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MAY 13, 1937- FLIGHT. 487 Davies, C. D. Fox, K. McL. Gillies, I. R. Gleed, I. P Grant D. J. Gudgeon, G. R. G. Henderson, M. F. Hendry, D J How' B. O. Huxtable, A. P. G. Hyde, N. L. levers, P. G. Jameson' D. I. Jobson, G. C. O. Key, W. M. Lupton, A. N. Macfarlane' R. A. G. Morgan, J. F. Newman, G. E. Newton, G K Peacock R. D. E. Pitcairn H F. Plank, B. J. Rogers, L. G. Schwab! W. T. Scott, R. H. Sleigh, N. J. Starr. J. N. de M. Tyrrell R N Wall, G. S. Woodwark (March 9); T. W. Lamb (March 12)-' J. W. H. Bray, J. Ellis, B. R. O'B. Hoare, L. K. Keith B J E Lane, R. A. B. Learoyd, A. C. Leggate, S. N. L. Maude I B N Russell, E. R. D. Vaughan (March 23). Acting Pilot Officer on probation J. A. F. Mertens is graded as Pilot Officer on probation (February 21). The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant (April 15):—N. G. Mulholland, A. C. Mills. The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer on the dates stated:—B. Samson, K. J. Rampling (March 14); R. M. Fenwick-Wilson (March 24); R. N. Smith, D. Walker, S. E. F. Curry, G. P. Flew, E. G. Campbell-Voullaire, B. G. Car roll (April 14); F. S. D. Burgis, D. C. Yorke, A. C. Brown, S. R. R. Smith (April 19). Lt. P. L. Jamison, R.N., Flight Lieutenant, R.A.F., ceases to be attached to the R.A.F. on return to Naval duty (December 19, 1936); Fit. Lt. R. B. Brown is transferred to the Reserve, Class C (May 4); F/O. C. M. B. Renshaw relinquishes his short-service commission on account of ill-health (May 1); the short-service com mission of Acting Pilot Officer on probation A. G. Craig-Brown is terminated on cessation of duty (April 24). Equipment Branch Wing Cdr. G. A. Hilliar is placed on the retired list (May 1). • Medical Branch F/O. F. L. Whitehead, M.D., CM., is promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant (March 29). PRINCESS MARY'S ROYAL AIR FORCE NURSING SERVICE Senior Sister Miss M. E. R. Edwards is promoted to the rank of Matron (May 1); Matron Miss M. W. Walker is placed on the retired list at her own request (May 1). ROYAL AIR FORCE RESERVE Reserve of Air Force Officers Genera! Duties Branch Fit. Lt. W. R. Castings, M.B.E.. (R.A.F., retired), is granted a commission in that rank in Class C (November 2b, 1936); B. Heath is granted a commission as Pilot Officer in Class AA (May 4). The following are transferred from Ckiss A to Class C on the dates stated:—Fit. Lt. G. Rose (April 7); F/O. B. J. Hurren (February 26, 1936); F/O. L. W. Thres (March 11, 1936); P/O. A. D. MacLeod (October 1, 1936). The following Flying Officers are transferred from Class C to Class A on the dates stated:—W. F. HiJclrie (April 11, 1936); H. E. Mayes (March 18); T. J. Shaw (April 8). F/O. A. K. L. Stephenson is transferred from Class C to Class AA (ii) (March 19); F/O. C. D. Barnard relinquishes his commis sion on completion of service July 17, 1936); F/O. F. D. Paul relin quishes his commission on account of ill-health (May 5); the notifi cation in the Gazette of March 1O concerning Engr. Cdr. W. A, Howsego (R.N. Retired) is cancelled. AUXILIARY AIR FORCE General Duties Branch No. 500 (COUNTY OF KENT) (BOMBER) SQUADRON.—D. G. Mabey is granted a commission as Pilot Officer (April 7). No. 604 (COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX) (FIGHTER) SQUADRON.—P. W. D. Heal is granted a commission as Pilot Officer (March 24). No. 611 (WEST LANCASHIRE) (BOMBER) SQUADRON.—S. H. Bazley is granted a commission as Pilot Officer (April 4). ROYAL AIR FORGE INTELLIGENCE General Duties Branch Wing Commanders—L. H. Slatter, O.B.E., D.S.C., D.F.C., to R.A.F. Station, Feltwell; to command, 13.4.37. C. W. Hill, to R.A.F. Station, Tangmere; to command, 13.4.37. A. C. Collier, to D.O.I., Dept. of C.A.S., Air Ministry, 9.4.37" S. Graham, M.C., to No. 10 (Bomber) Squadron, Dishforth; to command, 15.4.37. W. E. Swann, to R.A.F. Station, Church Fenton; to command, 19-4-37- G. T. Richardson, to No. 97 (B) Squadron, Leconfield; to command, 15.4.37. Squadron Leaders—F. R. D. Swain, A.F.C., to No. 1 (Fighter) Squadron, Tangmere; to command, 13.4.37. R. R. Nash, to Dept. of C.A.S., Air Ministry, vice Sqn. Ldr. E. P. M. Davis, A.F.C., A.M., 1.4.37. R- J- -Legg, to No. 8 Flying Training School, Mont rose; for duty as Chief Flying Instructor, 18.4.37. F. G. H. Ewens. to Headquarters, R.A.F'., India, New Delhi; lor Signals duties, 30.3.37. E. Burton, to No. 90 (B) Squadron, Bicester; to command, 19.4.37. G. C. Bladon, to No. 42 (T.B.) Squadron, Donibristle; to command, 9.4.37. J. H. Hargroves, to No. 37 (B) Squadron, Felt- well; for flying duties, 26.4.37. Flight Lieutenants.—A. Franklin, to No. 209 (Flying Boat) Squad ron, Felixstowe, 28.3.37. E. J. H. Lindley, to No. 4 Armament Training Camp, West Freugh, 16.4.37. D- J- Eayrs, to Central Fly ing School, Upavon, 19.4.37. A. T. H. Willis, to No. 149 (B) Squad ron, Mildenhall, 12.4.37. F. C. Daubney, to No. 5 (A.C.) Squadron, Chaklala, India, 30.3.37. R. S. Howe, to No. 39 (B) Squadron, Risalpur, India, 1.4,37. F. S. Gardner, to Central Flying School, Upavon, 24.4.37. H. R. A. Edwards, R. L. Wilkinson, to Central Flying School, Upavon, 19.4.37. R- H- Maw- to No- IO5 (B) Stluad- ron, Harwell, 26.4.37. Flying Officers.—N. de W. Boult, to Home Aircraft Depot, Hen- low, 28.3.37. J. K. M. Drysdale, I. C. B. Worthington-Wilmer, to No. 2 (A.C.) Squadron, Hawkinge, 25.4.37- A. R. W. Shipley, to No. 4 (A.C.) Squadron, Odiham, 25.4.37. R. H. Humphries —. MacDougall, to No. 13 (A.C.) Squadron, Odiham, 25.4.37. J. K Maffett, W. G. Tailyour, to No. 16 (A.C.) Squadron, Old Saruim 25.4.37 D M H. Craven, to Armament Training Camp, North Coates Fitties, 12.4.37. L. R. Stewart, to No. 76 (B) Squadron, Finningley, 12.4.37. Pilot Officers.—-M. W. Donaldson, to No. 7 (Bomber) Squadron, Firmingley, 7 3.37. J. T. Bouwens, D. Fortnum, to No. 75 (Bom ber) Squadron, Driffield, 7.3.37. R. Clarke, to No. 97 ^on™er> Squadron, Leconfield, 7-3-37- L- «• Field- to N?; 3« bomber Squadron, Mildenhall, 7.3.37. P. A. Gilchrist, to No 51 (Bomber) Squadron, Boscombe Down, 7-3-37- H. D. Green, P. A. Matthews, to No. 58 (Bomber) Squadron, Boscombe Down, 7-3-37- C. A Richardson, to No. 166 (Bomber) Squadron, Leconfield, 7-3-37. Y. P Wilson, to No. 9 (Bomber) Squadron, Scampton, 7.3.37. L. S. Lawrence, to No. 61 (Bomber) Squadron, Hemswell, 7-3-37- J. H, Irvin, to No. 201 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Calshot, 28.3.37 A. C. R. Thompson, to No. 201 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Calshot 28.3.37. J- Barrett, to No. 204 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Mount Batten, 2S.3.37. J. B. Burnett, to No. 228 (Flying Boat) Squad ron, Pembroke Dock, 28.3.37. J. P. Owens, to No. 228 (Flying Boat) Squadron, Pembroke Down, 28.3.37- A. Aitken, A. u. Duguid, D. A. Kerr, J.-B. Stewart, F. W. S. Turnery F. Holman, to No. 149 (B) Squadron, Mildenhall, 12.4.37. F. S. Stapleton, to No. 603 (City of Edinburgh) (B) Squadron, 20.3.37. J. J. E. Coats, to No. 812 (F.T.B.) Squadron, 193-37- W. T. Dennis, to Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment, Felixstowe, 19.4.37. C. E. Slee, R. W. Stewart, J. E. Dutton, to Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment, Martlesham Heath, 19.4.37. H. M. Crump, W. H. R. N. Newton-Howes, to Air Observers School, North Coates Fitties, 19.4.37. P- W. Hartley, to Air Observers School, North Coates Fitties, 26.4.37. R- H. H. L. Oliphant, to No. 54 (F) Squadron, Hornchurch, 9.4.37. M. W. Hamlyn, to No. 3 Armament Training Camp, Sutton Bridge, 26.4.37. F. Harrison, to No. 4 Armament Training Camp, West Freugh, 26.4.37. C. E. Levitt, to Armament Training Camp, Leuchars, 19.4.37. F- L. Chadwick, B. P. Jones, P. H. Rebbeck, to No. 76 (B) Squadron, Finningley, 12.4.37. J- Adam, T. G. W. Appleby, V. Mitchell, A. R. Vaughan Williams, E. R. White, to No. 37 (B) Squadron, Feltwell, 26.4.37. S. M. Bird, to No. 3 Armament Training Camp, Sutton Bridge, 12.4.37. W. G. Lockhart, to Armament Training Camp, North Coates Fitties, 15.4.37. J. H. Wedgwood, to Air Ob servers School, North Coates Fitties, 15.4.37. Acting Pilot Officers.—]?. B. Unitt, to No. 11 Flying Training School, Wittering, 3.4.37. A. B. Thompson, to No. 5 Flying Train ing School, Sealand, 11.4.37. F). S. Thorn, to No. 6 Flying Train ing School, Netheravon, 13.4.37. W. S. Pryde, to No. 2 Armament Training Camp, Aldergrove, 19.4.37. S. A. Levenson, to No. 9 Flying Training School, Thornaby, 14.4.37. G. K. Peacock, to No. 76 (B) Squadron, Finningley, 12.4.37. Equipment Branch Flying Officer.—G. I. Rees, to R.A.F. Station, Halton, 25.3.37. The undermentioned are posted to the Equipment Training School, Cranwell, on appointment to permanent commissions, on probation, with effect from 12.4.37: — Flying Officers—C. F. Curtis, J. S. Eley, F. H. J. Heading, H. Lovegrove, E. A. Rabbitts, D. Stacey, H. F. Thomas, A. C. Thorne, D. Yellowley, J. S. Atkinson. A. R. Crisp. Accountant Branch Wing Commander.—R. Byrne, M.C., to Headquarters, Training Command. Market Drayton; for Accountant duties, 21.4.37. Squadron Leader—E. J. Grout, to No. 8 Flying Training School, Montrose; for Accountant duties, 22.4.37. Pilot Officer.—P. N. Isaac, to R.A.F. Station, Hemswell, 23.4.37. Medical Branch Squadron Leader.— H. W. Corner, to R.A.F. Depot, Uxbridge; for duty as Medical Officer, I9-4-37- Flight Lieutenants—C. A. Rumball, to R.A.F. Institute of Pathology and Tropical Medicine. Halton, 19.4.37. J. S. Wilson, to No. 8 (Bomber) Squadron, Aden, 18 3.37. R. C. H. Tripp, to R.A.F. Station. Upper Heyford, 26.4.37. Flying Officer.—C. E. G. Wickham, to R.A.F. Station, Marham, zi-4-37- Chaplains Branch Revd. A. H. Pagct-Wilkes, to R.A.F. Station, Cardington; fat duty as Chaplain (C. of E.), I3-4-37-
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