Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Distribution of Duties - Air Ministry (1944- 1945)
Department of the Air Member for Supply and Organisation
Entries shown in Italics have not yet been confirmed for 1944.
Directorate-General of Organisation (DGO)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
G C Pirie | AVM | Director-General (DGO) |
A E Dazeley | Higher Clerical Officer | Personal Assistant |
|
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL27 - Jun 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
J Whitworth-Jones | AVM | Director-General (DGO) |
A E Dazeley | Higher Clerical Officer | Personal Assistant |
|
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL39 - Jul 1945)
Directorate of Organisation (Forecasting and Planning) (DO (FP))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
H O R Hindley | Director (DO (FP)) Member - Joint War Production Staff (Planning Group) |
|
T G Waterlow | Gp Capt | Deputy Director (Planning) (DDO (P)) In charge of OP 1,OP 2 and OF 3. |
OF 1 | ||
F W L Wild | Wg Cdr | Publication of wastage and consumption rates; survey
and revision thereof. Co-ordination and reconciliation of Air Staff rulings relating to the foregoing. Also controls OF 2. |
E D Drew | Sqn Ldr | Estimation of expenditure of aviation fuel and oil, and of pyrotechnics. |
F V Coombes | Sqn Ldr | Estimation of expenditure of bombs, depth charges,
torpedoes and chemical weapons. Publication of monthly analysis of bomb expenditure. |
C G Leigh-Hunt | Flt Lt | Estimation of expenditure in small arms ammunition. |
OF 2 | ||
C W Myring | Wg Cdr | Study of wastage and consumption rates as revealed
by practical experience in war, and issue of information relating
thereto. Analysis of information from Forms 765A, B and D and crash reports with special reference to detailed reconciliation of sources of information regarding written-off and repairable aircraft wastages and operational and non-operational effort. Publication of periodical analyses of actual (compared to predicted) rates of effort, wastage and consumption. |
S G Mackley | Sqn Ldr | As above, generally, but with special reference to the bases of information and returns. |
F W Arnold | Flt Lt | As above, with special reference to training and non-operational units. |
A B Moore | Flt Lt | As above, with special reference to crew and personnel rates and overseas commands. |
OF 3 | ||
C P V Hervey N W Robinson E B Proud A C Pring C G Burge |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAF Expansion Programmes - co-ordination of
subsidiary requirements. Aircraft Establishment Forecasts. Long term planning of aircraft requirements from British and American production. Collation of data for the above requirements. |
OP 1 | ||
D P Thres | Wg Cdr | Air Ministry representative on Training Areas Selection Committee. |
J C Gibbs H P Cochrane |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination and planning of RAF and USAAF
airfields and flying boat base requirements in the UK. Allocation of airfields to Commands and constructional policy. Co-ordination and allocation of airfields for special operations. Planning and selection of airfields for post-war use by the RAF. Clearance of new airfield sites with appropriate authorities through F 5 (Liaison). Responsibility for airfield name changes, and advice to other branches regarding name changes of stations other than airfields. |
State Room (E) Directly controlled by OP 1. | ||
S R McDonald F M Westwell |
Flt Off SO |
Records and statistics relating to airfields and
certain RAF and USAAF establishments and units. Compilation of SD271 and SD310. |
OP 2 | ||
F C Clarke A A Hordern |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr |
Planning and formation of: -
Preparation of ERP Committee papers on expansion and re-equipment of flying units within operational Commands. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL27 - Jun 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
|
||
H O R Hindley | Director (DO (FP)) Member - Joint War Production Staff (Planning Group) |
|
T G Waterlow | Gp Capt | Deputy Director (Planning) (DDO (P)) In charge of OP 1,OP 2 and OF 3. |
OF 1 | ||
E D Drew | Wg Cdr | Estimation of expenditure of aviation fuel and oil, and of pyrotechnics. |
F V Coombes | Sqn Ldr | Estimation of expenditure of bombs, depth charges,
torpedoes and chemical weapons. Publication of monthly analysis of bomb expenditure. |
Vacant | Flt Lt | Estimation of expenditure in small arms ammunition. |
OF 2 | ||
C W Myring | Wg Cdr | Study of wastage and consumption rates as revealed
by practical experience in war, and issue of information relating
thereto. Analysis of information from Forms 765A, B and D and crash reports with special reference to detailed reconciliation of sources of information regarding written-off and repairable aircraft wastages and operational and non-operational effort. Publication of periodical analyses of actual (compared with predicted) rates of effort, wastage and consumption. |
S G Mackley | Sqn Ldr | As above, generally, but with special reference to the bases of information and returns. |
A B Moore | Sqn Ldr | As above, with special reference to crew and personnel rates and overseas commands. |
F W Arnold | Flt Lt | As above, with special reference to training and non-operational units. |
OF 3 | ||
C P V Hervey N W Robinson E B Proud C G Burge E W Brown |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAF Expansion Programmes - co-ordination of
subsidiary requirements. Aircraft Establishment Forecasts. Long term planning of aircraft requirements from British and American production. Collation of data for the above requirements. |
OP 1 | ||
D P Thres | Wg Cdr | Air Ministry representative on Training Areas Selection Committee. |
OP 1 (a) | ||
J C Gibbs H P Cochrane |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination and planning of RAF and USAAF
airfields and flying boat base requirements in the UK. Allocation of airfields to Commands and constructional policy. Co-ordination and allocation of airfields for special operations. Planning and selection of airfields for post-war use by the RAF. Clearance of new airfield sites with appropriate authorities through F 5 (Liaison). Responsibility for airfield name changes, and advice to other branches regarding name changes of stations other than airfields. |
OP 1 (b) | ||
S R McDonald F M Westwell |
Flt Off SO |
Records and statistics relating to airfields and
certain RAF and USAAF establishments and units. Compilation of SD271 and SD310. |
OP 2 | ||
F C Clarke A A Hordern |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr |
Planning and formation of: -
Preparation of ERP Committee papers on expansion and re-equipment of flying units within operational Commands. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL31 - Sep 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
|
||
H O R Hindley | Director (DO (FP)) Member - Joint War Production Staff (Planning Group) |
|
T G Waterlow | Gp Capt | Deputy Director (Planning) (DDO (P)) In charge of OP 1,OP 2 and OF 3. |
P B Robinson | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director (Forecasting) (ADO (F)) In charge of OF 1 and OF 2. |
OF 1 | ||
E D Drew | Wg Cdr | Estimation of expenditure of aviation fuel and oil, and of pyrotechnics. |
F V Coombes | Sqn Ldr | Estimation of expenditure of bombs, depth charges,
torpedoes and chemical weapons. Publication of monthly analysis of bomb expenditure. |
Vacant | Flt Lt | Estimation of expenditure in small arms ammunition. |
OF 2 | ||
C W Myring | Wg Cdr | Study of wastage and consumption rates as revealed
by practical experience in war, and issue of information relating
thereto. Analysis of information from Forms 765A, B and D and crash reports with special reference to detailed reconciliation of sources of information regarding written-off and repairable aircraft wastages and operational and non-operational effort. Publication of periodical analyses of actual (compared with predicted) rates of effort, wastage and consumption. |
S G Mackley | Sqn Ldr | As above, generally, but with special reference to the bases of information and returns. |
A B Moore | Sqn Ldr | As above, with special reference to crew and personnel rates and overseas commands. |
F W Arnold | Flt Lt | As above, with special reference to training and non-operational units. |
OF 3 | ||
C P V Hervey N W Robinson E B Proud C G Burge E W Brown |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAF Expansion Programmes - co-ordination of
subsidiary requirements. Aircraft Establishment Forecasts. Long term planning of aircraft requirements from British and American production. Collation of data for the above requirements. |
OP 1 | ||
D P Thres | Wg Cdr | Air Ministry representative on Training Areas Selection Committee. |
OP 1 (a) | ||
J C Gibbs H P Cochrane |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination and planning of RAF and USAAF
airfields and flying boat base requirements in the UK. Allocation of airfields to Commands and constructional policy. Co-ordination and allocation of airfields for special operations. Planning and selection of airfields for post-war use by the RAF. Clearance of new airfield sites with appropriate authorities through F 5 (Liaison). Responsibility for airfield name changes, and advice to other branches regarding name changes of stations other than airfields. |
OP 1 (b) | ||
S R McDonald F M Westwell |
Flt Off SO |
Records and statistics relating to airfields and
certain RAF and USAAF establishments and units. Compilation of SD271 and SD310. |
OP 2 | ||
F C Clarke A A Hordern |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr |
Planning and formation of: -
Preparation of ERP Committee papers on expansion and re-equipment of flying units within operational Commands. |
OP 3 | ||
W H Cliffe | Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr |
Planning and formation of: -
Preparation of ERP Committee papers on expansion and re-equipment of flying units within operational Commands. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL33 - Dec 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
|
||
H O R Hindley | Director (DO (FP)) | Member - Joint War Production Staff (Planning Group) |
T G Waterlow | Deputy Director (Planning) (DDO (P))/Gp Capt | In charge of OF 3, OP 1, OP 2 and OP 3. |
P B Robinson | Assistant Director (Forecasting) (ADO (F))/Wg Cdr | Amendments to SD98 and in charge of OF 1 and OF 2. |
J N Jefferson | Gp Capt | Assistant to DO (FP) and DDO (P) |
OF 1 | ||
E D Drew | Wg Cdr | Estimation of expenditure of aviation fuel and oil, and of pyrotechnics. |
F V Coombes | Sqn Ldr | Estimation of expenditure of bombs, depth charges,
torpedoes and chemical weapons. Publication of monthly analysis of bomb expenditure. |
A H Young | Flt Lt | Estimation of expenditure in small arms ammunition. |
OF 2 | ||
C W Muring | Wg Cdr | Study of wastage and consumption rates as revealed
by practical experience in war, and issue of information relating
thereto. Analysis of information from Forms 765A, B and D and crash reports with special reference to detailed reconciliation of sources of information regarding written-off and repairable aircraft wastages and operational and non-operational effort. Publication of periodic analyses of actual (compared to predicted) rates of effort, wastage and consumption. |
S G Mackley | Sqn Ldr | As above, generally, but with special reference to the bases of information and returns. |
A B Moore | Sqn Ldr | As above, with special reference to crew and personnel rates and overseas commands. |
L B Foskett | Flt Lt | As above, with special reference to training and non-operational units. |
OF 3 | ||
C P V Hervey N W Robinson E B Proud C G Burge E W Brown |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAF Expansion Programmes - co-ordination of
subsidiary requirements. Aircraft Establishment Forecasts. Long term planning of aircraft requirements from British and American production. Collation of data for the above requirements. |
OP 1 | ||
D P Thres | Wg Cdr | Air Ministry representative on Training Areas Selection Committee. |
OP 1 (a) | ||
J C Gibbs R A R Falconer |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination and planning of RAF and USAAF
airfields and flying boat base requirements in the UK. Allocation of airfields to Commands and constructional policy. Co-ordination and allocation of airfields for special operations. Planning and selection of airfields for post-war use by the RAF. Clearance of new airfield sites with appropriate authorities through F 5 (Liaison). Responsibility for airfield name changes, and advice to other branches regarding name changes of stations other than airfields. |
OP 1 (b) | ||
S R McDonald F M Westwell |
Flt Off SO |
Records and statistics relating to airfields and
certain RAF and USAAF establishment s and units. Compilation of SD271 and SD310. |
OP 2 | ||
F C Clarke A A Hordern |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr |
Planning and formation of: -
Preparation of ERP Committee papers on expansion and re-equipment of flying units within operational Commands. |
OP 3 | ||
W H Cliff | Wg Cdr | Co-ordination of Post-War planning in AMSO's Department and liaison with PWPE. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL34 - Jan 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Organisation (2) (DDO (2))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
K J McIntyre | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Organisation (2) (DDO (2)) |
D Davies | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (2) (ADO (2)) General co-ordination of the work of the Deputy Directorate under the direction of DDO (2) |
O 8 (a) | ||
S E Mackenzie O H Archer L G Holes |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Organisation, development and distribution of the
RAF overseas (including training), except in Northern Ireland and
any areas controlled by BAFO (G) and Coastal Command. Issue of instructions for forming anddespatch of new units proceeding overseas. |
S M Gallagher S M Somerset |
Flt Off SO |
Preparation of Order of Battle of RAF Overseas
(SD161) from administrative aspect. Preparation of SD155 relating to RAF Commands overseas. |
O 8 (b) | ||
E V Cunliffe M W Coombes R L Wade |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Organisation questions concerning delivery of
aircraft overseas, and liaison with Transport Command in
matters relating thereto. Organisation of air transport reinforcing and trooping routes to overseas theatres. Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas. |
D M Crossley H E Redman |
Flt Off Flt Off |
Records and returns of deliveries of aircraft to Overseas Commands and foreign countries. |
O 8 (c) | ||
G I Williamson Vacant F R Wilkins |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Wg Cdr (Ret'd) |
Organisation questions concerning works services
overseas. Development of overseas airfields. Preparation of organisational date for air estimates (works services). |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL45 - Dec 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Organisation (Aircraft) (DDO (A))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
|
||
Edgar N Lowe | Gp Capt | Deputy Director (Planning) (DDO (A)) Reports direct to DGO Member - MAP Production Planning Committee (Advisory), Inter-departmental Glider Committee. |
H W Penney | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director (ADO (A)) Deputy to DDO (A) and corresponding duties on his behalf. Aircraft questions which are not appropriate to any one branch. Control of OA6 and OA7 and State Room (A). |
OA 1 | ||
F Whitworth W T S Williams R M Fletcher Vacant |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Fg Off |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and supply of Bomber type aircraft and of aircraft (other than Gliders) for Airborne Forces. |
OA 2 | ||
H J A Kinsman D M Balme L O Regan D E Allen |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Lt SO |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and supply of Fighter, Fighter Reconnaissance, AOP and single-engined PR aircraft. |
OA 3 | ||
L D Jasper D R Baylis D M McDonnell H T Worrall |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Lt SO |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and supply of GR land based aircraft, Flying Boats and twin-engined PR aircraft. |
OA 4 | ||
J K Silver C F C Holmes G L Turner |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt Fg Off |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and
supply of Trainer and Target-Towing aircraft and Gliders Supply of Trainer and Target-Towing aircraft for Dominion Training Schemes. |
OA 5 |
||
G A Hadley | Sqn Ldr | Restrictions and stoppages of flying. Service trials of aircraft and of aircraft equipment, ground equipment, flying clothing etc. General liaison between MAP (CRD) branches and the Service. |
OA 6 Reports direct to ADO (A) | ||
E A Ball F A V Byrne |
Sqn Ldr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and
supply of Transport, Communication and ASR aircraft. Disposal of enemy aircraft. Impressment and requisition of civil types. Questions affecting issues of aircraft to Foreign Governments (in conjunction with S 9 (S)) Liaison with BOAC. Statistical analysis of American aircraft allocations. |
OA 7 Reports direct to ADO (A) | ||
F J F Britnell | Sqn Ldr | Aircraft storage and disposal. Policy in regard to obsolescence and aircraft repair. |
Aircraft State Room Reports direct to ADO (A) | ||
S Mackenzie D B Higgins M Hutchinson |
Sqn Off Flt Off SO |
Analysis and preparation of aircraft statistics. Compilation of statements relating to current aircraft establishments and strengths. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL25 - Apr 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
|
||
Edgar N Lowe | Deputy Director (Planning) (DDO (A))/Gp Capt | Reporting direct to Director-General of
Organisation. Acting Chairman - Air Assignment Sub-Committee LMAB Member - MAP Production Planning Committee (Advisory), Inter-departmental Glider Committee. |
G A L Cheatle | Assistant Director (Forecasting) (ADO (A))/Wg Cdr | Deputy to DDO (A) and corresponding duties on his
behalf. Aircraft questions which are not appropriate to any one branch. Control of OA6 and OA7. |
OA 1 | ||
D M Balme R M Fletcher J L Norris P E George |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Lt SO |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and supply of Bomber type aircraft and of aircraft (other than Gliders) for Airborne Forces. |
OA 2 | ||
H J A Kinsman L O Regan M Garden |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and supply of Fighter, Fighter Reconnaissance, AOP and single-engined PR aircraft. |
OA 3 | ||
L D Jasper D R Baylis N H Hudson M J Bullock |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr SO SO |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and supply of GR land based aircraft, Flying Boats, twin-engined PR aircraft and ASR aircraft. |
OA 4 | ||
J K Silver C F C Holmes G L Turner |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and
supply of Trainer and Target-Towing aircraft and Gliders Supply of Trainer and Target-Towing aircraft for Dominion Training Schemes. |
OA 5 |
||
G A Hadley | Sqn Ldr | Restrictions and stoppages of flying. Service trials of aircraft and of aircraft equipment, ground equipment, flying clothing etc. General liaison between MAP (CRD) branches and the Service. |
OA 6 Reports direct to ADO (A) | ||
E A Ball F A V Byrne M T Benoliel |
Sqn Ldr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt SO |
Short term planning, establishment, allocation and
supply of Transport and Communication aircraft. Disposal of enemy aircraft. Impressment and requisition of civil types. Questions affecting issues of aircraft to Foreign Governments (in conjunction with S 9 (S)) Liaison with BOAC. Statistical analysis of American aircraft allocations. |
OA 7 Reports direct to ADO (A) | ||
F J F Britnell | Sqn Ldr | Aircraft storage and disposal. Policy in regard to obsolescence and aircraft repair. |
Aircraft State Room | ||
H R Philpot | Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) | |
Returns Section | ||
S Mackenzie E Theakston N Currie |
Sqn Off (Head of Section) SO SO |
Analysis, preparation and publication of statistics relating to current aircraft strengths, establishments and repair in Home Commands. |
S Sargent | SO | Analysis, preparation and publication of statistics relating to current aircraft strengths and establishments in Overseas Commands. |
Recording Section | ||
D B Higgins E W Wright |
Flt Off (Head of Section) SO |
Maintenance of Aircraft Card Index system recording
the strength, movements and wastage of all aircraft on charge to the
RAF, etc by serial numbers. Publication of Special Returns based on the Aircraft Card records. |
Research and Special Duties Section | ||
Miss P S Marston | Temporary Assistant | Research and special investigations regarding
aircraft statistics. Co-ordination of Aircraft Card Index with aircraft strengths reported by Commands and Units. Publication of Special Aircraft Returns |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL34 - Jan 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Organisation (Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft) (DDO (MT)) Reports direct to DGO
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
R J Montgomery-Moore | Gp Capt | Deputy Director (DDO (MT)) Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees Member - Ministry of Supply Monthly Development and Supply Meeting |
P E Gwyer L A Sparks |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr |
For duty with Ministry of Supply |
OMT 1 | ||
F W Mullins | Senior Staff Officer | Head of Branch MT establishment and planning policy. Provisioning priorities. General co-ordination of MT programmes for the RAF - Home and oveseas. |
OMT 1 (a) | ||
C E Cox N A McFarlane |
Staff Officer Flt Lt |
Establishments and forward planning of MT for units in Bomber, Coastal and Transport Commands, AEAF and RAFNI. |
OMT 1 (b) | ||
P Louis A A Reid |
Sqn Ldr Higher Clerical Officer |
Establishments and forward planning of MT for units in Maintenance, Flying Training, Technical Training and Balloon Commands, and overseas Commands and miscellaneous units.. |
OMT 2 | ||
W V Sherwell | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Liaison with Controller-General of Economy. Monthly consumption of MT Petrol. Authorisations in connection with MT regulations. Deputy to DDO (MT) on MT policy matters. |
E W Norris G B M Reed |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Issue of instructions concerning the use of MT
(including civilian cars used for duty purposes) Economical use of Service MT. Tyre Economy. Accident prevention. Recreational runs on partial repayment basis. Co-ordination of visits and reports of MT Establishments Committees (Home) |
F Blenkiron | Wg Cdr | MT Member, North African Establishments Committee |
R A Steele | Sqn Ldr | MT Member, Middle East Establishments Sub-Committee |
L J Richardson | Sqn Ldr | MT Member, Asian Establishments Committee |
H A Grass E H Durman W L Morgan |
Sqn Ldr (WEEC) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Presidents of MT Establishments Committees (Home) (WEEC = Western European Establishments Committee). |
OMT 3 | ||
B E Druce | Wg Cdr | Duties in connection with RAF marine craft as
follows: -
Deputy to DDO (MT) on policy and development matters. |
Organisation Demobilisation (ODemob) Reports direct to DGO | ||
G E Caswell R A Carroll |
Senior Staff Officer (Head of Branch) Higher Clerical Officer |
Co-ordination within the Air Ministry of work on
demobilisation. Secretariat for the Air Ministry Demobilisation Committee and its Sub-Committees. Preparation of Demobilisation Regulations. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL27 - Jun 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
R J Montgomery-Moore | Gp Capt | Deputy Director (DDO (MT)) Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees Member - Ministry of Supply Monthly Development and Supply Meeting |
P E Gwyer | Wg Cdr | For duty with Ministry of Supply |
L Sparks | Sqn Ldr | For duty with Ministry of Supply |
OMT 1 | ||
F W Mullins | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch MT establishment and planning policy |
OMT 1 (Plans) | ||
Vacant | Flt Lt | Target forecasting. Planning policy of actual, potential and post-war establishments. Introduction of new vehicles and consideration of proposals for the modification of vehicles. Co-ordinating action in regard to Internal Job Sheets. |
OMT 1 (a) | ||
C E Cox E C Martin |
Staff Officer Flt Lt |
Establishment matters affecting Bomber, Coastal, Fighter and Balloon Commands, No 26 and No 60 Groups. |
OMT 1 (b) | ||
N A McFarlane Vacant |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Establishment matters affecting Maintenance, Transport, Flying and Technical Training Commands, 2nd TAF and other overseas Commands. |
OMT 1 (c) | ||
A A Reid | Higher Clerical Officer | Current statistics. Establishment matters affecting de-centralised formations. Civilian staff matters and transit records. |
OMT 2 | ||
W V Sherwell | Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) | Liaison with Controller-General of Economy. Monthly consumption of MT Petrol. Authorisations in connection with MT regulations. Deputy to DDO (MT) on MT policy matters. |
N A R Doughty M E B Ferguson |
Sqn Ldr Flt Off (Branch Security Officer) |
Issue of instructions concerning the use of MT
(including civilian cars used for duty purposes) Economical use of Service MT. Tyre Economy. Accident prevention. Recreational runs on partial repayment basis. Co-ordination of visits and reports of MT Establishments Committees (Home) |
H A Grass | Wg Cdr | Mediterranean Establishments Committee |
P Louis | Wg Cdr | Asian Establishments Committee |
R A Steele | Sqn Ldr | Middle East Establishments Sub-Committee |
L J Richardson | Sqn Ldr | Asian Establishments Sub-Committee |
J L Whitbread | Sqn Ldr | Western European Establishments Committee |
W L Morgan E W Norris |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Presidents of MT Establishments Committees (Home) |
OMT 3 | ||
B E Druce | Wg Cdr | Duties in connection with RAF marine craft as
follows: -
Deputy to DDO (MT) on policy and development matters. |
Organisation Demobilisation (ODemob) Reports direct to DGO | ||
G E Caswell R A Carroll |
Senior Staff Officer (Head of Branch) Higher Clerical Officer |
Co-ordination with the Air Ministry of work on
demobilisation. Secretariat for the Air Ministry Demobilisation Committee and its Sub-Committees. Preparation of Demobilisation Regulations |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Feb 1945)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
R J Montgomery-Moore | Gp Capt | Deputy Director (DDO (MT)) Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees Member - Ministry of Supply Monthly Development and Supply Meeting |
H A Brushwood | Wg Cdr | For duty with Ministry of Supply |
L Sparks | Sqn Ldr | For duty with Ministry of Supply |
OMT 1 | ||
P J W Summerfield | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch MT establishment and planning policy |
OMT 1 (Plans) | ||
N A Doughty | Sqn Ldr | Target forecasting. Planning policy of actual, potential and post-war establishments. Introduction of new vehicles and consideration of proposals for the modification of vehicles. Co-ordinating action in regard to Internal Job Sheets. |
OMT 1 (a) | ||
C E Cox E C Martin |
Staff Officer Flt Lt |
Establishment matters affecting Bomber, Coastal, Fighter and Balloon Commands, No 26 and No 60 Groups and 2nd TAF. |
OMT 1 (b) | ||
J T Goddard | Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Establishment matters affecting Maintenance, Transport, Flying and Technical Training Commands and overseas Commands. |
OMT 1 (c) | ||
A A Reid | Higher Clerical Officer | Current statistics. Establishment matters affecting de-centralised formations. Civilian staff matters and transit records. |
OMT 2 | ||
E W Norris | Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) | Liaison with Controller-General of Economy. Authorisations in connection with MT regulations. Deputy to DDO (MT) on MT policy matters. |
A R Poole M E B Ferguson |
Sqn Ldr Flt Off (Branch Security Officer) |
Issue of instructions concerning the use of MT
(including civilian cars used for duty purposes) Economical use of Service MT. Tyre Economy. Accident prevention. Recreational runs on partial repayment basis. Co-ordination of visits and reports of MT Establishments Committees (Home) |
H A Grass | Wg Cdr | Mediterranean Establishments Committee |
P Louis | Wg Cdr | Asian Establishments Committee |
R A Steele | Sqn Ldr | Middle East Establishments Sub-Committee |
N A McFarlane | Sqn Ldr | Asian Establishments Sub-Committee |
J L Whitbread | Sqn Ldr | Western European Establishments Committee |
W L Morgan M H Farmer |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Presidents of MT Establishments Committees (Home) |
OMT 3 | ||
B E Druce | Wg Cdr | Duties in connection with RAF marine craft as
follows: -
Deputy to DDO (MT) on policy and development matters. |
OP 4 Reports direct to DGO | ||
G E Caswell R A Carroll |
Senior Staff Officer (Head of Branch) Higher Clerical Officer |
Co-ordination of mobilisation arrangements, the production of
mobilisation schemes and the preparation and issue of the necessary
regulations and instructions. Secretariat for the Air Ministry Demobilisation Committee and its Sub-Committees. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL39 - Jul 1945)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
R J Montgomery-Moore | Gp Capt | Deputy Director (DDO (MT)) Deputy Chairman - RAF Mechanical Transport and Marine Craft Policy Committees Member - Ministry of Supply Monthly Development and Supply Meeting |
P E Gwyer | Wg Cdr | For duty with Ministry of Supply |
L Sparks | Sqn Ldr | For duty with Ministry of Supply |
OMT 1 | ||
P J W Summerfield | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch MT establishment and planning policy Introduction of new vehicles and consideration of proposals for the modification of vehicles. |
OMT 1 (Plans) | ||
N A Doughty | Sqn Ldr |
AL35 and AL39 Target forecasting. Planning policy of actual, potential and post-war establishments. Co-ordinating action in regard to Internal Job Sheets. |
A A Reid | Higher Clerical Officer | Current statistics. Civilian staff matters and transit records. |
OMT 1 (a) | ||
L J Richardson E C Martin |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Establishment matters affecting Bomber, Coastal, Fighter Commands and No 26 and No 60 Groups. |
OMT 1 (b) | ||
N A Doughty J T Goddard |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Establishment matters affecting all overseas Commands, North-West Europe and miscellaneous establishments at home and overseas. |
OMT 1 (c) | ||
H R Figg P L Bullock |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Establishment matters affecting Maintenance, Transport, Flying and Technical Training Commands. |
OMT 2 | ||
E W Norris | Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) | Authorisations in connection with MT regulations. Deputy to DDO (MT) on MT policy matters. |
W D Evans M E B Ferguson |
Sqn Ldr Flt Off (Branch Security Officer) |
As above plus - Service staff matters. |
H A Grass | Wg Cdr | Mediterranean Establishments Committee |
P Louis | Wg Cdr | Asian Establishments Committee |
R A Steele | Sqn Ldr | Middle East Establishments Sub-Committee |
N A McFarlane | Sqn Ldr | Asian Establishments Sub-Committee |
J L Whitbread | Sqn Ldr | Western European Establishments Committee |
W L Morgan M H Farmer |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Presidents of MT Establishments Committees (Home) |
OMT 3 | ||
B E Druce | Wg Cdr | Duties in connection with RAF marine craft as
follows: -
Deputy to DDO (MT) on policy and development matters. |
OP 4 Reports direct to DGOIn AL39 this section had been renamed OP 4. | ||
G E Caswell R A Carroll |
Senior Staff Officer (Head of Branch) Higher Clerical Officer |
Co-ordination of mobilisation arrangements, the production of
mobilisation schemes and the preparation and issue of the necessary
regulations and instructions. Secretariat for the Air Ministry Demobilisation Committee and its Sub-Committees. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL43 - Oct 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Organisation (1) (DDO (1))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
A E Taylor | G Capt | Deputy Director of Organisation (1) (DDO (1)) General organisation of Home Commands and Groups. Development of airfields, bases and station for RAF and WAAF use in the UK and provision off accommodation. Co-ordination of activities and detailed arrangements in respect of Regional Air Liaison Officers. Liaison with MAP with regard to facilities at airfields. Organisation aspect of Fog Dispersal installations. Organisation questions relating to hangers. Snow clearence schemes. |
H J Morrish | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (1) (ADO (1)) In charge of O 1 and O 2. Organisation of Home Commands; approval of accommodation requirements and all works services for new stations except sting (O9) and additions to existing stations; bye-laws affecting RAF property; civil emergency questions affecting RAF |
J M Williamson | Sqn Off | WAAF Advisory Staff Officer |
O 1 (a) | ||
W S Brundish S P Grounds E L H Riche S R Wilkins |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Wg Cdr (ret'd) |
Organisation and accommodation questions concerning
Bomber and Coastal Commands, including Iceland, Gibraltar, Faroe
Islands and Azores. Organisation and accommodation - No 26 Group stations. Beam approach |
O 1 (b) | ||
T A Tuncliffe C W Reynolds J A George |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Organisation and accommodation questions concerning
Air Defence of Great Britain Organisation and accommodation - AEAF, 2nd TAF, RAFNI and No 60 Group stations. |
O 2 (a) | ||
R H Harrison G C J Parker A W Tomkins |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Organisation and accommodation questions concerning
Flying training and Technical Training Commands. General organisation question affecting RAF Regiment and Civilian Technical Corps. Liaison with DGATC. |
O 2 (b) | ||
Sir R H Mathias J W Buchanan |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Organisation and accommodation questions concerning Maintenance and Transport Commands (except organisation of ferrying routes and questions relating immediately to their operation). |
O 4 | ||
V R Gibbs L Trengrouse |
Wg Cdr Flt Off |
Co-ordination of all matters concerning Balloon
Command, balloons overseas and balloons for the Admiralty and War
Office at home and overseas. Organisation and accommodation questions concerning the Royal Observer Corps. Implementation of Air Raid Warning policy for the RAF at home and the USAAF. Preparation of unit badges for submission to the King for approval. |
O 9 | ||
R J Harden | Wg Cdr | Policy for the development and design of airfields,
and protection of flying approaches. Liaison with Electricity Commissioners on questions affecting overhead lines and grid removal. |
O 9 (a) | ||
G H Hadley | Sqn Ldr | Co-ordination and approval o all questions
concerning the design and layout of airfields, runways, aircraft
dispersals, hard standings and flying obstructions for RAF and USAAF
airfields in the UK. Liaison with Airfield Board. Chairman of Air Ministry O9 conferences on site. Approval from flying aspect of sites of all buildings and technical installations required by the RAF, USAAF, MAP and DGCA on all proposed and exiting airfields. |
O 9 (b) | ||
J A Plowman F Morton-Smith |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination with DDO (1) of policy questions
regarding requisitions; requisitions other than those submitted by
commands. Clearance with other Air Ministry branches of all sites (other than airfields, Col Turner's site and glider training areas) required either by the RAF or other Government departments, including areas for low flying training. Approval of airfields, and other layouts from other than flying aspect. Co-ordination with DDO (1) of accommodation policy including type design but excluding hangers. |
O 10 | ||
J C Stevens | Wg Cdr | Operational control of bomb disposal organisation at
home. Advice on bomb disposal policy overseas. Liaison on all matters relating to bomb disposal with GHQ Home Forces. USAAF, Ministry of Supply. MAP, Ministry of Home Security, Chief Superintendent of Research and Design (Woolwich Arsenal) and Ordnance Board. Air Ministry representative on the Bomb Disposal Committee and the Advisory Council Scientific Research and Technical Development. |
O 10 (a) | ||
F T Harris A E Haarer J F Foote |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Bomb disposal - organisation, administration and
policy matters. Co-ordination of all aspects of bomb disposal overseas. Liaison with AI 2 (g) on enemy armament intelligence; distribution of intelligence, technical instructions regarding bomb disposal equipment, etc to all Commands - Home and Overseas. Accommodation and land questions, etc connected with bomb disposal. Scrutiny of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry on bomb disposal accidents. Advice on bomb disposal personnel matters. |
O 10 (b) | ||
H C Wilson H N Christal |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
British and American bombs, fuzes, pyrotechnics,
etc: - compilation of technical details from disposal aspect; design
of disposal equipment, preparation of instructions and
training of RAF bomb disposal squads in use of such equipment;
advice to AMT on courses of instruction on disposal. Scientific questions connected with bomb disposal, including collaboration with other Government departments. |
O 10 (c) | ||
M A C Noble H C King T M Clark |
Wg Cdr Flt Lt Plt Off |
Enemy bombs, fuzes, pyrotechnics, etc: - compilation
of technical details from disposal aspect; design of disposal
equipment, preparation of instructions and training of RAF
bomb disposal squads in use of such equipment; advice to AMT on
courses of instruction on disposal; recovery of new types falling on
RAF property. Inspection of RAF bomb disposal squads from general operational efficiency aspect. |
O 10 (d) | ||
Vacant | Flt Off | Equipment for bomb disposal: - preparation of
schedules; arrangements for supply, including collaboration with
Ministry of Supply, DGE and contractors for ordering and issue;
allocations of supplies. Provisioning of all specialist bomb disposal equipment in Section 12L of AP 1086. |
O 10 (e) | ||
M A C Noble H C King T M Clark |
Wg Cdr Flt Lt Plt Off |
Provision of information for use by the Air Warfare
Analysis Section in investigating the tactics and results of
enemy bombing and machine gun attacks. Operational control of instruction of RAF personnel visiting scenes of attacks to plot positions of bombs and obtain information from local service and Civil Defence organisations. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL29 - Jul 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
A E Taylor | G Capt | Deputy Director of Organisation (1) (DDO (1)) General organisation of Home Commands and Groups. Development of airfields, bases and station for RAF and WAAF use in the UK and provision off accommodation. Co-ordination of activities and detailed arrangements in respect of Regional Air Liaison Officers. Liaison with MAP with regard to facilities at airfields. Organisation aspect of Fog Dispersal installations. Organisation questions relating to hangers. Snow clearence schemes. |
H J Morrish | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (1) (ADO (1)) In charge of O 1 and O 2. Organisation of Home Commands; approval of accommodation requirements and all works services for new stations except sting (O9) and additions to existing stations; bye-laws affecting RAF property; civil emergency questions affecting RAF |
J M Williamson | Sqn Off | WAAF Advisory Staff Officer |
O 1 (a) | ||
W S Brundish S P Grounds E L H Riche S R Wilkins |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Wg Cdr (ret'd) |
Organisation and accommodation questions concerning
Bomber and Coastal Commands, including Iceland, Gibraltar, Faroe
Islands and Azores. Organisation and accommodation - No 26 Group stations. Beam approach |
O 1 (b) | ||
T A Tuncliffe C W Reynolds J A George |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Organisation and accommodation questions concerning
Air Defence of Great Britain Organisation and accommodation - AEAF, 2nd TAF, RAFNI and No 60 Group stations. |
O 2 (a) | ||
R H Harrison G C J Parker A W Tomkins |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Organisation and accommodation questions concerning
Flying training and Technical Training Commands. General organisation question affecting RAF Regiment and Civilian Technical Corps. Liaison with DGATC. |
O 2 (b) | ||
Sir R H Mathias J W Buchanan |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Organisation and accommodation questions concerning Maintenance and Transport Commands (except organisation of ferrying routes and questions relating immediately to their operation). |
O 4 | ||
V R Gibbs L Trengrouse |
Wg Cdr Flt Off |
Co-ordination of all matters concerning Balloon
Command, balloons overseas and balloons for the Admiralty and War
Office at home and overseas. Organisation and accommodation questions concerning the Royal Observer Corps. Implementation of Air Raid Warning policy for the RAF at home and the USAAF. Preparation of unit badges for submission to the King for approval. |
O 9 | ||
R J Harden | Wg Cdr | Policy for the development and design of airfields,
and protection of flying approaches. Liaison with Electricity Commissioners on questions affecting overhead lines and grid removal. |
O 9 (a) | ||
G H Hadley | Sqn Ldr | Co-ordination and approval o all questions
concerning the design and layout of airfields, runways, aircraft
dispersals, hard standings and flying obstructions for RAF and USAAF
airfields in the UK. Liaison with Airfield Board. Chairman of Air Ministry O9 conferences on site. Approval from flying aspect of sites of all buildings and technical installations required by the RAF, USAAF, MAP and DGCA on all proposed and exiting airfields. |
O 9 (b) | ||
J A Plowman F Morton-Smith |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination with DDO (1) of policy questions
regarding requisitions; requisitions other than those submitted by
commands. Clearance with other Air Ministry branches of all sites (other than airfields, Col Turner's site and glider training areas) required either by the RAF or other Government departments, including areas for low flying training. Approval of airfields, and other layouts from other than flying aspect. Co-ordination with DDO (1) of accommodation policy including type design but excluding hangers. |
O 10 | ||
J C Stevens | Wg Cdr | Operational control of bomb disposal organisation at
home. Advice on bomb disposal policy overseas. Liaison on all matters relating to bomb disposal with GHQ Home Forces. USAAF, Ministry of Supply. MAP, Ministry of Home Security, Chief Superintendent of Research and Design (Woolwich Arsenal) and Ordnance Board. Air Ministry representative on the Bomb Disposal Committee and the Advisory Council Scientific Research and Technical Development. |
O 10 (a) | ||
F T Harris A E Haarer J F Foote |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Bomb disposal - organisation, administration and
policy matters. Co-ordination of all aspects of bomb disposal overseas. Liaison with AI 2 (g) on enemy armament intelligence; distribution of intelligence, technical instructions regarding bomb disposal equipment, etc to all Commands - Home and Overseas. Accommodation and land questions, etc connected with bomb disposal. Scrutiny of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry on bomb disposal accidents. Advice on bomb disposal personnel matters. |
O 10 (b) | ||
H C Wilson H N Christal |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
British and American bombs, fuzes, pyrotechnics,
etc: - compilation of technical details from disposal aspect; design
of disposal equipment, preparation of instructions and
training of RAF bomb disposal squads in use of such equipment;
advice to AMT on courses of instruction on disposal. Scientific questions connected with bomb disposal, including collaboration with other Government departments. |
O 10 (c) | ||
M A C Noble H C King T M Clark |
Wg Cdr Flt Lt Plt Off |
Enemy bombs, fuzes, pyrotechnics, etc: - compilation
of technical details from disposal aspect; design of disposal
equipment, preparation of instructions and training of RAF
bomb disposal squads in use of such equipment; advice to AMT on
courses of instruction on disposal; recovery of new types falling on
RAF property. Inspection of RAF bomb disposal squads from general operational efficiency aspect. |
O 10 (d) | ||
E C Roberts | Flt Off | Equipment for bomb disposal: - preparation of
schedules; arrangements for supply, including collaboration with
Ministry of Supply, DGE and contractors for ordering and issue;
allocations of supplies. Provisioning of all specialist bomb disposal equipment in Section 12L of AP 1086. |
O 10 (e) | ||
H C King | Flt Lt | Provision of information for use by the Air Warfare
Analysis Section in investigating the tactics and results of
enemy bombing and machine gun attacks. Operational control of instruction of RAF personnel visiting scenes of attacks to plot positions of bombs and obtain information from local service and Civil Defence organisations. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL34 - Jan 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Organisation (2) (DDO (2))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
A B Yuille | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Organisation (2) (DDO (2)) |
J D Christopher | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (2) (ADO (2))
(AL35) General co-ordination of the work in the Deputy Directorate, under the direction of DDO (2). |
O 5 | ||
B T Pollock G I Williamson |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Organisation of all training units overseas. |
A E W Newton | Higher Clerical Officer | General assistance on the above. Supervision of clerical staff of DDO (2). |
O 6 | ||
R J S Martin | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
T R A Dalby J C Reeve B M G Rawlinson |
Sqn Off Flt Lt Flt Off |
Organisation questions concerning delivery of
aircraft overseas, and liaison with Transport Command. Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas. |
K M Pollitt D M Crossley |
Flt Off SO |
Records and returns of deliveries of aircraft to Overseas Commands and foreign countries. |
O 8 | ||
J D Christopher | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
S H Bell E V Cunliffe |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Organisation, development and distribution of the
RAF overseas, except in Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, Iceland, Faroe
Isles and Azores. Issue of instructions for formation and despatch of new units proceeding overseas. Policy for works services overseas. |
S M Gallagher J I C Hooper |
Flt Off SO |
RAF overseas - order of battle, and collation of material for SD155 and SD161. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL29 - Jul 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
A B Yuille | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Organisation (2) (DDO (2)) |
J D Christopher | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (2) (ADO (2))
(AL35) General co-ordination of the work in the Deputy Directorate, under the direction of DDO (2). |
O 5 | ||
B T Pollock C W Jackson |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt |
Organisation of all training units overseas. |
A E W Newton | Higher Clerical Officer | Branch Security Officer General assistance on the above. Supervision of clerical staff of DDO (2). |
O 6 | ||
R J S Martin T R A Coath M C Landreth |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Off Flt Off |
Organisation questions concerning delivery of
aircraft overseas, and liaison with Transport Command in matter
relating thereto. Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas. |
D M Crossley M M Burn |
Flt Off Flt Off |
Records and returns of deliveries of aircraft to Overseas Commands and foreign countries. |
O 8 | ||
J D Christopher A Hackett Jones E V Cunliffe |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Organisation, development and distribution of the
RAF overseas, except in areas controlled by SHAEF, Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, Iceland, Faroe
Isles and Azores. Issue of instructions for formation and despatch of new units proceeding overseas. Policy for works services overseas. |
S M Gallagher J I C Hooper |
Flt Off SO |
Preparation of order of battle for RAF overseas
(SD161) from administrative aspect. Collation of material for SD155 regarding RAF Commands overseas. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL32 - Oct 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
A B Yuille | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Organisation (2) (DDO (2)) |
J D Christopher | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (2) (ADO (2))
(AL35) General co-ordination of the work in the Deputy Directorate, under the direction of DDO (2). |
O 5 | ||
B T Pollock | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
L F E Wall | Flt Off | Organisation and accommodation questions in
connection with all training units overseas. ?Preparation of SD 155 relating to overseas training. |
A E W Newton | Higher Clerical Officer | Branch Security Officer General assistance on the above. Supervision of clerical staff of DDO (2). |
O 6 | ||
R J S Martin T R A Coath M C Landreth |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Off Flt Off |
Organisation questions concerning delivery of
aircraft overseas, and liaison with Transport Command in matter
relating thereto. Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas. |
D M Crossley M M Burn |
Flt Off Flt Off |
Records and returns of deliveries of aircraft to Overseas Commands and foreign countries. |
O 8 (a) | ||
A Hackett Jones | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
G T Williamson R N Belgrove |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Organisation, development and distribution of the
RAF overseas (other than that of training), except in areas controlled by SHAEF, Northern Ireland,
and areas controlled by Coastal Command. Organisation questions concerning works services overseas. Development of overseas airfields. Issue of instructions for forming and despatch of new units proceeding overseas. |
S M Gallagher J I C Hooper |
Flt Off SO |
Preparation of order of battle for RAF overseas
(SD161) from administrative aspect. Collation of SD155 relating to RAF Commands overseas, other than on training matters. |
O 8 (b) | ||
E V Cunliffe | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
T R A Coath | Sqn Ldr | Organisation questions concerning delivery of
aircraft overseas and liaison with Transport Command in matters
relating thereto. Organisation of air reinforcing routes to overseas theatres. Preparation of returns laying down monthly aircraft and crew quotas for overseas. |
D M Crossley P M Mears |
Flt Off Flt Off |
Records and returns of deliveries of aircraft to overseas Commands and foreign countries. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Jan 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Air Raid Precautions and Fire Services (DD ARP)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
J A W Binnie | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of ARP and Fires Services
(DD ARP) In charge of ARP (AG), ARP (FS) and ARP (CD). |
|
||
ARP (Anti-Gas) (ARP (AG)) | ||
W Gatward D H B Diprose Vacant |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Policy directives on anti-gas defence. Advice to AMSO, AMP and AMT branches on the appropriate Air Staff aspects of anti-gas arrangements. Collaboration with RD Arm 6 (MAP) on experimental and development matters, including trials of new equipment. Co-operation with DGE branches on scales and schedules of anti-gas equipment - home and overseas. |
ARP (Fire Services) (ARP (FS)) | ||
C H Vaughan | Wg Cdr | Inspector of Fire Services. Air Ministry representative on inter-departmental fire committees. |
E E C Desborough E J C Williams J C Kewley W E Dent |
Fire Adviser Senior Technical Assistant Technical Assistant Technical Assistant |
Planning and organisation of RAF Fire Services at
home and overseas and of fire protection arrangements at RAF
stations and establishments. Liaison with Petroleum Board, NFS and other Government departments. Inspection of Fire Services. Advice on technical training of fire personnel. Development of fire fighting equipment. Control of area technical assistants. Examinations of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry and other reports of fires. |
ARP (Civil Defence) (ARP (CD)) | ||
B M Robinson J N Warren |
Senior Staff Officer Special Appointment |
Preparation of Office Instructions and AMOs relative
to Civil Defence duties required of civilians by statute or by
Ministry of Labour or Ministry of Home Security directions. Air Ministry outstations - protection of premises and approval of formal fire prevention arrangements under the Fire Prevention (Government Premises) Orders; advice on civilian civil defence questions. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL29 - Jul 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
J A W Binnie | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of ARP and Fires Services
(DD ARP) In charge of ARP (AG), ARP (FS) and ARP (CD). |
|
||
ARP (Anti-Gas) (ARP (AG)) | ||
W Gatward D H B Diprose W S Haywood Jones |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Policy directives on anti-gas defence. Advice to AMSO, AMP and AMT branches on the appropriate Air Staff aspects of anti-gas arrangements. Collaboration with RD Arm 6 (MAP) on experimental and development matters, including trials of new equipment. Co-operation with DGE branches on scales and schedules of anti-gas equipment - home and overseas. |
ARP (Fire Services) (ARP (FS)) | ||
C H Vaughan | Wg Cdr | Inspector of Fire Services. Air Ministry representative on inter-departmental fire committees. |
E E C Desborough E J C Williams* J C Kewley W E Dent |
Fire Adviser Senior Technical Assistant Technical Assistant Technical Assistant |
Planning and organisation of RAF Fire Services at
home and overseas and of fire protection arrangements at RAF
stations and establishments, including fuel depots. Liaison with Petroleum Board, NFS and other Government departments. Inspection of Fire Services. Advice on technical training of fire personnel. Development of fire fighting equipment. Control of area technical assistants. Examinations of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry and other reports of fires. *Vice Chairman of Aircraft Crash Fire Technical Panel. |
ARP (Civil Defence) (ARP (CD)) | ||
B M Robinson J N Warren |
Senior Staff Officer Special Appointment |
Preparation of Office Instructions and AMOs relative
to Civil Defence duties required of civilians by statute or by
Ministry of Labour or Ministry of Home Security directions. Air Ministry outstations - protection of premises and approval of formal fire prevention arrangements under the Fire Prevention (Government Premises) Orders; advice on civilian civil defence questions. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Feb 1945)
Assistant Directorate of Organisation (United States) (ADO (US))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
S C Wood | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (United States) (ADO (US)) |
O 3 (a) | ||
L O Glenister L S Hepper |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Accommodation questions concerning the 9th Air Force and HQ, USAAF in UK. |
O 3 (b) | ||
C E Brown Vacant |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Accommodation questions concerning the 8th Air Force; accommodation questions common to the 8th and 9th Air Forces; provision of bombing ranges and low flying areas for the 8th an 9th Air Forces. |
O 3 (c) | ||
E A R Puplett Vacant S Alexander |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off |
All organisation matters, other than accommodation, concerning the 8th an 9th Air Forces. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL22 - Jan 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
S C Wood | /Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (United States) (ADO (US)) |
O 3 (a) | ||
L O Glenister L S Hepper |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Accommodation questions concerning IX Troop Carrier Command and European Air Division Transport Command and general matters relating to USAAF in UK. |
O 3 (b) | ||
C E Brown S A Grummitt |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Accommodation questions concerning the 8th Air Force, Base Air Depot Area and bombing ranges and low flying areas for 8th Air Force. |
O 3 (c) | ||
E A R Puplet G Avgherinos J Cort |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off |
All organisation matters, other than accommodation, concerning the USAAF in Europe. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL38 - Jun 1945) (replaced by ADO (FAF) by Dec 1945)
Assistant Directorate of Organisation (Foreign Air Forces) (ADO (FAF))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
B T Polllock | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Foreign Air Forces (ADO (FAF)) |
FAF 1 | ||
C E Brown E D H Renton J Cort |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off |
Co-ordination, in conjunction with S 9 as necessary,
of organisation and supply aspects of requirements for Dominion and
Foreign Air Forces seeking Air Ministry Assistance. Co-ordination, in conjunction with DAFL, of papers for conferences to discuss proposals relating to the provision of assistance for Foreign Air Forces. Organisation action to implement policy decisions. Translation into Order of Battle of target forces comprising the assistance provided for Foreign Air Forces. Co-ordination of arrangements for movement of Foreign Air Force units on withdrawal from RAF target forces. |
C H Wilby | Higher Clerical Officer | General assistance with the above. Supervision of clerical staff of ADO (FAF). |
FAF 2 | ||
S L Baker G Avgherinos D M Cheese |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off |
Co-ordination, in conjunction with S 9 of action respecting supplies of aircraft, equipment and maintenance spares in conformity with policy requirements and Orders of Battle designed for Foreign Air Forces. |
FAF (US) | ||
S A Grummitt | Flt Lt | Organisation questions concerning the United States States Forces in Europe. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL45 - Dec 1945)
Assistant Directorate of Organisation (Mails) (ADO (Mails))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
R E Ridgway | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (Mails) (ADO
(Mails)) Air Ministry representative - EFM Committee (AL45) |
F L Cooper | Sqn Ldr | Policy questions concerning private mail of RAF and
WAAF personnel at home and overseas. Manual of RAF Postal Service. Policy questions on RAF Post Offices and Post Rooms Liaison with other Government Departments. |
J Arnold R J Saunders |
Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAF Postal Service procedure in the UK:
establishment of RAF Post Offices and Post Rooms; investigations and
recommendations in respect of claims for compensation for loss of,
or damage to, private registered mail; responsibility for correct
RAF Postal addresses; questions regarding delay of mail. Liaison with GPO. Postal Training Course. |
M J Guymer K J Styles W J Wright |
Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAF Postal Service procedure overseas: establishment
of RAF Post Rooms; enquiries regarding RAF Postal addresses;
questions regarding delay of mail and of disposal of undeliverable
mail; enquiries (other than those of a routine nature) regarding
Airgraph (not in AL45), air letters air mail, EFM, and CSN, telegrams and APO
numbers. Liaison with Commands on postal training. Liaison with DD Movements (Air) on proposed new Air Mail Services. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL38 - Jun 1945)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
R E Ridgway | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (Mails) (ADO
(Mails)) Air Ministry representative - EFM Committee (AL45) |
A M Gill | Sqn Ldr | Policy questions concerning private mail of RAF and
WAAF personnel at home and overseas. Manual of RAF Postal Service. Policy questions on RAF Post Offices and Post Rooms Liaison with other Government Departments. |
J Arnold R J Saunders |
Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAF Postal Service procedure in the UK:
establishment of RAF Post Offices and Post Rooms; investigations and
recommendations in respect of claims for compensation for loss of,
or damage to, private registered mail; responsibility for correct
RAF Postal addresses; questions regarding delay of mail. Liaison with GPO. Postal Training Course. |
S E Harris M W J Hunnisett E V Laver |
Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAF Postal Service procedure overseas: establishment
of RAF Post Rooms; enquiries regarding RAF Postal addresses;
questions regarding delay of mail and of disposal of undeliverable
mail; enquiries (other than those of a routine nature) regarding
Airgraph (not in AL45), air letters air mail, EFM, and CSN, telegrams and APO
numbers. Liaison with Commands on postal training. Liaison with DD Movements (Air) on proposed new Air Mail Services. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL45 - Dec 1945)
Assistant Directorate of Organisation (Home Organisation) (ADO (HO))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
F H P Warmington | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director (ADO (HO)) General organisation of formations and units throughout the RAF at Home, including AEAF, but excluding all questions of accommodation and works services (see DDO (1)). Organisation of non-operational photography. |
HO 1 | ||
J A Lee SM S Chandler |
Sqn Ldr Flt Off |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155 relating to Units and Stations in AEAF, 2nd TAF, ADGB, Bomber, Coastal and Transport Commands. |
HO 2 | ||
A N Kinnear E A M Debenham |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155
relating to Units and Stations in Technical Training,
Flying Training and Maintenance Commands and Nos 26 (Signals) and 60
(Signals) Groups. Organisation relating to non-operational photography. |
HO 3 | ||
C W Reynolds D F E Moncrieff |
Sqn Ldr Flt Off |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155
relating to the RAF Regiment, the
Airfield Construction Service, the Bomb Disposal Organisation, MAP
units and other formations and items common to all Commands at home. Preparation of SD155 on all current establishment changes in all Home Commands. Naming and numbering of all RAF Units (Home and Overseas). Maintenance of records of day-to-day locations of all units at Home, including AEAF. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL29 - Jul 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
F H P Warmington | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director (ADO (HO)) General organisation of formations of units throughout the RAF at Home and on the Continent of Europe. |
HO 1 | ||
J A Lee S H Kevill-Davies |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155 relating to formations, Units and Stations in SHAEF, 2nd TAF, Fighter, Bomber, Coastal and Transport Commands. |
HO 2 | ||
A N Kinnear
E A M Debenham |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155 relating to formations, Units and Stations in Technical Training and Flying Training Commands. |
HO 3 | ||
P E A Loat D F E Moncrieff |
Sqn Ldr Flt Off |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155
relating to formations, Units and Stations in Maintenance Command,
No 26 (Signals) Group, No 60 (Signals) Group, the RAF Regiment, the
Airfield Construction Service, the Bomb Disposal Organisation, MAP
units and other formations and items common to all Commands at home. Preparation of SD155 on all current establishment changes in all Home Commands, including SHAEF and 2nd TAF. (AL38) Preparation of SD155 on all aircraft establishment changes in all Home Commands, including SHAEF and 2nd TAF. (AL45) Naming and numbering of all RAF Units (Home and Overseas). |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL38 - Jun 1945)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
J N Kentish | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director (ADO (HO)) General organisation of formations of units throughout the RAF at Home and on the Continent of Europe. |
HO 1 | ||
J A Lee S H Kevill-Davies |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155 relating to formations, Units and Stations in SHAEF, 2nd TAF, Fighter, Bomber, Coastal and Transport Commands. |
HO 2 | ||
G C Day E A M Debenham |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155 relating to formations, Units and Stations in Technical Training and Flying Training Commands. |
HO 3 | ||
H H Thompson D F E Moncrieff |
Sqn Ldr Flt Off |
Organisation questions and preparation of SD155
relating to formations, Units and Stations in Maintenance Command,
No 26 (Signals) Group, No 60 (Signals) Group, the RAF Regiment, the
Airfield Construction Service, the Bomb Disposal Organisation, MAP
units and other formations and items common to all Commands at home. Preparation of SD155 on all current establishment changes in all Home Commands, including SHAEF and 2nd TAF. (AL38) Preparation of SD155 on all aircraft establishment changes in all Home Commands, including SHAEF and 2nd TAF. (AL45) Naming and numbering of all RAF Units (Home and Overseas). |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/751 (AL45 - Dec 1945)
Assistant Directorate of Organisation (Air Publications) (ADO (AP))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
C B Millett | Wg Cdr | Assistant Director of Organisation (Air
Publications)
(ADO (AP)) Reports direct to DGO |
|
||
F M Morison | Flt Lt | General questions relating to Armament publications and liaison with RAF Commands, AM branches and MAP. |
Vacant | Flt Lt | General questions relating to Engineering publications and liaison with RAF Commands, AM branches and MAP. |
Vacant | Flt Lt | General questions relating to Signals publications and liaison with RAF Commands, AM branches and MAP. |
W F Webb | Flt Off | General questions relating to Secret and
Confidential publications, estimating printing requirements,
compilation of distribution lists and scrutiny of demands for copies
before authorisation of issue. Assistance to Head of Branch, |
E C Ditcham | Higher Clerical Officer | General questions relating to distribution and
printing requirements of Air Publications (other than Airframes,
Aero-engines and ancillary equipment) and miscellaneous
publications. Provision of distribution lists and print figures. Questions relating to the supply of Air Publications to the ATC. Supervision of clerical staff. |
M W Tulip | Higher Clerical Officer | General questions relating to distribution and
printing requirements of Air Publications for Airframes,
Aero-engines, ancillary equipment and Air Diagrams. Provision of "Pack ups" for RAF Units forming for service overseas. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL33 - Jan 1945)
Directorate of Organisation (Establishments) (DO (Est))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
S E Storrar | A/Cdre | Director of Organisation (Establishments) (DO (Est)) Vice Chairman - |
Frederick J Mannng | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 1 (DDO
(Est) 1) Control of O Est 1and 8. |
D Hay | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 2 (DDO
(Est) 2) Control of O Est 2, 3, 6 and 7. Chairman - RAF Establishment Committee. |
J R A Embling | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 3 (DDO
(Est) 3) Chairman - RAF Establishments Committee (MAAF). |
T H L Nicholls | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 5 (DDO
(Est) 5) Chairman - RAF Establishments Resident Sub-Committee ACSEA. |
J B T Whitehead | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 6 (DDO
(Est) 6) Control of O Est 4 and 5. |
O Est 1 | ||
E G Marchant Miss N Slater E C DurhamJ Pitcher W E SaundersJ Brebner T R Paterson L W Beard |
Senior Staff Officer (Head of Branch) Staff Officer Staff Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer |
Statistics - Target Forecasting. Current detailed statistics. Order of Battle. DO (Est) Memoranda. Directorate Transit. |
O Est 2 | ||
E S Scott-Edeson | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch. Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'A' |
J R Appleton Vacant W H Crogan T E Machin |
Sqn Ldr SO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Bomber and Coastal Commands. |
O Est 3 | ||
J H Cowley | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch. Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'B' |
A J Brandon Vacant C D Coombes G Gladman |
Sqn Ldr SO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Flying Training and Technical Training Commands. |
O Est 4 | ||
G E Tweddle | Wg Cd | Head of Branch. Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'C' |
Vacant C T W Morgan R A Death H J Wakeling G A Davies Vacant Vacant A J Cole |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt WO WO WO Higher Clerical Officer |
Establishment questions affecting all Overseas Commands and Transport Command. |
O Est 5 | ||
E W Mason | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch. Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'D' |
Vacant K Charlwood M L H Seales M M CoughlinE A Smith |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off SO Higher Clerical Officer |
Establishment questions affecting RAF in Northern
Ireland. Miscellaneous establishments. General Establishment matters. |
O Est 6 | ||
J F Booth | Sqn Ldr | Head of Branch. *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'E' |
E J Peacock Vacant G H Yeo Vacant |
Sqn Ldr SO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting AEAF and Balloon
Command. *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'E' |
O Est 7 | ||
P J Tungay | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'F' |
Vacant Vacant E W Sayer S Moulson |
Sqn Ldr SO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Maintenance Command, Nos 26 and 60 Groups. |
O Est 8 | ||
W A W Lankshear | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
C W Allen T P E Barlow R J Kennett J G Wilson Vacant S W Cross |
Flt Lt Flt Lt Plt Off WO WO Higher Clerical Officer |
Planning policy of actual, potential and post-war establishments. |
Resident Establishment Sub-Committees | ||
Mediterranean Allied Air Forces
Middle East
|
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL23 - Feb 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
Frederick J Mannng | A/Cdre | Director of Organisation (Establishments) (DO (Est)) Vice Chairman - |
L S Scott-Edeson | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 1 (DDO
(Est) 1) Control of O Est 1and 8. |
J A Crockett | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 2 (DDO
(Est) 2) Control of O Est 2, 3, 6 and 7. |
R B Brown | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 3 (DDO
(Est) 3) Chairman - Mediterranean Establishments Committee |
R S Mills | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 5 (DDO
(Est) 5) Chairman |
N R Irving | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 6 (DDO
(Est) 6) Control of O Est 4, 5 and 9. |
J R Appleton | Gp Capt | Deputy Director Organisation (Establishments) 7 (DDO
(Est) 7) Chairman - Western European Establishments Committee |
O Est 1 | ||
E G Marchant N Slater S W CrossJ Pitcher W E SaundersVacant R W FieldVacant B Bowen |
Senior Staff Officer (Head of Branch) Staff Officer Staff Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer SO |
Personnel requirements for all Target Forces. Maintenance of Order of Battle for Current and Target Forces. Manpower Reviews. Detailed Establishment Statistics. Library. Amendments to DO (Est) Publication No 3. Directorate Transit. Maintenance of DO (Est) Stateroom. |
O Est 2 | ||
R M Power* P L Burke V P TannerS E Barfoot T E Machin |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr SO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Bomber and Coastal
Commands. *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'A' |
O Est 3 | ||
P J Tungay* P E Grenfell R H F MillsA Barraclough G S Rymer |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr SO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Flying Training,
Technical Training Commands, RAF Northern Ireland and Special Duties
List. *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'B' |
O Est 4 | ||
J G H Potter* C T W Morgan J Hartley-SmithJ D Clapham B De Burton J J Thomas D J Owen |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr SO WO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting all Overseas
Commands. *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'C' |
O Est 5 | ||
K J Henderson* J R Gardiner M L H Seales K CharlwoodF A Plinston C H AskelundM M Feather R A Stamp |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Off Flt Lt Flt Lt SO SO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Miscellaneous and
Tiger Force Establishments. General Establishment matters. Acts as Adviser for Directorate, and gives decisions on establishment questions affecting RAF Police, RAF Regiment and Airfield Construction Units. Acts for DO (Est) on WAAF matters, including general questions and substitution which mat affect scales. All personnel matters in conjunction with DDO (Est) 6 *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'D' |
O Est 6 | ||
L H Styles* E C Durham B J FrancisR E Hartley |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Staff Officer SO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Fighter Command
and transfers of establishments between Commands at Home and
Overseas. *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'E' |
O Est 7 | ||
W Bateson* R A V Salmon F Dunbar-SternE W Sayer C S Francis |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr SO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Maintenance
Command, Nos 26 and 60 Groups and Ministry of Aircraft Production. *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'F' |
O Est 8 | ||
P C W Disney W J O Coleman A G A FisherR J Kennett W StirlingA J Cole J C Wilson G H Yeo R Greaves Vacant |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Higher Clerical Officer WO WO WO WO |
Planning and policy of Post Hostilities
Establishments. Costing projects and formulation of prototype establishments. Decentralisation of establishments policy. Direction of Air Ministry Manpower Research Units (DADO Parties) |
O Est 9 | ||
H C Randall* C S Courtney-Clarke M J WoolstonA Perkins V J Abbey |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr SO WO WO |
Establishment questions affecting Transport Command
and British Air Forces of Occupation (Germany). *Chairman - Establishments Sub-Committee 'G' |
Resident Establishment Committees | ||
Mediterranean Establishments Committee
Middle East Establishments Sub-Committee
Asian Establishments Sub-Committee
Western European Establishments Committee
|
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL41 - Aug 1945)
Directorate of Movements (D Movements)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
Francis H Sims | A/Cdre | Director of Movements (D of Movements) RAF representative on: -
AMSO's representative on - RAF Comforts Committee |
J E V Tyzack | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Movements (Air) Control of Movements 2, 3 and 6. |
A J Tyler | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Movements (Sea) Control of Movements 5, 7, 8 and 9. |
Movements 1 | ||
C H Marters | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Co-ordination of policy and administration within the Directorate. D of Movements representative on: -
|
A W M Stimson | Sqn Ldr | Branch Security Officer Liaison with DG of P on the posting of officers for all branches of Movements. Personnel questions affecting officers operationally controlled by D of Movements, including recommendations for promotion, confidential reports, attachments, leave, etc. |
P J Martin | Sqn Off | Allocation and issue of Ports of discharge for units
overseas. Liaison with D of M on the intake of civilians and airmen for embarkation duties. Liaison with DO (Est) on establishments of Embarkation Units - Home and Overseas and Movement Control staffs. Arrangements for training airmen in embarkation duties. |
R M Pugh | Flt Lt | Progress reports of ships' movements. Embarkation Units' tonnage reports. Requisition of marine craft (including launches and petrol and explosives lighters) not available from RAF sources. Provision and fitting of RAF Depot ships - Home ands Overseas. |
P W Burton | Higher Clerical Officer | Liaison with other branches on the provision of
accommodation and office requisites for RAF Movement Control and
Embarkation Officers. Issue and revision of Movements Regulations, publications and forms. |
Movements 4 | ||
R T Cackett | Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) | |
Road Movements | ||
H Ridley J A Cain R A M RobertsR H Dixon A D Goldsworth |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Off |
Policy of movement of equipment and personnel by
road, including MAP traffic on Government account. Operational control of RAF MT Companies in the UK and of Air Ministry Pool vehicles. Control of: - RAF Movement Control Officers at Army Command and District HQs in regard to road movement; RAF Movement Control Officer attached to Regional Transport Commissioners. Provision of transport facilities for, and the control of movement of, RAF, Air Ministry and MAP traffic carried by road on Government account. Control, routeing and escorting of RAF convoys and unwieldy loads. Liaison with Ministry of War Transport to ensure efficient operation of M of WT Road Haulage Organisation in carrying of Air Ministry/MAP traffic. Hire of civilian road transport. Representation on Central Transport Committee. |
Rail Movements | ||
H R Yiend D A Gleave G T DannE Hemingway R L BinghamR G Wright T N Montague E T Brant |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt Fg Off Higher Clerical Officer |
Policy of movement of equipment and material by rail
and canal, including MAP traffic on Government account. Control of: - RAF Movement Control Officers at Army Command and District HQs in regard to all rail and canal movement; movement of RAF, Air Ministry and MAP traffic carried by rail or canal on Government account and decision as to the method of transport. Action with railway authorities concerning traffic regulation, wagon labelling, routeing documentation, private sidings, station facilities, special freight trains and services, wagon clearance, and traffic embargoes and restrictions. Investigation of transport requirements in connection with new projects and liaison with Ministry of War Transport and other Government Departments concerned. Air Ministry and MAP representation on Central Transport Committee, Central Canal Committee, Transport Priority Committee and Wagon Standage Committee. |
Movements RTO | ||
W Royle C J Hedge H CarrH G Chard R A PlaskittS Worrall |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Temporary Assistant |
Movement of personnel by rail in the UK and
movements involving journeys to and from islands around the Great
Britain. Control and supervision of the RTO Organisation. Questions affecting rail travel (including concession rates of travel), accommodation, subsistence, and general welfare and discipline of RAF personnel while travelling by rail. Draft conducting and subsistence arrangement for personnel en route from ports of disembarkation to Reception Centres. Arrangements for special trains; reservation of sleeping berths on trains. Establishment and control of Personnel Transit Centres in the UK. Movement of personnel on leave from Western Europe. Recreational rail travel. |
Movements (Air) | ||
J E V Tyzack | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Movements (Air) Co-ordination of all matters connected with movement by air. Control of Movements 5, 7, 8 and 9. Services Joint Executive Officer, Air Transport Priorities Board. |
Movements 5 | ||
R M Hall | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
G B Lewis | Sqn Ldr | Screening RAF applications and co-ordinating the movement by air of all British, Dominion and Allied Services personnel on all scheduled services of RAF Transport Command and BOAC leaving the UK. |
H A S Greenhill | Flt Lt | As above with specific responsibility for British Isles internal routes. |
C E Lovelace | Flt Lt | As above with specific responsibility for North-West Europe. |
D M Charlton | Flt Lt | As above with specific responsibility for Middle East, India, Far East, West and Sothh Africa. |
I L McMarth | Flt Off | As above with specific responsibility for The Americas, Australia via USA, Mediterranean Area, Iceland, Sweden and Portugal. |
F K Axton D W Lowe A P Livingston |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Trooping by air ex UK of all British, Dominion and
Allied Services personnel. Programming and calling forward of drafts. |
Vacant | Higher Clerical Officer | |
Movements 7 | ||
R C Presland | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
E D Rogers | Sqn Ldr | Administration and policy of movement of freight by
air. Arrangement for the provision of special aircraft for freight. Special Tasks and Operations. Liaison with Transport Command, Admiralty and War Office on freight problems. |
R E Orton | Flt Lt | Control of freight pool. Statistics. Clearance of incoming freight by air. Customs clearance. |
D Easton-Smith | Flt Lt | Policy matters in connection with the despatch by air of mail, newspapers and periodicals to Armed Forces and with the despatch of GPO and diplomatic mails by air. |
Vacant | Flt Lt | Despatch by air to Western Hemisphere, Azores, Australia (West route), Iceland and UK internal routes. |
Vacant | Flt Lt | Despatch of freight by air to Mediterranean, Middle East, Africa and North-West Europe. |
J C Shaw |
Flt Lt |
Despatch of freight by air to India and the Far East. |
Movements 8 | ||
R O Rhys | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch and Deputy for Gp Capt Tyzack. |
J W Scott E G Parsons M Hodgson |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off |
Provides secretarial machinery for London Air
Transport Priorities Board and POM (Air). Responsible for obtaining and promulgating and air priority decisions. General policy for Air Transport Priorities Boards Overseas. |
P G Bell R L M Davidson V M England |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off |
Arrangements for VIPs and special aircraft. |
Movements 9 | ||
G A Dunkels | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
C W Jackson R E Pearmund C S Ralli |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Air movement planning and policy. Liaison with other Services and all users on future airlift requirements for air movement planning purposes and preparation of forecast programmes. Relation of requirements to airlift capacity on existing services. Development of new air services from movement aspect. Air movement documentation and publications. |
Movements (Sea) | ||
A J Tyler | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Movements (Sea) Control of Movements 2, 3 and 6. |
Movements 2 (Personnel) | ||
W E Hole | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
P J George | Sqn Ldr | Liaison with War Office and Ministry of War
Transport on policy matters affecting the movement of Air Force
personnel by sea. Liaison with DPS on the welfare of RAF personnel moving by sea in any part of the world. Liaison with Dominions Offices on matters affecting movements of Dominion Air Force personnel and their families. Administration of RAF troopships. Representation of Overseas Travel Committee (Home Office). |
R M Chester E C C Bosworth K F Forsdyke |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Higher Clerical Officer |
Movements of RAF, Dominion and Allied Air Forces and
civilian personnel to all overseas Commands and theatres of war
(except Canada, USA and NW Europe). Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc. |
J P Gavin | Higher Clerical Officer | Administration of RAF troopship staffs. |
J H Whewell J L Johnson |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Movements of RAF, Dominion and Allied Air Forces and
civilian personnel to Canada and the USA. Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc. |
G H Rapley H J Baker |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Movements of RAF, Dominion and Allied Air Forces and
civilian personnel into the UK from overseas Commands and theatres
of war (except NW Europe). Reception arrangements. Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc. Inter-Command movements. Provision of Passports and Exit Permits, and Permits for military zones. |
A Childs | Flt Lt | Movements of RAF, Dominion and Allied Air Forces and civilian personnel to and from NW Europe. |
Movements 3 (Sea Freight) | ||
R B Brown | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Air Ministry representative on Co-ordination of Military Requirements Shipping Committee (Ministry of War Transport). Liaison with War Office, Admiralty and Ministry of War Transport. Co-ordination of shipping requirements in conjunction with other Directorates. |
D S M Seaton-Reid F C C Godbeere J A Read |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Special operational freight movements by sea. |
S H Barker R A P Banks S G Aves |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Shipments (excluding aircraft) to operational areas:
-
|
G Hughes H E R Bishop R A Blows |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Shipments (excluding aircraft) to non-operational
areas and short sea voyages: -
|
E A Waterton | Sqn Ldr | D Movements Liaison Officer with Ministry of War Transport War Pilferage Committee. |
J Wells | Staff Officer | Shipments of aircraft to Russia. Questions of procedure and administration affecting duties of sections detailed below. General Staff matters of Directorate. |
W H Lawrence | Higher Clerical Officer | Shipments of AMWD equipment and materials overseas. Preparation and disposal of requisite shipping documents. |
E L Corby | Higher Clerical Officer | Preparation and distribution of casualty reports in
respect of RAF equipment lost in sea transit. Checking and recording loading returns of all outwards shipments. Action in respect of discrepancies and damages arising at ports of loading and discharge. Shipment of unaccompanied baggage outward. |
A E T Haylock | Higher Clerical Officer | Shipments of RAF and Naval aircraft to all
destinations except Russia. Clearance and disposal of repairable and serviceable aircraft, equipment and salvage material consigned to UK by sea from RAF Commands overseas. Recording movements and disposal of unaccompanied baggage received from overseas. |
Movements 6 (American Intake) | ||
T W C Robinson | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Importation of aircraft, equipment and raw materials both for the RAF and MAP from America to the UK, including arrangements for clearance from docks to destinations. Co-ordination of movement of aircraft and equipment from the USA to all overseas Commands. Liaison with Movements Directorate of the RAF Delegation and British Air Commission, Washington. Air Ministry representative on: -
|
R R James | Sqn Ldr | Special problems relating to movement by ship of
American aircraft, equipment and raw materials. Progressing movements of ships carrying RAF and MAP cargoes. |
P M Cannon | Flt Off | Shipment of aircraft and equipment from America to all overseas Commands. |
L Cohen | Higher Clerical Officer | Statistical records. Preparation and perfection of all Customs entries. Investigation of claims for damage and discrepancies and General Average claims relating to aircraft and equipment damaged in transit. Supervision of clerical staff. |
Mrs L E Hopkins | Temporary Assistant | Control of shipping information and distribution of
instructions to RAF Embarkation Units. Supervisory control on importation of equipment and raw materials. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Feb 1945)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
Francis H Sims | A/Cdre | Director of Movements (D of Movements) RAF representative on: -
AMSO's representative on - RAF Comforts Committee |
J E V Tyzack | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Movements (Air) Control of Movements 2, 3 and 6. |
A J Tyler | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Movements (Sea) Control of Movements 5, 7, 8 and 9. |
Movements 1 | ||
C H Marters | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Co-ordination of policy and administration within the Directorate. D of Movements representative on: -
|
A W M Stimson | Sqn Ldr | Branch Security Officer Liaison with DG of P on the posting of officers for all branches of Movements. Personnel questions affecting officers operationally controlled by D of Movements, including recommendations for promotion, confidential reports, attachments, leave, etc. |
P J Martin | Sqn Off | Allocation and issue of Ports of discharge for units
overseas. Liaison with D of M on the intake of civilians and airmen for embarkation duties. Liaison with DO (Est) on establishments of Embarkation Units - Home and Overseas and Movement Control staffs. Arrangements for training airmen in embarkation duties. |
R M Pugh | Flt Lt | Progress reports of ships' movements. Embarkation Units' tonnage reports. Requisition of marine craft (including launches and petrol and explosives lighters) not available from RAF sources. Provision and fitting of RAF Depot ships - Home ands Overseas. |
P W Burton | Higher Clerical Officer | Liaison with other branches on the provision of
accommodation and office requisites for RAF Movement Control and
Embarkation Officers. Issue and revision of Movements Regulations, publications and forms. |
Movements 4 | ||
R T Cackett | Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) | |
Road Movements | ||
H Ridley J A Cain R A M RobertsR H Dixon A D Goldsworth |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Off |
Policy of movement of equipment and personnel by
road, including MAP traffic on Government account. Operational control of RAF MT Companies in the UK and of Air Ministry Pool vehicles. Control of: - RAF Movement Control Officers at Army Command and District HQs in regard to road movement; RAF Movement Control Officer attached to Regional Transport Commissioners. Provision of transport facilities for, and the control of movement of, RAF, Air Ministry and MAP traffic carried by road on Government account. Control, routeing and escorting of RAF convoys and unwieldy loads. Liaison with Ministry of War Transport to ensure efficient operation of M of WT Road Haulage Organisation in carrying of Air Ministry/MAP traffic. Hire of civilian road transport. Representation on Central Transport Committee. |
Rail Movements | ||
H R Yiend D A Gleave G T DannE Hemingway R L BinghamR G Wright T N Montague E T Brant |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt Fg Off Higher Clerical Officer |
Policy of movement of equipment and material by rail
and canal, including MAP traffic on Government account. Control of: - RAF Movement Control Officers at Army Command and District HQs in regard to all rail and canal movement; movement of RAF, Air Ministry and MAP traffic carried by rail or canal on Government account and decision as to the method of transport. Action with railway authorities concerning traffic regulation, wagon labelling, routeing documentation, private sidings, station facilities, special freight trains and services, wagon clearance, and traffic embargoes and restrictions. Investigation of transport requirements in connection with new projects and liaison with Ministry of War Transport and other Government Departments concerned. Air Ministry and MAP representation on Central Transport Committee, Central Canal Committee, Transport Priority Committee and Wagon Standage Committee. |
Movements RTO | ||
W Royle C J Hedge H CarrH J Compton R A PlaskittG W Hodgson S J A Low |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Movement of personnel by rail in the UK and
movements involving journeys to and from islands around the Great
Britain. Control and supervision of the RTO Organisation. Questions affecting rail travel (including concession rates of travel), accommodation, subsistence, and general welfare and discipline of RAF personnel while travelling by rail. Draft conducting and subsistence arrangement for personnel en route from ports of disembarkation to Reception Centres. Arrangements for special trains; reservation of sleeping berths on trains. Establishment and control of Personnel Transit Centres in the UK. Movement of personnel on leave from Western Europe. Recreational rail travel. |
Movements (Air) | ||
J E V Tyzack | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Movements (Air) Co-ordination of all matters connected with movement by air. Control of Movements 5, 7, 8 and 9. Services Joint Executive Officer, Air Transport Priorities Board. |
Movements 5 | ||
R M Hall | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
G B Lewis | Sqn Ldr | Screening RAF applications and co-ordinating the movement by air of all British, Dominion and Allied Services personnel on all scheduled services of RAF Transport Command and BOAC leaving the UK. |
H A S Greenhill | Flt Lt | As above with specific responsibility for British Isles internal routes. |
C E Lovelace | Flt Lt | As above with specific responsibility for North-West Europe. |
D M Charlton | Flt Lt | As above with specific responsibility for Middle East, India, Far East, West and Sothh Africa. |
I L McMarth | Flt Off | As above with specific responsibility for The Americas, Australia via USA, Mediterranean Area, Iceland, Sweden and Portugal. |
F K Axton D W Lowe A P Livingston |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Trooping by air ex UK of all British, Dominion and
Allied Services personnel. Programming and calling forward of drafts. |
Vacant | Higher Clerical Officer | |
Movements 7 | ||
R C Presland | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
E D Rogers | Sqn Ldr | Administration and policy of movement of freight by
air. Arrangement for the provision of special aircraft for freight. Special Tasks and Operations. Liaison with Transport Command, Admiralty and War Office on freight problems. |
R E Orton | Flt Lt | Control of freight pool. Statistics. Clearance of incoming freight by air. Customs clearance. |
D Easton-Smith | Flt Lt | Policy matters in connection with the despatch by air of mail, newspapers and periodicals to Armed Forces and with the despatch of GPO and diplomatic mails by air. |
Vacant | Flt Lt | Despatch by air to Western Hemisphere, Azores, Australia (West route), Iceland and UK internal routes. |
Vacant | Flt Lt | Despatch of freight by air to Mediterranean, Middle East, Africa and North-West Europe. |
J C Shaw | Flt Lt | Despatch of freight by air to India and the Far East. |
Movements 8 | ||
R O Rhys | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch and Deputy for Gp Capt Tyzack. |
J W Scott E G Parsons M Hodgson |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off |
Provides secretarial machinery for London Air
Transport Priorities Board and POM (Air). Responsible for obtaining and promulgating and air priority decisions. General policy for Air Transport Priorities Boards Overseas. |
P G Bell R L M Davidson V M England |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Off |
Arrangements for VIPs and special aircraft. |
Movements 9 | ||
G A Dunkels | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
C W Jackson R E Pearmund C S Ralli |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Air movement planning and policy. Liaison with other Services and all users on future airlift requirements for air movement planning purposes and preparation of forecast programmes. Relation of requirements to airlift capacity on existing services. Development of new air services from movement aspect. Air movement documentation and publications. |
Movements (Sea) | ||
A J Tyler | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Movements (Sea) Control of Movements 2, 3 and 6. |
Movements 2 (Personnel) | ||
W E Hole | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch |
P J George | Sqn Ldr | Liaison with War Office and Ministry of War
Transport on policy matters affecting the movement of Air Force
personnel by sea. Liaison with DPS on the welfare of RAF personnel moving by sea in any part of the world. Liaison with Dominions Offices on matters affecting movements of Dominion Air Force personnel and their families. Administration of RAF troopships. Representation of Overseas Travel Committee (Home Office). |
R M Chester E C C Bosworth K F Forsdyke |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Higher Clerical Officer |
Movements of RAF, Dominion and Allied Air Forces and
civilian personnel to all overseas Commands and theatres of war
(except Canada, USA and NW Europe). Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc. |
J P Gavin | Higher Clerical Officer | Administration of RAF troopship staffs. |
J H Whewell J L Johnson |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Movements of RAF, Dominion and Allied Air Forces and
civilian personnel to Canada and the USA. Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc. |
G H Rapley H J Baker |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Movements of RAF, Dominion and Allied Air Forces and
civilian personnel into the UK from overseas Commands and theatres
of war (except NW Europe). Reception arrangements. Preparation of movement instructions, nominal rolls, etc. Inter-Command movements. Provision of Passports and Exit Permits, and Permits for military zones. |
A Childs | Flt Lt | Movements of RAF, Dominion and Allied Air Forces and civilian personnel to and from NW Europe. |
Movements 3 (Sea Freight) | ||
R B Brown | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Air Ministry representative on Co-ordination of Military Requirements Shipping Committee (Ministry of War Transport). Liaison with War Office, Admiralty and Ministry of War Transport. Co-ordination of shipping requirements in conjunction with other Directorates. |
D S M Seaton-Reid F C C Godbeere J A Read |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Special operational freight movements by sea. |
S H Barker R A P Banks S G Aves |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Shipments (excluding aircraft) to operational areas:
-
|
G Hughes H E R Bishop R A Blows |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Shipments (excluding aircraft) to non-operational
areas and short sea voyages: -
|
E A Waterton | Sqn Ldr | D Movements Liaison Officer with Ministry of War Transport War Pilferage Committee. |
J Wells | Staff Officer | Shipments of aircraft to Russia. Questions of procedure and administration affecting duties of sections detailed below. General Staff matters of Directorate. |
W H Lawrence | Higher Clerical Officer | Shipments of AMWD equipment and materials overseas. Preparation and disposal of requisite shipping documents. |
E L Corby | Higher Clerical Officer | Preparation and distribution of casualty reports in
respect of RAF equipment lost in sea transit. Checking and recording loading returns of all outwards shipments. Action in respect of discrepancies and damages arising at ports of loading and discharge. Shipment of unaccompanied baggage outward. |
A E T Haylock | Higher Clerical Officer | Shipments of RAF and Naval aircraft to all
destinations except Russia. Clearance and disposal of repairable and serviceable aircraft, equipment and salvage material consigned to UK by sea from RAF Commands overseas. Recording movements and disposal of unaccompanied baggage received from overseas. |
Movements 6 (American Intake) | ||
T W C Robinson | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Importation of aircraft, equipment and raw materials both for the RAF and MAP from America to the UK, including arrangements for clearance from docks to destinations. Co-ordination of movement of aircraft and equipment from the USA to all overseas Commands. Liaison with Movements Directorate of the RAF Delegation and British Air Commission, Washington. Air Ministry representative on: -
|
R R James | Sqn Ldr | Special problems relating to movement by ship of
American aircraft, equipment and raw materials. Progressing movements of ships carrying RAF and MAP cargoes. |
P M Cannon | Flt Off | Shipment of aircraft and equipment from America to all overseas Commands. |
L Cohen | Higher Clerical Officer | Statistical records. Preparation and perfection of all Customs entries. Investigation of claims for damage and discrepancies and General Average claims relating to aircraft and equipment damaged in transit. Supervision of clerical staff. |
Mrs L E Hopkins | Temporary Assistant | Control of shipping information and distribution of
instructions to RAF Embarkation Units. Supervisory control on importation of equipment and raw materials. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL38 - Jun 1945)
Directorate of War Organisation (DWO)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
Alfred C Sanderson | A/Cdre | Director of War Organisation (DWO) Administrative investigation, policy and planning. Member - Director Administrative Planning - Joint Administrative Planning Staff |
G A G Johnston | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of War Organisation 1 (DDWO 1) Control of WO 7, WO 8 and WO 9. |
J E V Tyzack | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of War Organisation 2 (DDWO 2) Control of WO 2, WO 4 and WO 6. Member - Administrative Planning Section - Joint Administrative Planning Staff |
S S Wheeler | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of War Organisation 3 (DDWO 3) Control of WO 3 and WO 5. |
WO 2 | ||
F Gomersall H R Taylor |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt |
DWO's functions in connection with the Home Commands
and Allied Expeditionary Air Forces. Application to the Tactical Air Force of the policy governing the division of responsibility for administrative services between the Army and the RAF. Policy concerning Joint 'Q' Planning School. |
WO 3 | ||
C F Hall K E Bagley E M Flanagan |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch Sqn Ldr Flt Off |
DWO's functions in connection with the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces and West Africa Command. |
WO 4 | ||
L V Foster
E R Brown |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt |
Provision of RAF administrative element in joint
strategic and administrative planning. Study of administrative aspects and implications of reports on present and past operations, and application of lessons so learned to future administrative planning. Promulgation of recommendations resulting therefrom to appropriate departments of the Air Ministry. Custody and, review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by the Principal Administrative Officers' Committee and the Joint Administrative Planning Staff. |
WO 5 | ||
K F Berry H D Curry A H Gordon |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Officer |
DWO's functions in connection with Air Command South-East Asia, India, Indian Ocean and South West Pacific areas. |
WO 6 | ||
J E Martineau
H D Thompson |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
General policy governing administration and
organisation of RAF contingents of expeditionary forces and of air
formations for combined operations. Policy governing division of responsibility between Army and RAF for administrative services. Policy and amendments to AP1301. Examination of movement and transportation programmes in relation to the requirements of the RAF; priorities of shipping allocation. Custody and review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by War Cabinet Shipping Priority Committee, the Military Transportation Committee in USA and the Anglo-American Co-ordinating Committee. |
WO 7 | ||
A Lake G F Finn Miss P S Marston |
Staff Officer Higher Clerical Officer Temporary Assistant |
Preparation of statistical returns on the serviceability state of squadrons (aircraft and aircrews) in Home and Overseas Commands. |
WO 8 | ||
K E Parker G S Dunkels |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination of requirements for new items of
Service equipment and items in current use when changes in policy or
circumstances necessitate their re-provisioning, and preparation of
the basis of provisioning for
submission to DGE and DO(FP). Liaison with MAP, Ministry of Production, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, Admiralty, Allied Supplies Executive and RAFDEL in connection with the above. Preparation and submission of papers to Air Staff setting out the position when supplies are insufficient to meet demands. Rulings on priority in regard to issue of certain RAF equipment. Liaison between DGO and the Air Staff on proposals for amendments to SD 98. Authorisation of amendments to AP1921 |
WO 9 | ||
C K Horne H P Bazeley R B Murdoch |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination of executive action for the supply of
aircraft and RAF equipment to all Allied and Neutral powers (except
USA). Liaison with Allied Supplies Executive. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL24 - Mar 1944)
In AL31 (Sep 1944), this Directorate was renamed Directorate of Administrative Plan (D Admin Plans)
Directorate of Administrative Plan (D Admin Plans)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
Alfred C Sanderson | A/Cdre | Director of Administive Plans (D Admin Plans) Administrative investigation, policy and planning. Member - Joint Administrative Planning Staff |
G A G Johnston | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of War Organisation 1 (D Admin Plans 1) Control of Admin Plans 1, 2 and 3. |
J E V Tyzack | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of War Organisation 2 (D Admin Plans 2) Control of Admin Plans 4, 5 and 6. Member - Administrative Planning Section - Joint Administrative Planning Staff |
Admin Plans 1 | ||
C K Horne R B Murdoch |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Organisation and administrative policy for the supply of aircraft and RAF equipment to all Allied and Neutral powers (except USA). |
Admin Plans 2 | ||
H P Bazeley G S Dunkels |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination of requirements for new items of
Service equipment and items in current use when changes in policy or
circumstances necessitate their re-provisioning Preparation of the basis of provisioning in connection with the above items for submission to DGE and DO(FP). Liaison with MAP, Ministry of Production, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, Admiralty, Allied Supplies Executive and RAFDEL in connection with the above. Preparation and submission of papers to Air Staff setting out the position when supplies are insufficient to meet demands. Priority of issue of certain RAF equipment (when rulings on priority are called for). Liaison between DGO and the Air Staff on proposals for amendments to SD 98. Authorisation of amendments to AP1921 |
Admin Plans 3 | ||
C F Hall H D Curry A H Gordon |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Officer |
Short term administrative planning for home and overseas Commands. |
Admin Plans 4 | ||
L V Foster
H W Ford |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Provision of RAF administrative element in joint
strategic and administrative planning. Custody, review and preparation on briefs on papers issued by the Principal Administrative Officers' Committee, the Joint Administrative Planning Staff and the Joint Planning Staff. Study of administrative aspects and implications of reports on present and past operations, and application of lessons so learned to future administrative planning. Promulgation of recommendations resulting therefrom to appropriate departments of the Air Ministry. |
Admin Plans 5 | ||
F Gomersall H R Taylor |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Provision of RAF administrative element in joint
strategic and administrative planning for the war against Japan, the
work being co-ordinated with that of Admin Plans 4. Administrative policy and planning connected with the post-war Air Force. Policy concerning Joint 'Q' Planning Courses. |
Admin Plans 6 | ||
J E Martineau
H D Thompson |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
General policy governing administration and
organisation of RAF contingents of expeditionary forces and of air
formations for combined operations. Policy governing division of responsibility between Army and RAF for administrative services. Administrative policy connected with air mobility and maintenance by air. Policy and amendments to AP1301. Examination of movement and transportation programmes in relation to the requirements of the RAF. Priorities of shipping allocation. Custody and review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by War Cabinet Shipping Committee, Overseas Port and Transit Committee, Inter-Services Priority Committee, the Military Transportation Committee in USA and the Anglo-American Co-ordinating Committee. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7517 (AL31 - Sep 1944)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
Alfred C Sanderson | A/Cdre | Director of Admin Plans (D Admin Plans) Member - Joint Administrative Planning Staff |
G A G Johnston | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Admin Plans (1) (D Admin Plans
(1)) Control of Admin Plans 1, Admin Plans 2 and Admin Plans 3. |
F C Read | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Admin Plans (2) (D Admin Plans
(2)) Control of Admin Plans 4, Admin Plans 5 and Admin Plans 6. Member - Administrative Planning Section, Joint Administrative Planning Staff |
Admin Plans 1 (This Branch had been closed down by AL44) | ||
C K Horne R B Murdoch |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Organisation and Administrative policy for the supply of aircraft and RAF equipment to all Allied and Neutral powers (except USA). |
Admin Plans 2 | ||
H P Bazeley J M Howard |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Co-ordination of requirements for new items of
Service equipment and items in current use when changes in policy or
circumstances necessitate their re-provisioning. Preparation of the basis of provisioning in connection with the above items for submission to DGE and DO(FP). Liaison with MAP, Ministry of Production, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, Admiralty, Allied Supplies Executive and RAFDEL in connection with the above. Preparation and submission of papers to Air Staff setting out the position when supplies are insufficient to meet demands. Priority of issue of certain RAF equipment (when rulings on priority are called for). Co-ordination of requirements for Special Order only modifications. |
Admin Plans 3 | ||
C F Hall H D Curry A H Gordon |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Off |
Short term administrative planning for home and overseas Commands. |
Admin Plans 4 | ||
L V Foster H W Ford S Slater |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Provision of RAF administrative element in joint
strategic and administrative planning. Custody, review and preparation of briefs on papers issued by the Principal Administrative Officers' Committee, the Joint Administrative Planning Staff, and the Joint Planning Staff. Study of administrative aspects and implications of reports on present and past operations, and application of lessons so learned to future administrative planning. Promulgation of recommendations resulting therefrom to appropriate departments of the Air Ministry. |
Admin Plans 5 | ||
R E M Blakeway H R Taylor |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Provision of RAF administrative element in joint
strategic and administrative planning for the war against Japan, the
work being co-ordinated with that of Admin Plans 4. Administrative policy and planning connected with the post-war Air Force. Policy concerning Joint 'Q' Planning Courses. |
Admin Plans 6 | ||
J E Martineau H D Thompson E M Flanagan |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Off |
General policy covering administration and
organisation of RAF contingents of expeditionary forces and of air
formations for combined operations. Policy governing division of responsibility between Army and RAF for administrative services. Administrative policy connected with air mobility and maintenance by air. Policy and amendments to AP1301. Examination of movements and transportation programmes in relation to the requirements of the RAF Priorities of shipping allocation. Custody and review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by War Cabinet Shipping Priority Committee, the Military Transportation Committee in USA and the Anglo-American Co-ordinating Committee. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL38 - Jun 1945)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
Alfred C Sanderson | A/Cdre | Director of Admin Plans (D Admin Plans) Member - Joint Administrative Planning Staff |
F C Read (AL44) | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Admin Plans (D Admin Plans) Control of Admin Plans 3, Admin Plans 4, Admin Plans 5 and Admin Plans 6. Member - Administrative Planning Section, Joint Administrative Planning Staff |
Admin Plans 1 (This Branch had been closed down by AL44) | ||
C K Horne R B Murdoch |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Organisation and Administrative policy for the supply of aircraft and RAF equipment to all Allied and Neutral powers (except USA). |
Admin Plans 2 | ||
J M Howard A V Parker |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Co-ordination of requirements for new items of
Service equipment and items in current use when changes in policy or
circumstances necessitate their re-provisioning. Preparation of the basis of provisioning in connection with the above items for submission to DGE and DO(FP). Liaison with MAP, Ministry of Production, Foreign Office, India Office, War Office, Admiralty, Allied Supplies Executive and RAFDEL in connection with the above. Preparation and submission of papers to Air Staff setting out the position when supplies are insufficient to meet demands. Priority of issue of certain RAF equipment (when rulings on priority are called for). Co-ordination of requirements for Special Order only modifications. |
Admin Plans 3 | ||
A L Winskill
A N Davis A H Gordon |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Off |
Short term administrative planning for home and overseas Commands. |
Admin Plans 4 | ||
H W Ford G W Topliss S Slater |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Provision of RAF administrative element in joint
strategic and administrative planning. Custody, review and preparation of briefs on papers issued by the Principal Administrative Officers' Committee, the Joint Administrative Planning Staff, and the Joint Planning Staff. Study of administrative aspects and implications of reports on present and past operations, and application of lessons so learned to future administrative planning. Promulgation of recommendations resulting therefrom to appropriate departments of the Air Ministry. |
Admin Plans 5 | ||
R E M Blakeway N J Freeman (AL43) |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr |
Provision of RAF administrative element in joint
strategic and administrative planning for the
work being co-ordinated with that of Admin Plans 4. Administrative policy and planning connected with the post-war Air Force. Policy concerning Joint 'Q' Planning Courses. |
Admin Plans 6 | ||
W J Maggs P B Hepburn D Beckett |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Fg Off |
As above except for: - Custody and review from administrative viewpoint of papers issued by War Cabinet Shipping Committee, Overseas Port and Transit Committee, the Military Transportation Committee in USA and the Anglo-American Co-ordinating Committee. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL43/AL44 - Nov/Dec 1945)
This page was last updated on 20/07/22