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1939
1939 - 0717.PDF
MARCH g, 1939 FLIGHT. 255 SERVICE AVIATION (Continued) THE PRODUCTION TYPE BOMBAY: An exclusive view of the first Bristol Bombay- bomber - transport built by Short and Harland at Belfast. It will be noted that the nose has been revised and that the Pegasus engines now drive Rotol airscrews be sufficient for the Navy's needs, it is proposed that the deficiency should be made up by the construction of new bases or by using R.A.F. stations on a shared basis. A Rear-Admiral will be ap pointed to administer the Royal Naval Air Stations. A Short-Service scheme for Pilot and Observer Officers has been instituted, providing for seven years' service in the first instance, followed by eight years in the Reserve. A large number of officers have been entered under this Scheme and are now under training. A number of officers have also been transferred from the Royal Air Force to the Air Branch of the Royal Navy. Officers of the Royal Navy are being trained for the special technical and armament duties required in the Fleet Air Arm. In addition, a number of ratings are being trained for pilot duties. Pilots from R.A.F.—Progress is also being made in the provision of the maintenance ratings who will be required for the mainten ance of Fleet Air Arm material. A number of fitters, riggers, mechanics, and R.A.F. apprentices have volunteered for transfer to the Navy, and arrangements are being made for large numbers of personnel, provided by volunteers from the Fleet and entries from outside, to be -trained in the various grades. Nevertheless, for some time to come the Navy will have to depend on the R.A.F. for the provision of many of these ratings, particularly in view of the time taken to provide the more skilled grades. It will also be necessary, for some considerable time, to supple ment the pilots of the Fleet Air Arm by pilots lent from the R.A.F. Arrangements have been .Agreed upon between the Departments for the administration during the transitional period of all personnel thus lent. Attention has been paid to the provision of increased reserves of personnel for the Fleet Air Arm. In particular, a new Air Branch of the R.N.V.R. for officers has been instituted. Substantial orders for aircraft of the various types, for delivery over the next two or three years, have been placed to meet the expansion programme. It is expected that the transfer of Fleet Air Arm aircraft, stores and equipment, from the Air Ministry to the Admiralty will take place early in the new financial year. The title of the member of the Board of Admiralty responsible lor Naval Air matters has been altered to Filth Sea Lord. On fur ther examination it has been found desirable to separate from the Department of Air Materia] the function of repair and maintenance, which has been entrusted to a new Repair and Maintenance Depart ment. Arrangements are progressing with the Air Ministry for the im provement of the liaison between the two Departments in matters of research, development and supply, and additional Naval and Admiralty civil officers are being appointed to serve in the Air Ministry Departments in pursuance of this object. Vote 4, on which the bulk of the expenditure for the Fleet Air Arm has so far been borne in the shape of a Grant-in-Aid to Air Votes, will no longer appear in the Estimates. The cost. will be absorbed into the normal Navy Votes for the services in question, e.g.. Personnel, Vote i and Victualling, Vote 2, &c. No. 36 Squadron Ties THE Adjutant of No. 36 (T.B.) Squadron at Seletar, Singapore, wishes to make it known that the Squadron tie may now be bought from T. M. Lewin & Sons, 39, Panton Street, Haymarket, London, at a price of 6s. 6d. The tie consists of an eagle carrying a torpedo, in gold, on a maroon background. Purchasers should furnish particulars of their service with the Squadron. R.A.F.C. Annual Qeneral Meeting THE annual general meeting of members of the Royal Air Eprce Club will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22. Flying Accident THE Air Ministry regrets to announce the following accident: — F/O. Wilfred Maurice Lupton (pilot), Sgt. Charles Morris liel- shan and A/C.i George Noll Hopley lost their lives in an accident which occurred at Wyton, Huntingdonshire, on February 27, to an aircraft of No. 114 (Bomber) Squadron. Royal Air Force Qazette Air Ministry, February 28 Rcryal Air Force General -Duties Branch A.V-M. R. H. Peck, O.B.E., is appointed Director of Operations, Air Ministry (March .1); F. M. C. Corelli is granted a short-service commission as a Flying Officer (February 13). The. following (from Reserve) are granted short-service commis sions as Pilot Officers on probation on the dates stated:—F. S. Bazalgette (Fehruary n); K. A. Cockerell (February 14); W. S. Womer (February 15). The following Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in their appointments (January 25):—D. B. Barnard, R. Beer. The following Acting Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in their appointments and graded as Pilot Officers on the dates stated:—G. T. Dodgshun (November 25, 1938); P. E. Dodson (November 29, 1938); R. B. Chassels, S. Linnard, T. G. Waymouth (December 20, 1038); A. Garfoot (January 17). The iollowing Squadron Leaders are promoted to the rank of Wing Commander (March 1):—J. R. Wolley, N. V. Moreton, T. H. French, D.F.C.; J. C. E. A. Johnson (Acting Wing Commander), 1). S. Allan. J. W. jean, D.S.M., A. Hesketh, D.F.C., F. F. Inglis, C L. Falconer, L. de V. Chisman, D.F.C.; -M. W, C. Ridgway. K. C. VVansbrough, C. E. N. Guest, O.B.E., E. B. Addison, C. R. Smyth?, R. R, Greenlaw, M BE., j B. Lynch. R. V. M. Odbert. E. S. Burns, W. E. Dipple, C. H. Brill. F/O. (A/Fit. Lt.) W. A. A. de I reitas is promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant (January 27). The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the Tank of Flying Officer on the dates stated:—G. W. de V. le Sheur, D. G. Tomlin son (January 8); E. H. Dally, P. P. Troughton-Smith (Acting Fly ing Officer) (January n); C. B. G. Robinson (January 13); D. F. Laslett (seniority January 8) (January 14); M. O. Scott (seniority December 29. 1938) (January. 20); J. M. N. Pike, J. T. Wilkins, R - H. A. Lee (January 31); J. A. H. Cooper (February 3); J. S. Sherwood'(February 6)*; D. S. Pain, J. M. Hewson (February 10); P. Tomlinson, P, W. V. Massy, K. j. McDonald, K. W. Bonnar, T. W. Rippingale, C. E. Ealand, F. G. O. Box, D. B. Harris, J. N. Collins (February 13); R. A. Holloway (February 17); W. G. Clouston (February 28). The following Flying Officers are granted the acting rani of Flight Lieutenant on the dates stated:—N. M. Bayliss (August 22, 1938); F. C. Phipps (December 1, 1938); C. F. Darbishire (January 16); J. A. Field (January 22); C. F. King (January 30); R. P. R. Powell, O. Godfrey (February 1); J. H. Greswell, W. G. Moseby (February 6). j The following Pilot Officers are granted the acting rank of Flying Officer on the dates stated:—B. J. Rogers (May 20, 1938); P. E. Warcup (June 6, 1938); D. M. Taylor (January 26); C. Scragg (February 6); T. A. Heath (February 18). The following Flying Officers are granted the honorary rank ol Flight Lieutenant (January 29): —G. P. L. Weston (Lieutenant, The Middlesex Regiment); A. R. W. Shipley (Lieutenant, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry); I. C. B.. Worthington-VVilmer (Lieu tenant, Royal Tank Corps); G. F. Watson-Smytl),(Lieutenant, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry); N." 'BV^ftallmafk (Lieutenant, The Cheshire Regiment); W. R. Clapham (Lieutenant, The Man chester Regiment). The following Flying Officers relinquish the acting rank of Flight Lieutenant on the dates stated:—A. J. F. Churchill (November 14, 1938); J. H Slater (February 9). P/O. B. J. Rogers relinquishes the acting rank of Flying Officer (October 31, 1938); Lt. H. H. Bracken, R.N., Flight Lieutenant, R.A.F., ceases to be attached to the R.A.F. oh return to Naval duty (January 7); Lt. R. W. Little, R.N., Flight Lieutenant, R.A.F.. ceases to be attached to the R.A.F, on return to Naval duty (January 7); Lt. H. S. MacN. Davenport, R.N., Flight Lieutenant. R.A.F., ceases to be attached to the R.A.F. on return to Naval duty (February 15); the short-service commission of Acting Pilot Officer on probation F. G. Merrier is terminated on cessation of duty (February 25). Equipment Branch Flying Officer on probation G. Filmer is confirmed in his appoint ment (January 3); Pilot Officer on probation J. B. Conolly is con firmed in his appointment, and promoted to the rank of Flying Officer (January TO).
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