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RAF Flying College/College of Air Warfare - Personnel

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This was formed on 1 June 1949 at RAF Manby, absorbing the Empire Flying School and Empire Air Armament School on 31 July 1949.  It came under the direct control of HQ, RAF Manby until January 1950 when the RAF Flying College became the commanding unit at Manby.

February 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr E P Appleton   Senior Officer i/c Administration, AFC, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Wg Cdr S A Campbell   MEng
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - February 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5253)

March 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr E P Appleton   Senior Officer i/c Administration, AFC, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - March 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5253)

April 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr E P Appleton   Senior Officer i/c Administration, AFC, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - April 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5254)

May 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr E P Appleton   Senior Officer i/c Administration, AFC, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - May 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5254)

June 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr E P Appleton   Senior Officer i/c Administration, AFC, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - June 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5254)

July 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - July 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5255)

August 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - August 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5255)

September 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - September 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5255)

October 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - October 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5256)

November 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - November 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5256)

December 1950

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - December 1950 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5256)

January 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - January 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5413)

February 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - February 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5413)

March 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

  • No 12 Ground Approach Control Unit - Strubby

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - March 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5413)

April 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - April 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5414)

May 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - May 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5414)

June 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Andrew McKee 17  Jun 1949 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC; later AM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - June 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5414)

July 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr W R Crofts   Senior Officer i/c Administration, DFM
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - July 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5415)

August 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - August 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5415)

September 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - September 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5415)

October 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - October 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5416)

November 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - November 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5416)

December 1951

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - December 1951 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5416)

January 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - January 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5417)

February 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr J W Sim   GM, MA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - February 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5417)

March 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - March 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5417)

April 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - April 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5418)

May 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - May 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5418)

June 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - June 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5418)

July 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - July 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5418)

August 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - August 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

September 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - September 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

October 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - October 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

November 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - November 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

December 1952

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Sqn Ldr F Hugill   Senior Officer i/c Administration
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - December 1952 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

January 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - January 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5417)

February 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - February 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5417)

March 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - March 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5417)

April 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952  
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - April 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5418)

May 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952  
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - May 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5418)

June 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952  
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - June 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5418)

July 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952  
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - July 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5418)

August 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952  
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - August 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

September 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952  
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - September 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

October 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952  
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - October 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

November 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952  
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - November 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

December 1953

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt W R Carus   Personal Staff Officer
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - December 1953 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5419)

January 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952 Personal Staff Officer, AFC
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - January 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5581)

February 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Sydney R Ubee 26 Jun 1951 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, AFC; later AVM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952 Personal Staff Officer, AFC
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - February 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5581)

March 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952 Personal Staff Officer, AFC
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - March 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5581)

April 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952 Personal Staff Officer, AFC
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - April 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5581)

May 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952 Personal Staff Officer, AFC
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - May 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5581)

June 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952 Personal Staff Officer, AFC
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - June 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5581)

July 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952 Personal Staff Officer, AFC
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - July 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5582)

August 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt K Courtnage  2 Jul 1952 Personal Staff Officer, AFC
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - August 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5582)

September 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt N B Pennington-Legh 12 Jul 1954 ADC to Commandant
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - September 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5582)

October 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt N B Pennington-Legh 12 Jul 1954 ADC to Commandant
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - October 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5582)

November 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt N B Pennington-Legh 12 Jul 1954 ADC to Commandant
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - November 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5582)

December 1954

Address Controlled
RAF Manby, Lincolnshire

  • RAF Flying College

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Administrative Staff
Flt Lt N B Pennington-Legh 12 Jul 1954 ADC to Commandant
Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman 20 Aug 1951 BA
Sqn Ldr H W Hill  7 Jul 1952 BSc
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - December 1954 Confidential Air Force List (AIR 10/5582)

1955

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Personal Appointment
Flt Lt N B Pennington-Legh 12 Jul 1954 ADC to Commandant

Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - April 1955 Air Force List

1956

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre George A Walker  1 Feb 1954 Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC, ADC; later ACM
Personal Appointment
Flt Lt N B Pennington-Legh 12 Jul 1954 ADC to Commandant

Educational
Sqn Ldr F A Coleman   BA
Meteorological
Mr J H Brazell   MSc

Source - January 1956 Air Force List

1957

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Patrick H Dunn  1 Sep 1956 AOC & Commandant of RAF Flying College,  CB, CBE, DFC, ADC; later AM
Personal Appointment
Flt Off J M E Jellie  9 Sep 1956 ADC to Commandant, WRAF
Training Administration Staff
Gp Capt J E S Morton 23 Jul 1956 Chief Instructor, DFC
Wg Cdr R F Harman 30 Apr 1956 Senior Instructor, DFC, AFC*
Wg Cdr W Hoy 15 Jun 1955 Syndicate Leader, DFC
Wg Cdr L G Press 17 Dec 1956 Syndicate Leader, AFC
Sqn Ldr Basil Hamilton 28 Aug 1956 OC, Specialist Navigation Course, DFC; later A/Cdre
Sqn Ldr B S E Beattie  1 Jan 1957 OC, Guided Weapons Course, DFC
Administrative Staff
Gp Capt A V Rogers 16 Feb 1956 Station Commander, AFC
Staffs of the Services

Educational
Sqn Ldr E H W Hersee  7 Sep 1956 MA, DCAe
Sqn Ldr F W Rothwell  1 Aug 1956 BSc, ARCS
Meteorological
Mr G Thornton-Smith   BA

Source - July 1957 Air Force List

1958

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Patrick H Dunn  1 Sep 1956 AOC & Commandant of RAF Flying College,  CB, CBE, DFC, ADC; later AM
Personal Appointment
Flt Off J M E Jellie  9 Sep 1956 ADC to Commandant, WRAF
Training Administration Staff
Gp Capt J E S Morton 23 Jul 1956 Chief Instructor, DFC
Wg Cdr R F Harman 30 Apr 1956 Senior Instructor, DFC, AFC*
Wg Cdr W Hoy 15 Jun 1955 Syndicate Leader, DFC
Wg Cdr L G Press 17 Dec 1956 Syndicate Leader, AFC
Sqn Ldr Basil Hamilton 28 Aug 1956 OC, Specialist Navigation Course, DFC; later A/Cdre
Sqn Ldr B S E Beattie  1 Jan 1957 OC, Guided Weapons Course, DFC
Administrative Staff
Gp Capt A V Rogers 16 Feb 1956 Station Commander, AFC
Staffs of the Services

Educational
Sqn Ldr E H W Hersee  7 Sep 1956 MA, DCAe
Sqn Ldr F W Rothwell  1 Aug 1956 BSc, ARCS
Meteorological
Mr G Thornton-Smith   BA
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley    

Source - January 1958 Air Force List

1959

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Edward M Donaldson 12 Nov 1958 AOC & Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, AFC*
Personal Appointment
Flt Lt M J Hardy  9 Jul 1958 ADC to Commandant
Training Administration Staff
Gp Capt

John F Davis

  9 Jun 1958 Assistant Commandant, OBE, DFC, AFC; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr Beresford P T Horsley 24 Feb 1958 Senior Instructor, MVO, AFC; later AM
Wg Cdr John Miller 27 Dec 1957 Syndicate Leader, DFC, AFC; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr E M Sparrow 16 Jun 1958 Syndicate Leader,
Wg Cdr D K Warburton  6 Oct 1958 OC, Guided Weapons Course,
Sqn Ldr R F B Powell 28 Apr 1957 AFC
Sqn Ldr H T M Williams 22 Sep 1958 OC, Specialist Navigation Course,
Administrative Staff
Gp Capt R C Love 18 Dec 1957 Station Commander, DSO, DFC
Staffs of the Services

Educational
Sqn Ldr E H W Hersee  7 Sep 1956 MA, DCAe
Sqn Ldr F W Rothwell  1 Aug 1956 BSc, ARCS
Meteorological
Mr G Thornton-Smith   BA
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley    

Source - January 1959 Air Force List

1960

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Edward M Donaldson 12 Nov 1958 AOC & Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, AFC*
Personal Appointment
Flt Lt M J Hardy  9 Jul 1958 ADC to Commandant
Training Administration Staff
Gp Capt

John F Davis

  9 Jun 1958 Assistant Commandant, OBE, DFC, AFC; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr Beresford P T Horsley 24 Feb 1958 Senior Instructor, MVO, AFC; later AM
Wg Cdr J McD Craig 12 Jan 1959 Officer Commanding, Operational Studies Section, DFC
Wg Cdr John Miller 27 Dec 1957 Syndicate Leader, DFC, AFC; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr R F B Powell 28 Apr 1957 OC, Specialist Navigation Course, AFC
Wg Cdr E M Sparrow 16 Jun 1958 Syndicate Leader,
Wg Cdr D K Warburton  6 Oct 1958 OC, Guided Weapons Course,
Administrative Staff
Gp Capt R C Love 18 Dec 1957 Station Commander, DSO, DFC
Staffs of the Services

Educational
Wg Cdr W T Blanchard 17 May 1959 BSc
Sqn Ldr E H W Hersee  7 Sep 1956 MA, DCAe
Meteorological
Mr G Thornton-Smith   BA
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley    

Source - January 1960 Air Force List

1961

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Edward M Donaldson 12 Nov 1958 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant of RAF Flying College, CB, CBE, DSO, AFC
Personal Appointment
Flt Lt M J Hardy  9 Jul 1958 ADC to AOC
Training Staff
Gp Capt John F Davis  9 Jun 1958 Assistant Commandant, OBE, DFC, AFC; later A/Cdre
Gp Capt J D Thirlwell  1 Jan 1961 Senior Instructor, OBE, DFC
Wg Cdr J McD Craig 12 Jan 1959 Officer Commanding, Operational Studies Section, DFC
Wg Cdr H L Lewis 10 Aug 1959 Officer Commanding, Specialist Navigation Course
Wg Cdr T D Sanderson  1 Dec 1959 Syndicate Leader, OBE, AFC
Wg Cdr A W Tarry 13 Jun 1960 Syndicate Leader
Wg Cdr D K Warburton  6 Oct 1958 Officer Commanding, Guided Weapons Course, AFC*
Administrative Staff
Gp Capt H H Eccles 28 Mar 1960 Station Commander, MA, AFRAeS

Staffs of the Services
Educational
Wg Cdr W T Blanchard 17 May 1959 BSc
Sqn Ldr E H W Hersee  7 Aug 1956 MA, DCAe
Meteorological
Mr G Thornton-Smith   MA
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley   AFC, AFRAeS

Source - January 1961 Air Force List

1962

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Denis G Smallwood 21 Feb 1961 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant of RAF Flying College, CBE, DSO, DFC; later ACM
Personal Appointment
Flt Lt F L Travers-Smith 15 Feb 1961 ADC to AOC
Training Staff
Gp Capt J D Thirlwell  1 Jan 1961 Assistant Commandant, OBE, DFC
Wg Cdr James R Forsythe 12 Jun 1961 Operational Studies, DFC; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr T D Sanderson  1 Dec 1959 Syndicate Leader, OBE, AFC
Wg Cdr N A Sellars  3 Jul 1961 Guided Weapons Course,
Wg Cdr A W Tarry 13 Jun 1960 Syndicate Leader
Wg Cdr Peter D Thorne  8 Jan 1961 'B' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, OBE, AFC**; later A/Cdre
Administrative Staff
Gp Capt H H Eccles 28 Mar 1960 Station Commander, MA, AFRAeS

Staffs of the Services
Educational
Wg Cdr Vaccant    
Sqn Ldr D C Davies 25 Sep 1961 BSc
Sqn Ldr E H W Hersee  7 Aug 1956 MA, DCAe
Meteorological
Mr G Thornton-Smith   MA
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley   AFC, AFRAeS

Source - January 1962 Air Force List

It was retitled the College of Air Warfare on 1 July 1962.

1963

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Graham R Magill 23 Jan 1963 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, OBE, DFC*; later AVM
Personal Appointment
Fg Off J Dean 27 Jul 1962 ADC to AOC
Gp Capt A S Baker 26 Jun 1962 Assistant Commandant, OBE, DFC
Gp Capt Vacant   Station Commander and OC, School of Refresher Flying
College Directing Staff (Operational Studies)
Wg Cdr Douglas F H Grocott  1 Jan 1962 Specialist Navigation Course, AFC; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr W J H Roberts 11 Jun 1962 'A' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course
Wg Cdr N A Sellars  3 Jul 1961 Guided Weapons Course,
Wg Cdr A W Tarry 13 Jun 1960 Co-ordination of Studies
Wg Cdr Peter D Thorne  8 Jan 1961 'B' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, OBE, AFC**; later A/Cdre
Air Staff
Wg Cdr G F Clark  5 Oct 1959 Chief Instructor, School of Refresher Flying
Administrative Staff
Wg Cdr W P Hopkin 24 Jul 1961 DFC
Technical Staff
Wg Cdr H R Rees 18 Jul 1960 AFRAeS

Staffs of the Services
Medical
Wg Cdr H T Hardy 17 Nov 1961 MB, ChB, LRCP (E), LRCS (E), LRFP&S (G), MD, RAAF
Meteorological
Mr W E Saunders   BSc

Source - Spring 1963 Air Force List

1964

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre John G Topham 25 Mar 1964 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, DSO, OBE, DFC*
Personal Appointment
Plt Off S A Jones 18 Feb 1963 ADC to AOC and Commandant, WRAF
Gp Capt A S Baker 26 Jun 1962 Assistant Commandant and Senior Directing Staff Air Warfare Course, OBE, DFC
Gp Capt R H G Allen 18 Feb 1963 Station Commander and OC, School of Refresher Flying, DFC
College Directing Staff
Wg Cdr W L McD Scott  1 Jul 1963  

Operational Studies
Wg Cdr Douglas F H Grocott  1 Jan 1962 Specialist Navigation Course, AFC; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr W J H Roberts 11 Jun 1962 'A' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, DFC, AFC*
Wg Cdr R S Perry 15 Jun 1964 Guided Weapons Course, MA; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr A J Picknett 26 Aug 1963 DFC
Air Staff
Wg Cdr C W Clark 16 Sep 1962 Chief Instructor, School of Refresher Flying
Administrative Staff
Wg Cdr J C Douglas  2 Dec 1963 DFC

Staffs of the Services
Medical
Wg Cdr K Bazarnik 21 Nov 1963 AFC, MB, ChB
Meteorological
Mr W E Saunders   BSc
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley   AFC, AFRAeS

College Directing Staff
Lt Col J E Keator  9 Dec 1963 USAF

Source - Autumn 1964 Air Force List

1965

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre John G Topham 25 Mar 1964 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, DSO, OBE, DFC*
Personal Appointment
Plt Off C J Read 14 Jun 1965 ADC to AOC and Commandant, WRAF
Gp Capt J A Holmes 21 Apr 1965 Assistant Commandant and Senior Directing Staff Air Warfare Course, DFC*
Gp Capt R W Jordan 17 Sep 1965 Station Commander and OC, School of Refresher Flying, DFC, AFC
College Directing Staff
Wg Cdr W L McD Scott  1 Jul 1963  

Operational Studies
Wg Cdr E W Cropper  5 Aug 1965 Specialist Navigation Course
Wg Cdr R B Phillips  7 Dec 1964 'A' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, DFC, AFC*
Wg Cdr Christopher R G Neville  1 Jul 1964 Guided Weapons Course, MA; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr A J Picknett 26 Aug 1963 DFC
Wg Cdr R S Perry 15 Jun 1964 'B' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, DFC

College Directing Staff
Lt Col J E Keator  9 Dec 1963 USAF
Air Staff
Wg Cdr A H Dick 29 Jul 1964 Chief Instructor, School of Refresher Flying
Administrative Staff
Wg Cdr J C Douglas  2 Dec 1963 DFC

Staffs of the Services
Medical
Wg Cdr A T Barwood  2 Aug 1965 MRCS, LRCP, DPH
Meteorological
Mr W E Saunders   BSc
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley   AFC, AFRAeS

Source - Autumn 1965 Air Force List

1966

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre John G Topham 25 Mar 1964 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, DSO, OBE, DFC*
Personal Appointment
Plt Off J A Evans  8 Dec 1965 ADC to AOC and Commandant, WRAF
Gp Capt J A Holmes 21 Apr 1965 Assistant Commandant and Senior Directing Staff Air Warfare Course, DFC*
Gp Capt R W Jordan 17 Sep 1965 Station Commander and OC, School of Refresher Flying, DFC, AFC
College Directing Staff
Wg Cdr N C Thorne 10 Jan 1966 Operational Studies, AFC*
Wg Cdr E W Cropper  5 Aug 1965 Navigation and Aerosystems
Wg Cdr R B Phillips  7 Dec 1964 'A' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, DFC, AFC*
Wg Cdr Christopher R G Neville  1 Jul 1964 Guided Weapons Course, MA; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr R K Hepburn 10 Jan 1966 Plans and Administration
Wg Cdr J M Daniel 30 Dec 1965 'B' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, DFC
Air Staff
Wg Cdr A H Dick 29 Jul 1964 Chief Instructor, School of Refresher Flying
Administrative Staff
Wg Cdr J C Douglas  2 Dec 1963 DFC

Staffs of the Services
Medical
Wg Cdr A T Barwood  2 Aug 1965 MRCS, LRCP, DPH
Meteorological
Mr W E Saunders   BSc
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley   AFC, AFRAeS

Source - Spring 1966 Air Force List

1967

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Cyril B Brown 10 Jun 1966 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, AFC
Personal Appointment
Plt Off J A Evans  8 Dec 1965 ADC to AOC and Commandant, WRAF
Gp Capt J A Holmes 21 Apr 1965 Assistant Commandant and Senior Directing Staff Air Warfare Course, DFC*
Gp Capt R W Jordan 17 Sep 1965 Station Commander and OC, School of Refresher Flying, DFC, AFC
College Directing Staff
Wg Cdr N C Thorne 10 Jan 1966 Operational Studies, AFC*
Wg Cdr E W Cropper  5 Aug 1965 Navigation and Aerosystems
Wg Cdr R B Phillips  7 Dec 1964 'A' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, DFC, AFC*
Wg Cdr A R Keys 15 Aug 1967 Weapons and Astronautics, DFC
Wg Cdr R K Hepburn 10 Jan 1966 Plans and Administration
Wg Cdr J M Daniel 30 Dec 1965 'B' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course, DFC
Lt Col T L Carroll   USAF
Air Staff
Wg Cdr W C Blair 17 Oct 1966 Chief Instructor, School of Refresher Flying, OBE, BSc
Administrative Staff
Wg Cdr E F Pippet 13 Jun 1966 OBE

Staffs of the Services
Medical
Wg Cdr A T Barwood  2 Aug 1965 MRCS, LRCP, DPH
Meteorological
Mr W E Saunders   BSc
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley   AFC, AFRAeS

Source - Spring 1967 Air Force List

1968

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Flying Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Cyril B Brown 10 Jun 1966 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, AFC
Personal Appointment
Plt Off W Barnett 19 Dec 1967 ADC to AOC and Commandant, WRAF
Gp Capt

Robert H G Weighill

 8 May1967 Assistant Commandant and Senior Directing Staff Air Warfare Course, DFC; later A/Cdre
Gp Capt A E Harkness 17 Jul 1967 Station Commander and OC, School of Refresher Flying, AFC*
College Directing Staff
Wg Cdr N C Thorne 10 Jan 1966 Operational Studies, AFC*
Wg Cdr E W Cropper  5 Aug 1965 Navigation and Aerosystems
Wg Cdr John G G Beddoes  1 Jan 1968 'A' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course; later AVM
Wg Cdr Ernest G P Jeffery 26 Jun 1967 'B' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr A R Keys 15 Aug 1967 Weapons and Astronautics, DFC
Wg Cdr R K Hepburn 10 Jan 1966 Plans and Administration
Wg Cdr D R Dudgeon 17 Oct 1966 Education, OBE, BSc (Eng), MIEE, AFRAeS
Air Staff
Wg Cdr W C Blair 17 Oct 1966 Chief Instructor, School of Refresher Flying, OBE, BSc
Administrative Staff
Wg Cdr K Russum  7 Aug 1967 AFC

Staffs of the Services
Medical
Wg Cdr W B Kennedy 24 Oct 1966 MB, ChB, DPH
Meteorological
Mr W E Saunders   BSc
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley   AFC, AFRAeS

Source - 1968 Air Force List

1969

The listings for this year are currently unavailable

Source - October 1969 Air Force List

1970

Location Command Controlled
RAF Manby Training Command

 

 

Rank Name Date Notes
A/Cdre Allen H Mawer  3 Oct 1969 Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, DFC
Personal Appointment
Fg Off P J faires  3 Nov 1969 ADC to AOC and Commandant, WRAF
Gp Capt A E Harkness 17 Jul 1967 Station Commander and OC, School of Refresher Flying, AFC*
Gp Capt E B Sillars 13 Jan 1969 Assistant Commandant and Senior Directing Staff Air Warfare Course, MBIM
College Directing Staff
Wg Cdr D R Dudgeon 17 Oct 1966 Education, OBE, BSc (Eng), MIEE, AFRAeS
Wg Cdr Ernest G P Jeffery 26 Jun 1967 'B' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr John E Bore 23 May 1968 Navigation and Aerosystems; later A/Cdre
Wg Cdr J J Cooper  9 Dec 1968 Operational Studies,
Wg Cdr J C Newby 24 Mar 1969 Weapons and Astronautics,
Wg Cdr D J Green  6 Oct 1969 'A' Syndicate, Air Warfare Course
Wg Cdr A R Keys 27 Oct 1969 Plans and Administration, DFC
Air Staff
Wg Cdr T W F De Salis 10 Jun 1968 Chief Instructor, School of Refresher Flying, AFC
Administrative Staff
Wg Cdr K Russum  7 Aug 1967 AFC
Flt Lt S A Wright 14 Jul 1969 College Adjutant, WRAF

Staffs of the Services
Medical
Wg Cdr D M Fanning 24 Feb 1969 OBE, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, DPH, DIH
Meteorological
Mr W E Saunders   BSc
Librarian
Sqn Ldr (Ret) F W Westley   AFC, CEng, AFRAeS

Source - Spring 1970 Air Force List

1971

Source - Spring 1971 Air Force List

1972

Source - Spring 1972 Air Force List

1973

Source - Spring 1973 Air Force List

It's tasking was transferred to the Department of Air Warfare at the RAF College, Cranwell from 7 January 1974 and it disbanded on 1 April.

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