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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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Directorates - Maintenance, Research and Production, etc
Directorate of Research
| xx Apr 1919 | Post established under Director-General of Supply and Research |
| xx Apr 1919 | Brig-Gen H R M Brook-Popham CB, CMG, DSO, AFC |
| 1 Aug 1919 | A/Cdre H R M Brook-Popham CB, CMG, DSO, AFC |
| xx Nov 1921 | Brig-Gen R K Bagnall-Wild CMG, CBE (Ret'd) |
| xx xxx 1923 | Transferred to Air Member Supply and Research |
| xx Apr 1924 | Post Abolished |
Deputy Directorate of Airships Research
| xx Apr 1919 | Post established under Director of Research, DGSR |
| xx Apr 1919 | Wg Cdr T R H M Cave-Browne-Cave CBE |
| xx xxx 1921 | Post abolished |
Directorate of Design
| xx Apr 1919 | Post established under Director of Research, DGSR |
| xx Apr 1919 | Wg Cdr E F Briggs DSO, OBE |
| 29 May 1922 | Wg Cdr H M Cave-Browne-Cave DSO, DFC |
| xx xxx 1926 | Maj J S Buchanan OBE AFRAeS, AMIEE |
| xx xxx 1926 | Mr H Grinstead OBE, BSc |
| xx xxx 1923 | Transferred to Air Member Supply and Research |
| xx xxx 1926 | Absorbed into the Directorate of Technical Development as Assistant Director (Aircraft) |
Deputy Directorate of Instruments
Assistant Director (Instruments)
| xx Apr 1919 | Post established under Director of Research, DGSR |
| xx May 1919 | Lt Col A D Warrington Morris CMG, CBE |
| 1 Aug 1919 | Wg Cdr A D Warrington Morris CMG, CBE |
| 1 Aug 1921 | Wg Cdr J B Bowen OBE |
| xx xxx 1923 | Transferred to Air Member Supply and Research |
| 11 Jan 1926 | Wg Cdr G P Grenfell DSO |
| xx xxx 1926 | Absorbed into the Directorate of Technical Development as Assistant Director (Instruments) |
Deputy Directorate of Armament
Director of Armament Development (Joint Directorate of Research and Development)
| xx Apr 1919 | Post established under Director of Research, DGSR |
| xx Apr 1919 | Lt Col J L Forbes OBE |
| 1 Aug 1919 | Wg Cdr-Gp Capt J L Forbes OBE |
| 1 Aug 1921 | Wg Cdr E D M Robertson DFC |
| 10 Dec 1924 | Gp Capt J L Forbes OBE |
| xx xxx 1923 | Transferred to Air Member Supply and Research |
| xx xxx 1926 | Absorbed into the Directorate of Technical Development as Assistant Director (Armament) |
| 23 Sep 1937 | Re-established as the Directorate of Armament Development |
| 23 Sep 1937 | Gp Capt G B A Baker MC |
| 18 Dec 1939 | A/Cdre J O Andrews DSO, MC |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Aeronautical Inspection
Deputy Directorate of Aeronautical Inspection
Directorate of Aeronautical Inspection
Directorate of Aeronautical Inspection Services
Directorate of Aeronautical Inspection Services (RAF)
Directorate of Quality Assurance Service (RAF)
| 1 May 1919 | Post established under Director-General of Supply and Research |
| 1 May 1919 | Brig-Gen R K Bagnall-Wild CMG, CBE |
| xx Nov 1921 | A/Cdre F C Halahan CMG, DSO, MVO |
| xx xxx 1923 | Transferred to Air Member for Supply and Research as Deputy Directorate |
| xx xxx 1923 | Lt Col H W S Outram CBE, ARSM, AFRAeS, AMIEE, MIEI |
| xx xxx 1933 | Upgraded to Directorate |
| xx xxx 1935 | Transferred to Air Member for Research and Development |
| xx Aug 1938 | Transferred to Air Member for Development and Production |
| xx Dec 1938 | Gp Capt J Sowrey AFC |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Gp Capt J Sowrey AFC (Ret'd) |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
| 2 Apr 1941 | ? |
| 1 Jan 1944 | A/Cdre J Sowrey AFC |
| xx Jun 1944 | Transferred to Air Member for Supply and Organisation |
| 16 Aug 1947 | A/Cdre H W Heslop CB, OBE, AFRAeS |
| xx xxx 1948 | Transferred to Air Member for Technical Services |
| xx Jan 1951 | Transferred to Controller of Engineering and Equipment, AMSO as Directorate of Aeronautical Inspection Services |
| 2 Apr 1951 | A/Cdre J F Titmas CB, CBE, AFRAeS |
| 10 May 1954 | A/Cdre J A S Outhwaite OBE |
| 1 Aug 1955 | A/Cdre G B M Rhind BA |
| 2 Apr 1957 | A/Cdre C E Hartley CBE |
| xx xxx 1958 | Mr C F Burden OBE, ISO |
| xx xxx 1964 | Renamed Directorate of Aeronautical Inspection Services (RAF) |
| xx xxx 1968 | Mr B A Bygate CEng, MIEE, MIMechE |
| xx xxx 1970 | Renamed Directorate of Quality Assurance Service (RAF) |
| xx xxx 1976 | Mr F Reid |
| xx xxx 1977 | Post Abolished |
Director of Technical Development (Joint Directorate of Research and Development)
| 18 Apr 1924 | Post established under Air Member Supply and Research |
| 18 Apr 1924 | A/Cdre F C Halahan CMG, CBE, DSO, MVO |
| 1 Nov 1926 | A/Cdre J L Forbes OBE |
| 12 Dec 1927 | A/Cdre J A Chamier CB, CMG, DSO, OBE |
| 7 Dec 1928 | A/Cdre F V Holt CMG, DSO |
| 1 Apr 1931 | A/Cdre H M Cave-Browne-Cave DSO, DFC |
| 17 Sep 1934 | A/Cdre R H Verney OBE |
| xx xxx 1935 | Transferred to Air Member for Research and Development |
| xx Aug 1938 | Transferred to Air Member for Development and Production |
| 1 Aug 1938 | A/Cdre R M Hill MC, AFC |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Director of Scientific Research (Joint Directorate of Research and Development)
| xx Apr 1924 | Post established under Air Member Supply and Research |
| xx Apr 1924 | Vacant |
| xx xxx 1924 | Mr H E Wimperis OBE, MA, FRAeS, MIEE |
| xx xxx 1935 | Transferred to Air Member for Research and Development |
| xx xxx 1936 | Dr D R Pye CB, MA, ScD, FRS, MIMechE, FRAeS |
| xx Aug 1938 | Transferred to Air Member for Development and Production |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Airship Development
| xx Apr 1924 | Post established under Air Member Supply and Research |
| xx Apr 1924 | Vacant |
| 1 Jul 1924 | Gp Capt P F M Fellowes DSO |
| xx xxx 1931 | Post abolished |
Deputy Directorate of Repair and Maintenance
Directorate of Repair and Maintenance
Directorate of Maintenance Design
| 1 Sep 1932 | Post established under Directorate of Equipment, AMSO |
| 1 Sep 1932 | Gp Capt R M Hill MC, AFC |
| 14 Jan 1935 | Transferred to AMDP |
| 11 Jul 1936 | Gp Capt-A/Cdre Sir Quinton Brand KBE, DSO, MC, DFC |
| xx Apr 1940 | Renamed Directorate of Maintenance Design |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Director of Communications Development (Joint Directorate of Research and Development)
| xx Jun 1938 | Post established under Air Member for Development and Production |
| xx Jun 1938 | R A Watson Watt |
| xx Apr 1940 | Sir George Lee MC, BSc, MIEE |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate-General of Production
| 20 Jul 1938 | Post established under Air Member for Development and Production |
| 20 Jul 1938 | Mr E J H Lemon OBE, MIMechE, MInstT |
| xx May 1940 | Vacant |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Director-General of Research and Development
| 20 Jul 1938 | Post established under Air Member for Development and Production |
| 20 Jul 1938 | AVM A W Tedder CB |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Director of Aeronautical Production
| xx Aug 1938 | Post established under Air Member for Development and Production |
| xx Aug 1938 | Lt Col H A P Disney |
| 1 Aug 1919 | Wg Cdr-Gp Capt J L Forbes OBE |
| 1 Aug 1921 | Wg Cdr E D M Robertson DFC |
| 10 Dec 1924 | Gp Capt J L Forbes OBE |
| xx xxx 1923 | Transferred to Air Member Supply and Research |
| xx xxx 1926 | Absorbed into the Directorate of Technical Development as Assistant Director (Armament) |
Directorate of Aeroplane Production
| 1 Apr 1939 | Post established under Directorate of Production |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Lt Col H W S Outram CBE, ARSM, AFRAeS, AMIEE, MIEI |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Engine Production
| 1 Apr 1939 | Post established under Directorate of Production |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Maj G P Bulman OBE, BSc, FRAeS |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Sub-Contracting
| 1 Apr 1939 | Post established under Directorate of Production |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Mr H Russell |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Aircraft Equipment Production
| 1 Apr 1939 | Post established under Directorate of Production |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Lt Col H A P Disney |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Material Production
| 1 Apr 1939 | Post established under Directorate of Production |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Mr C E Walker |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Statistics and Planning
| 1 Apr 1939 | Post established under Directorate of Production |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Mr T S Smith BSc, Dipl RTC, AMIMechE |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Planning of War Production
| 1 Apr 1939 | Post established under Directorate of Production |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Mr F W Musson AFC, BA, AFRAeS |
| xx May 1940 | Renamed Directorate of Labour and Priorities |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Air Ministry Factories
| 1 Apr 1939 | Post established under Directorate of Production |
| 1 Apr 1939 | Mr A R Cooper |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Instrument Production
| xx Dec 1939 | Post established under Directorate-General of Production |
| xx Dec 1939 | Maj C J Stewart OBE |
| xx Mar 1940 | Vacant |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Armament Production
| xx Dec 1939 | Post established under Directorate-General of Production |
| xx Dec 1939 | MRAF Sir John Salmond GCB, CMG, CVO, DSO |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Directorate of Repair and Servicing
Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance
Directorate-General of Servicing and Maintenance
Directorate-General of Engineering
Directorate-General of Technical Services (II)
Directorate-General of Engineering
Directorate-General of Engineering (RAF)
Controllerate of Engineering and Supply Management (RAF)
Controllerate of Engineering and Supply (RAF)
| 1 Jan 1940 | Post established under AMSO |
| 1 Jan 1940 | A/Cdre G C Bailey DSO |
| xx Apr 1941 | Renamed Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance |
| 4 Mar 1942 | AVM A S Morris OBE |
| xx May 1944 | Upgraded to Directorate-General |
| xx Mar 1946 | AVM C B Cooke CB, CBE |
| 15 Mar 1947 | AVM K M St C G Leask CB, MC |
| 5 Jan 1948 | Renamed Directorate-General of Engineering and transferred to AMTS |
| xx Jan 1950 | Renamed Directorate-General of Technical Services (II) |
| 2 Jan 1950 | AVM C W Weedon CB |
| 1 Feb 1951 | Renamed Directorate-General of Engineering |
| 1 Feb 1951 | Vacant |
| 1 Apr 1951 | AVM R G Hart CB, CBE, MC, AMIEE, ARCS |
| 15 Mar 1955 | AVM A F Hutton CB, CBE, DFC, BA, DIC, MIMechE |
| 27 Oct 1958 | AVM G Silyn-Roberts CB, CBE, AFC, MSc, FRAeS |
| 23 Oct 1961 | AVM M E M Perkins CB, CBE, MA, MIMechE, FRAeS |
| xx xxx 1964 | Renamed Directorate-General of Engineering (RAF) |
| 14 Mar 1964 | AVM W D Disbrey CBE, AFC, FRAeS |
| 26 Jun 1967 | AVM J K Rotherham CB, CBE, DIC, CEng, FRAeS |
| 21 Jan 1969 | AVM C N S Pringle CBE, MA, CEng, FRAeS |
| 2 Mar 1970 | AM Sir John Hunter-Tod KBE, CB, MA, DCAe, CEng, FIEE, FRAeS |
| 31 Mar 1973 | AM Sir Charles Pringle KBE, MA, CEng, FRAeS |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Renamed Controllerate of Engineering and Supply Management (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | AM Sir Charles Pringle KBE, MA, CEng, FRAeS |
| xx xxx 1974 | Renamed Controllerate of Engineering and Supply (RAF) |
| 8 May 1976 | AM Sir Herbert Durkin CB, MA, CEng, FIEE, FRAeS, MBIM |
| 3 Jun 1978 | Post abolished |
Deputy Directorate of Repair and Servicing (1)
Deputy Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance (1)
| 1 Jan 1940 | Post established under Directorate of Repair and Servicing, AMSO |
| 1 Jan 1940 | Wg Cdr-Gp Capt O E Carter AFC |
| xx Apr 1941 | Renamed Deputy Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance (1) |
| xx Jun 1941 | Duties absorbed into Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance |
Assistant Director of Repair and Servicing (3)
Assistant Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance (3)
| 1 Jan 1940 | Post established under Deputy Directorate of Repair and Servicing (1), AMSO |
| 1 Jan 1940 | Wg Cdr L G Harvey |
| 15 Sep 1940 | Wg Cdr J B Lynch |
| 5 Mar 1941 | Wg Cdr R Harston |
| xx Apr 1941 | Renamed Assistant Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance (3) |
| xx Jun 1941 | Duties absorbed into Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance |
Deputy Directorate of Repair and Servicing (2)
Deputy Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance (2)
| 1 Jan 1940 | Post established under Directorate of Repair and Servicing, AMSO |
| 18 Feb 1940 | Gp Capt K C Buss OBE |
| xx Apr 1941 | Renamed Deputy Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance (2) |
| 4 Mar 1941 | Gp Capt A F Scroggs |
| xx Jun 1941 | Duties absorbed into Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance |
Assistant Directorate of Repair and Servicing (1)
Assistant Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance (1)
| 1 Jan 1940 | Post established under Deputy Directorate of Repair and Servicing (2), AMSO |
| 1 Jan 1940 | Wg Cdr A W B McDonald AFC |
| 23 Oct 1940 | Wg Cdr H G Wisher |
| xx Mar 1941 | Vacant |
| xx Apr 1941 | Renamed Assistant Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance (1) |
| xx Jun 1941 | Duties absorbed into Directorate of Servicing and Maintenance |
Assistant Directorate of Repair and Servicing (2)
| 1 Jan 1940 | Post established under Deputy Directorate of Repair and Servicing (2), AMSO |
| 29 Jan 1940 | Wg Cdr B W Hemsley MBE |
| xx Dec 1940 | Post abolished |
Directorate of Radio Production
| xx Mar 1940 | Post established under Directorate-General of Production |
| xx Mar 1940 | Gp Capt H Leedham OBE |
| xx Jun 1940 | Transferred to Ministry of Aircraft Production |
Joint Organisation and Maintenance (USAAF)
| 22 Jan 1942 | Post established under AMSO |
| 22 Jan 1942 | A/Cdre G E Gibbs MC |
| xx May 1942 | Gp Capt H I Cozens AFC |
| xx Feb 1943 | Post abolished |
Directorate-General of Armament
Directorate-General of Technical Services (I)
Directorate-General of Technical Services
| 5 Feb 1945 | Post established under CAS |
| 5 Feb 1945 | AVM G Combe |
| 14 Oct 1947 | AVM G A H Pidcock CB, CBE |
| 5 Jan 1948 | Transferred to AMTS |
| xx xxx 1950 | Renamed Directorate-General of Technical Services (I) |
| 1 Feb 1951 | Renamed Directorate-General of Technical Services |
| 26 Mar 1951 | AVM C N H Bilney CB, CBE |
| 19 May 1952 | AVM C E H Allen CB, DFC, BA, MIMechE |
| 15 Sep 1954 | AVM H D Spreckley CB, OBE |
| 1 Mar 1957 | AVM J Marson CB, CBE |
| 1 Oct 1958 | AVM H H Chapman CB, CBE, AMIEE |
| xx Dec 1961 | Post abolished |
Directorate of Engineering
Directorate of Aircraft Engineering
Directorate of Aircraft Engineering (RAF)
Directorate of Mechanical Engineering 1 (RAF)
Directorate of Aircraft Engineering (RAF)
Directorate of Aircraft Engineering (1) (RAF)
| 5 Jan 1948 | Post established under Directorate-General of Engineering, AMTS |
| 5 Jan 1948 | A/Cdre G B Beardsworth CB (wef 15 Sep 1947) |
| 5 Jan 1948 | Transferred to AMTS |
| 14 Mar 1949 | A/Cdre A F Hutton CB, CBE |
| xx Nov 1950 | Vacant |
| 1 Feb 1951 | Renamed Directorate of Aircraft Engineering |
| xx May 1951 | A/Cdre P S Blockey CBE, BA, |
| 11 Feb 1954 | A/Cdre G B Beardsworth CB |
| 1 Feb 1955 | A/Cdre W R Worstall OBE, AFRAeS |
| 1 Nov 1956 | A/Cdre N A Tait OBE, AFRAeS |
| 23 May 1959 | A/Cdre J W Bayley MBE |
| 22 Dec 1960 | A/Cdre S W Lane CBE, AMIMechE, AFRAeS |
| 4 Jun 1963 | A/Cdre T E J Fitton CBE, BA, AFRAeS |
| xx xxx 1964 | Renamed Directorate of Aircraft Engineering (RAF) |
| xx xxx 1965 | Renamed Directorate of Mechanical Engineering 1 (RAF) |
| 19 Jul 1966 | A/Cdre C N S Pringle CBE, MA, FRAeS |
| 4 Jan 1968 | A/Cdre W Sykes OBE |
| 5 Jan 1970 | A/Cdre D T Fisher DCAe, CEng, AFRAeS |
| 29 Jan 1972 | A/Cdre E J T Goose MA |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Renamed Directorate of Aircraft Engineering (RAF) |
| 10 Jun 1974 | A/Cdre W H Dainty |
| 5 Jan 1976 | A/Cdre E W Coburn CEng, MIMechE, MRAeS |
| 3 Dec 1977 | A/Cdre F M Holroyd MSc, CEng, MIEE, MIERE |
| 3 Jan 1981 | A/Cdre R J M Alcock CEng, FIMechE |
| 27 Jun 1981 | A/Cdre J M P Calnan CEng, FIMechE |
| 24 Dec 1983 | A/Cdre B R L Easton MA, CEng, FIMechE, MRAeS |
| 4 Apr 1986 | A/Cdre O J Truelove MBE, CEng, FRAeS, MIMechE |
| xx xxx 1987 | Renamed Directorate of Aircraft Engineering (1) (RAF) |
| Fate currently unknown | |
Directorate of Armament
Directorate of Armament Engineering
Directorate of Guided Weapon Engineering
Directorate of Weapons Engineering
Directorate of Weapons Engineering (RAF)
Directorate of Mechanical Engineering 2 (RAF)
Directorate of Weapon and Support Engineering (RAF)
Directorate of Aircraft Engineering (2) (RAF))
| 5 Jan 1948 | Post established under Directorate-General of Armament, AMTS |
| 5 Feb 1948 | A/Cdre J Marson |
| 5 Jan 1948 | Transferred to AMTS |
| 4 Apr 1949 | A/Cdre L R S Freestone OBE |
| 20 Feb 1950 | A/Cdre F G S Mitchell OBE |
| 1 Feb 1951 | Renamed Directorate of Armament Engineering under Directorate-General of Engineering |
| 3 Feb 1954 | A/Cdre D W R Ryley CBE |
| 1 Jan 1958 | Renamed Directorate of Guided Weapon Engineering |
| 1 Jan 1958 | A/Cdre D W R Ryley CB, CBE |
| 15 May 1958 | A/Cdre D N Kington-Blair-Oliphant OBE, BA |
| xx xxx 1959 | Renamed Directorate of Weapons Engineering |
| 5 Sep 1960 | A/Cdre W F Beckwith CBE, BSc (Eng), ACGI |
| 10 Dec 1962 | A/Cdre J A Robinson OBE, BA, BAI |
| xx xxx 1964 | Renamed Directorate of Weapons Engineering (RAF) |
| xx xxx 1965 | Renamed Directorate of Mechanical Engineering 2 (RAF) |
| 17 Feb 1966 | A/Cdre T Wharton CBE, CEng, AFRAeS, MBIM |
| 25 May 1968 | A/Cdre P L Crowell CEng, FRAeS, FIMechE, FINucE, MBIM |
| 15 Dec 1971 | A/Cdre W D Hunter OBE, CEng, FRAeS |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Renamed Directorate of Weapon and Support Engineering (RAF) |
| 5 Oct 1974 | A/Cdre J Mathews CEng, MRAeS, MIMechE, AMBIM |
| 19 Sep 1977 | A/Cdre E A Bear BSc (Eng), CEng, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 22 Dec 1978 | A/Cdre E Dawson CBE, BSc, DUS, CEng, FIEE, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 29 Nov 1980 | A/Cdre D M Reader MA, CEng, MRAeS, FBIM |
| 14 Dec 1981 | A/Cdre F M Holroyd MSc, CEng, MIEE, MIERE |
| 24 Dec 1983 | A/Cdre J A Rixom BSc |
| xx xxx 1987 | Renamed Directorate of Aircraft Engineering (2) (RAF) |
| 5 Jun 1987 | A/Cdre W R J Fewing MA, MSc, CEng, MRAeS, MBIM |
| Fate currently unknown | |
Directorate of Technical Policy
Directorate of Technical Plans
| 5 Feb 1948 | Post established under AMTS |
| 5 Feb 1948 | A/Cdre R G Hart CB, CBE, MC |
| 14 Feb 1949 | A/Cdre W L Freebody CBE, AFC |
| 1 Jan 1951 | Renamed Directorate of Technical Plans |
| 1 Jan 1951 | A/Cdre P S Blockey CBE, BA, |
| xx May 1951 | Post abolished |
Controller of Engineering and Equipment
| 1 Feb 1951 | Post established under AMSO |
| 1 Feb 1951 | AM Sir Colin Weedon CB, CBE, MA, AFRAeS |
| 15 Sep 1952 | AM Sir Owen Jones KBE, CB, AFC, BA, DIC, MIMechE, FRAeS |
| 3 Oct 1956 | AM Sir Raymund Hart KBE, CB, MC, AMIEE, ARCS |
| 21 Jan 1959 | AM Sir Herbert Spreckley KBE, CB, MIMechE, FRAeS |
| 1 Feb 1962 | AM Sir John Baker-Carr KBE, CB, AFC |
| xx Jan 1964 | Post abolished |
Directorate of Radio Engineering
| 1 Feb 1951 | Post established under Directorate-General of Engineering, AMTS from Directorate of Radio |
| 1 Feb 1951 | A/Cdre T U C Shirley CBE, ADC, AMIEE (wef 6 Nov 1950) |
| 21 Sep 1953 | A/Cdre B D Nicholas CBE |
| 17 Sep 1956 | A/Cdre V G A Hatcher OBE, AFC, AMIEE, AFRAeS |
| 14 Jul 1958 | A/Cdre H G Blair CBE |
| 13 Apr 1959 | A/Cdre F E Tyndale CBE |
| xx xxx 1960 | Absorbed into Directorate of Radio (see Directories - Signals) |
Directorate of Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft
Directorate of Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft (RAF)
Directorate of Marine Craft (RAF)
| xx May 1951 | Post established under Director-General of Technical Services |
| xx May 1951 | A/Cdre G Scarrott CBE |
| 31 Aug 1953 | A/Cdre C W Gore OBE |
| 20 Aug 1956 | A/Cdre J E R Sowman |
| 30 Nov 1959 | A/Cdre L C Dennis |
| 21 Dec 1962 | A/Cdre W J Maggs OBE, MA |
| xx Jan 1964 | Renamed Directorate of Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft (RAF) |
| 23 Mar 1964 | A/Cdre G N Blake MBE, BSc (Econ) |
| 28 Dec 1967 | A/Cdre J O Gale |
| xx xxx 1970 | Renamed Directorate of Marine Craft (RAF) |
| xx xxx 1970 | Gp Capt L R Flower MBE, MMar |
| 16 Nov 1970 | Gp Capt D T Beamish MMar, MNI, AMBIM |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Transferred to Directorate of Weapon and Support Engineering (RAF) |
| 18 Aug 1975 | Gp Capt J N Burgess OBE, MMar, AMBIM |
| 2 May 1980 | Gp Capt J E F Williams MMar, AMBIM |
| xx xxx 1986 | Post abolished |
Deputy Directorate of Engineering (Plans)
| 11 Feb 1957 | Post established under Directorate-General of Engineering |
| 11 Feb 1957 | Gp Capt L Kelly OBE, BSc, AMIMechE, AFRAeS, DCAe |
| 1 Oct 1959 | Gp Capt D Price MA, AFRAeS |
| xx xxx 1962 | Post abolished |
Deputy Directorate of Armament Engineering
| 1 Jan 1958 | Post established under Directorate of Guided Weapons Engineering |
| xx xxx 1957 | Gp Capt S P A Patmore CBE |
| 11 Aug 1958 | Gp Capt C R C Howlett |
| xx xxx 1959 | Post absorbed in Directorate of Weapons Engineering |
Deputy Directorate of Technical Services
| xx xxx xxxx | Post established under Directorate-General of Technical Services |
| 19 Dec 1955 | Gp Capt B Robinson CBE, AFRAeS |
| 1 Sep 1958 | Gp Capt T E J Fitton BA, AFRAeS |
| 20 Apr 1959 | Gp Capt J W White MBE |
Directorate of Technical Policy (RAF)
Directorate of Engineering Policy (RAF)
Directorate of Engineering and Supply Policy 1 (RAF)
Directorate of Engineering Policy (RAF)
Directorate of Support Policy (RAF)
| 22 Jul 1964 | Post established under Directorate of Technical Policy (RAF) |
| 23 May 1959 | A/Cdre J W Bayley MBE |
| xx xxx 1967 | Renamed Directorate of Engineering Policy (RAF) |
| 17 Jul 1967 | A/Cdre H Durkin MA, MBCM |
| 5 Jan 1970 | A/Cdre G H Ford BSc, MIEE, DipEl |
| 26 Jan 1972 | A/Cdre J I R Bowring CBE, CEng, AFRAeS, MBIM |
| 28 Apr 1973 | A/Cdre E C Dunn BEM, CEng, AFRAeS |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Renamed Directorate of Engineering and Supply Policy 1 (RAF) |
| 3 Jan 1976 | A/Cdre D W Richardson BSc MSc (Eng), CEng, MRAeS, FIMechE |
| 30 Jan 1978 | A/Cdre T P White CEng, MIEE |
| xx xxx 1979 | Renamed Directorate of Engineering Policy (RAF) |
| 20 Dec 1980 | A/Cdre K A Campbell MSc, BSc, CEng, MRAeS |
| 31 Jan 1983 | A/Cdre R L Reid OBE, CEng, MIMechE |
| 22 Jun 1984 | A/Cdre W R J Fewing MA, MSc, CEng, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 15 May 1987 | A/Cdre A W Jones BSc |
| xx xxx 1989 | Renamed Directorate of Support Policy (RAF) |
| 20 Nov 1989 | A/Cdre D J Saunders CBE, MSc, BSc, CEng, MIMechE |
| 15 Apr 1991 | A/Cdre M van der Veen MA, CEng, FIEE |
| 1 Apr 1994 | Post abolished |
Directorate of Electrical Engineering (RAF)
| 28 Dec 1965 | Post established under Directorate-General of Engineering (RAF) |
| 28 Dec 1965 | A/Cdre A D Jackson CBE, BSc, CEng, AInstP, FIEE |
| 19 Sep 1970 | A/Cdre K B S Willder CBE, BSc, CEng, FIEE |
| 15 Dec 1972 | A/Cdre K Hellawell MBIM |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post abolished |
Deputy Directorate of Engineering (Photography) (RAF)
| 4 Oct 1967 | Post established under Directorate-General of Engineering (RAF) |
| 4 Oct 1967 | Gp Capt F H P Lewer OBE |
| 7 May 1970 | Gp Capt C J W Herold MBE |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post abolished |
Directorate-General of Engineering and Supply Policy - Plans
For details of this Directorate-General and suubordinate Directorates and Deputy Directorates, see Directories - Supply.
Directorate-General of Engineering and Supply Management (RAF)
Chief Engineer (RAF)
Chief of Logistic Support
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Controllerate of Engineering and Supply Management (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | AVM H Durkin CB, MA, CEng, FIEE, FRAeS, MBIM |
| 1 May 1976 | AVM G H Ford CB, BSc, FIEE, DipEl |
| 3 Jun 1978 | Renamed Chief Engineer (RAF) |
| 3 Jun 1978 | AM Sir Geoffrey Ford KBE, CB, BSc, CE, FIEE, DipEl |
| 7 Mar 1981 | AM Sir Alec Morris KBE, CB, BSc, CEng, FIEE, FRAeS, DipEl |
| 30 Apr 1983 | AM Sir Eric Dunn KBE, CB, BEM, CEng, FBIM, MRAeS |
| 18 Apr 1986 | AM Sir William Richardson KBE, MSc (Eng), BSc, CEng, FIMechE, FRAeS |
| xx xxx 1989 | Renamed Chief of Logistic Support |
| 20 Nov 1989 | AM Sir Frank Holroyd KBE, CB, MSc, CEng, FIEE, FRAeS, CBIM |
| 8 Sep 1991 | AM Sir Michael Alcock KBE, CB, CEng, FIMechE, FRAeS |
| 1 Apr 1994 | Renamed AOC-in-C, Logistics Command |
Deputy Directorate of Integration Studies (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Controllerate of Engineering and Supply Management (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | AVM H Durkin MA, CEng, FIEE, FRAeS MBIM |
| xx xxx 1974 | Post abolished |
Deputy Directorate of Mechanical Transport (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Weapon and Support Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt R O Bater CEng, AFRAeS |
| 3 Jul 1974 | Gp Capt B H Plaskett |
| 8 Mar 1976 | Gp Capt J K Burningham MBE, DUS |
| 13 Jun 1977 | Gp Capt J Burridge AMBIM |
| xx xxx 1979 | Absorbed into Deputy Directorate of Mechanical Transport and Support Engineering 2 (RAF) |
Deputy Directorate of Support Engineering 1 (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Weapon and Support Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt N W Maskell CEng, FIERE, AFRAeS, MBIM |
| 13 Jan 1975 | Gp Capt C L Parkinson MA |
| 13 Sep 1976 | Gp Capt B H Price BSc |
| 19 Dec 1977 | Gp Capt W D Askham OBE, CEng, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 18 Oct 1980 | Gp Capt G F Lawrence OBE, CEng, MRAeS, MIEE |
| 15 Aug 1983 | Gp Capt R H Elwig CEng, MRAeS |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Support Engineering 2 (RAF)
Deputy Directorate of Mechanical Transport and Support Engineering (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Weapon and Support Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt H F Glover CEng, AFRAeS |
| 28 Apr 1975 | Gp Capt E Sharrock BSc (Eng), CEng, MRAeS, ACGI |
| 13 Mar 1976 | Gp Capt F J Wild CEng, MIMechE, MRAeS, |
| xx xxx 1979 | Renamed Deputy Directorate of Mechanical Transport and Support Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Jun 1981 | Gp Capt R C Tear MBE, BSc, CEng, MIMechE, MRAeS, |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Weapon Engineering (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Weapon and Support Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt A B Thompson CEng, AFRAeS |
| 15 May 1974 | Gp Capt E W Coburn CEng, MIMechE, MRAeS |
| 1 Mar 1976 | Gp Capt E A Bear BSc (Eng), CEng, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 19 Sep 1977 | Gp Capt O J Truelove MBE, CEng, MRAeS, MIMechE |
| 19 Nov 1979 | Gp Capt M C Darby MVO, BSc, CEng, MIMechE, MRAeS |
| 1 Nov 1982 | Gp Capt G F Parry CEng, MIERE |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Engineering and Supply Policy 4 (RAF)
Deputy Directorate of Engineering Policy 2 (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Engineering and Supply Policy 1 (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt C King OBE, CEng, AFRAeS, AMBIM |
| 27 May 1974 | Gp Capt J W Pettigrew OBE |
| 1 Nov 1976 | Gp Capt K A Campbell MSc, BSc, CEng, MRAeS |
| 29 Aug 1977 | Gp Capt W R J Fewing MA, MSc, CEng, MRAeS, AMBIM |
| xx xxx 1979 | Renamed Deputy Directorate of Engineering Policy 2 (RAF) |
| 21 Jul 1980 | Gp Capt J M Brant CEng, MRAeS |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Engineering and Supply Policy 5 (RAF)
Deputy Directorate of Engineering Policy 3 (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Engineering and Supply Policy 1 (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt J R Lambert OBE, MA |
| 9 Feb 1976 | Gp Capt P Clubbe OBE, MMBIM |
| 25 Sep 1978 | Gp Capt J B Andrews CEng, MRAeS, MIEE |
| xx xxx 1979 | Renamed Deputy Directorate of Engineering Policy 3 (RAF) |
| 18 Aug 1980 | Gp Capt P J Arthur MBE |
| 31 Aug 1983 | Gp Capt G F Lawrence OBE,CEng, MRAeS, MIEE |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Aircraft Engineering 1 (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt H R Riley CEng, MIERE, AFRAeS, MBIM |
| 10 Oct 1976 | Gp Capt K G Lewis CEng, MRAeS, MIERE |
| 7 Nov 1978 | Gp Capt H R Riley CEng, MIERE, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 5 Jan 1982 | Gp Capt D H Wardill CEng, MIEE, MIMechE |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Aircraft Engineering 2 (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt I Whittaker OBE, DFC*, CEng, AFRAeS |
| 14 Oct 1974 | Gp Capt A Andrews BSc (Eng), DCAe, ACGI, MRAeS |
| 14 Mar 1977 | Gp Capt A G Longden CEng, MIMechE, FRAeS |
| 18 Jun 1979 | Gp Capt C M G Cooper BSc, CEng, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 20 Sep 1980 | Gp Capt J P R Browne BSc, CEng, MICE, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 31 Oct 1983 | Gp Capt R H Kyle MBE, BSc (Eng), CEng, MRAeS |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Aircraft Engineering 3 (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Jan 1974 | Gp Capt G D MacDonald CEng, AFRAeS, AMBIM |
| 1 Jan 1976 | Gp Capt M J Guest MA, MSc, CEng, MRAeS |
| 8 Jan 1979 | Gp Capt C M G Cooper BSc, CEng, MRAeS, MBIM |
| 18 Jun 1979 | Gp Capt D J Sledge BSc, CEng, MIMechE, MRAeS |
| 26 Jul 1982 | Gp Capt M N Windle MA, CEng, MIMechE |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Aircraft Engineering 4 (RAF)
Directorate of Tornado Engineering and Supply (RAF)
| 1 Nov 1973 | Post established under Directorate of Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Nov 1973 | Gp Capt B D Moore OBE, BSc, CEng, AFRAeS, AMBIM |
| 29 Sep 1975 | Gp Capt J A Porter OBE, BSc, DUS, CEng, MRAeS |
| xx xxx 1977 | Renamed Directorate of Tornado Engineering and Supply (RAF) |
| xx xxx 1977 | A/Cdre J A Porter OBE, BSc, DUS, CEng, MRAeS |
| 28 May 1979 | Gp Capt A J Lowery CEng, MIEE, MRAeS |
| 15 Nov 1982 | Gp Capt W F Mullen BA, CEng, MIEE, MRAeS |
| Fate currently unknown | |
Assistant Directorate of SAM Engineering (RAF)
| 1 Aug 1974 | Post established under Directorate of Weapon and Support Engineering (RAF) |
| 1 Aug 1974 | Wg Cdr F S Cocke DFC*, CEng, MIERE |
| 17 Oct 1977 | Wg Cdr D A Bennett MBE |
| 8 Mar 1976 | Gp Capt J K Burningham MBE, DUS |
| xx xxx 1979 | Post abolished |
Deputy Directorate of Engineering and Supply Policy 6 (RAF)
Deputy Directorate of Engineering Policy 1 (RAF)
| 13 Oct 1975 | Post established under Directorate of Engineering and Supply Policy 1 (RAF) |
| 13 Oct 1975 | Gp Capt M A Gee DCAe, CEng, MRAeS |
| 30 Aug 1977 | Gp Capt B J G Kidd AMBIM |
| xx xxx 1979 | Renamed Deputy Directorate of Engineering Policy 1 (RAF) |
| 4 Apr 1980 | Gp Capt R L Reid OBE, CEng, MIMechE |
| 29 Aug 1977 | Gp Capt D R French MBE, MRAeS |
| 20 Dec 1982 | Gp Capt W R J Fewing MA, MSc, CEng, MRAeS, AMBIM |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
Deputy Directorate of Engineering Policy 4 (RAF)
| 21 Aug 1978 | Post established under Directorate of Engineering Policy (RAF) |
| 1 Sep 1981 | Gp Capt R L Smith BSc, MInstP |
| 9 Feb 1976 | Gp Capt E A Mansfield MA, MSc |
| 24 Nov 1983 | Gp Capt P H Troughton |
| xx xxx 1985 | Details for this Deputy Directorate ceased to be included in the AFL from this point |
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