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1937
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246 FLIGHT. MARCH II, I937> THE ULSTER SQUADRON No. 10 SQUADRON DINNER Tt is proposed to form a Territorial Army and Air Force Association. The tenth annual reunion dinner of No. 10 Squadron will ]„ n in Co. Antrim, following (in which No. 502 (Ulster) (Bomber) Squadron will be converted from a Special Reserve to an Auxiliary Air Force unit. rne renrn l r 01 .\o. squadro l he h M in London on March 20. It is open to all ranks. Tickets « M Past and present members of the Squadron' are asked to annU * Mr. A. F. Williams, " Rozel," Amersham, Bucks. 5 t0 ROYAL AIR FORCE GAZETTE London Gazette, February 2, 1937 General Duties Branch The. following are granted short service commissions as Pilot Officers for five years on the active list with effect from and with seniority of February 19:— J. W. Allsop, D. G. Boehm, J. F. P. Brough, 1). A. Cameron, R. J. Cosgrove, H. K. Fowler, C. L. Gilbert, D. C. F. Good, G. E. Grev Smith, P. C. Hughes, C. L. Mullock, L. L. Johnston, K. W. Kaufmann, C. R. Kelaher, W. Kinane, C. R. Mace, D. Marshall, C, G. C. Olive, J. Paine, R. M. i'ower. A. E. -Robinson, K. R. Rogers, D. F. B. Sheen, W. B. Wight, E. W. Yates. Fit. Cadet I. T. B. Rowland, having successfully passed through the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, is granted a permanent commission as Pilot Officer with effect from and with seniority of December 19, 1936. (Substituted for the notification in the Gazette of January 26.) E. J. T. Clarke is granted a short service commission as Acting Pilot (ifhcer on probation with effect from and seniority of January 25. (Substituted for the notification in the Gazette of February 9.) The following Acting Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in their appointments and graded as Pilot Officers on the dates stated:—R. 1. Abrahams, P. E. Bell, D. H. Cross, J. Gillan, B. P. Hart, S. J. Monroe, I. G. C. Malcolm, J. A. Mackie, J. L. Xicol, E. F. Pope, C. A. Stephen, W. K. Williams (January 27); N. G. Cooke, M. V. Lougbottuin, C. J). Swain, E. C. Wolfe (February 24). The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant on the dates stated.—.]. X. McAuley, S. Keane (April I, 193(1) (substituted for notifications in the Gazette of June 23, 1936); C.'G. Hill (Lt., The Buffs); A. C. Weldon (Lt., Sherwood Foresters); L. I. T. Whitaker (Lt., Rifle Brigade) (seniority October 1, J9S5) (October r, 1936); A. A. X. Malan (Lt., Roval Tank Corps), R. B. Pakenham (Lt., Border Regt.), A. F. Anderson (Lt., Royal Warwick Regt.) (seniority January 15, 1936) (January 15); K. Gray (January 15); X. W: Wakelin (February 12); G. C. Tomlinson, A. J. Kennedy (February 14). F70. D. M. Xewman takes- rank and precedence as if his appoint ment as Flying Officer bore date IVcember 22, 1936. Reduction takes effect from January 23; Cdr. F. M. R. Stephenson, R.X., Squadron Leader, R.A.F., ceases to be attached to the Royal Air Force with effect from February n, on return to Naval duty, and is reattached to the Royal Air Force as a Squadron Leader with effect from February 23 and with seniority of April 1, 1935; Lt. R. W. Wicks, R.X.,is reattached to the Royal Air Force as a Fit. Lieutenant with effect from Februarv 19 and with seniority of January 1, 19 u. Lt. D. Mel. Russell, R.X., Flight Lieutenant, R.A.F., ceases to be attached to the Royal Air Force on return to Xaval duty (January 4); Wing Cdr. M. Moore, O.B.E,, is placed on the half-pay list, scale B, from February 17 to 20 inclusive; Wing Cdr. W. Helmore is placed on the tetired list at his own request (March i); Fit. Lt. W. H. Forbes Mitchell is transferred to the Reserve, Class 4 (March 1); P/O. D. H. G. Tolle'mache resigns his permanent 'com mission (January 4); the short service commission of Acting Pi] on probation H. \V. McMillan is terminated on cessation of duty (February 24). Memorandum 61444 Cadet A. E. P. Roberts is granted an honorary commission as 2nd Lieutenant with effect from the date of his demobilisation PRINCESS MARY'S ROYAL AIR FORCE NURSING SERVICE Sister Miss E. L. Elias resigns her appointment (March 1). ROYAL AIR FORCE RESERVE Reserve of Air Force Officers General Duties Brancli R. D. Adams is granted a commission as Flying Officer in Class \ (March 2); Major H. R. Kavanagh, M.B.E. (R.A.R.O.), is granted a commission as Flight Lieutenant in Class C (November 30, 193ft)' Sqn. Ldr. E. L. P. Morgan, R.A.F. (Retired), is granted a commit sion as Flight Lieutenant (Honorary Squadron Leader) in Class C (December 21, 1936); Capt. A. L. Cockburn is granted a commis sion as Flight Lieutenant m Class C (January 20); F/O. G. E, Pyne, R.A.F\ (Retired), is granted a commission as Flight Lieutenant in Class C (August 4, T936); F/O. R. F. de R. Read is granted a commission as Flight Lieutenant in Class C (January 25); F'/O. R. A. Whitehead is transferred from Class A to Class C (November 18, 1936); F/O. L. B. Greensted is transferred from Class AA (ii) to Class C (June 19, 193(1); F/O. A. E. Hill is trans ferred from Class C to Class A (July iS, T936); the notification in the Gazette of March 17, 1936, concerning F/O. L. E. Falla is can celled; the honorary rank of Flight Lieutenant granted to F/0. D. M. Flarrison is withdrawn on termination of his employment witb the Royal Air Force (January 5); F'/O. A. S. Wilcockson relin quishes his commission on completion of service and is permitted to retain his rank (February 19). The following relinquish their •commissions on completion of ser vice on the dates stated:—Fit. Lt. A. G. D. Alderson (January 71; F.TO. C. E. Kelly (October 14, 193(1); F/O. W. R. C. Wilkins (December 30, 1936). AUXILIARY AIR FORCE General Duties Branch No. 603 (CITY OF EDINBURGH) (BOMSEB) SQUADRON.—F/O. G. A. Reid is promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant (November 25, J<)3(>). ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE Appointments.—The following appointments in the Royal Air Force are notified : — General Dalies Branch Group Captain—R. L. G. Marix, D.S.O., to Headquarters, Xo. jd (Reconnaissance) Group; Lee-on-the-Solcnt; for dutv as Senior Air Staff Officer, 1.2.37. Wing Commanders.—A. O. Lewis-Roberts, D.F.C., to R.A.F. Station, Hemswell; to command, 22.2.37. H. Y. Rowley, to Direc torate of Operations and Intelligence, Air Ministry, 22.2.37. Squadron Leaders.—A. F\ Scroggs, to Deputy Directorate of Repair and Maintenance, Air Ministry, 16.2.37. C. S., Shaw, to Directorate of Training, Air Ministry, 22.2.37. E. C. de V. Lart, to No. 142 (Bomber) Squadron, Andover, 22.2.37. J- Ea G-H. Thomas, D.F.C., to Xo. 228 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Pembroke Dock; for flying duties, 15.2.37. Flight Lieutenants.—A. P. S. Wills, to Headquarters, Training Command, Market Drayton, 15.2.37. A. X. Luxmoore, to Elec trical and. Wireless School, Cranwell, 24.2.37. G. P. Woodhouse, to Xo. 2ci (Army Co-operation) Squadron, Cattcrick, 18.2.37. A, C. Evans-Evaus, to R.A.F. Station, Scampton, 19.2.37. Flying Officer.—I. J. McGhie, to R.A.F. Station, Flal Far, Malta, 4.2.37. F. Rump, to School of Air Navigation, Manston, 22.2.37. F. J. Manning, to No. 269 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron, Abbotsinch, 2 1.2-37- Acting Pilot Officers.—C,. B. Brady, D. D. Rogers, to No. 18 (Bomber) Squadron, Upper Heyford, 21.2.37. R. B. Langlois, to No. 21 (Bomber) Squadron, Lympne, 21.2.37. H. R. Bickerstaff, to No. 29 (Fighter) Squadron, North Weald, 21.2.37. D. C. Staple- ton, to No, 34 (Eomber) Squadron, Lympne, 21.2.37. D. T. St. H. Dawes, A. A. Devany, to No, 41 (Fighter) Squadron, Catterkk, 21.2.37. H. D. Card, to No. 49 (Bomber) Squadron. Worthy Down, 21.2.37. S. Gemmell, to No. 54 (Fighter) Squadron, Hornchurch, 21.2.37- R- S. Illingworth, T. G. Robertson, to No. 74 (Fighter) Squadron, Hornchurch, 21.2.37. S. G. Cooper, J. Ellis, to No. 114 (Bomber) Squadron, Wyton, 21.2.37. A. M. McKenzie, A. C. Mac- Lachlan, H. G. Marriott, to No. 139 (Bomber) Squadron, Wyton, 21.2.37. W. S. L. Smallman, to No. 142 (Bomber) Squadron, And over, 21.2.37. J. B. J. Boardman, G. F Rodney, G. E. Sadriington, to No. 144 (Bomber) Squadron, Hemswell, 21 2.37. F. T May, E. T. Williams, to No. 207 (Bomber) Squadron, Worthy Down, 21.2.37. J- Avent, to Xo. 269 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron, Abbotsinch, 21.2.37. Equipment Branch Group Captain.—C. L. Archibold, O.B.E., to Headquarters, Coastal Command, Lee-on-the-Solent; for Equipment Staff duties, 18.2.37. Wmg Commander.—-H. L. Woolveridge, to Directorate of Equip ment, Air Ministry, 18.2.37. Flying Officer.—R. J. Williams, to R.A.F. Station, Hawkmge, 23.2.37. Accountant Branch Squadron -Leader—F. C. Chalmers, to No. I Flying Training Scho'ol, Leuchars; for Accountant duties, 22.2.37. Flight Lieutenant.—V. H. Lewis, to No. 9 Flying Training School, Thornaby, 22.2.37. Medical Branch Squadron Leader.—B. L C. Fisher, to Superintendent of t e Reserve, Hendon; for duty as Medical Officer, 23.2.37- ^_ Fliehi Lieutenants.—D. Breen (Quartermaster), to R:AF'.S;' pital, Aden, 1.2.37. R. E. W. Fisher, to R.A.F. Station, AU« grove, 20.2.37. . • „ FfyiHg Officers.-]. G. Rountree, to No. 5 Armament Trami « Camp, Penrhos, 20.2.37. A. R. Sibbald, to R.A.F. Depot, i^ul 24.2.37.
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