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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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[Aug 1930 | Sep 1930 | Oct 1930 | Nov 1930 | Dec 1930 | Jul 1931 | Jul 1932 | Jul 1933 | Jan 1934 | Jul 1934 | Jul 1935 | Jul 1936 | Aug 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939]
Personnel Movements: Sep 1930 - Jul 1931
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | W R Read | 11 Sep 1930 | Arrived on posting for duty as Officer Commanding |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 18 Feb 1931 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command |
| Wg Cdr | W R Read | 20 Mar 1931 | Relinquished command of the Station on posting to Inspectorate of Recruiting |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 20 Mar 1931 | Assumed command of the Station |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Unit Movements: Sep 1930 - Jul 1931
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 9 Sqn | 26 Nov 1930 | Arrived from RAF Manston |
| Meteorological Section | 26 Nov 1930 | Arrived from RAF Manston |
| No 10 Sqn | 1 Apr 1931 | Arrived from RAF Upper Heyford |
| Porton Flight | 2 Feb 1931 | Moved to RAF Boscombe Down from RAF Netheravon |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Source - August 1930 Air Force List
Source - September 1930 Air Force List
Source - October 1930 Air Force List
Source - November 1930 Air Force List
Source - December 1930 Air Force List
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | ADGB/Wessex Bombing Area |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 18 Feb 1931 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | Robert B Sutherland | 3 Nov 1930 | DFC |
| Flt Lt | Gerard Combe | 3 Nov 1930 | Armament duties; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | George J Southham | 3 Nov 1930 | Engineer duties |
| Fg Off | Francis P Donovan | 1 Apr 1931 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | James S Browne | 3 Nov 1930 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | 19 Jan 1931 | later AM | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | 4 Nov 1930 | later AVM | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John L Groom | 21 Jan 1931 | MRCS, LRCP |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Charles F Pitt | 30 Mar 1931 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | David F Stephens | 1 Feb 1931 | MA |
| Education Officer | |||
| Lt | John D Piper | 24 Nov 1930 | Grade III, MC, BSc |
Source - July 1931 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1931 - Jul 1932
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | George J Southham | 19 Dec 1931 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Unit Movements: Jul 1931 - Jul 1932
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 9 Sqn | 10 Aug 1931 | Proceeded to Armament Practice Camp Catfoss for annual training |
| No 9 Sqn | 6 Sep 1931 | Returned from Armament Practice Camp Catfoss on completion of annual training |
| No 10 Sqn | 14 Sep 1931 | Proceeded to Armament Practice Camp Catfoss for annual training |
| No 10 Sqn | 10 Oct 1931 | Returned from Armament Practice Camp Catfoss on completion of annual training |
| No 9 Sqn | 1 May 1932 | Proceeded to No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss for annual training |
| No 10 Sqn | 1 May 1932 | Proceeded to No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss for annual training |
| No 9 Sqn | 28 May 1932 | Returned from No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss on completion of annual training |
| No 10 Sqn | 28 May 1932 | Returned from No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss on completion of annual training |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | ADGB/Wessex Bombing Area |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 18 Feb 1931 | Officer Commanding |
| Sqn Ldr | Malcolm F Browne | 1 Jan 1932 | Engineer duties |
| Flt Lt | Horace F Bradley | 9 Apr 1932 | Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | Maxwell C W C Flint | 24 Jan 1932 | Armament duties, MC |
| Flt Lt | Thomas M Abraham | 1 Apr 1932 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | Francis P Donovan | 1 Apr 1931 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | James S Browne | 3 Nov 1930 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | 19 Jan 1931 | later AM | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | 4 Nov 1930 | later AVM | |
| Fg Off | CharlesE Hunter | 23 Jul 1931 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Sqn Ldr | Edwin N H Gray | 11 Apr 1932 | LRCP & S, DPH |
| Flt Lt | Patrick J Nyhan | 1 Nov 1931 | MB, BCh |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Charles F Pitt | 30 Mar 1931 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | John I Stuttaford | 1 Jul 1931 | BA |
| Education Officer | |||
| Lt | John D Piper | 24 Nov 1930 | Grade III, MC, BSc |
Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 21 Jan 1933 | Relinquished command of the Station on posting to AHQ Iraq as SESO |
| Gp Capt | S Smith | 26 Jan 1933 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of the Station |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Unit Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 9 Sqn | 6 May 1933 | Proceeded to No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss for annual training |
| No 10 Sqn | 6 May 1933 | Proceeded to No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss for annual training |
| No 9 Sqn | 4 Jun 1933 | Returned from No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss on completion of annual training |
| No 10 Sqn | 4 Jun 1933 | Returned from No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss on completion of annual training |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | ADGB/Wessex Bombing Area |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Sidney Smith | 26 Jan 1933 | Officer Commanding, DSO, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | Malcolm F Browne | 1 Jan 1932 | Engineer duties |
| Flt Lt | George R Oliver | 11 May 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | 18 Sep 1932 | Armament duties; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Bernard G Farrow | 30 Aug 1932 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Sydney D Slocum | 6 Mar 1932 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Reginald W Stewart | 1 Apr 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Edward F Smith | 30 Jan 1933 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John C Brice | 19 Jan 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Hunter | 23 Jul 1931 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Neil I Smith | 12 Nov 1932 | MD, ChB |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Stanley C Allen | 24 Sep 1932 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | John I Stuttaford | 1 Jul 1931 | BA |
| Education Officer | |||
| Lt | John D Piper | 24 Nov 1930 | Grade III, MC, BSc |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | ||
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | Frederick C Whenman | 6 Dec 1930 | |
| WO | Frank Lea | 29 Sep 1932 | MM |
Source - July 1933 Air Force List
Unit Movements: Jul 1933 - Jan 1934
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| RAF Boscombe Down | 1 Oct 1933 | Control transferred to Western Area on formation |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | ADGB/Western Area |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Sidney Smith | 26 Jan 1933 | Officer Commanding, DSO, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | Malcolm F Browne | 1 Jan 1932 | Engineer duties |
| Flt Lt | George R Oliver | 11 May 1933 | Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | Harry H V Tristem | 12 Sep 1933 | Armament duties |
| Flt Lt | Bernard G Farrow | 30 Aug 1932 | Signals duties |
| Flt Lt | Anthony G C Somerhough | 25 Sep 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Sydney D Slocum | 6 Mar 1932 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Reginald W Stewart | 1 Apr 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Edward F Smith | 30 Jan 1933 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John C Brice | 19 Jan 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Hunter | 23 Jul 1931 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Neil I Smith | 12 Nov 1932 | MD, ChB |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Stanley C Allen | 24 Sep 1932 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | Ronald N Shapley | 9 Oct 1923 | MC, AKC |
| Education Officer | |||
| Lt | John D Piper | 24 Nov 1930 | Grade III, MC, BSc |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | ||
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | Frank Lea | 29 Sep 1932 | MM |
Source - January 1934 Air Force List
Unit Movements: Jan 1934 - Jul 1934
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 10 Sqn | 30 May 1934 | Proceeded to No 2 Armament Training Camp North Coates Fitties for annual training |
| No 9 Sqn | 28 Aug 1934 | Proceeded to No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss for annual training |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | ADGB/Western Area |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Sidney Smith | 26 Jan 1933 | Officer Commanding, DSO, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | Malcolm F Browne | 1 Jan 1932 | Engineer duties |
| Flt Lt | George R Oliver | 11 May 1933 | Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | Anthony G C Somerhough | 25 Sep 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Bernard G Farrow | 30 Aug 1932 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Maurice L Heath | 26 Feb 1934 | Armament duties; later AM |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Albert E Connolly | 27 Feb 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Edward F Smith | 30 Jan 1933 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John C Brice | 19 Jan 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Hunter | 23 Jul 1931 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Neil I Smith | 12 Nov 1932 | MD, ChB |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Stanley C Allen | 24 Sep 1932 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | George A Davies | 9 May 1934 | BA |
| Education Officer | |||
| Lt | John D Piper | 24 Nov 1930 | Grade III, MC, BSc |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | ||
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | Frank Lea | 29 Sep 1932 | MM |
Source - July 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 19 Jan 1935 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of the Station |
| Gp Capt | S Smith | 26 Jan 1935 | Relinquished command of the Station |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 26 Jan 1935 | Assumed command of the Station |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Unit Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 9 Sqn | 1 Apr 1935 | Proceeded to No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss for annual training |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | ADGB/Western Area |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 19 Jan 1935 | Officer Commanding |
| Sqn Ldr | Malcolm F Browne | 1 Jan 1932 | Engineer duties |
| Flt Lt | George R Oliver | 11 May 1933 | Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | Anthony G C Somerhough | 25 Sep 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Bernard G Farrow | 30 Aug 1932 | Signals duties |
| Flt Lt | Maurice L Heath | 26 Feb 1934 | Armament duties; later AM |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Morton S Shapcott | 20 Jul 1934 | later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Albert E Connolly | 27 Feb 1934 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | 18 Jan 1935 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Hunter | 23 Jul 1931 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Neil I Smith | 12 Nov 1932 | MD, ChB |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Stanley C Allen | 24 Sep 1932 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | George A Davies | 9 May 1934 | BA |
| Education Officer | |||
| Lt | John D Piper | 24 Nov 1930 | Grade III, MC, BSc |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | ||
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | Frank Lea | 29 Sep 1932 | MM |
| WO | Albert E Davies | 10 May 1935 | |
Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Archibald Corbett-Wilson | 22 Apr 1936 | Relinquished command of the Station on being placed on the Retired List |
| Wg Cdr | M B Frew | 22 Apr 1936 | Assumed temporary command of the Station |
| Gp Capt | R M Field | 29 May 1936 | Assumed command of the Station |
| Wg Cdr | M B Frew | 29 May 1936 | Relinquished temporary command of the Station |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Unit Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 10 Sqn | 1 Sep 1935 | Proceeded to No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss for annual training |
| No 97 Sqn | 16 Sep 1935 | Formed at RAF Boscombe Down from 'B' Flight, No 10 Sqn |
| No 214 Sqn | 16 Sep 1935 | Formed at RAF Boscombe Down from 'B' Flight, No 9 Sqn |
| No 9 Sqn | 15 Oct 1935 | Moved from RAF Boscombe Down to RAF Andover |
| No 214 Sqn | 15 Oct 1935 | Moved from RAF Boscombe Down to RAF Andover |
| No 10 Sqn | 21 Mar 1936 | Proceeded to Armament Training Camp Aldergrove for annual training |
| No 10 Sqn | 21 Mar 1936 | Returned from Armament Training Camp Aldergrove on completion of annual training |
| RAF Boscombe Down | 1 May 1936 | Control transferred to No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| No 97 Sqn Detachment | 18 Jun 1936 | Proceeded to Armament Training Camp Aldergrove for annual training |
| No 97 Sqn Detachment | 12 Jul 1936 | Proceeded to Armament Training Camp Aldergrove for annual training |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | ADGB/No 3 (Bomber) Group |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Station HQ | |||
| Gp Capt | R M Field | 29 May 1936 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | Anthony G C Somerhough | 25 Sep 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Alfred T Monks | 27 Aug 1935 | Signals duties; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | A W Geoghegan | 1 Jan 1936 | Armament duties |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Albert E Connolly | 27 Feb 1934 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | 18 Jan 1935 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Hunter | 23 Jul 1931 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Hugh J Melville | 31 Jul 1935 | MB, ChB |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Stanley C Allen | 24 Sep 1932 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | George A Davies | 9 May 1934 | BA |
| Commissioned Engineer Officer | |||
| Fg Off | J C Steadman | 14 Apr 1936 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Lt | John D Piper | 24 Nov 1930 | Grade III, MC, BSc |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | ||
| Fg Off | A L Brain | RAFO | |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | George Warrener | 15 Oct 1935 | |
| WO | Albert E Davies | 10 May 1935 | |
Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Source - August 1936 Air Force List
Unit Movements: Aug 1936 - Jul 1937
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 78 Sqn | 1 Nov 1936 | Formed at RAF Boscombe Down from 'B' Flight, No 10 Sqn |
| No 166 Sqn | 1 Nov 1936 | Formed at RAF Boscombe Down from 'B' Flight, No 97 Sqn |
| RAF Boscombe Down | 1 Feb 1937 | Control transferred to No 16 (Reconnaissance) Group, Coastal Command |
| No 224 Sqn | 1 Feb 1937 | Moved to RAF Boscombe Down from RAF Manston |
| No 78 Sqn | 9 Feb 1937 | Moved from RAF Boscombe Down to RAF Dishforth |
| No 10 Sqn | 9 Feb 1937 | Moved from RAF Boscombe Down to RAF Dishforth |
| No 217 Sqn | 15 Mar 1937 | Formed at RAF Boscombe Down |
| No 51 Sqn | 24 Mar 1937 | Arrived from RAF Driffield pending completion of RAF Linton-on-Ouse |
| No 58 Sqn | 24 Mar 1937 | Arrived from RAF Driffield pending completion of RAF Linton-on-Ouse |
| No 42 Sqn | 12 Jun 1937 | Attached for temporary duty |
| No 220 Sqn | 14 Jun 1937 | Attached for temporary duty |
| No 220 Sqn | 28 Jun 1937 | Ceased to be attached for temporary duty |
| No 51 Sqn | 1 Jul 1937 | Control transferred to No 4 (Bomber) Group, Bomber Command |
| No 58 Sqn | 1 Jul 1937 | Control transferred to No 4 (Bomber) Group, Bomber Command |
| No 99 Sqn | 8 Jul 1937 | Attached for temporary duty |
| RAF Boscombe Down | 9 Jul 1937 | Control transferred to No 4 (Bomber) Group, Bomber Command |
| No 149 Sqn | 10 Jul 1937 | Attached for temporary duty |
| No 269 Sqn | 10 Jul 1937 | Attached for temporary duty |
| No 88 Sqn | 10 Jul 1937 | Moved to RAF Boscombe Down from RAF Waddington |
| No 99 Sqn | 16 Jul 1937 | Ceased to be attached for temporary duty |
| No 149 Sqn | 16 Jul 1937 | Ceased to be attached for temporary duty |
| No 42 Sqn | 17 Jul 1937 | Ceased to be attached for temporary duty |
| No 269 Sqn | 17 Jul 1937 | Ceased to be attached for temporary duty |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | Bomber Command/No 4 (Bomber) Group |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Station HQ | |||
| Gp Capt | R M Field | 29 May 1936 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | A W Geoghegan | 1 Jan 1936 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | Arthur F Johnson | 29 May 1937 | Navigation duties; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | B V Robinson | 15 Jun 1936 | |
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | Adjutant | |
| Fg Off | A L Brain | Assistant Adjutant, RAFO | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | R M Thomas | 4 Feb 1937 | |
| H Austin | late RAF | ||
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Wg Cdr (Ret) | W H Holroyd | ||
| Pay-Lt (Ret) | R L Morgan | RN | |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | I St C Alderdice | 24 Sep 1936 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | George A Davies | 9 May 1934 | BA |
| Commissioned Engineer Officer | |||
| Fg Off | J C Steadman | 14 Apr 1936 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Lt | John D Piper | 24 Nov 1930 | Grade III, MC, BSc |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | George Warrener | 15 Oct 1935 | |
| WO | J F Hall | 23 Oct 1936 | |
| WO | A J Shimmons | 6 Aug 1936 | |
Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | R M Field | 20 Jan 1936 | Relinquished command of the Station on posting to RAF Depot, Uxbridge |
| Wg Cdr | J Potter | 20 Jan 1938 | Assumed temporary command of the Station |
| Wg Cdr | G S Oddie | 15 Apr 1938 | Posted in from as Supernumerary from RAF Turnhouse pending assuming command |
| Wg Cdr | J Potter | 29 Apr 1938 | Relinquished temporary command of the Station |
| Wg Cdr | G S Oddie | 29 Apr 1938 | Assumed command of the Station |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Unit Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 58 Sqn | 15 Sep 1937 | Proceeded to No 2 Armament Training Camp North Coates Fitties for annual training |
| No 58 Sqn | 17 Oct 1937 | Returned from No 2 Armament Training Camp North Coates Fitties on completion of annual training |
| No 51 Sqn | 20 Apr 1938 | Moved from RAF Boscombe Down to RAF Linton-on-Ouse |
| No 58 Sqn | 20 Apr 1938 | Moved from RAF Boscombe Down to RAF Linton-on-Ouse |
| No 218 Sqn | 22 Apr 1938 | Arrived at RAF Boscombe Down from RAF Upper Heyford |
| RAF Boscombe Down | 22 Apr 1938 | Control transferred to No 1 (Bomber) Group, Bomber Command |
| No 88 Sqn | 2 May 1938 | Proceeded to No 7 Armament Training Camp Acklington for annual training |
| No 88 Sqn | 31 May 1938 | Returned from No 7 Armament Training Camp Acklington on completion of annual training |
| No 218 Sqn | 2 Jun 1938 | Proceeded to No 4 Armament Training Camp West Freugh for annual training |
| No 218 Sqn | 30 Jun 1938 | Returned from No 4 Armament Training Camp West Freugh on completion of annual training |
| No 13 Sqn | 18 Jun 1938 | Attached for temporary duty |
| No 13 Sqn | 22 Jun 1938 | Ceased to be attached for temporary duty |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Station HQ | |||
| Wg Cdr | 15 Apr 1938 | Officer Commanding, DFC, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | W N Elwy-Jones | 21 Dec 1937 | Armament duties |
| Flt Lt | B V Robinson | 15 Jun 1936 | |
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | Adjutant | |
| Fg Off | G L C Jenkins | Assistant Adjutant, late RAF | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Fg Off | H E Bethell | 9 Jan 1938 | |
| H Austin | late RAF | ||
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | I St C Alderdice | 24 Sep 1936 | LDS |
| Chaplains Branch | |||
| Rev | C W A Noble | 15 Feb 1938 | MA |
| Commissioned Engineer Officer | |||
| Fg Off | J C Steadman | 14 Apr 1936 | |
| Accountant Officers | |||
| Wg Cdr (Ret) | W H Holroyd | ||
| Pay-Lt (Ret) | R L Morgan | RN | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | A Adderley | 2 Feb 1938 | Grade III, BSc, ARCS, F Inst P, DIC |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | E M Marsh | 24 Sep 1937 | |
| WO | A H J Ayre | 22 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | H G H Copeland | 19 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | E C White | 14 Apr 1938 | |
Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | G S Oddie | 9 Oct 1938 | Relinquished command of the Station on posting to HMS Nelson |
| Sqn Ldr | L B Duggan | 9 Oct 1938 | Assumed temporary command of the Station |
| Sqn Ldr | E J D Routh | 11 Nov 1938 | Posted in for duty as Station Administrative Officer |
| Sqn Ldr | E J D Routh | 5 Dec 1938 | Assumed temporary command of the Station |
| Gp Capt | A H Wann | 29 Dec 1938 | Assumed command of the Station |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Unit Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 150 Sqn | 8 Aug 1938 | Formed at RAF Boscombe Down |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Station HQ | |||
| Wg Cdr | 11 Nov 1938 | DFC; later AVM, Attached? | |
| Sqn Ldr | E J D Routh | 11 Nov 1938 | Temporary Officer Commanding |
| Sqn Ldr | W N Elwy-Jones | 21 Dec 1937 | Armament duties |
| Flt Lt | B V Robinson | 15 Jun 1936 | |
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | Adjutant | |
| Fg Off | G L C Jenkins | Assistant Adjutant, late RAF | |
| Maj (Ret) | D G Romanis | MC | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Fg Off | H E Bethell | 9 Jan 1938 | |
| H Austin | late RAF | ||
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | I St C Alderdice | 24 Sep 1936 | LDS |
| Accountant Officers | |||
| Wg Cdr (Ret) | W H Holroyd | ||
| Pay-Lt (Ret) | R L Morgan | RN | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | A Adderley | 2 Feb 1938 | Grade III, BSc, ARCS, F Inst P, DIC |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | A H J Ayre | 22 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | H G H Copeland | 19 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | E C White | 14 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | A R Clark | 20 Apr 1938 | |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Unit Movements: Jan - Apr 1939
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 218 Sqn | 8 Jan 1938 | Proceeded to No 5 Armament Training Camp for annual training |
| No 218 Sqn | 28 Jan 1938 | Returned from to No 5 Armament Training Camp on completion of annual training |
| No 150 Sqn | 27 Feb 1939 | Proceeded to No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss for annual training |
| No 150 Sqn | 13 Mar 1939 | Returned from No 1 Armament Training Camp Catfoss on completion of annual training |
| No 18 Sqn | 12 Mar 1939 | Attached for Bombing Trials at Larkhill |
| No 57 Sqn | 12 Mar 1939 | Attached for Bombing Trials at Larkhill |
| No 63 Sqn | 12 Mar 1939 | Attached for Bombing Trials at Larkhill |
| No 88 Sqn | 1 Apr 1939 | Proceeded to No 8 Armament Training Camp Evanton for annual training |
| No 150 Sqn | 3 Apr 1939 | Moved from RAF Boscombe Down to RAF Benson |
| No 85 Sqn | 5 Apr 1939 | Attached for Attack Trials at Larkhill |
| No 85 Sqn | 6 Apr 1939 | Ceased to be attached for Attack Trials at Larkhill |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Station HQ | |||
| Gp Capt | 29 Dec 1938 | Officer Commanding; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | E J D Routh | 11 Nov 1938 | |
| Flt Lt | B V Robinson | 15 Jun 1936 | |
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | Adjutant | |
| Fg Off | G L C Jenkins | Assistant Adjutant, late RAF | |
| Maj (Ret) | D G Romanis | MC | |
| Flt Lt | S H Bell | RAFO | |
| Flt Lt | F T K Bullmore | RAFO | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Fg Off | H E Bethell | 9 Jan 1938 | |
| H Austin | late RAF | ||
| Accountant Officers | |||
| Wg Cdr (Ret) | W H Holroyd | ||
| Pay-Lt (Ret) | R L Morgan | RN | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | J F Dales | 18 Feb 1939 | MRCS, LRCP |
| Dental Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | I St C Alderdice | 24 Sep 1936 | LDS |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | J F Sanders | 6 Feb 1939 | Grade III, BSc |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | A H J Ayre | 22 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | H G H Copeland | 19 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | E C White | 14 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | W J Macken | 18 Jan 1939 | |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| County | Command/Group | Units |
| Amesbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire | Bomber Command/No 1 (Bomber) Group |
|
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Station HQ | |||
| Gp Capt | 29 Dec 1938 | Officer Commanding; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | E J D Routh | 11 Nov 1938 | |
| Flt Lt | B V Robinson | 15 Jun 1936 | |
| Capt (Ret) | J S Holloway | Adjutant | |
| Fg Off | G L C Jenkins | Assistant Adjutant, late RAF | |
| Maj (Ret) | D G Romanis | MC | |
| Flt Lt | F T K Bullmore | RAFO | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Fg Off | H E Bethell | 9 Jan 1938 | |
| H Austin | late RAF | ||
| Accountant Officers | |||
| Wg Cdr (Ret) | W H Holroyd | ||
| Pay-Lt (Ret) | R L Morgan | RN | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | J F Dales | 18 Feb 1939 | MRCS, LRCP |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | J F Sanders | 6 Feb 1939 | Grade III, BSc |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | A H J Ayre | 22 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | H G H Copeland | 19 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | E C White | 14 Apr 1938 | |
| WO | W J Macken | 18 Jan 1939 | |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements: May - Sep 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | B McEntegart | 20 Sep 1939 | Arrived with A & AEE and assumed command of the Station |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
Unit Movements: May - Sep 1939
| Unit | Date | Notes |
| No 75 Wing | 23 Aug 1939 | Began forming at RAF Boscombe Down for service with the Advanced Air Striking Force |
| Advance Party, No 75 Wing | 2 Sep 1939 | Departed RAF Boscombe Down for France by air |
| Forward Party, No 75 Wing | 2 Sep 1939 | Departed RAF Boscombe Down for France by road and sea |
| No 88 Sqn | 2 Sep 1939 | Departed RAF Boscombe Down for France |
| No 218 Sqn | 2 Sep 1939 | Departed RAF Boscombe Down for France |
| Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment | 3 Sep 1939 | Commenced the move to RAF Boscombe Down from RAF Martlesham Heath |
| Main Party, No 75 Wing | 3 Sep 1939 | Departed RAF Boscombe Down for France by rail |
Source - RAF Boscombe Down ORB
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