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1937
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JUNE 17, 1937. FLIGHT. 601 R.A.F. MOBILITY : The Vincents of No. 84 (Bomber) Squadron from Shaibah, near Basra, receiving fuel and routine attention when on an inter-command flight across India. Shell Aviation Sews photograph. MOVES OF SQUADRONS No. 62 (Bomber) Squadron will move from Abingdon to Cranfield on July 6. No. 82 (Bomber) Squadron will move from Andover to Cranfield on July 6, on which date it will be transferred to No, i (Bomber) Group. No. 8S (Bomber) Squadron will move from Waddington to Bos- combe Down on July 10, on which date it will be transferred to No. 4 (Bomber) Group. No. 108 (Bomber) Squadron will move from Farnborough to Cran field on July 6, on which date it will be transferred to No. I (Bomber) Group. ROYAL AIR FORCE GAZETTE London Gazelle, June 8, 1937 General Duties Branch Sub-Lt. C. W. B. Smith, R.N., is granted a temporary commission as a Flying Officer on attachment to the Royal Air Force (May 22). The following Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in their appointments on the dates stated:—E. Graham, D. S. MacDonald (November 6, 1936); J. H. G. McArthur (May 12). The following Acting Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in their appointments, and graded as pilot officers on the dates stated: —J. F. Sutton, H. J. A. Thewles (March 9); W. W. Campbell, C. L. Haddon, C. E. Harris, J. R. Hollington, C. S. Kemp, E. C. Le Mesurier, H. B. Lightoller, E. C. Lilburn, T. D. M. Macdonald, G. W. Parsons, H. P. Powell, H. C. Sammels, B. A. Sisson, G. H. Stephens, P. E. Warn-- (May 4); C. H. Boxall, S. H. Cruise, F. R. Jeffs, W. W. Macfarlane, H. G. Mossford, T. W. Piper, N. L. Smith, T. C. Weir, B. R. Whaley (May 11); J. B. J. Boardman, G. R. Brady, D. F. H. Brown, S. G. Cooper, J. Ellis, A. M. McKenzie, A. C. MacLachlan, H. G. Marriott, S. C. Pendred, G. F. Rodney, D. D. Rogers, G. E. Saddington (May 18); J. Avent (May 20); M. V. Baxter, T. H. Clarke, C. G. H. Crusoe, J. G. P. Greenwood, F. C. Griffiths, R. H. Hain, J. R. Havers, A. E. Hyde-Parker, G. C. Kain, D. F. Laslett, G. W. De V. Le Sueur, H. J. Lyon, B. A. Mortimer, E. J. Palmer, L. H. W. Parkin, H. B. M. Pearson, C. D. W. Price, G. L. M. Schrader, W. A. Sykes, D. G. Tomlinson, H. C. Tootai, R. G. M. Walker, E. A. Warfield, R. F. Weatherill, M. Wyatt (June 8). The following Acting Pilot Officers on probation are graded as Pilot Officers on probation with effect from March 23, and are confirmed in their appointments with effect from April 20: —T. S. R. King, P. H. Leyton. The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer on the dates stated:—P. Ruston (April 13); W. S. Gardner (May 13); K. N. M. Eyres (May 14); R. I. K. Edwards, C. F. Herington (May 19). Wing Cdr. J. C. Slessor, M.C., is granted the acting rank of Group Captain (unpaid) whilst employed at the Air Ministrv (May 17); Group Gapt, A. C. Winter, O.B.E., is placed on the half- pay fist, scala B, from April 26 to May 17 (inclusive); Lieut. J. W. Hale, R.N., Fit. Lt. R.A.F., ceases to be attached to the R.A.F. on return to Naval duty (November 22, 1936); Wing Cdr. C. C. Miles, M.C., is placed on the retired list (June 6); Fit. Lt. G. F. A, Skelton is transferred to the Reserve, class C (June 1); F/O. J. E. Townsend is transferred to the Reserve, class A (May 31); Pilot Officer on probation E. L. Shankland resigns his short-service com mission (May 29). Medical Branch Fit. Lt. H. C. S. Pimblett, M.D., B.S., D.C.O.G., is promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader (April 2). The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant on the dates stated:—(May 4) seniority May 4, 1936.— J. R. R. Jenkins, M.K.C.S., L.R.C.P.; (May 15) seniority November 10, 1936.—E. W. R. Fairley, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.; (May in.—R. C. O'Grady, M.B., B.Ch. Dental Branch B. Blackburne, L.D.S., is granted a non-permanent commission as a Flying Officer for three years on the active list with effect from and with seniority of May 20. Commissioned Signals Officers The following Warrant Officers are granted permanent commissions as Flying Officers on probation with effect from May 24 and with seniority of May 18:— J. H. Styles, W. R. Lockhart, H. H. Laurie. Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service Sister Miss M. B. Weir resigns her appointment (June 2). ROYAL AIR FORCE RESERVE Reserve of Air Force Officers General Ditties Branch Capt. D. R. Shixman, M.C., is granted a commission as Flight Lieutenant in Class C (April 22); E. W. Barry is granted a commis sion as Flying Officer in Class C (April 5); F/O. N. T. Tangye is transferred from Class A to Class C (March 6); F/O. C. G. Fraser relinquishes his commission on completion of service (May <>); F/O. H. B. Hampson relinquisher his commission on completion of service and is permitted to retain his rank (May 29). AUXILIARY AIR FORCE Equipment Branch . The following are granted commissions (April 1):—Lt.-Col. T. Notley, Graham, R.O.A.C. (retired). Medical Branch No. 600 (CITY OF LONDON) (FIGHTER) SQUADRON).—J. H. A M.D., B.Sc, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., is granted a commission as Officer (May 7). I.A.O.C. as Flight Lieu (retired); Maj tenants A. II. ttwood. Flying ROYAL AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE The following appointments in the Royal Air Force are notified: — General Duties Branch Wing Commander.—M. Thomas, D.F.C., A.F.C., to No. 6 Arma ment Training Camp, Woodsford; to command, 24.5.37. Squadron Leader.—A. E. Taylor, to R.A.F. Depot, Middle East, Ismailia, Egypt; for duty as Adjutant, 4.5.37- Flight Lieutenants.—C. E. Chilton, to Headquarters. Bomber Flying Officers.—P. H. Gibbings, to R.A.F. Station, Ismailia, Egypt, 30.4.37. E. J. Boyle, to Schooi of Army Co-operation, Old Sarum, 22.5.37.' Pilot Officers.—J. W. Allsop, to No. 10 (Bomber) Squadron, Dish- forth, 22.5.37. P. C. Hughes, to No. 64 (Fighter) Squadron, Martles- ham Heath, 22.5.37. C G. C. Olive, to No. 65 (Fighter) Squadron, Hornchurch, 22.5.37. C. R. Kelaher, to Xo. 103 (Bomber) Squadron, Command, Uxbridge, 25.5.37. H. Y. Humphreys, to No. 3 Flying Usworth, 22.5.37. L. L. Johnston, to No. 207 (Bomber) Squadron, Training School, Grantham, 10.5.37. Worthv Down, 22.5.37. K. W. Kaufmann, to No. 214 (Bomber)
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