. J. F. Young relinquishes his commn., on completion of service (Nov. 1); Fit. Lt. E. C. W. Fitzherbert, M.B.E.. D.S.C., relinquishes his commn. on completion of service and is permitted to retain his rank (Oct. 24). SPECIAL RESERVE General Duties Branch The following Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in rank:—R. H. B. Grattan (Aug. 18) ; T. R. Leatherdale (Sept. 17) : D. R. P. Mills (Sept. 17). Flight Lieutenant H. Sleigh, to No. 5 Flying Training School. Sealaud, 24.10.32. Accountant Branch Flight Lieutenant B. G. Drake, to H.Q. R.A.F.. Cranwell, 25.10.32. Flying Officer R. Trippett, to Station H.Q., Netheravon, 25.10.32. Medical Branch Group Captain: B. A. Plavne, D.S.O., to H.Q.. Iraq Command, Hinaidi. 30.10.32, for dutv as Principal Med. Officer, vice G Capt. W. Tvrrell, D.S.O. MX. Flying Officers C. H. Smith, to Palestine General Hospital, 13.10.32. C. A. Rumball, to R.A.F. Depot, Middle East, Aboukir, 13.10.32. NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments have been made by the Admiraltv :— Lieuts. (F/0., R.A.F.).—E. H. Shattock, reattached to R.A.F. (Oct. 31), and to Victory, for R.A.F. Base, Gssport, for course, and to .Sussex, and for 447 Flight. J. A. L. Drummond, to Victory, for R.A.F. Base, Gosport, and for 409 Flight (Nov. 3). Sub-Lieut— I. R. Sard (F.'O., R.A.F.), to Victory, for R.A.F. Base, Gos port, and for 409 Flight (Nov. 3). Friday, 6.1.33. All Officers past and present who wish to attend can obtain particulars on application to Flight Lieutenant F. J. S. Short, No. 25 (Fighter) Squadron, Royal Air Force, Hawkinge, Kent. Cheques for 15s. made payable to the Hon. Secretary, No. 25 (Fighter) Squadron's Reunion Dinner Fund should accompany applications. No. 3 Squadron, R.F.C., and No. 3 (F) Squadron, Royal Air Force Annual Reunion Dinner. THE Annual Officers' Reunion Dinner of No. 3 Squadron will take place on Friday, December 2, at The Royal Air Force Club, at 7.30 p.m. Tickets will be 12s. 6d. each, exclusive of wines, and may be had on application to the Hon. Secretary. Owing to overseas postings and changes of address it has been impossible to send notices of the dinner to all members. Will any ex- member of the Squadron who has not received a notice, please communicate with the Hon. Secretary, Flight Lieutenant John Oliver, A.F.C., No. 3 (F) Squadron, Royal Air Force, I'pavon, near Marlborough, Wilts. 3 § S No. 7, Park Lane, is being converted into office suites which will be let, only to those firms or organisations who are definitely connected with the aircraft trade. The idea is that customers of the aircraft iTade, and particularly those from abroad, will thereby far better be able to get in touch with all the necessary firms in the shortest space of time. The building itself is admirable for the purpose, and although the flats which hitherto have comprised its interior are now being altered, yet the impressive dignity and luxurious fitting of the building will be retained in every respect. The alterations will permit of either small units or large self-contained suites of offices being rented. Perhaps the most important point of the scheme is that, despite the excellent position of the building, it has been found possible to offer the accommodation at rents below those asked for accommodation in secondary positions. The idea of gathering together the London representatives of all the main aircraft engine and accessory firms as well as the main organisations formed for their joint welfare, is undoubtedly an excellent one, and, moreover, one which should prove to be the means of promoting better business by virtue of closer co-operation. An added advantage of the position is its proximity to the Royal Aero Club and Royal Air Force Club. Firms who are interested in securing accommodation in this building should communicate with the agents, Way & Waller, 7, Hanover Square, W.l (Mayfair 8022). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE s? £3 SS ss js 1C59
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