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518 FLIGHT. MAY 14, 1936. elusion of their training. To qualify, they must obtain not less than 50 per cent, of the total marks in the practical ground and air examinations in airmanship and maintenance, navigation, arma ment and reconnaissance, appropriate to the type of aircraft on which they are trained as laid down in the syllabi for the flying training schools, and pass the following air tests. The pupil pilot must (i) be able to fly consistently good compass courses in clear air or in cloud, (ii) be able to fly at a steady height, course and speed, accur ately for periods of five minutes as for bombing, (iii) be able to climb with war load at or near maximum rate up to 15,000 feet, or service ceiling if less, (iv) be able to fly accurately in any position of a flight ol three aircraft during take-offs and landings, dives and turns as appropriate to the type of aircraft, and (v) be able to take off and land consistently well by night. Lojidou Gazette, May 5, 1936 General Duties Branch The following are granted short service commissions as Acting Pilot Officers on probation with effect from and with seniority of April 20/—L. M. Blome-Jones, A. T. B. Campling, F. L. Chad- wick, P. J. Emerton, D. L. England, G. K. Fielder, J. W. S. Fowler, S. R. Gibbs, J. F. Grev, J. M. Holden, T- P. Hopkins, D. P. Hughes, F. A. Ives, L. V. James, P. N. Jennings, R. A. L. Knight, X. B. Mole (Pilot Officer K.A.F.O.), A. R. Pruddah, M. P. Richards, F. O. Thresher, F. VV. S. Turner, P. F. Webster, M. L. WTells. Pilot Officer on probation A. E. Saunders is confirmed in rank (April 14). The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant with effect from April 1, and take rank and precedence in the gradation - list immediately following Flight Lieutenants, A. W. Vincent, C. L. Monckton, M. W. S. Robinson, and A. D. Grace respectively:—G. Burdick, E. C. Smith-Ross, H. P. Broad, E. R. Berry. The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant on the dates stated (substituted for notification in the Gazette of April 21):—P. Bathurst, D. M. Somerville, K. F. Fer guson, W. J. H. Ekins, D. W. Baird, J. C. Sisson, Q. W. A. Ross (April 9); R. G. S. Morgan-Smith, R. Faville, S. E. Mackenzie, S. F. Godden, X. H. J. Tindal (April 10); L. F. J. Taylor, W. L. Stewart, D. Y. Feeny, P. A. Hunter, J. F. L. Zorn, G. Atkinson, J. H. A. Chapman, j. W. Donaldson (April 11). Wing Cdr. L. M. Bailey, A.F.C., is placed on the retired list at his own request (May 1): P/O. K. D. Stanion is transferred to the Stores Branch on probation in the rank of FTying Officer (April 14); F/O. F. M. C. Corelli relinquishes his short service commission on account of ill-health (May 3); the short service commission of Acting Pilot Officer on probation G. S. Milligan is terminated on cessation of duty (April 28). Accountant Branch Flying Officer on probation G. A. Linn is confirmed in rank (March 25). Medical Branch F. L. Whitehead, M.D., CM., is granted a short service com mission as a Flying Officer with effect from and with seniority of March 29. Chaplains Branch The Rev. X. F. Porter, L.Th., B.A., is granted a permanent com mission (May 6). Commissioned Engineer Officers The following Warrant Officers are granted permanent commis sions as Flying Officers on probation with effect from the dates Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force are notified : — General Duties Branch Wing Commander.—W. R. Cox, M.C., A.F.C., to Headquarters, Xo. 3 (Bomber) Group, Andover; for Armament duties vice Wing Cdr. R. L. Stevenson, M.B.E., 26.4.36. . Squadron Leadeis.—R. L. Ragg, A.F.C., to Headquarters, No. 3 (Bomber) Group, Andover; for Navigation duties, 20.4.36. V. E. Groom, D.F.C., to Xo. 58 (B) Squadron, Upper Heyford; to com mand, 22.4.36. Flight Lieutenants.—X. C. Ogilvie Forbes, to Xo. 8 Flying Train ing School, Montrose, 20.4.36. F. J. Fressanges, to No. 9 Flying Training School, Thornaby, 20.4.36. D. J. Waghorn, to No. io Flying Training School, Tern Hill, 20.4.36. R. B. Dashper, to Armament Training Camp, Aldergrove, 2.3.36. M. W. S. Robinson, to Xb, 24 (C) Squadron, Hendon, 22.4.36. J. I). Rutherford, to No. 5 Flying Training School, Sealand, 27.4.36. A. B. W'oodhall, to No. 1 Flying Training School, Leuchars, 18.4.36. E. H. Bellairs, to No. 26 (Army Co-operation) Squadron, Catterick, 23.4.36. Flying Officers.—J. O. Hinks, to Headquarters, Training Com mand, Stanmore, 21.4.36. ]. G. Macintyre, to No. 602 (City of Glas gow) (B) Squadron, 21.4.36. H. C. Bazeley, to No. 16 (Army Co operation) Squadron, Old Sarum, 27.4.36 FL L. Maxwell, to No. 26 (Army Co-operation) Squadron, Catterick, 27.4.36. C. L. Troop, to No. 13 (Army Co-operation) Squadron, Old Sarum, 27.4.36. Acting Pilot Officers.—The undermentioned are posted to the Units shown with effect from April 18, 1936:—C. L. F. Colmore, (vi) For attached naval officers only: — have carried out successfully take-offs and landings en an aircraft carrier. The conditions for the award of " Sx>ecial Distinction " or " Dis- tinguished Pass " will be that those recommended must (i) have attained a high degree of skill as service pilots, (ii) have obtained a high proportion of the marks allotted for " qualities as an officer or non-commissioned officer," and (iii) («) for " Special Distinction," have obtained not less than 85 per cent, of the total marks in the combined written and practical portion of the examination for the award of the flyin> badge and 75 per cent, of the total marks in the practical ground and air examinations for qualification as service -pilots, (b) lor " Distinguished Pass," have obtained not less tfcan |o per cent, and 70 per cent, respectively of the total marks in the examinations mentioned in (a) above. stated and with seniontv of March 18:—E. L. Magrath, J, " Steadman (April 14); C. T. McKnight (April 22). Commissioned Signals Officer W/O. A. W. Coe is granted a permanent commission as Firing Officer on probation with effect from April 16 and with seniority of March 18. Erratum In the Gazette of April 2r. 'For William Powis Welch read Wynd- ham Powis W^elch. ROYAL AIR FORCE RESERVE Reserve of Air Force Officers General Duties Branch Fit. Lt. A. Lees (R.A.F. retired) is granted a commission as Flight Lieutenant in Class C (March 16); F. V. Gauntlet* is granted a cue- mission as Flight Lieutenant in Class C (March 23); F/O. C. j. Farrell is granted the honorary rank of Flight Lieutenant while serving with the Royal Air Force as a civilian assistant (March 30); F/O. R. Beresford is transferred from Class A to Cla^s C (May 1). The following Flying Officers are transferred from Class AA(ii) to Class C on the dates stated:—T. G. Figgis (January n, 1935); F. A. B. Fawssett (June 20, 1935); A. T. Brock (October 12, H-.5I; H. F. Ruston (March 16). B/O. N. B. Mole relinquishes his commission on appointment to a short service commission in the'Royal Air Force (April 20). SPECIAL RESERVE General Ditties Branch S. D. P. Connors is granted a commission as Pilot Officer on pro bation (March 26); G. M. Gardner is granted a commission as 1'ilot Officer on probation (March 21). Medical Branch A. C. Fraser, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., is granted a commissi; :i ^; Flying Officer (February 12). AUXILIARY AIR FORCE General Duties Branch No. 601 (COUNTY OF LONDON) (FIGHTER) SQUADRON.—F/O. R. J. Holland relinquishes his commission on completion of service (April 3). AUXILIARY AIR FORCE RESERVE OF OFFICERS General Duties Branch R. J. Holland is granted a commission as Firing Officer in Class C (April 3). J. S. Laird, A. W. M. Street, B. J. Thomas, T. R. Thomas, E. R- White, X. G. Cooke, B. E. R. Bowden, D. St. Q. Robinson, K. D. Tate, S. McC. Boal, J. A. Crockett, J. M. Griffith-Jones, L>. F. Sp< ts- wood, J. C. Betts, J. H. D. Chappie, K. D. Currie, P. D. J. Strong, M. V.' Longbottom, D. F. O'Mahonv Leahv, C D. Swain, C. A. Butler, G. V. Cook, G. V. Smither, H. P. Blatchford, A. M. Brown, H. M. Crump, B. MacCallum, and E. C. Inglefield, all to No. 0 Flying Training School, Netheravon. C. P. Bomford, J. H. Coghlan, D. B. Hobson, E. J. S. Jones, P. D. A. Lister, E. E. M. Angell, J. C. Boulter, P. H. E. Burke, W. D. Coppinger, S. P. Crawley, J. X. Maclnnes, R. D. H. Maxwell, ]. E. Scoular, P. G. Chapman, H. Henry-May, P. F. R. Vaillant, J. S. Kendrick, P. H. R- «• Terry, J. A. Bateson, G. S. Braithwaite, T. F. T. Chambers W - «• Craddock, L. F. Henstock, J. E. Y. Le Moine, J. H. M< Michael, V. Mitchell, and P. J. S. Shaughnessy, all to Xo. 7 Flying Training School, Peterborough. Medical Branch Wing Commander.—C. P. Barber, to Xo. 6 Flying Training School, Xetheravon; for duty as Medical Officer, 26.4.36- Dental Branch . . Flying Officers.—\. St. C. Alderdice, to No. 1 School of Techmca Training (Apprentices), Halton, 27.4.36. O. F. Brown, .!• «• , Fensom, R. A. Pepper, to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow, Vtr^ S. Hill, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge, 27.4-.l6- W; A. H. Snu -»> R.A.F. Station, Manston, 27.4 36. ROYAL AIR FORCE GAZETTE ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE
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