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1937
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AUGUST 5, 1937- FLIGHT. 151 THE OYAL SERVICE NOTES AND NEWS PASSING-OUT INSPECTIONS Ealton.—On Tuesday of last week Air Chief Marshal Sir John Steel, A.O.C. in C, Bomber Command, carried out the passing-out inspection of apprentices from No. i School of Technical Training, Halton. In his report, the Commandant of the Station said that the August, 1934, entry was the thirtieth entry of apprentices to com plete the course. The conduct of this entry during the three years training in workshops had been very good and there had been keen competition owing to a number of apprentices being of approxi mately equal merit. Although the total time lost—mainly through sickness—had been high, it had not interfered excessively with tech nical training. There had been no opportunity of giving any prac tical instruction on the modem monoplanertype airframes, but it was hoped that airframes of these types, or complete components, would be available in the near future. As regards educational training, the entry had on the whole dis played keenness and attention. In the final examination, the results obtained by the Fitters II were satisfactory, although the average percentages are slightly lower than those gained by the January, 1934, entry—probably due to a change of syllabus during their course, and to unavoidable chinges of staff. The work done by Fitters, Armourer, had been very satisfactory, particularly in science subjects. The general standard of discipline and drill had been average. The entry had done well in sports and athletics and outstanding performances included :•—L. A. A. Reid, Inter-Services swimming champion, breast stroke and member of R.A.F. swimming team; L. A. A. Walters, member of R.A.F. swimming team; A. A. White side, winner of Bucks County long jump with a record jump. This entry, also, was the first to have played two seasons of baseball. The general health of the entry had been good, although the figures for time lost in schools and workshops did not compare favourably with those of the last entry. This was accounted for by the very severs epidemic of influenza which occurred in January last. The physique of the entry was, he thought, well up to standard. The recent increase in the amount of money available for messing had done much to improve the feeding generally and should lead to a still higher physical standard. For instance, it was now possible, with the money available, to have tea and biscuits before early-morning P.T. Prize winners were as follows: — Grand Aggregate ist Prize, I. Scott; 2nd. R. E. Harris; 3rd, K. R. Knowles. Educational Subjects Fitter II.—ist Prize, K. R. Knowles; 2nd, J. E. Twelvetree. Fitter Armourer.—B. J. Cornelius. Elliott Memorial Prize.—W. Beringer. Crebbin-Robinson Cup.—W. C. Simpkins. Cadetships.—R. E. Harris, B. G. Mace, W. Beringer. Viscount Wakefield Scholarship.—R. E. Harris. Electrical and Wireless School, Cranwell.—A.V.-M. J. E. A. Baldwin, A.O.C., Training Command, inspected the apprentices on Wednesday of last week. In his report, the Commanding Officer revealed that the strength of the September, 1934, entry passing out was 48, composed as follows: 39 wireless operator mechanics, 9 instrument makers. January, 1937, saw alterations in administrative policy, resulting in the separation of apprentices from boy entrants for training pur poses and the formation of No. 2 (Apprentices) Wing. At this time a new squadron was formed and composed entirely of Instrument Makers under training, and for this purpose 27 trainees were transferred from " A " Squadron to the newly formed C ' Squadron, leaving a total of 337, which subsequent casualties had reduced to 333, the present strength. The average age of the entry is eighteen years eight months. In the final passing-out examination the average percentage of the entry as a whole was 63 per cent Three Aircraft Apprentices gained distinction with more than 75 per cent. The results obtained by the 39 W/O. Aircraft Apprentices were as tollows: One passed out as Leading Aircraftsman; 25 passed out as Aircraftsman First Class; 12 passed out as Aircraftsman Second Class: Results obtained by the Aircraft Apprentices in the trade of instrurnent Maker were as follows: Four passed out as Aircraftsman ''2* Class; five passed out as Aircraftsman Second Class. «_• • entrv had given every satisfaction in drill and physical training and they received the highest marks for " Inspection Turn- R IR IORCE AIR MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS out." All apprentices passed their annual musketry course and their anti-gas training, and are equipped with respirators for the latter purpose. The entry had taken part in all branches of sport and has had representatives in the station hockey, rugby and association football teams. The majority obtained the Royal Air Force Swimming Certi ficate. The general health of the entry had been satisfactory. Awards.—Highest Marks, Technical Subjects; 566986 Leading Apprentice R. Humphrey (Wireless Operator Mechanic). Highest Marks, Educational Subjects: 566977 Aircraft Apprentice W. Dodds (Wireless Operator Mechanic). Highest Aggregate Marks: 567076 Sergeant Apprentice T. More-mant. LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal has been awarded to the undermentioned airmen: W.O.s Cullum, W. A., Holbrook, D., Kyle, R., Lockhart, W. R., Rich, F. V. M., Scorgie, J. P., W.O.2 Mansbridge, A. C, F/Sgts. Acquroff, W. W., Albeiry, A. W., Archbold, D. N., Ayres, L. W.. Baker, G. R. C, Barrand, L. G., Bidgood, F., Boyle, J. M., Brennan, A. P., Brooks, T. H, Buckley, J., Butler, G. C, Carroll, J. J.. Cathrall, C. W., Coleman, P. G., Connell, J., Curtis, L. W., Daunt, W. A., Denne, C. A., Dufiett, F. W., Fisher, A., Fletcher, H., French, P. M., D.F.M., Garrod, F., Gordon. R., Groom, F. E., Hall, A., Hammond, F. G., A.F.M., Hawkins, E. F., Hawkins, H, Hodgson, R., Howells, C, Hughes, T., Hurst, G. H. F., Joce. E. R. S., Kemp, E. J. W., King, R. W., Land, R. B. P., Leaver, T. H. A., Leicester, T. E„ Luke, D. T., McCombe, J. R., McPhail, H., Methven, W. J., Middleton, E. C, Mitcham, L. C, Muir, S., Mumford, F. H., Pacello, E. A., Pirie, J., Press, G. C, Pritchard, T. J., Reed, G. A J., Reed, W. H., Ridge, J. P., Riley, R., Roberts, T:, Robinson, H. C, Rogers, W., Saunders," C. D. A., Shaw, E. C, Shone, J. H., Stainsby, N., Standing, R. J., Sutton, C. J., Twelves, L. C. F., Vousden, W. H. E., Waite, H., Walder, H. V., West, B„ Williams, H. H., M.M., Wood, E., Wright, L. T., Sgts. Aikman, G., Armstrong, J., Attaway, A. B., Baker, S. J., Banks, T. L., Barker, F. A., Baxter, C. A., Beck, H. H., Bickell, G. J., Bowerman, J. W., Braithwaite, F. L., Brown, A., Bryan, J. E., Burrell, J. VV., Bywater, A. E., Chanter, E. S., Christopher, F. G., Clements, E. S., Compton, S., Cuerel, G., Daley, D., Damerell, A. E., Dean, F. S., Dolman, W. H., Egles, W., Essam, G. W., Ewen, D. W., Fitt, P. A., M.M., Foster, F. H., Fox, F. J., Fraser, J. S., Fraser, S. E., French, H., Fuller, R. E., Gale, F. W., Gamble, R. H. B., Germain, A. F., Giblett, E. J., Gosney, A., Grady, J., Haines, R. L., Hamilton, E. M., Harris, T. W., Harris, W., Hayward, L. W., Hazell, F. V.. Heeks, W. H., Holt, S., Hunter, W. H, Jones, J H, Lawson, HI, Lea, J. J., Le Grange, E. A., Lombardi, G. W„ M.M., McArdle, W. H, McCann, F., McNaughton, W. S., Markwell, F. T-, M.M., Marshall, R. A., Martin, C. A., Millington, A. O., Moffatt, H. A.. Moore, W., Morrison, K. M., Mulcahy. J. H., Newnham, N. C. G., Newson, F. C, Nickson, H, Pearson, W. B., Petersen, A. E., Pratt, G. S. J., Pratt, V. D. L., Ross, H. S., Russell, R. H., Sharman, W., Simmons, E. W., Simmons, R. H., Simpson, R. J., Smith, H, Smith, J., Smith, S. F., Stanbrook. M. F., Strong, C. W.. Swain, J. A., Tansley, G. A., Temple, J. W., Theaker, S., Thomas, G. W., Tribe, R G., Tuite, W. J., Turner, L., Ward, T- E., Wedge, E. V., Weeden, J. H., Welham, A. G., M.M., West, F. W., West, 1.. White, W., Wilcox, H. W., Williams, D., Willis, A. W. M.M.. Wiseman, R., Woolmer, G. G., Wright, S. G., A.F.M., Ancsell, E.. Argyle, F., M.M., Bain, R. H. F., Barns, P. M., Bell, R., Blythe. W. J., Broad, E. C. W., Burton, V. J., Cairns, J., Carter, R. J., Castle, M. E., Christie, R. T., Coe, F., Cpl/A/Sgt. Cokeley, V. H, Cpls. Colledge, W., Curran, W., Dawson, H., Drinkwater, F. A., Emmins, ]., Farrer, A. A., Field, E. J., Filmer, E., Fisher, J. A., Fulcher, R. S., Gault, A. R., Holmes, A. J. H., Humble, W.. Jennison, H., Jolly, C. R., Kidson, H. C, Langham, B., Lewis, C. J.. McCracken, S., Mclntyre, E., Melhuish, T. E., More, S. H. B.. Norman, R. T. J., Perry, G. D., Pickworth, J. W., Rowe, H. \\\. Scamp, C. J., Seller, H. J., Silcock, A. H, Smith, J. T., Stacey. S. M., Stephenson. G C. H., Taylor, J. N., Terry, J. T.. Thompson, R., Waddington, E. A., Watts, P. H, L.A/Cs. Browu. L. L.. Humphrey, S.. D.C.M., M.M. RECRUITING BY AIRMEN With a view to stimulating recruiting it has been decided to inaugurate a system whereby airmen proceeding on leave will be invited to act as recruiters, thereby qualifying for the reward of 5s. for a skilled man attested, and 2s. 6d. for an unskilled man.
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