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1935
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7io FLIGHT. JUNE 27, 1035. R.A.F. RECRUITS Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, Air Minister, stated in the House of Commons recently, that between May 22 and June 15, 13,800 definite applications for enlistment had been received, of which 6,200 appli cants were prima facie suitable. Up to the latter date 700 had been finally accepted. THE AIR OBSERVER SCHEME It has been decided that air observers, as they become available, will be introduced into squadrons as far as possible in the same order in which the squadrons are to be brought within the scope of the new fitter organisation. Twin-engined bomber squadrons will not be affected at present, however. On transfer to the air observer organisation the establishment of a squadron will be amended so as to include its full complement of air observers, and the authority included therein for the issue of air gunner and crew pay will be wholly or partly deleted accord ing to the type of squadron. The training arrangements for air observers render it improbable that each squadron will receive its full strength of air observers at one time. Until informed by the Officer i/c Records, therefore, that the posting of air observers to his squadron is complete, an officer commanding may continue to authorise air gunner and/or crew pay for a number of airmen not exceeding those formerly allowed on establishment less the number of air observers actually posted to the squadron. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE IN SQUADRONS To carry out the accelerated expansion programme approved by H.M. Government, it will be necessary to increase largely during the next two years the number of airmen available to carry out duties in connection with the maintenance of aircraft. The first step to this end will be to expedite the introduction into units of the new fitter organisation with the result of economising the use of skilled men. The number of airmen placed under training as mates will be greatly increased and the selection of aircrafthands for such training will be supplemented by a large direct entry of airmen. The second step will be the direct entry of skilled fitters from civil life for training. Such entrants will be trained for periods up to a year as fitters (aero-engine); they will be employed in units into which the new fitter organisation has not yet been introduced. It is anticipated, however, that it will be possible to meet only a limited proportion of the demand by the entry of skilled fitters; for the balance, it will be necessary to enter men of little skill or experience in civil life who will not be capable of being brought to the standard of fitter (aero-engine), or metal rigger, in the time available for their training. It has accordingly been decided to create two temporary group II trades, to be known as flight mechanic and flight rigger, to which such men will be remustered on the completion of their training. ROYAL AIR FORCE GAZETTE London Gazette, June iS. . General Duties Branch Lt. J. M. Bruen, R.N., is granted a temporary commission as Flying Officer on attachment to the R.A.F. (May 27); Acting Pilot Officer on probation E. H. Wheelwright is graded as Pilot Officer on probation (Aug. 25, 1933) (substituted for the notification in the Gazette of April 10, 1934), F/O. F. A. J. Pollock-Gore is promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant (April 14). The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer:—E. H. Wheelwright (Feb. 25); C. F. Pearce, E. T. Smith (April 9); A. C. Mills (April 15); J. W. Buchanan, P. N. J. Wilkins (April 23); J. H. G Sarll (June 2); E. L. A. Walter (April 2); I. W. Brave (May 12). Fit. Lt. B. W. T. Hare is placetl on the retired list at his own request (June 15); Sqn. Ldr. A. D. Macdonald, M.C. (Capt. R.AR.O), is transferred to the Reserve, class C. The short service commission of Acting Pilot Officer on probation D. J. Henderson is terminated on cessation of duty (June ig); Lt. Cdr. J. H. I. Wood, R.N., Flying Officer, R.A.F., relinquishes his temporary com mission on return to Naval duty (May 4); P/O. J. O. Carter resigns his short service commission (June 1). Stores Branch The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant:—J. T. Riggs (Jan. 10); J. W. Hunt (April 28). Chaplains' Branch The Rev. J. H. P. Still, M.A., is promoted to the relative rank of Group Captain (May 24). ROYAL AIR FORCE RESERVE Reserve of Air Force Officers General Duties Branch The notification in the Gazette of May 7 concerning Pilot Officer on probation R. C. Thorn is cancelled; F/O. K. R. Boulton relin quishes his commission on completion of service (May 6); F/O. S. M. M. Watson relinquishes his commission on appointment to a commission in the New Zealand Air Force (April 24); F/O. A. C. W. Richards relinquishes his commission on completion of service, and is permitted to retain his rank (June 10). SPECIAL RESERVE General Duties Branch F/O. G. R. H. Black is attached to the R.A.F. from April 24 to Oct. 23 inclusive. (Substituted for the notification in the Gazette of May 21.) AUXILIARY AIR FORCE .General Duties Branch No. 600 (CITY OF LONDON) (FIGHTER) SQUADRON.—D. de B. Clark is granted a commission as Pilot Officer (May 27). , No. 602 (CITY OF GLASGOW) (BOTMBF.K) SQUADRON.—P/O. E. V. N. Bell is promoted to the rank of Flying Officer (June 1); F/O. T. B. Smith relinquishes his commission on completion of service (June 14). No. 603 (CITY OF EDINBURGH) (BOMBER) SQUADRON.—J. L. G. Cun ningham is granted a commission as Pilot Officer (May 6). AUXILIARY AIR FORCE RESERVE OF OFFICERS General Duties Branch T. B. Smith is granted a commission as Flying Officer in class A (June 14). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force are notified : — Genera Duties Branch Squadron Leaders.—L. G. Harvey, to Marine Aircraft Expert mental Establishment, Felixstowe, 13.6.35; for Fmgineer duties vice Sqn. Ldr. D. F. Lucking. A. G. Bishop, O.B.E., A.F.C., to Head quarters, Far East Command, Singapore, 15.6.35; for liaison duties with G.O.C.-in-C, Hong Kong. Flight Lieutenants.—A. W. Elias to No. 27 (B) Squadron, Kohat, India, 12.5.35. P. C. Fair, to No. 1 Armoured Car Company, Hinaidi, Iraq, 7.6.35. L. K. Barnes, to Headquarters, Inland Area, Stanmore, 17.6.35. P. J. A. Hume-Wright, to D.O.I., Dept. of C.A.S., Air Ministry, 17.6.35. J. St. C. Arbuthnott, to No. 201 (F.B.) Squadron, Calshot, 7.6.35. E. J. H. F. Moreton, to No. 201 (F.B.) Squadron, Calshot, 7.6.35. Flying Officers.—L. S. Lamb, to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow, 10.6.35. E. Shipley, to No. 209 (F.B.) Squadron, Felixstowe, 7.6.35. Pilot Officers.—H. D. Beck, to No. 825 (F.S.R.) Squadron, Malta, 7.6.35. C. C. Byar, to No. 201 (F.B.) Squadron, Calshot, 7.6.35. J. L. Crosbie, to No. 709 (F.B.) Squadron, Felixstowe, 7.6.35. T. I. Davies, to No. 204 (F.B.) Squadron, Mount Batten, 7.6.35. V. H. A. McBratney, to No. 201 (F.B.) Squadron, Calshot, 7.6.35. E. L. F. Meynell, to No. 201 (F.B.) Squadron, Calshot, 7.6.35. R. D. A. Wills, to No. 230 (F.B.) Squadron, Pembroke Dock, 7.6.35. B. A. C. Wood, to No. 209 (F.B.) Squadron, Felixstowe, 7.6.35. G. J. Wright, to No. 210 (F.B.) Squadron, Pembroke Dock, 7.6.35, Acting Pilot Officer.—W. Townson, to No. 1 Armoured Car Com pany, Hinaidi, Iraq, 1.6.35. Stores Branch Scuadron Leaders.—-H. E. Tansley, M.C., to D. of E., Dept. of A.M.S.O., Air Ministry, 17.6.35. L. H. Hillier, to R.A.F. Station, Singapore, 15.6.35; for Stores duties. Flight Lieutenants.—C. I. Fry, to D. of E., Dept. of A.M.S.O.. Air Ministry, 14.6,35. H. D. Giblstt, to Headquarters,, Far East Command, Singapore, 15.6.35. I Accountant Brandt Flight Lieutenant.—E. L. G. Le Dieu, to Administrative Wing, Cranwell, 10.6.35. Pilot Officers.—The following Pilot Officers are posted to Head quarters, R.A.F., Cranwell, on 12.6.35, on appointment , to Per manent Commission:—H. C. Fleming, R. O. Heath, and F. H. Shutt. Medical Branch Wing Commander.—D. McLaren, to R.A.F. Depot, Middle East, Aboukir, 8.5.35; for duty as Senior Medical Officer. Squadron Leaders.—C. A. Lindup, to Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment, Martlesham Heath, 12.6.35; for duty as .Medical Officer. A. A. Townsend, to R.A.F. Station, Worthy Down, n.6.35; for duty as Medical Officer. E. D. D. Dickson, to Central Medical Establishment, 17.6.35; for duty as Medical Officer with No. 2 Central Medical Board. R. W. White, to No. 1 Air Defence Group Headquarters, 15.6.35; for duty as Medical Officer. Flight Lieutenants.—R. N. Kinnison, to R.A.F. Officers' Hos pital, Uxbridge, n.6.35. M. T. O'Reilly, to No. 25 (F) Squadron, Hawkinge, 13.6.35. G. O. Williams, to Central Medical Establish ment, 13.6.35. C. R. Palfreyman, to Central Medical Establishment, 17.6.35- Flying Officer.—J. S. Wilson, to No. 26 (Army Co-operation) Squadron, Catterick, 10.6.35.
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