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MAY 2, 1940 405 The following are granted commissions for the duration, of .hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation on tlie dates staled.—(Feb. 11) G. J. II. Lascelles; --. , -. n>:_j-....u:l.. m» v. c, ,i A dki •-••ale, MjV. [ ' " ' "'' I' Jackson. L. E. Russell; (April 2) G. R. Bowes-Cavanagb, C. F. Cowper,A' H. Greatrex, E. N. Lohmeyer, D.F.C., li. T. Mark, M.C., G. N. Snowball; I April 3) A. Boyle, M.C., A.P.C., I. C. D. Clowes, Lord George HeneageLawrence Dundas, H. Gore, W. D. Hall. M.C., R. C. Wright; (April 4) I» D. Abbott, R. F. Freeman, S. Lunt; (April 5) S. J. D. Aeland, R. G.Mitchell, E. D. Syson, F. Taylor, J. H. Thomas; (April 8) R. M. I). Anderson, C. E. Armand, F. L Champanhac, B. M. C. Day, R. G. E. Diamant, j. 1.Eddie, A. J. Graham-Wigan. L. F. Hartje, C. A. Henning, A.C.L. D. Lees, W F. Lowe, R. J. S. Lund, P. C. Martin, J. Meguer, A. C. Minnssmn,K C. Nock, \V. A. Sime, It. B. Snagge, A. Thomson, W. J. C. Touge, W. W. Watson, F. F. Wessell, N. Zambra. The following are granted commissions for tho duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation for duty as Deputy Assistant Provost Marshals (Nov. 27, 1939) :—F. E. Hixson, W. J. Rivers. (Substituted for notification in Gazette of Dec. 26, 1939.)The following are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities 8S Acting Pilot Officers on probation (Jan. 2) :—D. F. Brooks, G. R. L. Gaunt.The following Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in their sppoint- ments and promoted to the rank of Flying Officer on the dates stated: —(Aug. 30, 1939) F. Buckby. (Substituted for notification in Gazette of 0-t. 27, 1939.)^ (March 13) O. C. Morisoa. tion in Gazette of April 2 concerning F. E. Hixon and S. G. River is cancelled. Equipment Branch.The following are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities in the ranks and on the dates s'ated:—Flight Lieutenants: (March 28)Mai. A. S. Fraser; (April 1) Cdr. L. C. Lawrence (R.N. Ret.). Pilot Officer J W. Clegg, D. Crabtree, H. Critt«nden, C. B. R. J. B. Curtis, J. B. Dixon,I G H. Drummond, B A'. C. Duncan, A. N. Dupont, R. E. H. Fender, I! L Frith, P. M Gilmore, S. Goatrher. H. H. Godecaux, R. A. Heppensta'.l.A. H. P. Holliss, G. T. Honniball, R. C.-H. Home. E. H. Isaacs, IT. B. Johnson, L. T. Kinchin, L B. Kingsbury, K. R. Laing. J. Lea, W. M.Lloyd I. Macfarlane, B. E. J McSweeney, S. Miller, E. J. Milner, H. A. Milsom D. Mitchell, E. .1. Morris, S. W. G. Morton. G. C. Mnrnv, F. Ve<",r W. !PUgott, R. G. G. Ponsonby, E. A. Pratt, J. R. Pryor, H. B. Sissmore, C B. Skipper, G C. Stonley, W. F. Tuckwell. J. P. Usher, B. G. Warnes,J.' Whitwell, L. Wilk. The following are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities asPilot Officers on probation on the dates stated :—(Nov. 24, 1939) H. K. II. Dale; (Nov. 27, 1939) E. R. Smouha. (Substituted for notification concern-ing these officers in Gazette of Dec. 26, 1939). (Dec. 13, 1939) R. C. Woodland; (Dec. 20, 1939) R. P. Hewgill. (Substituted for notificationconcerning these officers in Gazette, of Jan, 19.) The following Acting Pilot Officers on probation are graded as Pilot Officerson probation on the dates stated; — (Feb. 7) A. C. Featherstone; (Feb. 12) P.. V. Gray; (Feb. 20) H. L. Bray; (March 14) L. O. Devonald. The following Pilot Oilcers are promoted to the rrnk of Flying Offirer™ the dates stated: —(Jan. 19) A Bsare; (March 13) D. McArthur, E. JJnntley, A. W. Pirn, L N. Saw; (March 20) J. Heard; (March 27) R. V.Whittaker; (April 25) G. B. Howard-Rice. F/O. K. W. Graham is transferred to the General Duties Branch (March 2). Accountant Branch. P/O. on probation G. S Stone is transferred to the General Duties Branch(March 2). Medical Branch.The following Flying Officers are promoted to the rank of Fit. Lt. (April 4):-J. S. Brocket," M.B., Ch.B.; J. A. Chalmers. M.B., Ch.B.; C E. Elliott,M.R.C.8., L.R.C.P., M.B., B. Ch:r.: G. A. Fraser, M.B., Ch.B., D.L O. Meteorological Branch.D. F. Bowering is granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as Plying Officer (Oct. 31, 1939). (Substituted for notification in Gazette ofNov. 14, 1939.) The fallowing Acting Pilot OiBcsrs on probation arc graded as Pilot Officers?on probation onlhe dates staled ;—(Nov. .24, 1939) A. E. Chapman; March 2G) H. Hanks. Ckaylains' Branch. The following are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities withtoe relative rank of Squadron Lesder on the dates stated:—(March 7) The Itev. E. A. P. D'Arcy; (April 2) The Rev. G. H. D. Davis, M.A.; The Rev.A. Meclurg. B.A. Legal Branch._Tlie following are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities a« Flight Lieutenants on the dates stated:—(April 8) C. J. T. Pensotti; (April9) II. R. Griffith, M.A. . Errata.In the Gazette of December 12, 1939, for W. H. N. Shakespeare read W. IT. N. Shakespeare, M.C., A.F.C.; the notification in Gazette of Jan. 5,concerning ,J. V. West should have appeared under the heading "Accountant Branch" and not "General Duties Branch"; in the Gazette of March 26,for M. G. Milson, M.C., read M. G. Milsom, M.C. (77868). .- Auxiliary Air Force , General Duties Branch.Ine following Acting Pilot Officers on probation are confirmed in their 1 S?J!!n,?enis and graded as Pilot Officers on the dates stated : —(Aug. 29TO ,1 « ,i L- Jaekson. Baron Allerton; (Sept. 3. 1939) Q. O. Sansburv nv'-.Hi,Hetl3es; 'March 2) H. S. L. Dundas; (March 17) D. E. Teden,T' A »Markenzie, W. A. Douglas, A. E. Davies, I. K. S Joll. A. Obolensky, ii-i ?ra'thwaite, S. G. Fenwick. ,T. Robinson, the Hon. P. I. Cunliffc-T «\A ' R- Cous'ns; (March 23) S. P. ParnaU. R. C. Greenlees; (April 6) 1 11 /iruoray' J- Brewster. L H. Casson. J. B. Ilatcliwell, A. L. B Raven, T' 7-,,Sutton. T- D. Williams W. P. Barrelli» 1 toUowing Pilot Officers are promoted to the rank of Flying Officer on rclir stated:— (Sept. 7. 1939) W. H. R. Whitty; (Oct. 8. 1939) I,. ?an(Nv l 1939> A G p Biht (N 93) A D1, 1939) A. G. P Brightmore; (Nov. 30, 1939) A. D.Ai"/ (Dec- 28- 19391 M- E- A- Royce; (Jan. 26) A. Eyre. April iRi ^ Williams relinquishes his commission on account of ill-health ri-i , . Equipment Branch.iriont lollowlng Flight Lieutenants relinquish their commissions on appoint- l<mi '"-"""""nissions in the ROVPI Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Sept. 1, The 7^ T- St30ey- H- C- FuJler-to ?L S? ,lnB F1'ght Lieutenants relinquish C I iv?oyall4ir F"ice .on the dates stated :-tot-in.fit ffSothling; (Sept. 12, 1939) F. J. B. Powe (April 19) ^'m rs''nQuishes his commission F 0 4 -\r r. Medical Brunch. °i rivill' Tion* yne' L-H-^-P" li.R.C.S., J..R.F.P.S., is promoted to the rank their commissions on recall(Sept.. 1, 1939) H. F. Webb. on cessation of duty Women's Auxiliary Air Force The following are appointed Assistant Section Officers (April 18) : —Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Mrs. V. A. Anderson, Sergt. Miss J. Durlrcher, Corpl. Miss M. F. Ralston, Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Mrs. L. H, Ilankin,Aircraftwompn 2nd Class Miss L. M. Robertson, Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Miss N. A. Sapte. Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Mrs. L. M. Stewart. Aircraft-woman 2nd Class Miss A. R. Tainsh, Corpl. Miss M. A. Tcbbs, Corpl. Miss J. I. Whittome, Sergt. Miss J.-M. Williamson, Aircraftwoman 2nd ClassMiss N. E. Woodhead. Assistant Section Officer Mrs. K. Biddle relinquishes her appointment onaccount of ill-iealth (April 15). The following relinquish their appointments on the dates stated.—FlightOfficer (March 6) :—Mrs. J. C. - Fleming. Assistant Section Officers (March 16) :—Miss J. Oram; (March 22) Mrs. E. II. Austin; (April 141 Mrs. I). G.Johnson. Maharaja of Jodhpur's Qift THE Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund has received a donationof /500 from Air Commodore His" Highness the Maharaja of Jodhpur, G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E., K.C.V.O. Engineer and Technical Officers THE Royal Air Force requires a number of technical officers foremployment on engineering, armament, and signals duties. Commissions in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve will begranted for the duration of hostilities to suitable applicants between the ages of 21 and 50 years possessing the requisite personal andtechnical qualifications. Applications are invited from persons with the following minimum qualifications: — Engineer.—(i) Holders of Engineering Degrees. (ii) Holdersof Engineering Certificates, or members of Engineering Insti- tutes who also have two years' practical experience, (iii) Prac-tical engineers who have served an apprenticeship followed by a number of years' experience in erecting or overhauling internalcombustion engines or aeroplane structures, and with knowledge of the properties of engineering materials. Armament.—(i) Holders of Engineering Degrees or Engineer-ing Certificates, or members of Engineering Institutes with at least two years' practical experience, particularly those withexperience in armament manufacture, (ii) Practical engineers who have served an apprenticeship followed by a number ofyears' practical engineering experience and with knowledge of the proportion of engineering materials. Signals.—(i) Holders of Engineering or Science Degrees, (ii)Holders of Technical College or approved Institute Diplomas, and two years' experience in telecommunications engineering(preferably on the radio side), (iii) A number.of posts is also available for candidates possessing a sound theoretical know-ledge of elementary electricity and magnetism, of the principles of wireless telegraphic and telephonic communications and oftransmitter circuits, modern wireless receiving apparatus, and apparatus for the measurement of high-frequency potentials andcurrents. Some practical experience in addition is desirable, and specialised knowledge in one or more of the practical aspectsof telecommunications would he an asset. Candidates who possess the requisite qualifications and who areselected for commissions will be entered in the newly-formed Tech- nical Branch of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in the rankof P/O. on probation. They will be eligible for confirmation in their appointments and for promotion to F/O. after oneyear, if recommended. F/O. will be promoted to Fit. Lt. after three years' service as F/O., if recommended. The presentminimum rates of pay, which are the same as those issuable to officers of the General Duties (Flying) Branch, are as follows; —P/O. £264 a year, F/O. £331, Fit. Lt. ^396. Accommodation, rations, etc., or cash allowances in lieu in each case. Provision is also made for allowances in respect of the familiesof married officers. An outfit grant (normally ^40) is issuable on entry. Candidates whose qualifications do not reach the high standardrequired of officers of the Technical Branch, but whose services can be utilised on " Special Duties " of a technical character, maybe offered commissions in the Administrative and Special Duties Branch of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Entrants intothis Branch will receive the rank of Acting P/O. on pro- bation (if requiring initial training) or P/O. on probation(if suitable for immediate posting to a service unit). Acting P/O. will be regarded as P/O.s on posting to a service unit on completionof training. P/O.s will be promoted to F/O. after one year's service as P/O., if recommended. Promotion beyond F/O. "will beby selection. . . . The present minimum rates of pay are: A./P/O. £182 a year,P/O. £215, F/O. ^246, Fit. Lt. £346. Other benefits in cash or kind as stated above. Candidates should apply at once, in writing, to the Air Ministry,S.7.C.5, Adastral House, Kingsway, W.C.2, giving full particulars of their qualifications, training and experience. Personal calls andtelephone enquiries should be avoided. . Candidates who are engaged on the production of aircraft, enginesor accessories, or on other important national work", should not submit applications without first consulting their employers asto the possibility of their being spared for Royal Air Force duty. Selected applicants will be required at a later stage to attend forexamination by Selection Board, Technical Board, and Medical P>onrd in London at their own expense. eutenant (March"?)'." ROYAL AIR FORCE NUMBER, May 9, 1940
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