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JULY 25, 1940 SERVICE AVIATION (CONTINUED) J. A. Hawkings; E. E. Fallick; C. N. H. Bilney;G. Combe; J. G. Pranks; T. V. Lister; F. II. E. Reeve; E. H. Richardson; C. N. Ellen, D.F.C.;L. H. Stewart; F. G. H. Ewens; R. Menzies; G. H. Randle. Squadron Leaders: A. M. Stevens;E. F. Thorpe; W. L. Freebody, A.F.C.; J. F. Tadruan, C.G.M.; D. C. Prance; G. D Green;E. C. W. S. Smith; C. H. Johnson; S. Upton; C. H V. Hayman; B. N. Matson; C. H. Smith;E. R. Pearce; D. A. Gibson; W. M. Keddie; L. D. Dadswell; B. II. Becker; W. Smith; A. J. Brister;V. F. WhaUiug, D.S.M.; G. N. Hancock; J. C. 8tevens; A- E. Groom, M.B.E., D.S.M.; T. O.Penna; E. S. D. Drury; D. J\I. T. Macdonald; J. Goodhart; K. H. E. Emson; C. L. Dann; E. C.Ingham; H. W. Dean; F. Porter; T. J. E. Thorn- ton. Flight Lieutenant: S. Lugg. P/0 II. 0. Lee takes rank and precedence as ifhis appointment as Pilot Officer bore date March 7. Reduction to take effect from June 10.Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir E. L. Elling- ton, G.C B , C.M.G., C.B.E.. is placed on half-pay(July 4). 8q. Ldr. P. H. Dunn is placed on half-pay,scale B, from March 26 to 31. 1939 inclusive. Sqn. Ldr. J. P. Selby is seconded for specialduty (June 27). Group Capt, W. A. C. Morgan, M.C., is placedon the retired list (July 13). F/O R. D. Hesketh resigns his commission (May28). F/O R. K. Bealc relinquishes his short servicecommission on account of ill-health (July 13). The undermentioned Pilot Officers relinquishtheir temporary commissions on return to army duty: —(June 12) A. Barker, Lt., E. York. R.;(June 14) J. G. East, 2nd Lt., R.A.; (June 20) P. D. C. Harris, 2nd Lt., R. Sussex R.The short service commission of Pilot Officer on probation A. V. H. Laursen is terminated oncessation of duty (July 5). The Ehcrt service commissions of the undermen-tioned Acting Pilot Officers on probation are terminated on cessation of duty:—(July 1) T. Y.Wallace; (July 12) B. B. Little. Errata,In the Gazette of June 11. For Frederick Leonard Gates read Frederic Leonard Gates, andfor Eric Hugh Montgomery Nesbit read Eric Hugh Montgomery Nesbitt.In the Gazette of June 18. For Eric Crouston Harding read Eric Cranston Harding. Technical Branch.W/0. L. A. Littler is granted a commission lor the duration of hostilities as Flying Officer on pro-bation with effect from June 16 and with seniority of Feb. 15.The undermentioned Warrant Officers are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities asFlying Officers on probation (seniority Mar. 14) : — (May 20) C. A. Judd; (June 13) H. K. Newton;(June 21) C. H. Moore, J. A. Williams; (June 24) W. Thompson; (June 25) R. N. Abbitts; (June28) G. W. Tebb. The undermentioned are granted commissionslor the duration of hostilities as Flying Officers on probation (seniority May 9):—WarrantOfficers: (June 10) W. II. A. Bourne; (June 21) H. H. Bootle, J. E. Holliwell; (June 22) w: C.Dominy; (June 24) H. H. B. Lewis, II. C. Pimm; (June 26) F. D. Clarke, W. J. Pond. TemporaryWarrant Officers: (June 24) J. R. Hicks; (June 27) A. N. Jarvis.The undermentioned Warrant Officers aTe granted commissions for the duration of hostili-ties as Flying Officers on probation: —(June 26) (seniority May 22) S. C. Roach; (June 27) (senior-ity May 23) H. Hudson. The undermentioned are granted commissions forthe duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation (seniority May 16) :—Flight Sergeants :(June 13) R. F. Lucy; (June 20) H. Crosby; (June 24) R. F. Ouartermaine; (June 28) T. R. Laws.Temporary Flight Sergeant: (June 26) W. J. Ken- wick. Sergeant: (June 21) F. Healey.The undermentioned are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers onprobation (seniority May 30) :—Acting Warrant Officer: (June 15) O. F. Mills. Temporary FlightSergeants: (June 24) A. Axe. G. Howard; (June 25) J. E. Davies; (June 28) T. W. Kent, Tem-porary 8ergeant : (June 9) G. F. Corden. Sgt. D. L. Thomas is granted a commission forthe duration of hostilities as Pilot Officer on pro- bation (May 2B).The undermentioned are granted commissions lor the duration of hostilities as Acting Pilot Officerson probation (seniority May 16) :—Flight Ser- geants: (June 28) E. A. Cox, C. L. Gould; (July1) H. G. Dingwall, A.F.M. Temporary Flight Sergeant: (July 1) A. Prior. Sergeant: (June28) G. S. Ingram. Sgt. H. V. W. Evans is granted a commissionfnr the duration of hostilities as Acting Pilot Officer on probation with effect from June 28 andwith seniority of June 17. The undermentioned Flying Officers on proba-tion are confirmed in their appointments: —(June 12) R. Dickinson, W. S. Reed, O.B.E.; (.Tune 19)E. F. Westwood, C. T. Burridge; (June 23) A. G. Evenden; (July 12) F. G. Mills, L. T. Wright,A. E. Willis, J. E. W. Le Gras, O. R. Moseley. The undermentioned Flying Officers are promotedto the rank of Flight Lieutenant (seniority May 18):—(May 31) E. W. Long; (July 7) H. Mvles,A.F.M.; (July 8) V. G. Macario- (July 15) R'. L. Bell, F. H. Catton; (July 16) J. S. Brett, A.F.M.,G. H. Harrison. Administrative and Special Duties Branch.Temp. W/O. C. Boyle is granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as Flying Officer onprobation with effect from June 22, and with seniority ol Apr. 25. W/O. II. R. Coombe is granted a commission forthe duration of hostilities as Flying Officer on pro- bation with effect from June 26, and with seniorityof May 2. W/O. F. M. Weiss, M.B.E., is granted » com-mission for the duration of hostilities as Flying Officer on pobation with effect from June 19, andwith seniority of Mar. 7. The undermentioned are granted commissionsfor the duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation (seniority Apr. 25):—Flight Sergeants :(June 24) J. R. Jackson; (June 26) I. W. Mit- c*em; (June 27) R. S. F. Williams. Sergeants:(June 21) G. Davidson, F. W. D. Graystoo. • Temp. Fit. Sgt. F. W. T. Pryer is granted acommission for the duration of hostilities as Pilot Officer on probation with effect from June 28and with seniority o! June 20. Pilot Officer on probation N. Storer is trans-ferred to the Accountant Branch (July 4). Equipment Branch.W/O. E. E. Snowling ie granted a commission for the duration of hostilities as Flying Officer onprobation with effect from June 14 and with seniority of May 2.The undermentioned are granted commissions for the duration of hostilities as Pilot Officerson probation (seniority May 2) :—Temporary War- rant Officer • (June 26) G. Leitch. Flight Ser-geants: (June 1) H. G. Everest; (June 16) M. Curthoys. Accountant Branch. Temp. W/O. N. F. Cook is granted a commissionfor the duration of hostilities as Flying Officer on probation with effect from June 19 and seniorityof June 6. The undermentioned are granted commissionsfor the duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation (seniority June 6) :—Flight Sergeant:(June 24) F. C. Charles. Temporary Flight Ser- geant: (June 24) V. E. M. Harding. Sergeants:(June 20) T. Phillips; (July 2) E. T. Pratt. Tem- porary Sergeant: (June 24) A. G. Millard.The undermentioned Flying Officers on proba- tion are confirmed in their appointments:—(May8) V. H. Webb; (June 26) A. P. Scardifleld. Medical Branch. Temp. W/O. S. H. Warrillow is granted 8 com-mission for the duration of hostilities as Quarter- master and Flying Officer on probation with effectfrom June 28 and seniority of June 20. The undermentioned Flight Lieutenants are pro-moted to the rank of Squadron Leader:—(Sept. 1, 1939) F. W. P. Dixon, M.B.E., M.B., B.S.,F.R,C.S.(E.), DO. (Oxon); <Dec. 1, 1939) C. B. Palfreyman, M.B., B.S., D.OM.S.; (Apr 18) J. A.Kersley, M.B., Ch.B., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., F.R.C.S.fE.), D.L.O.F/O. R. H. Winfleld, M.B., Ch.B., is promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant with «Bect fromJune 5 and seniority June 5, 1939. F/O. C. G. G. Mackay, M.B., Ch.B.. is pro-moted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant (June 5). Erratum.In the Gazette of Sept. 26, 1939. Notification concerning James Leonard Brown. M.D., Ch.B.,M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. For Sept. 4, 1939, read Aug. 30, 1939. Royal Air Force Reserve RESERVE OP AIR FORCE OFFICERS.General Duties Branch. Fit. Lt. W. R. P. Allen is granted the rank ofSquadron Leader (Apr. 30). The undermentioned Flying Officers are pro-moted to the ank of Flight Lieutenant: — (Sept. 3. 1939) II. E. R. Nelson, D. W. S. Ireland, R. C.Knowles, L. G. Rumscy, A. D, Jaffe; (July 4) R. David, G. H. Rogers, A. M. Dunlop, J. 8. DickThe undermentioned Pilot Officers are promote! to the rank of Flying Officer:—(Nov. 30, 19391T. W. Gillen; (June 13) C. Kirkland, H. A-C Stratton.The undermentioned are transferred to the Ad- ministrative and Special Duties Branch:—FlightLieutenants : (July 8) E. F. Wain; (July 9) W"F Rimmer, S. W. H. Egan, M. V. de Satge, P j'Bett, W. C. McNeil, F. R. Jones, A. M. Butt' A. L. Brain. Flying Officers: (July 4) T It'Wheatley; (July 9) K. W. . Pell, C. N. James' S.. B. Atkinson. - ,Administrative and Special Duties Banch. The notification in the Gazette of Dec.-12^ 1939,concerning F/O. S. F. Woods is cancsllal: Equipment Branch.Capt. G. Lowe (LA. Ret.) is granted a commis- sion in class CC as ^Flight Lieutenant for theperiod May 31 to July 3 inclusive. Medical Branch. -Fit, Lt. E. A. Gudgeon, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., relinquishes his commission on account of i]l-health (June 1). Miscellaneous.Fit. Lt. J. E. Hume, D.S.O., . relinquishes his commission in class CC on appointment to a com-mission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (July 3). ROVAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE.General Duties Branch. The undermentioned aje granted commissions forthe duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation : —(Apr. 29) A. W. Wood. Flight Ser-geants: (Apr. 1) M. A. Phillips; (May 2) (seninr- ity Apr. 25) A. P. Culverwell; (June 14) (senior-ity May 9) R. F. Hunter, E. A. Jewiss; (June 19) (seniority Apr. 25) G. P. Hall; (June 20) (senrer-ity Apr. 25) C. M. Dunnicliffe (June 21) (senior- ity May 9) T. W. Newbould. Sergeants; (Apr.28) G. 1. Swain; (May 26) E. Albon.C T. Canyn- bell, J H. Cloete, W. M. Cooper, G: D. Cox, R. AMaokie, S. H. Miller, P. A. Newton, 3. • A. G. Parker, J. Pringle-Wood, P. H. S. Simmonds,I. T. G. Stewast, J. Stidolph, J. G. I>. 'Strange, W. Treger, A. Wilson, L. K. S. Wilson; (June 2)W. H. Clemerson; (June 8) W. F. Chape; (June 9) J. C. Eldren, R. J. Hawkes, D. B. Ainsworth,G. H. Everitt, W. II. Edwards, J. II. Erskine, R. W. V. Smith, A. P. Linsdell; (June 10)(seniority Apr. 25) G. L. Howitt; (June 14) (seniority May 9) J. R. Cooksey, A. E. Garrod,K. J. Mansfield; (June 15) N.. J. Kerr, G. L. Mattey, B. R. Noble; (June 16) F, S. Gregory;(June 17) (seniority May 2) R. A. D. Smith; (June 18) (seniority Apr. 25| H. W. Moocly;(June 19) (seniority Apr. 25) A. Lyall; (June 20) (seniority Apr. 25) C. E. Hill; (June 21) (senior-ity May 2) H. K. Marshall; (June 22) (seniority May 2) C. C. H. Davis: (June 25) (seniority May2) J. II. Clark; (June 26) (seniority May 2) D. C. Sandeman, E. E. Bhand. I. M. Shirlaw, C. L.Morris, A. G. Shepherd; (June 29) P. Price, R. E. n. George, K. Humby, D. J. A. Stewtis,A. G. Wallis. Acting Sergeants: (June 29) (seniority May 9) A. G. Macleod, J. M. Paxton.Leading Aircraftmen: (June 16) W. J. Beeston, it. C. Alabaster. R. S. Boast; (June 30) J. F. Cox,P. Hogarth, P. L. N. Hughes, C. Preston, R. Rogers. The undermentioned are granted commissionsfor the duration of hostilities as Pilot Officers on probation:—(March 6) J. O. Hedley; (June13) B. O. Davis; (June 17) G. B. Shields; (June 25) R. W. J. Hooper).The undermentioned Acting Pilot Officers on probation aro graded as Pilot Officers on proba-tion:—(May 14) G. M. Bardolph, H. M, Falconer, D. A. Forbes, R. S. Geach, H. J. Madden,W. P. Strickland. ANGLO-EGYPTIAN : Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Longmore being received by Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abdul Wahab Pasha (Director of the R.E.A.F.) on the occasion of his visit to a fighter squadron of the Royal Egyptian Air Force.
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