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\J FLIGHT, DECEMBER 29, 1932 THE ROYAfmiR FORCE 1932. London Gazette, December 20. General Duties Branch jt Officer o.i probation R. Sorel-Cameron is confirmed in rank (Dec. 9). ollg. Pilot Officers are promoted to rank of Flying Officer :—G. V. r (Nov. 5) : G. Fj Wood (Nov. 6) ; O. P. E. Williams (Nov. 18). 'ng Officer E. A. Kayser takes rank and precedence as if his appointment ing Officer bore date Feb. 28, immediately following F/0. A. R. Collins on tion list. Reduction takes effect from Nov. 28 ; Group Capt. D. C. S. D.S.C., A.F.C., is placed on half-pay list, Scale A, from Nov. 19 to 28, inclusive. e follg. cease to be attached to R.A.F. on return to Naval duty:—. dr. J. F. M. Robertson, R.N., Flying Officer, R.A.F. (Dec. 12) ; Lt.-Cdr. . Lea, R.N., Flying Officer, R.A.F. (Dec. 19). ng Commaiider R. G. D. Small is placed on retired list on account of alth (Dec. 17); Fit. Lt. D. Drover is placed on retired list on account of "th (Dec. 21) ; Flying Officer G. Wood is transferred to Reserve, Class A 16); Fit. Lt. C. N. C. Dickson, A.F.C., is transferred to Reserve, Class cc.,18). Gazette, Oct. 18, concerning Lt. J. H. Charsley, R.N., Flying i.A.F., is cancelled. pointmi-pf Stores Branch Squadron Leader L. A. Lavender is placed on retired list (Dec. 19); Fit. Lt. T. J. Organ is placed on retired list (Dec. 19). Medical Branch Fit. Lt. N. M. Jerram, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., is placed on retired list on account of ill-health (Dec. 21). Chaplains Branch The Rev. J. R. Appleyard is granted a permanent commn. (Dec. 21). ROYAL AIR FORCE RESERVE RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS General Duties Branch Flight Lieutenant D. S. Green is transferred from Class A to Class C (Nov. 29). The follg. Flying Officers relinquish their commns. on completion of service :—A. D. McC. Blair, T. E. Greenough (Dec. 16). The follg. Flying Officers relinquish their commns. on completion of service and are permitted to retain their rank :—E. F. D. Gregory, M. A. Vachon (Dec. 16). SPECIAL RESERVE General Duties Branch Pilot Officer R. H. Watson is promote d to rank of Flying Officer (Dec. 9). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE he following appointments in the Royzl Air Force are General Duties Branch adro-,1 Ltaders: B. E. Baker, D.S.O., M.C., A.F.C., to R.A.F. Training Leuchars, 12.12.32, for flying (Chief Flying Instructor) duties, vice lr. A. Lees, A.F.C. R. S. Aitken, M.C., A.F.C., to H.Q., Air Defence . Britain, Uxtridge, 12.12.32, for duty as Chief Signal Officer>ice W./Cdr. . Nutting, O.B.E., D.S.C. D. L. Blackford, to No. 32 (F) Sqdn., Biggin 12.12.32, to command vice S./Ldr. B. E. Baker, D.S.O., M.C., A.F.C. ght Lieutenants: J. L. Kirby to No. 70 (B.T.) Sqdn., Hinaidi, Iraq, ,2. F. W. Lmg to H.Q., Aden Command, 14.11.32. T. J. Desmond 45 (B) Sqda., Helwan, 25.11.32. F. E. Vernon, to No. 462 (F.T.B.) t, 12.11.32. T. B. Bruce, M.C., to Aircraft Depot, Karachi, India, W. J. h. Lindley, to No. 11 (B) Sqdn., Risalpur, India, 10.12.32. Thompson, to H.Q., Iraq Command, 9.12.32. E. G. C. Stokes, to ft Depot, Karachi, India, 17.11.32. J. Marson, to Aircraft Depot, i, Iraq, 9.12.32. L. E. Dowse, to No. 216 (B.T.) Sqdn., Heliopolis, . 9 12.32. Flying Officers : A. G. M. Cary to Aircraft Depot, Hinaidi, Iraq, 14.11.32. V. A. Dawson to No. 101 (B) Sqdn., Andover, 7.12.32. J. W. Bateman, to No. 202 (F.B.) Sqdn, 10.12.32. Pilot Officer.: A. Moncrieff to No. 39 (B) Sqdn., Risalpur, India, 2.11.32. Stores Branch Flight Lieutenant T. G. Bowler, to R.A.F. Depot, Middle East, Aboukir, 9.12.32. Accountant Branch Wing Commander P. J. Wiseman, to Station H.Q., Hinaidi, Iraq, 9.12.32, for Accountant Duties. Squadron Leader P. Hay, M.C., to Aircraft Depot, Hinaidi, Iraq, 9.12.32, for Accountant Duties. Medical Branch Wing Commander R. S. Overton to No. 21 Group H.Q., West Drayton, 12.12.32. for d'jty as Sen. Medical Officer. Flight Lieutenants : R. W. White to No. 31 (A.C.) Sqdn., Quetta, India, 3.11.32. A. Harvey to No. 20 (A.C.) Sqdn., Peshawar, India, 31.10.32. 2TRICAL AND WIRELESS SCHOOL, CRANWELL following are extracts from the report by the Commanding Officer, i-Capt. R. A Verney, O.B.E., at the passing out inspection of Aircraft ntices, on December 22. The inspecting officer was Air Vice-Marshal I. Webb-Bowen, K.C.B., etc. e original strength of the entry on arrival at the school was 60, divided for ng into 40 Wireless Operator Mechanics and 20 Electricians. The vtng changes have occurred :—(«) Wireless Operator Mechanics.—Five discharged, an by purchase, three unfit for Service training, one for ;al reasons, [n addition, one was transferred to the Electricians, esult ng totabf W.O.M's. passing out is 34. (b) Electricians.—The total was increased by one transferred from the Wireless Operator Mechanics, ^ae torn the September, 1929, entry. Of these, three died, and one lischarged on nedical grounds, leaving a total of 18. The total entry srefore 52, ccnprising 34 Wireless Operator Mechanics and 18 Elec- sciplive.—I ha''* noted a considerable improvement since my last report ; sider that slatfcness as regards the regulations about smoking and the ing of officers has diminished, but further improvement in steadiness rade End whei inarching at attention is needed. inin^ —-The -taadard of technical knowledge attained by both trades is Entry is eqial to that of previous entries ; their ability in workshop ice is above tie average. The results obtained in the Final C.T.T.B. aination are ..vcrage. The 34 Wireless Operator Mechanics passed is follows : 5 L.A.Cs., 21 A.C.l's., 8 A.C.2s. Electricians : 2 L.A.Cs., Us., 7 A.C.2* ring the Iattei part of the term a considerable reorganisation of instruc- aas been necissary consequent on the Air Ministry decision to altc aafifications of the various signals trades and the responsibilities of the is tradesmen. The new Air Ministry policy has not yet been brought rfe service, bufe the extended training of two months which is being given •:Vi W;reless Operator Mechanics will enable them to undertake the new ibilities of their trade when the new policy is implemented. With a ifect the 18 Electricians should therefore endeavour to extend the fee they have obtained towards acquiring a knowledge of radio >8s and Monie Code, or they should direct it towards the reinstated ofllnstrumenj Maker, in which their knowledge of electricity will not step, remembering, however, that skill of hand is of primary importance . trade. cation.—The standard of this Entry has been well up to that of their jredecessors. The average marks obtained was 61-5 per cent., an ivement on the figure of 58 • 7 per cent, of the preceding Entry and closer 9 60 and 62 per cent, of the two earlier Entries. Further, the general ge of the educational standard has been higher ; for while only three dates succeeded in obtaining more than 70 per cent, (two of these i with distinct ion with more than 75 per cent.), only two apprentices >assin;,' out olr ained less than 50 per cent., and thus failed to qualify tionally for L.A-C. This is a good result. eral.—In addition to the 410 aircraft apprentices there are 10 officers 79 airmen under training in this school. The 13th course of 9 officers >w approximately half way through their training. mes and Sporh. Association Football.—The Squadron have so far d 9 games, of 'jhich 3 have been won. Rugby Football.—The Squadron > far play e& ' lames, of which 2 have been won. Hockey.-—TheSquadron played b gamel 5 having been won. Swimming.—The Squadron supplied of the 11 in thl Command Team in the R.A.F. Championships at Halton !gust. Cross-Mountry.—So far this season three Aircraft Apprentices un in CommaJd teams. Higgins Shield Competition.—This competition on Septemb* 30, the Squadron average being 43-24 per cent. This improvement! f nearly 5 per cent, on last year's results. 20 aircraft ntices ctmpljted the nine events. Boxing.—Three A./Apps. were ed to represetc the Command in the Wakefield Competition. The s were as follows : A./App. Warren won Bantam weight competition ; ip. Sales was,»urmer-up in the Middle-weight Competition. 124 ESS Prizes.—The winner of all three Air Ministry Prizes, the Highest Aggregate for the highest marks in all subjects, the Highest Technical and the Highest Educational Prize, is Leading Apprentice R. Foicik. HALTON The following are extracts from the Report by Air Vice-Marshal N. MacEwen, C.M.G., D.S.O., Air Officer Commanding, Royal Air Force, Halton, upon the occasion of the passing-out of the 21st Entry of aircraft apprentices of No. 1 School of Technical Training, on December 21. The inspecting officer was Air Marshal Sir Edward Ellington, K.C.B., etc. Of the 461 boys originally attested, 60 were posted to the Electrical and Wireless School, 6 were granted discharge by purchase, 1 was granted dis charge on compassionate grounds, 3 were discharged as " Unlikely to become efficient airmen," 12 were discharged on medical grounds, 1 was remustered to Aircrafthand, 2 died, 14 were transferred to junior entries, and 39 were transferred from senior entries, leaving 401 to pass out. These have been trained as follows : fitter aero engine 173, metal rigger 166, fitter armourer 48, and coppersmith and sheet metal worker 14. As a result of the final examina tions :—38 aircraft apprentices, representing 9-5 per cent, of the entry, have been classified as Leading Aircraftmen ; 265, representing 66-1 per cent, of the entry, have been classified as Aircraftmen, 1st Class ; 87, repre senting 21 -7 per cent, of the entry have been classified as Aircraftmen, 2nd Class ; no aircraft apprentice failed to qualify ; 11 were not examined owing to sickness. Fitter Aero Engine.—The standard of skill achieved by the apprentices of this trade in basic fitting is of a high order. Engine instruction has been carried out on the Lion, Jaguar and Jupiter engines, while the mechanical transport instruction has been given on the Morris six-wheeled vehicle. Metal Riggers.—I am happy to be able to say this morning that the result achieved at the final examination is well up to average. Fitter's Armourer.—Fifty apprentices of this entry began training as Fitter's Armourer. Two became casualties during the three years, leaving a total of 48 to pass out. They have shown keenness throughout their training. The general standard of efficiency compares favourably with previous entries, especially in fitting, where a high level has been attained. Coppersmiths and Sheet Metal Workers.—The coppersmiths of the entry have reached a very high standard of skill in fashioning the diiierent materials they are called upon to work. Educational Training.—As a result of the final educational examination, 20 gained the distinction of obtaining 75 per cent, or more of the total number of marks ; in addition to these, 287 obtained exemption from the examination for Leading Aircraftman, by obtaining over 50 but under 75 per cent., while 95 failed to obtain 50 per cent, of the total number of marks. Health.—The health of the entry has been very satisfactory. Ne serious outbreak of infectious disease has occurred. The sickness incidence from all causes is below the average. Awards.—The following is a list of the awards -.—1st Prize : Sgt.-App. Matthews, Leslie Robert, Fitter, A.E. 2nd Prize: L.A./App. Bicknell, Leslie Charles, Met. Rigger. 3rd Prize: L.A./App. Duffy, Maurice James, Met. Rigger. Is* Fitter, A.E.: A./App. Hadfield, Gilbert Ratclifle. 1st Metal Rigger: L.A./App. Duffy, Maurice James. 1st Coppersmith and Fitter Armourer (Combined) : A./App. Watkins, Reginald Bennett, Copper smith and S.M. Worker. \st Educational Subjects : L.A./App. Bicknel Leslie Charles,Met. Rig. Cadetships.—Cadetships have been awarded to :—L.A./App. Bickne Leslie Charles ; A./App. Vickery, Herbert Charles ; A./App. Whillier, A. A./App. Rose, L. Lord -Wakefield Scholarships.—Lord Wakefield Scholarships have b awarded to : L.A./App. Bicknell, Leslie Charles ; A./App. Vickery, Her Charles. Elliott Memorial Prize.—The Elliott Memorial Prize has been awe Sgt./App. Matthews, Leslie Robert, Fitter, A.E. 1
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