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104 Service Aviation The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer enthe dates stattd:— (Oct. 8, 1939, T. F. S. lireeton; (Nov. 16, 1939) R. J. Air Marshal Sir C. S. Burnett, K.C.B., O.B.E., D.S.O., is granted the actingrank of Air Chief Marshal (unpaid) (Jan. 1). The foltowir." "r-lviin' Officeis relinquish the acting rank of Flight Lieutenanton i Uc dale:, slatt'd :—(Dec 4, 1939) B. Romsnoft; (Uec. 6, 1939) R. I). B. Mi'-l-r-dden- (Dec. 8, 1939) L. M. Gaunce; (Jen. 11) J. A. Richardson.P'O. W. J. M. Longmore relinquishes the acting rank ol Flight Lieutenant (Sept. 12, 1939); P'O. P. R. W. Wickham takes rank and precedence as nhis appointment as'Pilot Officer bore date June 17, 1938. Reduction to take eifect trcin Dec. 7, 19S9; Sqn. Ldr. A. P. *'. M. Berkeley is placed onthe retired list on account of ill-health (Jan. 18); the short service commus.on of Acting Pilot Officer on probation J. R. Coplans is terminated on cessationof duty (Jan. 8). Equipment Branch.A. R. T. Beddow is granted a permanent commission as Pilot Officer on probation (Jan. 8). The short service commission of Pilot Officer on probationV. A. D. Hoare is terminated on cessation of duty .(Jan. 22). Accountant Branch* The following Flving Officers on probation are confirmed in their appoint-ment:-(Dec. 21, 1939) F. T. Srcney, D. F. Allen, M.M., A. Still, J. i-ce. Miilical Brunch.The following Flight Lieutenants are t,:.i.iwd permanent commissions in thai rank on ths dates stated :—I Jan. 4) J. (.'. Taylor. M.B., Ch.B., VV. T.Buckle, M.B., Ch.B.; (Jan. 7) J. S. Wilson, M.B., Ch.B. Commissioned Armament Officer,WO. C. E. Edge is granted a permanent commission as Flying Officer on probation with effect Irom Jan. 5, and with seniority of June 19, 1939. Royal Air Force Reserve RESERVE OF AIE FORCE OFFICERS. General Duties Branch.Acting Pilot Officer on probation P. J. McNally is confirmed in his appoint- ment and graded as Pilot Officer (Oct. 27, 1938); Fit. Lt. F. T. K. Bullmoreis promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader (Aug. 28, 1939); rlt. Lt. D. S. E Vines is promoted to the temporary rank of Squadron Leader(Jan. 1). The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of FlightLieutenant: —(Sept. 3, 1939) G. L. Blake, V. W. Soltau, A. N. Franeombe, R. E. La F. Wyrtt, C. M. D. Chambers, G. E. B. Stoney. X. p. Samuels.The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer on the dates stated :-(Sept. 8, 1939) T. P. De La Rne; (Oct. 15, 1939) VV. J. E.Craigen; (NOT. 10. 1939) P. W. Lynch-Blosse; (Nov. 20, 1939) C. Clarke. F'O. H. C. Devitt is transferred to the Administrative axid Special DutiesBranch in his present rank and seniority (Aag. 29, 1939). The following > light Lieutenants relinquish their eommi»ims in class CCon cessation of duty:—(Dec. 5, 1939) J. W. Fraser, K. Horan. The following Flight Lieutenants relinquish their commissions in class CCon zppoiutmeut to commissions in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve: — (Sept. 1, 1939) S. R. Sunnucks, J. H. Truscott, F. Whilton, D.C.M (Fit.Lt.. R.A.F.. Ret.). !• it. Lt. C. E. C. Penny relinquishes his hon. commission on cessation ofduty (Dec. 3, 1939); F, O. L. G. Sparrow relinquishes his commission on account of ill-health (Jan. 24); F, O. G. L. Woodbridge relinquishes hishonorary commission in class C on appointment to a commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Sept. l, 1939). — ,n „ Administrative and Special Duties Branch. F/O. R. H. Stamforth, O.B.E., resigns his commission (Jan 20)., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve . General Duties Branch. Ihe following are granted commission for the duration of hostilities in FEBRUARY I, 1940 Buchanan, M. L. Haigh; Dec. 17, 1939) Sgt. J. D. Hargreaves. L.A/C.G. W. Brundish, E. G. Jones, W. C. A. Lodge. J. Marshman, V. A. Rendell The following Sergeants are granted commissions for five years as PilotOfficers on probation with effect irom Jan. 1, and with seniority of Mar 29 1939:-8. P. Hagger, I. C. M. Sanderson. 'Fit. Lt. R. R. Money relinquishes his hon. commission on cessation of duty (Dec. 4, 1939). Administrative and Special Duties Branch.Tire following are granted commissions as Flight Lieutenants with effect irom Sept. 1, 1939, ani with seniority of the dates stated : —(Jan. 24 1936)Lt. .1. H. Truscr.tt (R.A.H.O.); (Mar. 23. 1936) Lt. Cdr. S. R. Sunnucks (R.N., Ret.); (Jnne 15, 1938) Cdr. C. W. Parker (R.N.. Ret.); (Sept 11939) Wing Cdr. B. F. Moore (R.A.F., Ret.,. Capt. J. P. K. Groves. Lt Cdr G L. Woodbridge (R.N., Ret.), W. E. C. Kendle. W. Miller, D.F.C.Lt. G. M. Lindo is granted a rnmmi,.iun as Flieht Lieutenant (Sept. 1. 1939i iSubitiiuted for notification in <u:zettc of Dec. 12. 1939.) The following are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities asPilot Officers on probation on the dates stated : —(Nov. 8, 1939) A. II. Keenan. D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C.; (Nov. 16, 1939) A M. Thomson; (Dec. 6,1939) R, J. Wootlon; (Dec. 9, 1939) A. T). Forster; (Dec. 22, 1939) G. D. Gibson; (Dec. 20. 1939) F. A. Douglas. F. Ilorslcy; (Dec. 29. 1939) II. P.Hack. D.C.M., R Mi. Oalway. G. F. M. P. Thompson, W. K. Toll worthy; (Dec. 30. 1939) V. (; Hopkiiw. \V. J. P. S'.nan, S. H. White; I Dec. 31, 1939)C. W. As-.-htin, P. M <'licit lo. C. I'. CivUduio, C. S. Fell. F.. G. Jackson, .1. 1.. Lon-dm, A. 11. I.ynall. I!. A S. Mi.s«, L. Pca-rl. J. E. Pipe. T. II.Kobson. 1!. M. Rowland; (Jan. 1) 'I' C. W. Gardincr-H'.hin.Hin ; l,l;iii. 2) M. A. A. It. Prvce; (Jan. 7) R. Hick-Larkham ; (Jan. 8. S. G. M. Bowman.A. B. Spence; (Jan. 16) II. 0 Biles. F/O. G. D. .Hamilton is promoted to I he rank of Flight LieuL'iw.nt (actingSquadron Leader (unpaid) ) Sept. 1, 1939. The following I'ilnT Omrcis on probation are confirmed in their appoint-ments and promt uH t^ 11 J * - ;.uik of Flying Officer on the dat s slated: — (Aug. 11. 1939) G. S. Airev; (Aug. 31, 1939) L. C. Belchfr; (Sept. 1. 1939)D. M. Fiiure. G. M. .1. lliikinan; (Sept. 2, 1939) K. J. G. Bartl-t ; (Sept. 4. 1939) .T. P. Orah.im. T. C. Ilmvland, W. J. Smith; (Sept. 5. 1939) A. J.Fujve, ('. F. Hplford; (Sept. 7, 1939) A. Adderley, II. Ashman. F. J. Bfleombe, J. II. Hnyer. II. I!. Bromley. I. R. Davies, C. L. D. Duckworth. I). Edgar,J. Evans, A. Fodtn, I'. VY. Griffiths, E. J. Harrington, P. L. Harris, K. llass.ill. J I . Ji-m-v. \\" I'. Kemp, J. Luff, K. G. Macmillan, It. .1. Owen,F. L. Poyssr. VV. A. lintel!. C. II. Salt. W. Thomson, W. R. Thomson, <!. H. Thorndike. K. Turner. .1 W. VV. VYhitoliend. T. W Wiseman; (Sept. 8,1939) E. J. Ashby. (j. 11. Ciirral], M.M.; (Sept. 9. 1939) H. Meredith, M.C.; (Sept. 10, 1939) R. 1. P. Barker: (Sept. 11. 1939) R. Musgrave; (Sept. 12,1939) S. W. Tiriham; (Sept. 13, 1939) C. O. limits; (Sept. 14, 1939) R. VV. Napier; (Sept. 17, 1939) E. G. Bennison; (Sept. 22, 1939) J. F.Sanders: (Sept. 25. 1939) T. Waitt; (Sept. 26. 1939) ,T. O. l^wrence; (Oct. 12, 19391 W. F. Humphreys; (Oct. 13. 1939) R. L. Farley. (Oct. 24.1939) A. E. White; (Nov. 5. 1939) H. W. Gil. The following Squadron Leaders relinquish their commissions on accountof ill-health (Jan. 20) :—H. Manley, J. F. D. Tanqucray. Equipment Branch. The following are granted commissions as Flight Lieutenants with effectfrom Sept. 1. 1939, and with seniority of the dates stated :— (July 25, 1936) Fit. Lt. F. Whilton, D.C.M. (R.A.F., Ret.); (May 12, 1939) Maj. X. D.Williams. The following Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer onthe dries stated :- :Oot, 12, 1933) S. J. Berry, M. A. S. Gothard; (Nov. 30, 1939) G. J. Bulrnnn; (Dec. 14. 1939) A. L. Smith; (Dec. 21, 1939) A. L.Allen. G. N. Ricks; (Dec. 28. 1939) II. G. Hanks. .1. S. Thomas; (Jan. 2) R. H. Johnson. F. A. H. Bir.ail: (Jan. 5) O. M. Bcrkelev, J. G. Davis;(Oct. 12. 1939) II. C. Cha.tterlev; (Nov. 10. 1939) A. C. R. Pearce: (NOT. 17, 1939) T. D. McA. Bovlard; (Dec. 7, 1939) T. G. P. llidson, L. I). Neeves;(Dec. 21. 1939) P. F. Humphreys. C. D. Kinc; (D«- 28. 1939) A. D. Iladler. K. V. M< Kenzie, VV. Royle; (Jan. 5) R. E. W. Little. Accountant Branch The following are granted commissions as Flight Lieutenants (Sept. 1,1939) :—Payr-Lieut. R. L. Morgan (R.N., Ret.), Payr-Comdr. J. G. Derry (R.N.. Ret.).E. R. Boslev is granted a commission for the duration of hostilities u Pilot Officer on probation (Sept. 4, 1939). Medical Branch. The following arc granted commissions for the duration o£ hostilities atFlying Officers on the dates stated :—(Dec. 12. 1939) T. A. W. Edwards, MR 'BChir M R.C'.S. LK.CP.: W. R. Mav. M.R.C.S.. L.R.C.P.; (Deo. 19,1939) K G Bergin. MB. B.f'hir.. M.It C.S., L.R.C.P.. M. R, Chassels. MB (hB C R Hamand. LRC.P.. ?nd 8.. L.R F.P.S., W, R. Macltie,MB1' ChB' E B Nicol, MB.. <h.«?.. T). Stafford-Clark, M.B.. B.S.. M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., D. A. P. Stephen, MB., Ch.B.; (Jan. 1) J. G. Molony, MB., B.Ch. Legal Branch. The following are granted commissions lor the duration of hostilities asFlight Lieutenants on the dates stated : —(Dec. 18, 1939) H. Elam; (Jan. 3) J. W. P. Clements. Errata. In the Gazettf of Oct. 20, 1939, for Lionel Oswald Atkins, read LionelOliver Atkins; in the Gazette of Dec. 12. 1939. notification concerning E. W. Bitmead, for 754354 read 745954-; notification concerning L. O. Halls, for747807 re^il 747804; in the Gazette of Dec 19. 1939. notification concerning E. Lvon, for Dec. 9. 1939. read Sept. 12. 1939; in the Gazette ol Jan. 5, forthe Rev. J. Grudgeon read the Rev. J. Grugeon. Auxiliary Air Force General Dittit* Branch. No. 615 (COUNTY OF SURREY) SQUADRON.—C. D. Strickland is granteda commission as Acting Pilot Officer on probation (Sept. 1. 1939). No. 907 (COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX) S^UADHON.—Flying Officer II. Elamrelinquishes his commission en appointment to a commission in the Legal Branch of tho Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Dei-. 18, 1939). FASTEST OF THE BIG BOMBERS is this new Consolidated, the protoijt-t; oi a ue.^u im me U.J. Anuy Air Corps. It will be noted that it has a tail turret and that in certain respects, notably in the somewhat ugly design of the tail, it resembles the Model ^i flying boat. It is reported that this new machine " approaches a speed of 335 m.p.h.," presumably at very high altitudes.
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