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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
  1. Organisation of RAF in peace and war.

  2. Establishments of personnel, aircraft, marine craft and MT.

  3. Formation of units.

  4. Preparation of administrative plans for operational schemes.

  5. Demobilisation arrangements.

  6. Movements

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
  1. Organisation of RAF in peace and war.

  2. Establishments of personnel, aircraft, marine craft and MT.

  3. Formation of units.

  4. Preparation of administrative plans for operational schemes.

  5. Demobilisation arrangements.

  6. Movements

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: -
  • Heavy Conversion Units and Operational Training Units for Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Tactical Air Force and Transport squadrons.
  • Ancillary training units within Bomber, Fighter, Coastal and Transport Commands.
  • Air Crew Training Units within Flying Training Command and Flying Training Schools within Technical Training Command.

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
  • Publication of wastage and consumption rates; survey and revision thereof.
  • Co-ordination and reconciliation of Air Staff rulings relating to the foregoing.
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: -
  • Heavy Conversion Units and Operational Training Units for Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Tactical Air Force and Transport squadrons.
  • Ancillary training units within Bomber, Fighter, Coastal and Transport Commands.
  • Air Crew Training Units within Flying Training Command and Flying Training Schools within Technical Training Command.

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
  • Publication of wastage and consumption rates; survey and revision thereof.
  • Co-ordination and reconciliation of Air Staff rulings relating to the foregoing.
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: -
  • Heavy Conversion Units and Operational Training Units for Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Tactical Air Force and Transport squadrons.
  • Ancillary training units within Bomber, Fighter, Coastal and Transport Commands.
  • Air Crew Training Units within Flying Training Command and Flying Training Schools within Technical Training Command.

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: -
  • Heavy Conversion Units and Operational Training Units for Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Tactical Air Force and Transport squadrons.
  • Ancillary training units within Bomber, Fighter, Coastal and Transport Commands.
  • Air Crew Training Units within Flying Training Command and Flying Training Schools within Technical Training Command.

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
  1. RAF expansion and re-equipment programmes, and liaison with Director of Policy (A) on Target Forces.

  2. Long term planning of aircraft requirements.

  3. Aircraft establishment forecasts and liaison with Director-General of Equipment (DGE) on forecast factors for equipment provisioning.

  4. Liaison with TP on long term training programme, planning and formation of training units.

  5. Liaison with Director of Organisation (Establishments), Director-General of Manning and TP on manpower requirements.

  6. Requirements and allocation of airfields.

  7. Co-ordination of Post-War Planning in AMSO's Department; liaison with PWPE.

  8. Survey, co-ordination and publication of Air Staff rulings on rates of efforts, wastage and consumption (SD98).

  9. Estimates of consumption of munitions, fuel, and expendable equipment; liaison with DGE of requirements of these items.

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: -
  • Heavy Conversion Units and Operational Training Units for Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Tactical Air Force and Transport squadrons.
  • ancillary training units within Bomber, Fighter, Coastal and Transport Commands.
  • Air Crew Training Units within Flying Training Command and Flying Training School within Technical Training Command.

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
  1. Planning, allocation and provision of aircraft for short term expansion and re-equipment

  2. Short term forecasts of aircraft supply position.

  3. Executive arrangements for rate of issue of aircraft to units.

  4. Authorisation of aircraft establishments.

  5. Channel of communication with MAP on aircraft production matters

  6. Disposal of stocks of aircraft and recommendations on obsolescence in relation to current requirements.

  7. Liaison with D of Pol (A) on matters affecting priority of allocation between RAF users.

  8. Liaison with DOR and DGE on matters affecting standard of equipment of aircraft for special commitments.  Planning of stocks of suitably equipped aircraft to meet such commitments.

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
  1. Planning, allocation and provision of aircraft for short term expansion and re-equipment

  2. Short term forecasts of aircraft supply position.

  3. Executive arrangements for rate of issue of aircraft to units.

  4. Authorisation of aircraft establishments.

  5. Channel of communication with MAP on aircraft production matters

  6. Disposal of stocks of aircraft and recommendations on obsolescence in relation to current requirements.

  7. Liaison with Dir of Policy (A) on matter affecting priority of allocation between RAF users.

  8. Liaison with DOR and DGE on matters affecting standard of equipment of aircraft for special commitments.

  9. Aircraft State Room

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: -
  • Co-ordination of organisation aspects
  • Phased programme of requirements
  • Establishment (including inspections)
  • Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding use
  • Loans to other departments
  • Economical use of fuels
  • Technical advice to Air Ministry Selection Boards on qualifications of candidates for commissions.
  • Liaison with MAP and BOAC

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: -
  • Co-ordination of organisation aspects
  • Phased programme of requirements
  • Establishment (including inspections)
  • Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding use
  • Loans to other departments
  • Economical use of fuels
  • Technical advice to Air Ministry Selection Boards on qualifications of candidates for commissions.
  • Liaison with MAP and BOAC

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: -
  • Co-ordination of organisation aspects
  • Phased programme of requirements
  • Establishment (including inspections)
  • Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding use
  • Loans to other departments
  • Economical use of fuels
  • Technical advice to Air Ministry Selection Boards on qualifications of candidates for commissions.
  • Liaison with MAP and BOAC

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: -
  • Co-ordination of organisation aspects
  • Phased programme of requirements
  • Establishment (including inspections)
  • Co-ordination and issue of instructions regarding use
  • Loans to other departments
  • Economical use of fuels
  • Technical advice to Air Ministry Selection Boards on qualifications of candidates for commissions.
  • Liaison with MAP and BOAC

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).

  1. Adviser to Air Staff on Chemical Warfare and Fire Service matters.
  2. Member of Inter-Service Committee on Chemical Warfare (War Cabinet).
  3. Air Ministry representative on the Chemical Board and Inter-Service Committees (anti-gas).
  4. Liaison with Admiralty, War Office, Ministries of Security and Health, GHQ Home Forces and the Chemical Defence Experimental Station on anti-gas arrangements generally.
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).

  1. Adviser to Air Staff on Chemical Warfare and Fire Service matters.
  2. Member of Inter-Service Committee on Chemical Warfare (War Cabinet).
  3. Air Ministry representative on the Chemical Board and Inter-Service Committees (anti-gas).
  4. Liaison with Admiralty, War Office, Ministries of Security and Health, GHQ Home Forces and the Chemical Defence Experimental Station on anti-gas arrangements generally.
  5. Chairman of Aircraft Crash Fire Technical Panel.
  6. Adviser to DGCA on all matters pertaining to fire prevention in civil aircarft.
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

  • General questions relating to and co-ordination between all concerned in the preparation, production, distribution and disposal of Air Publications.
  • Authorisation of issue of Secret and Confidential publications.
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 Durham

J Pitcher

W E Saunders

J 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 Coughlin

E 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
  • Chairman - DDO (Est) 3,  Gp Capt J R A Embling
  • Members -
    • Wg Cdr A Thomson
    • Sqn Ldr E A Darnell
    • Sqn Ldr J D S Huxley
    • Sqn Ldr F Blenkiron (MT)

Middle East

  • Chairman - Wg Cdr N R Irving
  • Members -
    • Sqn Ldr T J Holmes
    • Vacant (Sqn Ldr)
    • Flt Lt L J Richardson (MT)
Air Command South-East Asia
  • Chairman - DDO (Est) 5,  Gp Capt T H L Nicholls
  • Members -
    • Wg Cdr P H Welch
    • Wg Cdr J W Marsden
    • Sqn Ldr H C D Blasbery
    • Sqn Ldr E H Durman (MT)

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 Cross

J Pitcher

W E Saunders

Vacant

R W Field

Vacant

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 Tanner

S 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 Mills

A 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-Smith

J 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 Charlwood

F A Plinston

C H Askelund

M 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 Francis

R 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-Stern

E 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 Fisher

R J Kennett

W Stirling

A 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 Woolston

A 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
  • Chairman - DDO (Est) 3,  Gp Capt R B Brown
  • Members -
    • Wg Cdr L H C Auys
    • Wg Cdr J H B Blake
    • Wg Cdr H A Grass (MT)

Middle East Establishments Sub-Committee

  • Chairman - Wg Cdr W A Griffiths
  • Members -
    • Sqn Ldr T H McCarthy
    • Sqn Ldr J B Yates
    • Sqn Ldr R H Steele (MT)
Asian Establishments Committee
  • Chairman - DDO (Est) 5,  Gp Capt R S Mills
  • Members -
    • Wg Cdr T S Kennedy
    • Wg Cdr W Jones
    • Wg Cdr G D D Gammack
    • Wg Cdr P Louis (MT)

Asian Establishments Sub-Committee

  • Chairman - Wg Cdr H A S Disney
  • Members -
    • Sqn Ldr J A G Beadle
    • Sqn Ldr N A Macfarlane (MT)

Western European Establishments Committee

  • Chairman - DDO (Est) 7,  Gp Capt J R Appleton
  • Members -
    • Wg Cdr W A W Lankshear
    • Sqn Ldr G R Linley
    • Sqn Ldr J L Whitbread (MT)

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: -

  • Inter-Departmental Field Force Shipping Committee
  • Railway Executive Committee
  • Handling and Conveyance of Explosives in Ports Committee
  • Inter-Service Committee on storage and transports of explosives
  • Ambulance Trains Committee
  • Transport Priority Committee of the Ministry War Transport
  • Overseas Port and Transit Committee

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: -

  • Overseas Port and Transit Committee
  • Harbour Craft Procurement Sub-Committee
  • London Munitions Assignment Board
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 Roberts

R 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 Dann

E Hemingway

R L Bingham

R 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 Carr

H G Chard

R A Plaskitt

S 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: -
  • Gibraltar
  • Middle East
  • Italy
  • Turkey
  • Palestine
  • Persian Gulf
  • India
  • Ceylon
  • Inter-Command shipments
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: -
  • Russia
  • North Africa
  • Malta
  • Northern Ireland
  • Orkneys
  • Shetland
  • Iceland
  • Faroes
  • Western Isles
  • USA
  • Canada
  • West, South and East Africa
  • Australasia
  • West Indies
  • Eire
  • Portugal,
  • Aden
  • Port Sudan
  • Azores
Reject air freight to all destinations.
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: -

  • Co-ordination of Military Requirements Shipping Committee (Ministry of War Transport).
  • Standing Committee on Distribution of Ships (Diversion)
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: -

  • Inter-Departmental Field Force Shipping Committee
  • Railway Executive Committee
  • Handling and Conveyance of Explosives in Ports Committee
  • Inter-Service Committee on storage and transports of explosives
  • Ambulance Trains Committee
  • Transport Priority Committee of the Ministry War Transport
  • Overseas Port and Transit Committee

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: -

  • Overseas Port and Transit Committee
  • Harbour Craft Procurement Sub-Committee
  • London Munitions Assignment Board
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 Roberts

R 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 Dann

E Hemingway

R L Bingham

R 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 Carr

H J Compton

R A Plaskitt

G 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: -
  • Gibraltar
  • Middle East
  • Italy
  • Turkey
  • Palestine
  • Persian Gulf
  • India
  • Ceylon
  • Inter-Command shipments
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: -
  • Russia
  • North Africa
  • Malta
  • Northern Ireland
  • Orkneys
  • Shetland
  • Iceland
  • Faroes
  • Western Isles
  • USA
  • Canada
  • West, South and East Africa
  • Australasia
  • West Indies
  • Eire
  • Portugal,
  • Aden
  • Port Sudan
  • Azores
Reject air freight to all destinations.
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: -

  • Co-ordination of Military Requirements Shipping Committee (Ministry of War Transport).
  • Standing Committee on Distribution of Ships (Diversion)
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)

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