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1950
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244 rLlGHT, 16 February 1950 SERVICE AVIATION . . . the College, a Signals Division beingsimilarly formed from the old Empire Radio School at Debden, and an Engin-eering Division from the Engineering School at Henlow. The aircrew elementof the old E.A.A.S. remained at Manby as the Weapons Branch of the newR.A.I'". Flying College formed there about the same time. As before, onlyofficers are now being trained at Lind- holmc. Airmen, armourers and arma-ment technicians are trained at other establishm en t s. The Boyd Trophy AWARDED annually for the finest featof aviation of the year in the Royal Navy, the Boyd Trophy has been pre-sented for 1949 to No. 1830 Squadron, R.N.V.R., for an outstanding perform-ance in completing 205 deck landings during training in H.M.S. Illustrious lastyear. The squadron is commanded by Lt.-Cdr. (A) J. D. Murricane, D.S.C.,R.N.V.R., and is based at Abbotsinch. W.R.A.F. Appointments THE following appointments have beenmade in the Women's Royal Air Force:— Group Officer J. L. A. Conan Doyle,O.B.E., to be W.R.A.F. Staff Officer, Headquarters, Technical Training Com-mand ; Group Officer A. Stephens, M.B.E., tobe Officer Commanding, W.R.A.F. Depot, Hawkinge; Group Officer N. Dinnie, to be one ofthe Deputy Directors, W.R.A.F.; Group Officer N. M. Salmon, O.B.E.,to be W.R.A.F. Staff Officer, British Air Forces of Occupation, Germany. Hats for the W.R.A.F. peaked caps, from which a J- No. 1 head-dress for W.R.A.F. air- women will finally be selected, have been chosen from thirty-two entries sub- mitted by members of the Associated Designers of. London by a committee presided over by H.R.H. The Duchess of Gloucester, Air Chief Commandant. Mr. Aage Thaarup, the well-known hat- designer, served on the committee, which included Air Chief Marshal Sir George Pirie; Air Marshal Sir Hugh Saunders; A. Cdre. C. E. Chilton ; Air Commandant Dame Felicity Hanbury ; and Group Officer N. M. Salmon. The judging committee had a difficult task, for although the Director of the PROTOTYPE HATS: Air Chief Marshal Sir John Slessor, is seen above, with H.R.H. The Duchess of Glouc- ester and her com- mittee, watching A'C.W. Bailey model one of the caps selec- ted for the W.R.A.F., described on this page. Wearing the three selected caps (left) are A C.W.BaiIeyofR.A.F. Wyton ; Sgt. Allsop of H.Q. Bomber Com- mand ; and A/C.W. Wrigley of R.A.F. Station — Dishforth. W.R.A.F. had laid down certain specifi- cations the designs submitted varied considerably, and included a snappy little bowler, one or two models sug- gesting an " Airika Korps " inspiration, an assymetrical peaked cap, and land- girl-style brimmed felts. Three airwomen modelled the com- mittee's selections. Two caps, designed by D. Carlton, Ltd., are very similar, having hard felt crowns, high at the front and fitting snugly at the back, and the W.R.A.F. badge mounted on a wide black braid. The third, by Dolores (Hats), Ltd., is a softer model with a dented front above the badge. In making the final choice, durability of both shape and material under all weather conditions and regular hard wear has to be taken into consideration, and it has been arranged for the three types to be issued to W.R.A.F. per- sonnel at various stations for ." Service trials." The final selection will be sent to His Majesty the King for approval. Gatow Gift IN appreciation of the • comradeshipwhich existed between them during the Berlin air lift, the Army Forward Airfield Supply Organization at R.A.F. Station, Gatow, Berlin, has presented the R.A.F. Station with an oak shield bearing the badge of the Royal Army Service Corps. Egyptian Air Force Trophy AS a symbol of friendship, the RoyalAir Force has presented a silver trophy to the Royal Egyptian Air Force, for award in connection with an inter- squadron air firing and bombing com- petition to be held by the R.E.A.F. The trophy—a fine example of British crafts- manship—is a sterling silver model of an eagle in flight, made to special order by the Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co., Ltd., of Regent Street, London. It con- tains 60 ounces of silver, and is mounted on an ebonized wood plinth. On a silver plate, surmounted by the R.A.F. crest, is the inscription: "Inter-Squadron Air Firing and Bombing Trophy. Presented by Commander - in - Chief, M. E. A. F.. Royal Air Force, with best wishes to the Royal Egyptian Air Force from the Royal Air Force." The trophy was recently presented by the Commander-in-Chief, Middle East Air Force, Air Marshal Sir William Dick- son: to the Director of the Royal Egyp- tian Air Force. A.V-M. Abdel Moneim Mikaati Bey, at an informal ceremony at the R.E..A.F. Headquarters, Helio- polis (Cairo). Reunions FIFTH annual reunion of No. 83 Group(R.A.F.) Officers' Association—at the Duke of York's Headquarters on March 31st. Tickets (5s 6d exclusive) from F. B. Berry, 11, Bush Hill Road, London, N.21. * * * ' First post-war dinner of the Royal AirForce Dinner Club.—March 24th, at the Connaught Rooms, Kingsway, London,W.C.2. Particulars from W/C. E. T. Rees, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., Room 234.Air Ministry, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. # * * No. 3 G.T.S. fourth reunion dinner.—The Goat and Compass Tavern, 321, Euston Road, London (Tottenham CourtRoad end) on Saturday, March 25th, at 7 p.m., for all ranks R.A.F. andW.A.A.F. Tickets (10s) from Joan Sherman, 121,. Ashfield Road, South-gate, London, N.14. (Enterprise 3978)
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