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1948
1948 - 1056.PDF
FLIGHT JULY 8TH, 1948 Service Aviation have been, are being, or will be formed,in the near future consist of. 1 coasfal reconnaissance squadron (Lancaster), 2transport squadrons (North Star and Dakota), 1 mobile tactical wing(Mitchell, Mustang, Dakota, Auster), 1 interceptor fighter wing (D.H. Vam-pire), 2 photo survey squadrons (Lan- caster, Mitchell and Dakota) and a searchand rescue organization. Two geographical Commands coverCanada. Central Air Command with headquarters at Trenton, Ont., isresponsible for the eastern section, and North West Air Command with head-quarters at Edmonton, Alta., covers the western part of the country. Mainten-ance Command is responsible for func- tional duties of equipment, supply amiconstruction in the R.C.A.F., and Air Transport Command controls all AirForce transport operations. Eighty-five per cent of the Regularforce is made up of ground crew trades- men, who receive training at CampBorden, Aylmer, Clinton, Trenton, and Kockcliffe. Training is not confined torecruits but many of the wartime trades- men have been re-mustered to othertrades and are given refresher courses. In addition, more than 2,500 airmen areat present taking correspondence courses to raise their academic standing, and"In Service" academic training at Aylmer, Ont., is bringing trainees upto matriculation standards in mathe- matics and science. Aircrew training is now in full swingand flying schools are holding their first post-war wings parades this summer.Under a new plan, qualified high school graduates and airmen, selected fromthe ranks, train as aircrew, are commis- sioned upon graduation and then com-plete a six-year short-service period as aircrew. Some are then selected for .,permanent commissions and the remain- der are appointed to the Auxiliary orReserve, with substantial gratuities. This scheme is aimed at keeping averageage of aircrew at a low figure and fur- nishing a constant flow of trainedpersonnel to the Auxiliary or Reserve forces. In addition to fitting itself to serve asan efficient defence force the R.C.A.F. FOR ROYAL PRESENTATION : Girls working on ths Colour which was to be presented the King during his visit to the R.A.F. College, at Cranwell, on July 6. It is of blue silk with blue and silver fringe. The college crest is framed in white in the centre. has various peacetime tasks, serving the public interest and which at the same time give personnel operational training. Photographic coverage of Canada is effected by two squadrons of Air Transport Command. More than two million square miles have been covered since the K.C.A.F. began the job in 1921. In 1947 over 400,000 square miles were chalked up and a higher figure is the aim for 1948. Photos are used for mapping and aid in development of Canada's natural resources. Search and rescue is a responsibility of the R.C.A.F., which co-ordinates and largely operates the organization. Since taking over Canada's commitments under I.C.A.O., two years ago the R.C.A.F. has set up a splendid record of "mercy" flights in various parts of the country. Important work in research and development is under way by the Air Force at the Experi- mental and Proving Establishment, Rockcliffe, Ont., and the Winter Experi- mental Establishment, Edmonton, Alta. Ten of the 15 Auxiliary Squadrons will be activated by the end of 1948: these squadrons are located in Montreal, Toronto, London, Hamilton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Emphasis is now being placed on modern jet fighters. KENLEY INSPECTION : Air Marshal Sir Alan Lees inspecting tfl. No. 61 Group, Reserve Command, at Ken ley Permanent CommissionsT HE following officers have beenselected for permanent commissions in the Royal Air Force in the branchesshown. General Duties BranchS/L. L. T. Bryant-Fenn, D.F.C., C. C. F. Cooper, G. H. Nelson-Edwards, A. V. Plowright, E. W.Wootten, D.F.C.F/L. P. Barber, D.F.C., J. B. Curtiss, L. H. Dawes, D.F.C., S. C. Dunmore, D. F. H. Grocott, A. C. Hollingshurst,J. A. Kraemer, R. G. Price, D.F.C., B. G. T. Stanbridge, G. S. West-Jones,H. R. Williams. F/O. T. W. F. De Salis, A. D. A. Honley, P. P. Walker. Equipment Branch W/C. P. A. L. Cooper, P. R. G.Lynch, M.B.E. S/L. G. M. Beer, M. L. Copeland, L. J. Mitchell, A. W. Rhodes,H. B. Scully. F/L. W. R. Groves, F. Jackson, H. J. L. MacDonald, J. E.Small ey. Secretarial BranchS/L. T. C. Ford, H. W. Porter, W. R. Smith, D.F.C. F/L. A. F. Cole, V.Evans, D.F.C., R. J. Kennet, W. New- ton, C. Philpot, N. C. Tuxworth. F/O.G. H. Ainsworth. Aircraft Control BranchS/L. G. A. Bayliss, L. A. Parr. F/L. J. H. Misselbrook, G. H. M. Nichols,J. E. Offen, L.. A. Poskitt, H. C. Poskitt, H. C. Scott, R. G. ff A.F.C. F/O. B. A. Fraser. Reunions IT has been provisionally arranged formembers of No. 202 flying boat squadron to meet for a reunion in Lon- don on October 16th, 1948. Any mem- ber of the squadron wishing to attend should send their names and addresses to F/L. (Schnorkel) Snasdell, R.A.F.O., c/o Mandeville Road, Enfield. * * *A BOUT J 50 officers—former cadets ofthe R.A.F. College, Cranwell—will gather at the College for their annualreunion on July 24th. Guest of honour | will be Air Marshal Sir Leslie Holling-;hurst, Air Member of Council for Supply j and Organization. Also present will be jthe President of the Old Cramvellians, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Charles Longcroft,first Commandant of the College. A cricket match between past and presentcadets will be played in the afternoon.
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