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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 17 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[May 1924 | Jan 1925 | Feb 1925 | Mar 1925 | Apr 1925 | May 1925 | Jun 1925 | Jul 1925 | Mar 1926 | Jul 1926 | Dec 1926 | Jul 1927 | Jul 1928 | Sep 1928 | Jul 1929 | Jul 1930 | Aug 1930 | Sep 1930 | Oct 1930 | Nov 1930 | Dec 1930 | Jul 1931 | Jul 1932 | Jul 1933 | Jan 1934 | Jul 1934 | Jul 1935 | Jul 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May-Sep 1939 | Sep-Dec 1939 | Jan-Apr 1940 | May 1940 | Jun 1940 | Jul 1940 | Aug 1940 | Sep 1940 | Oct 1940 | Nov 1940 | Dec 1940 | Jan 1941 | Feb 1941 | Mar 1941 | Apr 1941 | May 1941 | Jun 1941 | Jul 1941 | Aug 1941 |Sep 1941 | Oct 1941 | Nov 1941 | Dec 1941]
Personnel Movements: Apr - May 1924
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | 1 Apr 1924 | Arrived on posting and assumed temporary command of No 17 Sqn | |
| Fg Off | Howard W Taylor | 1 Apr 1924 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Stuart A Young | 1 Apr 1924 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Richard H Bibby | 1 Apr 1924 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | Alfred P Maurice | 4 Apr 1924 | Arrived on posting and assumed temporary command of No 17 Sqn |
| Fg Off | 4 Apr 1924 | Relinquished temporary command of No 17 Sqn and assumed duties of Adjutant | |
| Flt Lt | 23 Apr 1924 | Arrived on posting and assumed duties of Adjutant | |
| Fg Off | 23 Apr 1924 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant | |
| Fg Off | William H Bowden | 23 Apr 1924 | Arrived on posting for Stores duties, wef 21 Apr 1924 |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Apr - May 1924
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Apr 1924 | Squadron reformed at RAF Hawkinge comprising one flight and a HQ |
| 3 Apr 1924 | First three Sopwith received |
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Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | RAF Hawkinge | Inland Area/No 1 Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | John Leacroft | 1 May 1924 | Officer Commanding, MC |
| Flt Lt | Alfred P Maurice | 4 Apr 1924 | DFC |
| Flt Lt | 23 Apr 1924 | VC, MC; later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | 1 Apr 1924 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Howard W Taylor | 1 Apr 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Stuart A Young | 1 Apr 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Richard H Bibby | 1 Apr 1924 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | William H Bowden | 21 Apr 1924 | |
Source - May 1924 Air Force List
Source - January 1925 Air Force List
Source - February 1925 Air Force List
Source - March 1925 Air Force List
Source - April 1925 Air Force List
Source - May 1925 Air Force List
Source - June 1925 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: May 1924 - Jun 1925
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | John Leacroft | 1 Jun 1924 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 17 Sqn, wef 1 May 1924 |
| Flt Lt | Alfred P Maurice | 4 Apr 1924 | Relinquished temporary command of No 17 Sqn |
| Fg Off | S T B Cripps | 9 Jun 1924 | Arrived on posting for duty as Flying Instructor for 'ab initio' pilots |
| Plt Off | V A C Ross | 11 Jun 1924 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Plt Off | J C Hill | 11 Jun 1924 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Plt Off | E V H Jarvis | 11 Jun 1924 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Fg Off | S T B Cripps | 19 Jun 1924 | Posted to No 19 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Dudley E Godwin | 14 Jul 1924 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A D Baillie | 14 Jul 1924 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 24 Jul 1924 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Dermott A Boyle | 29 Aug 1924 | Arrived on posting from RAF (Cadet) College, wef 31 Jul 1924 |
| Plt Off | Henry R D Waghorn | 29 Aug 1924 | Arrived on posting from RAF (Cadet) College, wef 31 Jul 1924 |
| Plt Off | A D Baillie | 15 Sep 1924 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Anthony W Wood | 9 Oct 1924 | Arrived on posting from No 4 Sqn |
| Fg Off | James E Duran-Webb | 11 Nov 1924 | Arrived on posting from No 464 Flight, wef 6 Nov 1924 |
| Plt Off | Kenneth Maconochie | 11 Dec 1924 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, wef 27 Oct 1924 |
| Plt Off | Archibald E P Smith | 11 Dec 1924 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS |
| Plt Off | E R Gladwin-Errington | 11 Dec 1924 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS |
| Plt Off | Claude F Goatcher | 23 Dec 1924 | Arrived on posting for Accountant duties |
| Flt Lt | Alfred P Maurice | 1 Jan 1925 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Flt Lt | David S Don | 17 Jan 1925 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, wef 15 Jan 1925 and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | 20 Jan 1925 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant and assumed command of 'B' Flight | |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 20 Jan 1925 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| AC1 | E H Lingard | 29 Jan 1925 | Died in hospital |
| Sqn Ldr | Alfred P Maurice | 13 Feb 1925 | Posted to Aircraft Park, India to command |
| Plt Off | Max E B P Storrie | 16 Feb 1925 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | Herbert R Lowry | 16 Feb 1925 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | Angus L Macmillan | 16 Feb 1925 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | Robert R Bennett | 16 Feb 1925 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Fg Off | William F Shaylor | 20 Feb 1925 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'C' Flight |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur F Brooke | 14 Mar 1925 | Arrived on posting as Supernumerary from the Air Ministry for flying refresher course |
| Plt Off | E V H Jarvis | 25 Mar 1925 | Transferred to Class 'A' Reserve |
| Plt Off | Ivor G E Dale | 31 Mar 1925 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Plt Off | Alexander B Dunlop | 31 Mar 1925 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Plt Off | Vincent C Taylor | 31 Mar 1925 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Flt Lt | Arthur W Cuddon-Davis | 3 Jun 1925 | Arrived on posting from RAF Base Gosport and assumed command of 'C' Flight |
| Fg Off | William F Shaylor | 3 Jun 1925 | Relinquished command of 'C' Flight |
| Fg Off | John A Elliott | 12 Jun 1925 | Arrived on posting from No 13 Sqn for Signals duties |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: May 1924 - Jul 1925
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Oct 1924 | Squadron establishment increased to two flights and a HQ |
| 1 Jan 1925 | Squadron establishment increased to three flights and a HQ |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | RAF Hawkinge | Inland Area/No 6 Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | John Leacroft | 1 May 1924 | Officer Commanding, MC |
| Flt Lt | David S Don | 15 Jan 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | 23 Apr 1924 | VC, MC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Arthur W Cuddon-Davis | 3 Jun 1925 | Killed in a flying accident - 24 Sep 1925 |
| Fg Off | John A Elliott | 12 Jun 1925 | |
| Fg Off | William F Shaylor | 20 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Anthony W Wood | 9 Oct 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Frank H Woolliams | 27 Apr 1925 | |
| Fg Off | James C Hill | 11 Jun 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 24 Jul 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Max E B P Storrie | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | James E Duran-Webb | 6 Nov 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Richard H Bibby | 1 Apr 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Dudley E Godwin | 14 Jul 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Kenneth Maconochie | 27 Oct 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Archibald E P Smith | 15 Dec 1924 | ORB states 11 Dec 1924 |
| Plt Off | Herbert R Lowry | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Angus L Macmillan | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Robert R Bennett | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Dermott A Boyle | 31 Jul 1924 | later MRAF |
| Plt Off | Henry R D Waghorn | 31 Jul 1924 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | William H Bowden | 21 Apr 1924 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | Claude F Goatcher | 23 Dec 1924 | |
| Under Instruction | |||
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur F Brooke | 14 Mar 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Ivor G E Dale | 31 Mar 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Alexander B Dunlop | 31 Mar 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Vincent C Taylor | 31 Mar 1925 | |
Source - July 1925 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1925 - Mar 1926
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Charles E Galpin | 19 Jun 1925 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, wef 15 Jun 1925 |
| Plt Off | P H Nicholls | 19 Jun 1925 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, wef 15 Jun 1925 |
| Fg Off | Anthony W Wood | 8 Jul 1925 | Posted to No 43 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Edmund G Hordern | 29 Aug 1925 | Arrived on posting from RAF (Cadet) College, wef 30 Jul 1925 |
| Flt Lt | Arthur W Cuddon-Davis | 24 Sep 1925 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | Ian A Anderson | 30 Sep 1925 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Plt Off | Frederick P Barrett | 30 Sep 1925 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Plt Off | Douglas J Harrison | 30 Sep 1925 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Plt Off | Evan A T Murray | 30 Sep 1925 | Arrived on posting for 'ab initio' pilot training |
| Plt Off | Ivor G E Dale | 5 Oct 1925 | Posted to No 41 Sqn to complete flying training |
| Plt Off | Alexander B Dunlop | 5 Oct 1925 | Posted to No 41 Sqn to complete flying training |
| Plt Off | Vincent C Taylor | 5 Oct 1925 | Posted to No 41 Sqn to complete flying training |
| Sgt Plt | E J B Smith-Marriott | 5 Oct 1925 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | J C Hill | 24 Oct 1925 | Posted to Electrical and Wireless School, Flowerdown for Administrative duties |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1925 - Mar 1926
| Date | Notes |
| 25 Mar 1926 | Squadron began to re-equip with Hawker Woodcock IIs |
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Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Woodcock II | RAF Hawkinge | Inland Area/No 6 Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | John Leacroft | 1 May 1924 | Officer Commanding, MC |
| Flt Lt | David S Don | 15 Jan 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | 23 Apr 1924 | VC, MC; later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | 23 Nov 1925 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | John A Elliott | 12 Jun 1925 | |
| Fg Off | William F Shaylor | 20 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Gerard Combe | 3 Feb 1926 | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Frank H Woolliams | 27 Apr 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 24 Jul 1924 | |
| Fg Off | James E Duran-Webb | 6 Nov 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Archibald E P Smith | 15 Dec 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Angus L Macmillan | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert R Lowry | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Charles E Galpin | 15 Jun 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Henry R D Waghorn | 31 Jul 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Edmund G Hordern | 30 Jul 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Geoffrey E G Lywood | 7 Feb 1926 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | William H Bowden | 21 Apr 1924 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Claude F Goatcher | 23 Dec 1924 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | Roger F Pemberton | 1 Sep 1925 | Grade IV, MC, BA, TA (also at No 25 Sqn) |
| Under Instruction | |||
| Plt Off | Ian A Anderson | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Frederick P Barrett | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Frank N Garthwaite | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Douglas J Harrison | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Evan A T Murray | 30 Sep 1925 | |
Source - March 1926 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Woodcock II | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | John Leacroft | 1 May 1924 | Officer Commanding, MC |
| Flt Lt | David S Don | 15 Jan 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | 23 Apr 1924 | VC, MC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Aleth T S Laguen de Lacroix | 12 Apr 1926 | |
| Fg Off | 23 Nov 1925 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Gerard Combe | 3 Feb 1926 | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Frank H Woolliams | 27 Apr 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 24 Jul 1924 | |
| Fg Off | James E Duran-Webb | 6 Nov 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Archibald E P Smith | 15 Dec 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Angus L Macmillan | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert R Lowry | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Henry R D Waghorn | 31 Jul 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Edmund G Hordern | 30 Jul 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Geoffrey E G Lywood | 7 Feb 1926 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | William H Bowden | 21 Apr 1924 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | John P Cave | 7 Apr 1926 | later A/Cdre |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | Roger F Pemberton | 1 Sep 1925 | Grade IV, MC, BA, TA (also at No 25 Sqn) |
| Under Instruction | |||
| Plt Off | Ian A Anderson | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Frederick P Barrett | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Frank N Garthwaite | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Douglas J Harrison | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Evan A T Murray | 30 Sep 1925 | |
Source - July 1926 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul - Dec 1926
| Date | Notes |
| 5 Oct 1926 | Advance Party departed RAF Hawkinge for RAF Upavon |
| 14 Oct 1926 | Squadron departed RAF Hawkinge for RAF Upavon |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Woodcock II | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | John Leacroft | 1 May 1924 | Officer Commanding, MC |
| Flt Lt | David S Don | 15 Jan 1925 | |
| Fg Off | 23 Nov 1925 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Frank H Woolliams | 27 Apr 1925 | Pilotage (Navigation) Duties |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 24 Jul 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Archibald E P Smith | 15 Dec 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Angus L Macmillan | 16 Feb 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Harold R Bardon | 19 Jul 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Edmund G Hordern | 30 Jul 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Geoffrey E G Lywood | 7 Feb 1926 | Armament Duties |
| Plt Off | Alexander E Taylor | 13 Aug 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Sydney A Thorn | 13 Aug 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Ian A Anderson | 30 Sep 1925 | Killed in a flying accident - 25 Jul 1927 |
| Plt Off | Frederick P Barrett | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Douglas J Harrison | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Evan A T Murray | 30 Sep 1925 | |
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| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | Herbert Manley | Grade IV, BA (also at No 25 Sqn) | |
Source - December 1926 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Dec 1926 - Jul 1927
| Date | Notes |
| 10 May 1927 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 27 May 1927 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Woodcock II | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | John Leacroft | 1 May 1924 | Officer Commanding, MC |
| Flt Lt | David S Don | 15 Jan 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | 23 Nov 1925 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Frank H Woolliams | 27 Apr 1925 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 24 Jul 1924 | |
| Fg Off | James E Duran-Webb | 6 Nov 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Archibald E P Smith | 15 Dec 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey E G Lywood | 7 Feb 1926 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | Frederick P Barrett | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Evan A T Murray | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Ian A Anderson | 30 Sep 1925 | Killed in a flying accident - 25 Jul 1927 |
| Fg Off | Sydney A Thorn | 13 Aug 1926 | |
| Fg Off | Alexander E Taylor | 13 Aug 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Percy MacG Watt | 11 Dec 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Patrick C I Elderton | 11 Dec 1926 | |
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Source - July 1927 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1927 - Jul 1928
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt | F T Pennicott | 5 Jul 1927 | Killed in an accident |
| Plt Off | Archibald E P Smith | 9 Jul 1927 | Died from injuries |
| Fg Off | Ian A Anderson | 25 Jul 1925 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | Guy Stevinson | 17 Jan 1928 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sqn Ldr | Anthony R Arnold | 31 Mar 1928 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | John Leacroft | 1 Apr 1928 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn on posting to No 3 FTS |
| Sqn Ldr | Anthony R Arnold | 1 Apr 1928 | Assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1927 - Jul 1928
| Date | Notes |
| 6 May 1928 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Upper Heyford for affiliation duties with No 99 Sqn |
| 12 May 1928 | Squadron returned from RAF Upper Heyford on completion of affiliation duties with No 99 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Woodcock II | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Anthony R Arnold | 31 Mar 1928 | Officer Commanding, DSC, DFC |
| Flt Lt | Richard L Crofton | 1 Sep 1927 | MBE, AFC |
| Fg Off | Frank H Woolliams | 27 Apr 1925 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 24 Jul 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Alexander E Taylor | 13 Aug 1926 | |
| Fg Off | Evan A T Murray | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick P Barrett | 30 Sep 1925 | Signals duties |
| Plt Off | Percy MacG Watt | 11 Dec 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Patrick C I Elderton | 11 Dec 1926 | |
| Plt Off | David J Waghorn | 17 Dec 1927 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | Donald T Saville | 2 May 1928 | |
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Source - July 1928 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul - Sep 1928
| Date | Notes |
| 3 Jul 1928 | Squadron proceeded to Blackpool to participate in Air Display 6/7 Jul 1928 |
| 8 Jul 1928 | Squadron proceeded from Blackpool to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| xx Jul 1928 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 3 Aug 1928 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Biggin Hill for ADGB Exercises |
| 18 Aug 1928 | Squadron returned from RAF Biggin Hill on completion of ADGB Exercises |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Woodcock II | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Anthony R Arnold | 31 Mar 1928 | Officer Commanding, DSC, DFC |
| Flt Lt | Richard L Crofton | 1 Sep 1927 | MBE, AFC |
| Flt Lt | Frank H Woolliams | 27 Apr 1925 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Herbert C Lee | 24 Jul 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Alexander E Taylor | 13 Aug 1926 | |
| Fg Off | Evan A T Murray | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick P Barrett | 30 Sep 1925 | Signals duties |
| Plt Off | Percy MacG Watt | 11 Dec 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Patrick C I Elderton | 11 Dec 1926 | |
| Plt Off | David J Waghorn | 17 Dec 1927 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | Donald T Saville | 2 May 1928 | |
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Source - September 1928 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Sep 1928 - Jul 1929
| Date | Notes |
| 21 Sep 1928 | Squadron began to re-equip with Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIAs |
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| 26 May 1929 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| xx Jun 1929 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Anthony R Arnold | 31 Mar 1928 | Officer Commanding, DSC, DFC |
| Flt Lt | Richard L Crofton | 1 Sep 1927 | MBE, AFC |
| Flt Lt | Frank H Woolliams | 27 Apr 1925 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Evan A T Murray | 30 Sep 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Elphinstone D Turner | 1 Dec 1928 | |
| Plt Off | Percy MacG Watt | 11 Dec 1926 | |
| Fg Off | Patrick C I Elderton | 11 Dec 1926 | |
| Fg Off | Donald T Saville | 2 May 1928 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Plt Off | Aubrey N E Hall | 5 Mar 1929 | |
| Plt Off | George F MacPherson | 2 Apr 1929 | |
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Source - July 1929 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1929 - Jul 1930
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | L E J Lucas | 10 Sep 1929 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | Geoffrey J Pawson | 4 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | Ronald Ellison | 31 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Flt Lt | Ernest S Borthwick-Clarke | 30 Apr 1930 | Arrived on posting from HQ RAF Aden |
| Sqn Ldr | Richard Harrison | 29 Apr 1930 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 17 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | Anthony R Arnold | 1 May 1930 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Richard Harrison | 1 May 1930 | Assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1929 - Jul 1930
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Oct 1929 | Squadron began to re-equip with Bristol Bulldog II/IIAs |
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| 1 May 1930 | Squadron completed re-equipment |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Bulldog II/IIA | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Richard Harrison | 29 Apr 1930 | Officer Commanding, DFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Richard L Crofton | 1 Sep 1927 | MBE, AFC |
| Flt Lt | Eustace J L J Hope | 1 Sep 1929 | |
| Flt Lt | Ernest S Borthwick-Clarke | 30 Apr 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Elphinstone D Turner | 1 Dec 1928 | |
| Fg Off | Patrick C I Elderton | 11 Dec 1926 | |
| Fg Off | George F MacPherson | 2 Apr 1929 | |
| Fg Off | George H Clarke | 16 May 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Geoffrey J Pawson | 4 Mar 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Ronald Ellison | 1 Apr 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Francis C Cole | 27 Jul 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Charles A Watt | 27 Jul 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Richard L Wallace | 14 Dec 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Wallace H Kyle | 14 Dec 1929 | later ACM |
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Source - July 1930 Air Force List
Source - August 1930 Air Force List
Source - September 1930 Air Force List
Source - October 1930 Air Force List
Source - November 1930 Air Force List
Source - December 1930 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1930 - Jul 1931
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Laurence M Hooper | 27 Aug 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | Capel F G Adye | 8 Sep 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Flt Lt | G C A Armstrong | 12 Sep 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 1 FTS |
| Flt Lt | G C A Armstrong | 30 Sep 1930 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt Plt | W Birkenshaw | 30 Sep 1930 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Lt | J M Fairweather | 9 Oct 1930 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot |
| Plt Off | William F Pharazyn | 10 Oct 1930 | Arrived on posting from Central Flying School |
| Flt Lt | Robert L McK Barbour | 12 Feb 1931 | Arrived on posting from RAF Martlesham Heath |
| Plt Off | Patrick H Maxwell | 8 Mar 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | Arthur M Vincent | 8 Mar 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1930 - Jul 1931
| Date | Notes |
| 26 Apr 1931 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Bicester for affiliation duties with No 33 Sqn |
| 9 May 1931 | Squadron returned from RAF Upper Heyford on completion of affiliation duties with No 33 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Bulldog II/IIA | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Richard Harrison | 29 Apr 1930 | Officer Commanding, DFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Robert L McK Barbour | 12 Feb 1931 | DFC, AFC |
| Flt Lt | Ernest S Borthwick-Clarke | 30 Apr 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey J Pawson | 4 Mar 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Ronald Ellison | 1 Apr 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Laurence M Hooper | 9 Sep 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Capel F G Adye | 9 Oct 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Richard L Wallace | 14 Dec 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Wallace H Kyle | 14 Dec 1929 | later ACM |
| Plt Off | Patrick H Maxwell | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur M Vincent | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Plt Off | William F Pharazyn | 11 Oct 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Kenneth R Warton | 7 Apr 1931 | |
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Source - July 1931 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1931 - Jul 1932
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Montgomery V Gibbon | 8 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | N B Littlejohn | 9 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | Austin C Shearn | 24 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting from RAF College |
| Plt Off | Robert H Preller | 29 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Fg Off | John A C Forbes | 30 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Plt Off | Frank S Gardner | 30 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Flt Lt | Bruce B Caswell | 30 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, wef 13 Jul 1931 |
| Fg Off | William F Pharazyn | 30 Sep 1931 | Posted to No 24 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | A L Fiddament | 31 Oct 1931 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Richard Harrison | 1 Nov 1931 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | A L Fiddament | 1 Nov 1931 | Assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Paul S Gomez | 19 Dec 1931 | Arrived on posting from RAF College |
| Fg Off | Ronald Ellison | 19 Dec 1931 | Posted to RAF College |
| Plt Off | Austin C Shearn | 19 Dec 1931 | Died from heart failure |
| Plt Off | Arthur M Vincent | 29 Jan 1931 | Posted to No 19 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Alan D Grace | 19 Feb 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | Laurence M Hooper | 22 Feb 1932 | Posted to Air Armament School, RAF Eastchurch |
| Plt Off | Hugh R A Edwards | 27 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Plt Off | Arthur L Holland | 27 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Plt Off | Eric A Springall | 27 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Plt Off | N B Littlejohn | 3 Apr 1932 | Posted to RAF Base, Calshot |
| Sqn Ldr | A L Fiddament | 24 Apr 1932 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn on posting to RAF Staff College as DS |
| Flt Lt | Bruce B Caswell | 24 Apr 1932 | Assumed temporary command of No 17 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Capel F G Adye | 13 May 1932 | Posted to Fleet Air Arm |
| Flt Lt | L M Elworthy | 25 May 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 56 Sqn pending assuming command of No 17 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | L M Elworthy | 7 Jun 1932 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr pending assuming command of No 17 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | L M Elworthy | 8 Jun 1932 | Killed in a Flying accident |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Bulldog II/IIA | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Bruce B Caswell | 13 Jul 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | 30 Apr 1932 | DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Ernest S Borthwick-Clarke | 30 Apr 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey J Pawson | 4 Mar 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Patrick H Maxwell | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | John A C Forbes | 26 Sep 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Hugh R A Edwards | 27 Mar 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Arthur L Holland | 27 Mar 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth R Warton | 7 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Montgomery V Gibbon | 8 Sep 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Frank S Gardner | 28 Sep 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Robert H Preller | 28 Sep 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Eric A Springall | 27 Mar 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Paul S Gomez | 19 Dec 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Alan D Grace | 20 Feb 1932 | |
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Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey J Pawson | 1 Sep 1932 | Posted to No 24 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Jeffrey K Quill | 18 Sep 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Fg Off | Quentin W A Ross | 18 Sep 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Sgt Plt | L H Thompson | 18 Sep 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Fg Off | John A C Forbes | 2 Oct 1932 | Posted to RAF Base, Calshot |
| Sqn Ldr | 25 Oct 1932 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 17 Sqn | |
| Flt Lt | Bruce B Caswell | 20 Nov 1932 | Relinquished temporary command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | 20 Nov 1932 | Assumed command of No 17 Sqn | |
| Fg Off | G Burdick | 12 Dec 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 29 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Frank S Gardner | 12 Dec 1932 | Posted to RAF Base, Gosport |
| Plt Off | P S Salter | 20 Jan 1933 | Arrived on posting from RAF College |
| Plt Off | Paul S Gomez | 20 Jan 1933 | Posted to RAF Depot as Non-effective, sick |
| Fg Off | Montgomery V Gibbon | 21 Jan 1933 | Posted to No 55 Sqn, Hinaidi |
| Fg Off | Alan D Grace | 21 Jan 1933 | Posted to No 30 Sqn, Mosul |
| Fg Off | Eric A Springall | 23 Jan 1933 | Posted to No 36 Sqn, Singapore |
| Plt Off | P S Salter | 25 Jan 1933 | Posted to RAF Base, Kohat, India |
| Plt Off | Patrick H Maxwell | 5 Feb 1933 | Posted to Air Armament School, RAF Eastchurch |
| Sgt Plt | F L Sayers | 5 Feb 1933 | Posted to RAF Leuchars for first NCO Fleet Air Arm course |
| Sgt Plt | R L Amor | 22 Feb 1933 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Sgt Plt | W C Maher | 12 Mar 1933 | Posted to CFS for Flying Instructors course |
| Sgt Plt | Greenwood | 12 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Sgt Plt | Taylor | 12 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Fg Off | Peter H Heygate | 16 Jun 1933 | Arrived on posting from RAF Base Gosport, wef 7 Jun 1933 |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1931 - Jul 1932
| Date | Notes |
| 23 Jun 1933 | Advance Party proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 25 Jun 1933 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge from RAF Hendon for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 5 Jul 1933 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Bulldog II/IIA | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 25 Oct 1932 | Officer Commanding, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Bruce B Caswell | 13 Jul 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | 30 Apr 1932 | DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Ernest S Borthwick-Clarke | 30 Apr 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Arthur L Holland | 27 Mar 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth R Warton | 7 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Peter H Heygate | 7 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H Preller | 28 Sep 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Jeffrey K Quill | 8 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Quentin W A Ross | 18 Sep 1932 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Frederick Gale | 3 Sep 1932 | |
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Source - July 1933 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1933 - Jan 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Michael A Aylmer | 15 Jul 1933 | Arrived on posting from RAF College |
| Fg Off | Robert H Preller | 10 Aug 1933 | Resigned his SSC on appointment to Commission in the SAAF as Lt |
| Fg Off | Robert H Preller | 10 Aug 1933 | Posted to Home Aircraft Depot for Engineering course prior to returning to South Africa |
| Fg Off | Paul Y Davoud | 27 Aug 1933 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Flt Lt | Bruce B Caswell | 28 Aug 1933 | Posted to No 800 Sqn |
| APO | G O Llewellyn | 16 Sep 1933 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Sgt Plt | R H Little | 22 Sep 1933 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Lt | Esmond J H F Moreton | 6 Oct 1933 | Arrived on posting from AAC Flight, RAF Biggin Hill |
| Plt Off | G O Llewellyn | 4 Dec 1933 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt Plt | J C Hopkins | 4 Dec 1933 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Jeffrey K Quill | 11 Dec 1933 | Posted to the Meteorological Flight, RAF Duxford |
| Flt Lt | Ian A Bertram | 22 Dec 1933 | Arrived on posting from RAF Staff College |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Bulldog II/IIA | RAF Upavon | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 25 Oct 1932 | Officer Commanding, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | 30 Apr 1932 | DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Ernest S Borthwick-Clarke | 30 Apr 1930 | |
| Flt Lt | Esmond J H F Moreton | 6 Oct 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Arthur L Holland | 27 Mar 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth R Warton | 7 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Peter H Heygate | 7 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Quentin W A Ross | 18 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Eric W Whitley | 31 Jan 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Paul Y Davoud | 28 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Michael A Aylmer | 17 Jul 1933 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Frederick Gale | 3 Sep 1932 | |
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Source - January 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - Jul 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Ian A Bertram | 1 Jan 1934 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | 1 Jan 1934 | Posted to RAF Staff College | |
| Fg Off | Eric W Whitley | 31 Jan 1934 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, wef 30 Jan 1934 |
| Plt Off | John K Rotherham | 18 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Flt Lt | Ernest S Borthwick-Clarke | 1 Mar 1934 | Posted to SHQ, RAF Netheravon |
| Flt Lt | 14 Mar 1934 | Arrived on posting from RAF Netheravon and assumed command of 'B' Flight | |
| Plt Off | John K Rotherham | 16 Mar 1934 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Flt Lt | Esmond J H F Moreton | 25 Apr 1934 | Admitted to Military Hospital, Tidworth |
| Flt Lt | Esmond J H F Moreton | 28 May 1934 | Discharged from Military Hospital, Tidworth and rejoined the squadron |
| Fg Off | Paul Y Davoud | 20 Jul 1934 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Fg Off | Arthur L Holland | 20 Jul 1934 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1934
| Date | Notes |
| 10 May 1934 | Squadron moved from RAF Upavon to RAF Kenley |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Bulldog II/IIA | RAF Kenley | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 25 Oct 1932 | Officer Commanding, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Ian A Bertram | 22 Dec 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | 14 Mar 1934 | later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Esmond J H F Moreton | 6 Oct 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Arthur L Holland | 27 Mar 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth R Warton | 7 Apr 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Eric W Whitley | 31 Jan 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Peter H Heygate | 7 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Quentin W A Ross | 18 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Paul Y Davoud | 28 Aug 1933 | |
| Fg Off | John K Rotherham | 18 Feb 1934 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | Michael A Aylmer | 17 Jul 1933 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Robert G P Jaggard | 21 May 1934 | |
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Source - July 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Kenneth R Warton | 8 Aug 1934 | Posted to Home Aircraft Depot, RAF Henlow |
| Fg Off | Arthur L Holland | 8 Aug 1934 | Posted to Home Aircraft Depot, RAF Henlow |
| Flt Lt | Esmond J H F Moreton | 13 Aug 1934 | Attached to HQ Fighting Area |
| Sqn Ldr | Herbert S Broughall | 16 Aug 1934 | Assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | 16 Aug 1934 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn | |
| APO | John Shepherd-Smith | 2 Sep 1934 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Sgt Plt | C E Fooks | 2 Sep 1934 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Sgt Plt | H F Croft | 2 Sep 1934 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Flt Lt | Esmond J H F Moreton | 15 Oct 1934 | Ceased to be attached to HQ Fighting Area on posting to No 25 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Ian A Bertram | 22 Oct 1934 | Posted to Directorate of Organisation, Air Ministry |
| Plt Off | Michael A Aylmer | 23 Oct 1934 | Posted to No 14 Sqn, Middle East |
| Flt Lt | Roy J O Bartlett | 29 Oct 1934 | Arrived on posting from No 1 ATC, RAF Catfoss, wef 20 Oct 1934 |
| Sgt Plt | S A H King | 24 Jan 1935 | Posted to No 142 Sqn, RAF Andover |
| Sgt Plt | N R Wynn | 18 Feb 1935 | Arrived on posting from No 4 FTS, Egypt |
| Plt Off | James B Black | 4 Mar 1935 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Fg Off | Paul Y Davoud | 31 Mar 1935 | Relinquished his Commission |
| Fg Off | John K Rotherham | 31 Mar 1935 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Plt Off | Donald O Finlay | 13 May 1935 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot |
| Plt Off | Kenneth G Stodart | 13 May 1935 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Date | Notes |
| 24 Sep 1934 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 11 Oct 1934 | Squadron returned from No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Bulldog II/IIA | RAF Kenley | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Herbert S Broughall | 16 Aug 1934 | Officer Commanding, MC, DFC |
| Flt Lt | 14 Mar 1934 | later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Roy J O Bartlett | 20 Oct 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Eric W Whitley | 31 Jan 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Peter H Heygate | 7 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | John K Rotherham | 18 Feb 1934 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | John Shepherd-Smith | 2 Sep 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Donald O Finlay | 13 May 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Kenneth G Stodart | 13 May 1935 | |
| Plt Off | James B Black | 4 Mar 1935 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Robert G P Jaggard | 21 May 1934 | |
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Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt Plt | G McPherson | 20 Jul 1935 | Arrived on posting |
| Sqn Ldr | Herbert S Broughall | 23 Aug 1935 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | 23 Aug 1935 | Assumed temporary command of No 17 Sqn | |
| Fg Off | Eric W Whitley | 15 Sep 1935 | Attached to Central Flying School, RAF Upavon |
| Fg Off | W L Stedman | 17 Sep 1935 | Arrived on posting from No 11 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Kenneth G Stodart | 18 Sep 1935 | Attached to Meteorological Flight, RAF Duxford |
| Flt Lt | Roy J O Bartlett | 19 Sep 1935 | Posted to No 3 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Peter H Heygate | 19 Sep 1935 | Posted to No 3 Sqn |
| Plt Off | John Shepherd-Smith | 4 Oct 1935 | Posted to HQ Middle East Command |
| Sqn Ldr | Herbert S Broughall | xx xxx 1935 | Resumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | xx xxx 1935 | Relinquished temporary command of No 17 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | Dudley d'H Humphries | 26 Oct 1935 | Arrived on posting from No 33 Sqn pending assuming command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Herbert S Broughall | xx xxx 1935 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Dudley d'H Humphries | 31 Oct 1935 | Assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Herbert S Broughall | 1 Nov 1935 | Posted to AHQ Aden Command |
| Sgt Plt | A Steel | 16 Dec 1935 | Arrived on posting from No 26 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Kenneth G Stodart | 31 Dec 1935 | Posted to Meteorological Flight, RAF Duxford |
| Fg Off | Eric W Whitley | 1 Jan 1936 | Posted to No 10 FTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Fg Off | John K Rotherham | 6 Jan 1936 | Posted to No 605 Sqn, Castle Bromwich |
| Flt Lt | 21 Jan 1936 | Posted to RAF Staff College | |
| Sgt Plt | C E Fooks | 27 Jan 1936 | Posted to No 39 Sqn, India |
| APO | P C Pinkham | 17 Feb 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS, RAF Netheravon |
| APO | M R Milward | 17 Feb 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS, RAF Netheravon |
| APO | M R Ballion | 4 Mar 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Plt Off | James B Black | 13 Mar 1936 | Posted to India |
| APO | M R Milward | 16 Mar 1936 | Posted to No 54 Sqn, RAF Hornchurch |
| Plt Off | Donald O Finlay | 16 Mar 1936 | Posted to No 54 Sqn, RAF Hornchurch |
| Fg Off | W L Stedman | 7 Apr 1936 | Posted to Advance Training Sqn, Peterborough |
| Sgt Plt | A F Appleby | 4 May 1936 | Posted to No 8 FTS, RAF Montrose |
| Sgt Plt | W J Etherington | 5 May 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 4 FTS, Egypt |
| APO | J T Webster | 11 May 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt Plt | F C W Rogers | 24 May 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | H F Croft | 14 Jun 1936 | Posted to No 800 Sqn |
| APO | R C Ker-Ramsey | 27 Jun 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| xx Dec 1935 | Squadron re-equipped with Hawker Hart (Specials) but retained one Bulldog per Flight |
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| 9 Mar 1936 | Squadron ceased training as a bomber unit and reverted to Bristol Bulldogs |
| 16 Mar 1936 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 4 Apr 1936 | Squadron returned from No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Bulldog II/IIA | RAF Kenley | ADGB/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Dudley d'H Humphries | 26 Oct 1935 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | M F Calder | 14 Jan 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R S Mills | 3 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | P C Pinkham | 17 Feb 1936 | |
| Fg Off | M R Ballion | 4 Mar 1936 | |
| APO | J T Webster | 11 May 1936 | |
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Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| APO | L C Jones-Bateman | 13 Jul 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 7 FTS |
| Plt Off | A M K Phillips | 1 Aug 1936 | Arrived on posting from RAF College |
| APO | K V Keen | 10 Aug 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 10 FTS |
| APO | E G Jones | 31 Aug 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | M R Ballion | 2 Sep 1936 | Posted to RAF Gosport |
| Flt Lt | M F Calder | 15 Sep 1936 | Posted to No 46 Sqn, RAF Kenley on formation |
| APO | J T Webster | 15 Sep 1936 | Posted to No 46 Sqn, RAF Kenley on formation |
| APO | L C Jones-Bateman | 15 Sep 1936 | Posted to No 46 Sqn, RAF Kenley on formation |
| Plt Off | W C Williams | 30 Sep 1936 | Arrived on posting from RAAF |
| APO | G Drew | 11 Oct 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand |
| APO | M E Reid | 11 Oct 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand |
| APO | A W Ridler | 11 Oct 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand |
| Sgt Plt | Pavey | 25 Oct 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 7 FTS, Peterborough |
| Sgt Plt | Stewart | 25 Oct 1936 | Arrived on posting from No 7 FTS, Peterborough |
| Plt Off | K V Keen | 12 Nov 1936 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Fg Off | P C Pinkham | 12 Nov 1936 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | A M K Phillips | 12 Nov 1936 | Relinquished command of 'B' Flight |
| Sgt Plt | Brunner | 13 Nov 1936 | Posted to No 66 Sqn, RAF Duxford |
| Plt Off | A M K Phillips | 15 Dec 1936 | Posted to No 27 Sqn, Kohat, India |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | 6 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Dudley d'H Humphries | 9 Jan 1937 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | 9 Jan 1937 | Assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| APO | M P Richards | 11 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Sgt Plt | Jones | 11 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Flt Lt | W E E Oliver | 28 Jan 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | R S Mills | 1 Feb 1937 | Posted to Station Flight, RAF Northolt |
| Plt Off | P C Pinkham | 10 Feb 1937 | Attached to No 2 ATC for Air Fighting Instructors' course |
| Plt Off | E G Jones | 10 Feb 1937 | Attached to No 2 ATC for Air Fighting Instructors' course |
| APO | R C Ker-Ramsey | 11 Feb 1937 | Posted to Home Aircraft Depot, RAF Henlow |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Date | Notes |
| xx Aug 1936 | Squadron re-equipped with Gloster Gauntlet IIs |
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| xx Oct 1936 | The Squadron Badge was authorised by HM King Edward VIII* |
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Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233), except*
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Gauntlet II | RAF Kenley | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | 6 Jan 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | P C Pinkham | 17 Feb 1936 | |
| Plt Off | W C Williams | 30 Sep 1936 | |
| Plt Off | K V Keen | 10 Aug 1936 | |
| Plt Off | G Drew | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Plt Off | M E Reid | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Plt Off | A W Ridler | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| APO | M P Richards | 10 Jan 1937 | |
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Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | D H Hunter | 19 Dec 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 1 FTS |
| Plt Off | R G G English | 8 Jan 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS |
| Plt Off | A P Lines | 8 Jan 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS |
| Plt Off | R V Meredith | 8 Jan 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS |
| APO | P E Barnes | 19 Feb 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 9 FTS |
| Flt Lt | Moore | 28 Feb 1938 | Posted to Directorate of Intelligence, Air Ministry |
| Sgt Plt | Perry | 24 Apr 1938 | Posted to No 1 Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Unit, RAF Farnborough |
| Plt Off | W C Williams | 7 Jun 1938 | Attached to RAF Hornchurch for mobilisation exercise |
| Plt Off | Jefferies | 7 Jun 1938 | Attached to RAF Hornchurch for mobilisation exercise |
| Plt Off | W C Williams | 17 Jun 1938 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Hornchurch for mobilisation exercise |
| Plt Off | Jefferies | 17 Jun 1938 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Hornchurch for mobilisation exercise |
| Plt Off | M E Reid | 6 Jul 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Gauntlet II | RAF Kenley | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | 6 Jan 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | W C Williams | 30 Sep 1936 | |
| Fg Off | M V Blake | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | G Drew | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Plt Off | M E Reid | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Plt Off | A W Ridler | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Plt Off | M S Donne | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J Jefferies | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D H Hunter | 19 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R G G English | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A P Lines | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R V Meredith | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| APO | P E Barnes | 19 Feb 1938 | |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | M E Reid | 6 Jul 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| APO | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 9 Jul 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| Plt Off | W C Williams | 20 Jul 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | D H Hunter | 23 Jul 1938 | Relinquished his SSC on account of ill-health |
| Plt Off | G Drew | 6 Aug 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | R G G English | 7 Aug 1938 | Attached to Central Flying School for Flying Instructors Course |
| APO | R C Whitaker | 20 Aug 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 6 FTS |
| Plt Off | L H Leader | 22 Aug 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 65 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A W Ridler | 6 Sep 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| APO | R L A Hammill | 17 Sep 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| Plt Off | A K Hunter | 3 Oct 1938 | Arrived on posting |
| APO | J R B Hartnoll | 29 Oct 1938 | RAFO, arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| APO | K Manger | 29 Oct 1938 | RAFO, arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
| APO | R L A Hammill | 14 Nov 1938 | SSC terminate on cessation of duty |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| xx Sep 1938 | Squadron aircraft adopted camouflage and code letters instead of squadron markings |
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| 12 Oct 1938 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 31 Oct 1938 | Squadron returned from No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Gauntlet II | RAF Kenley | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | 6 Jan 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | W C Williams | 30 Sep 1936 | |
| Fg Off | M V Blake | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | G Drew | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Fg Off | M E Reid | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Fg Off | A W Ridler | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Plt Off | M S Donne | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J Jefferies | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | D H Hunter | 19 Dec 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R G G English | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A P Lines | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R V Meredith | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P E Barnes | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | L H Leader | 22 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R C Whitaker | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 9 Jul 1938 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | A K Hunter | 3 Oct 1938 | |
| APO | R L A Hammill | 17 Sep 1938 | |
| APO | J R B Hartnoll | 29 Oct 1938 | RAFO |
| APO | K Manger | 29 Oct 1938 | RAFO |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - Apr 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| APO | W M Sizer | 17 Dec 1938 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Gauntlet II | RAF Kenley | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | 6 Jan 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | W C Williams | 30 Sep 1936 | |
| Fg Off | M V Blake | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | G Drew | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Fg Off | M E Reid | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Fg Off | A W Ridler | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Fg Off | M S Donne | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | A K Hunter | 3 Oct 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J Jefferies | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A P Lines | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R V Meredith | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P E Barnes | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | L H Leader | 22 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R C Whitaker | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 9 Jul 1938 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | K Manger | 29 Oct 1938 | |
| APO | W M Sizer | 17 Dec 1938 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | J B Hards | 25 Feb 1939 | |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Gauntlet II | RAF Kenley | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | 6 Jan 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Act Flt Lt | W C Williams | 30 Sep 1936 | |
| Act Flt Lt | M V Blake | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | G Drew | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Fg Off | A W Ridler | 11 Oct 1936 | |
| Fg Off | M S Donne | 31 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | A K Hunter | 3 Oct 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J Jefferies | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A P Lines | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R V Meredith | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | P E Barnes | 19 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | L H Leader | 22 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | R C Whitaker | 20 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 9 Jul 1938 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | K Manger | 29 Oct 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W M Sizer | 17 Dec 1938 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | J B Hards | 25 Feb 1939 | |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements: May - Sep 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | M E Reid | 15 Apr 1939 | Posted to No 94 Sqn, Aden |
| APO | J R B Hartnoll | 17 Jan 1939 | Returned to Civil life on completion of Class 'A' Reserve Service |
| APO | K Manger | 17 Jan 1939 | Appointed to SSC from Class 'A' Reserve |
| Plt Off | G Drew | 1 May 1939 | Posted to No 25 Sqn, RAF Hawkinge |
| Plt Off | W M Sizer | 1 May 1939 | Posted to No 213 Sqn, RAF Wittering |
| Plt Off | A W Ridler | 4 May 1939 | Posted to No 65 Sqn, RAF Hornchurch |
| Plt Off | P E Barnes | 5 May 1939 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | W C Williams | 17 May 1939 | Posted to No 112 Sqn, RAF Helwan |
| Fg Off | A K Hunter | 17 May 1939 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Act Flt Lt | A K Hunter | 28 Aug 1939 | Attached to SHQ, RAF North Weald |
| Fg Off | M S Donne | 28 Aug 1939 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Nominal Roll of Officers and pilots - 1 Sep 1939
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | M S Donne | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | R V Meredith | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | P E Barnes | 'A' Flight and Adjutant |
| Plt Off | R C Whitaker | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Manger | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | W J Etherington | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | ? Pavey | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | ? Luck | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | M V Blake | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | J Jefferies | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | A P Lines | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | ? Harper | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 'B' Flight ; later AVM |
| Plt Off | ? Merrifield | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | ? Wynn | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | ? Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | ? Jones | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | ? Slee | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | S H Holman | 'B' Flight |
| Act Flt Lt | A K Hunter | Attached to SHQ, RAF North Weald |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Personnel Movements: Sep - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Harris | 3 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 56 Sqn and allocated to 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | Pitman | 3 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting from No No 5 SFTS and allocated to 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | Hulton-Harrop | 3 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting from No No 7 SFTS and allocated to 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | Merrifield | 8 Sep 1939 | Posted to No 13 EFTS, White Waltham |
| Plt Off | Overton | 8 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting from School of Naval Co-operation |
| Sqn Ldr | G C Tomlinson | 3 Nov 1939 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | C Walter | 3 Nov 1939 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Organisational Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 23 May 1939 | Squadron moved from RAF Kenley to RAF North Weald |
| 1 Jun 1939 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Hawker Hurricane Is |
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| 15 Jun 1939 | Squadron completed re-equipment with Hawker Hurricane Is |
| 1 Sep 1939 | Squadron was mobilised and ordered to move to its War Station at Croydon Airport |
| 2 Sep 1939 | Main and Parties departed RAF North Weald for Croydon Airport |
| 9 Sep 1939 | Squadron move from Croydon Airport to RAF Debden |
| xx Sep 1939 | Squadron codes changed from UV to YB |
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| 16 Dec 1939 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 24 Dec 1939 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 30 Dec 1939 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/233)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Apr 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 3 Mar 1940 | Returned from Fighter Pilot course at RAF Aston Down |
| Flt Lt | M V Blake | 10 Apr 1940 | Posted to RAF Ternhill |
| Flt Lt | W A Toyne | 11 Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | P E Barnes | 22 Apr 1940 | Posted to Photographic Development Unit, RAF Heston |
| Plt Off | A P Lines | 22 Apr 1940 | Transferred to 'A' Flight |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Apr 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 8 Jan 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 13 Jan 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 20 Jan 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 30 Jan 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 11 Feb 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 22 Feb 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 27 Feb 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 5 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 12 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 19 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 20 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 23 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 27 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 4 Apr 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 27 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Officers and pilots - 11 Apr 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | G C Tomlinson | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | M S Donne | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | R V Meredith | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | P E Barnes | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R C Whitaker | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Manger | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R E Harris | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | W J Etherington | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | ? Pavey | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | ? Luck | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | W A Toyne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | J Jefferies | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | ? Slee | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | A P Lines | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | W J Harper | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 'B' Flight ; later AVM |
| Plt Off | ? Hulton-Harrap | 'B' Flight |
| Flt Sgt | ? Jones | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | N R Wynn | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | ? Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | S H Holman | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | ? Bennett | Adjutant |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Bennette | 10 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Aston Down |
| Sgt Plt | Mills Meredith | 10 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Sgt Plt | Pidd | 10 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Sqn Ldr | G C Tomlinson | 12 May 1940 | Failed to return from an operation but later reported safe but injured |
| Flt Lt | W A Toyne | 12 Apr 1940 | Assumed temporary command of No 17 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Adye | 16 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 213 Sqn |
| Plt Off | P E Pitman | 16 May 1940 | Posted to France |
| Fg Off | J Jefferies | 16 May 1940 | Posted to France |
| Fg Off | A P Lines | 17 May 1940 | Failed to return from an operation |
| Sqn Ldr | John H Edwardes Jones | 19 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 213 Sqn and assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Plt Off | R E Harris | 19 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | Pavey | 19 May 1940 | Failed to return from an operation |
| Plt Off | D H W Hanson | 22 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 29 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | G D Emms | 23 May 1940 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | John H Edwardes Jones | 23 May 1940 | Posted to RAF Aston Down as Officer Commanding |
| Plt Off | P E Pitman | 23 May 1940 | Reposted to the squadron |
| Plt Off | H W A Britton | 25 May 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 25 May 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt Plt | A Sewell | 25 May 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt Plt | G Griffiths | 25 May 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt Plt | D Fopp | 25 May 1940 | Arrived on posting |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Organisational Movements: May 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 7 May 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 20 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Debden |
| 17 Mar 1940 | Squadron moved to Merville in France but the returned to RAF Hawkinge |
| 21 May 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Hawkinge to RAF Debden |
| 24 May 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Kenley |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Officers and pilots - 1 Jun 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | G D Emms | Officer Commanding, |
| Fg Off | W J Harper | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | R V Meredith | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Manger | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | D H W Hanson | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P E Pittman | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | G R Benette | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R C Whitaker | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | S Etherington | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | D Fopp | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G Griffiths | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | W A Toyne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 'B' Flight ; later AVM |
| Plt Off | H W Britton | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | A P Lines | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | A Sewall | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | S H Holman | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | N R Wynn | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | E Pralle | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | L M Riley | Intelligence Officer |
| plus 185 Ground Staff | ||
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | G C Tomlinson | 1 Jun 1940 | Posted to No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 1 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU |
| Plt Off | K Manger | 1 Jun 1940 | Failed to return from an operation but later returned to the unit |
| Fg Off | R V Meredith | 3 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt Plt | S H Holman | 6 Jun 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sqn Ldr | R I G MacDougall | 8 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 56 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 8 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin | 9 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 85 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 9 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 85 Sqn |
| Fg Off | A P Lines | 9 Jun 1940 | Posted to No 10 MU, RAF Hullavington |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 10 Jun 1940 | Failed to return from an operation |
| Fg Off | J W Howarth | 10 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting for Engineer duties |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 11 Jun 1940 | Returned to the unit having force landed the day before |
| Plt Off | E Pralle | 14 Jun 1940 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 12 Jun 1940 |
| Fg Off | L M Riley | 26 Jun 1940 | Posted to Sector HQ, RAF St Eval |
| AC2 | P L Walker | 27 Jun 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Organisational Movements: Jun 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 9 Jun 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Kenley to Le Mans in France |
| 15 Jun 1940 | Air Party departed Le Mans and moved to Dinard |
| 16 Jun 1940 | Road Party departed Le Mans and moved to Dinard |
| 17 Jun 1940 | Squadron departed Dinard and moved to Jersey |
| 19 Jun 1940 | Squadron departed Jersey and moved to RAF Debden via RAF Tangmere |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Officers and pilots - 1 Jul 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | R I G Macdougall | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | W A Toyne | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | W J Harper | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Manger DFC | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | D H W Hanson | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P E Pittman | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | G R Benette | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | D Fopp | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G Griffiths | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 'B' Flight ; later AVM |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | H W A Britton | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | A Sewall | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | N R Wynn | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | E Pralle AFC | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | J W Howarth | Engineer Officer |
| Fg Off | M C Babcock | Intelligence Officer |
| plus 193 Ground Staff | ||
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | M C Babcock | 1 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Oban for duty as Intelligence Officer |
| Flt Lt | W A Toyne | 4 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Fg Off | W J Harper | 4 Jul 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 8 Jun 1940 |
| Fg Off | A P Lines | 9 Jul 1940 | Arrive on posting from No 10 MU, RAF Hullavington |
| Fg Off | C P N Brett | 12 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 29 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | L Bartlett | 15 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Sgt Plt | C Chew | 15 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Sqn Ldr | C W Williams | 18 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from Directorate of Intelligence and assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | R I G MacDougall | 8 Jun 1940 | Relinquished command of No 17 Sqn on posting to RAF Duxford |
| Fg Off | F C Soloman | 19 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Sgt Plt | R Bumstead | 19 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Fg Off | F C Soloman | 25 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Sgt Plt | N R Wynn | 27 Jul 1940 | Posted to No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Sgt Plt | D J North-Bomford | 29 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 229 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Officers and pilots - 1 Aug 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C W Williams | Officer Commanding, (KIA 25 Aug 1940) |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P E Pittman | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | G R Benette | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Manger DFC | 'A' Flight (KIA 11 Aug 1940) |
| Plt Off | D H W Hanson | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | D Fopp | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G Griffiths | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | C Chew | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | D J North-Bomford | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 'B' Flight ; later AVM |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | H W A Britton | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | A P Lines | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | A Sewall | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | S Etherington | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | E Pralle AFC | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | J W Howarth | Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | M C Babcock | Intelligence Officer |
| plus 220 Ground Staff | ||
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | H W A Britton | 6 Aug 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | K Manger | 11 Aug 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | Soloman | 15 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 15 Aug 1940 | Admitted to hospital after being wounded in action |
| Fg Off | C P N Brett | 16 Aug 1940 | Posted to No 7 OTU, RAF Hawarden |
| Plt Off | Soloman | 18 Aug 1940 | Failed to return from an operation |
| Sqn Ldr | Coope | 25 Aug 1940 | Attached to gain operational experience |
| Sqn Ldr | C W Williams | 25 Aug 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | M C Babcock | 28 Aug 1940 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 17 Aug 1940 |
| Sgt Plt | R Bumstead | 28 Aug 1940 | Posted to No 111 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | 29 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Officers and pilots - 1 Sep 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P E Pittman | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | G R Benette | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | D H W Hanson | 'A' Flight (KIA 3 Sep 1940) |
| Sgt | D Fopp | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G Griffiths | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | D J North-Bomford | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | J Morrison | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | C C Palliser | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 'B' Flight ; later AVM |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D L Dawbarn | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | P Niemiec | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | T Kumiega | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | A Sewall | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | S Etherington | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | C Chew | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | E Pralle AFC | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | J W Howarth | Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | M C Babcock | Intelligence Officer |
| Total Squadron Strength - 251 | ||
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Niemiec (Polish) | 1 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Plt Off | Kumiega (Polish) | 1 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Fg Off | D H W Hanson | 3 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt Plt | Fopp | 3 Sep 1940 | Wounded in action |
| Plt Off | Chelmecki (Polish) | 11 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 56 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | Hogg | 11 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 56 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Chelmecki (Polish) | 17 Sep 1940 | Attached to No 257 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | C Chew | 22 Sep 1940 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon |
| Plt Off | Chelmecki (Polish) | 24 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to No 257 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson | 24 Sep 1940 | Admitted to the RN Hospital, Chatham with burns after being shot down |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 24 Sep 1940 | Admitted to Saffron Walden Hospital, following a landing accident |
| Plt Off | Kordula (Czech) | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Fajtl (Czech) | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Blatchford | 30 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Heston |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Officers and pilots - 1 Oct 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | P E Pittman | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | H P Blatchford | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | G R Benette | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Chelmecki | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G Griffiths | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | D J North-Bomford | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R Hogg | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Harold A C Bird-Wilson DFC | 'B' Flight ; later AVM |
| Fg Off | P Niemiec | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | T Kumiega | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | F Fajtl | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | S Etherington | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | A Sewall | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | E Pralle AFC | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | J W Howarth | Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | M C Babcock | Intelligence Officer |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | P E Pitman | 1 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 3 Sep 1940 |
| Fg Off | Blatchford | 4 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 257 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | S Etherington | 6 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 10 FTS, RAF Ternhill |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 9 Oct 1940 | Rejoined the squadron from sick leave |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 13 Oct 1940 | Admitted to Gravesend RAF Hospital with shrapnel wounds |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 15 Oct 1940 | Rejoined the squadron from Gravesend RAF Hospital |
| Plt Off | Bennette | 16 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Sgt Plt | D J North-Bomford | 17 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 7 OTU, RAF Hawarden |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Organisational Movements: Oct 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 8 Oct 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Debden to RAF Martlesham Heath, using Castle Camps as an advance landing ground |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Officers and pilots - 1 Nov 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin DFC | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | P E Pittman | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Chelmecki | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | T Kumiega | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G Griffiths | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R Hogg | 'A' Flight (KIA 11 Nov 1940) |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | P Niemiec | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 'B' Flight (KIA 11 Nov 1940) |
| Plt Off | F Fajtl | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | A Sewall | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | E Pralle AFC | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | J W Howarth | Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | M C Babcock | Intelligence Officer |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | D H Wissler | 11 Nov 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt Plt | D R Hogg | 11 Nov 1940 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | P E Pitman | 13 Nov 1940 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon |
| Sgt Plt | Furneaux | 14 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 73 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Temlett | 16 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Whitney | 16 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 245 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | Jicha | 17 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 1 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | Bennett | 18 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 249 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | Hughes | 18 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 249 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | Foglar | 18 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 249 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Fajtl (Czech) | 18 Nov 1940 | Posted to RAF Debden as non-effective |
| Sgt Plt | McPhee | 20 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 249 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Temlett | 23 Nov 1940 | Posted to RAF Debden as non-effective |
| Sgt Plt | A Sewall | 24 Nov 1940 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon |
| Plt Off | Chelmecki (Polish) | 27 Nov 1940 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon |
| Sgt Plt | Bennett | 29 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 257 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin DFC | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | T Kumiega | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | D Whitney | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G Griffiths | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | Furneaux | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | A J Hughes | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | J McPhee | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | P Niemiec | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | V Jicha | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | V Foglar | 'B' Flight |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | K Vykoukal | 2 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D Whitney | 17 Dec 1940 | Proceeded to Liverpool pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | Chelmecki (Polish) | 20 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Debden (ex non-effective) |
| Plt Off | P Kennett | 21 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 46 Sqn |
| Sgt | G Griffiths | 28 Dec 1940 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon |
| Plt Off | D C Leary | 28 Dec 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/234)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Jan 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin DFC | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | T Kumiega | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | M Chelmecki | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P Kennett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | Furneaux | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | A J Hughes | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | J McPhee | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | P Niemiec | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Vykoukal | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | V Jicha | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | V Foglar | 'B' Flight |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: Jan 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | F Fajtl | 8 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Debden on ceasing to be non-effective, sick |
| Plt Off | C B Temlett | 10 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Debden on ceasing to be non-effective, sick |
| Sgt | J McPhee | 18 Jan 1941 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon |
| Plt Off | F Fajtl | 24 Jan 1941 | Posted to RAF Debden as non-effective, sick |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Feb 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin DFC | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | P Niemiec | 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | T Kumiega | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | M Chelmecki | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P Kennett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R H Furneaux | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | A J Hughes | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | C B Temlett | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Vykoukal | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | V Jicha | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | V Foglar | 'B' Flight |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: Feb 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt | H Lambert | 8 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 43 Sqn |
| Sgt | F E Earnshw | 17 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | P W Wood | 17 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | S M Clark | 17 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Flt Lt | W J Harper | 23 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 57 OTU |
| Fg Off | P Niemiec | 24 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 317 Sqn |
| Plt Off | T Kumiega | 24 Feb 1941 | Posted to No 317 Sqn |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 24 Feb 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 245 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: Feb 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 25 Feb 1941 | Squadron moved from RAF Martlesham Heath to RAF Croydon |
| 25 Feb 1941 | On arrival at Croydon the squadron took over new Hawker Hurricane IIAs |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Mar 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Fg Off | Count M B Czernin DFC | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | L W Stevens | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | M Chelmecki | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P Kennett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R H Furneaux | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | A J Hughes | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | P W Wood | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | C B Temlett | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Vykoukal | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | V Jicha | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | V Foglar | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | H Lambert | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | S M Clark | 'B' Flight |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: Mar 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | J A Sowrey | 3 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | G A Steward | 4 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | P W Wood | 6 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 51 Group |
| Sgt | R Plenderleith | 8 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Debden |
| Plt Off | R D Rutter | 9 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Debden |
| Plt Off | P Kennett | 12 Mar 1941 | Proceeded to RAF Northolt pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | M Chelmecki | 13 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 55 OTU |
| Sgt | Drayton | 13 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 260 Sqn |
| Sgt | G E Henderson | 13 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 260 Sqn |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 15 Mar 1941 | Posted to RAF Heston |
| Sgt | A J Hughes | 18 Mar 1941 | Admitted to hospital after being wounded in action |
| Sqn Ldr | Woodhouse | 20 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | Woodhouse | 31 Mar 1941 | Attached to No 145 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | L W Stevens | 31 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 145 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: Mar 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 31 Mar 1941 | Air party departed RAF Croydon for RAF Martlesham Heath to exchange its Hurricane IIs with No 3 Sqn, reverting to Hurricane Is |
| 31 Mar 1941 | Ground party departed RAF Croydon for RAF Castletown by road and rail |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Apr 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Act Flt Lt | Count M B Czernin DFC | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | J A Sowrey | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R D Rutter | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R H Furneaux | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | S M Clark | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R Plenderleith | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G E Henderson | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | C B Temlett | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | K Vykoukal | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | V Jicha | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | V Foglar | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | H Lambert | 'B' Flight |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: Apr 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | W H Walker | 4 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | B J Campbell | 4 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | A J Gould | 4 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | J G Douglas | 4 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Sqn |
| Sgt | F Holt | 4 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Sqn |
| Sgt | S M Clark | 8 Apr 1941 | Admitted to SSQ as non-effective, sick |
| Sgt | J G Douglas | 10 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 3 Sqn |
| Sgt | F Holt | 10 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 3 Sqn |
| Sgt | R Plenderleith | 11 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 59 OTU |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 14 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Heston |
| Fg Off | F Fajtl | 14 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Croydon on ceasing to be non-effective, sick |
| Plt Off | J A Sowrey | 17 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 213 Sqn |
| Fg Off | C B Temlett | 17 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 213 Sqn |
| Plt Off | K Sporny | 17 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 213 Sqn |
| Sgt | V Jicha | 17 Apr 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the rank of Plt Off |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 21 Apr 1941 | Attached to AGME, RAF Duxford |
| Fg Off | F Kordula | 22 Apr 1941 | Posted to Grangemouth Ferrying Pool |
| Plt Off | N C Downie | 23 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Castletown |
| Sgt | R C Wingfield | 23 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Sgt | P G MacPherson | 24 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 111 Sqn |
| Sgt | G S Murdoch | 24 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 111 Sqn |
| Sgt | D K Warburton | 24 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 111 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A W Carvell | 25 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 253 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 28 Apr 1941 | Ceased to be attached to AGME, RAF Duxford |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: Apr 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 4 Apr 1941 | Squadron departed RAF Martlesham Heath for RAF Castletown by rail |
| 5 Apr 1941 | Squadron arrived at RAF Castletown by rail |
| 15 Apr 1941 | 'B' Flight moved to RAF Sumburgh |
| 30 Apr 1941 | 'B' Flight moved back to RAF Castletown en-route for RAF Elgin |
| 30 Apr 1941 | 'B' Flight moved to RAF Elgin |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 May 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | Count M B Czernin DFC | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Flt Lt | W H Walker | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R D Rutter | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | N C Downie | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | A W Carvell | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R H Furneaux | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G E Henderson | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | A J Gould | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | B J Campbell | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | P G MacPherson | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G S Murdoch | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | D K Warburton | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | F Fajti | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | K Vykoukal | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | J K Ross | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | K Sporny | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | V Jicha | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | V Foglar | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | H Lambert | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | E Pralle | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | M C Badcock | Intelligence Officer |
| Fg Off | A Zinovieff | Medical Officer |
| Plt Off | M J Osler | Engineer Officer |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: May 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | K Sporny | 3 May 1941 | Posted to RAF Castletown |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 3 May 1941 | Posted to No 46 Sqn |
| Plt Off | N C Downie | 5 May 1941 | Posted to No 213 Sqn |
| Plt Off | H R Noble | 8 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Sgt | J Reznicek | 13 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 46 Sqn |
| Sgt | G B Buist | 19 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Flt Lt | W H Walker | 22 May 1941 | Posted to HQ, No 14 Group |
| Plt Of | P W Coggins | 23 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | L J Barnes | 25 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Plt Off | R F Wollaston | 26 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Plt Off | M E Sheldon RAAF | 26 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Plt Off | E Andrews | 26 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Plt Off | R M Russell | 26 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Fg Off | F Fajtl | 27 May 1941 | Posted to No 313 Sqn |
| Fg Off | K Vykoukal | 27 May 1941 | Posted to No 313 Sqn |
| Plt Off | V Jicha | 27 May 1941 | Posted to No 313 Sqn |
| Sgt | V Foglar | 27 May 1941 | Posted to No 313 Sqn |
| Sgt | J Reznicek | 27 May 1941 | Posted to No 313 Sqn |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 28 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 46 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Count M B Czernin | 31 May 1941 | Posted to No 52 OTU |
| Fg Off | J K Ross | 31 May 1941 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Flt Lt and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: May 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 6 May 1941 | 'A' Flight moved to RAF Elgin |
| 6 May 1941 | 'B' Flight moved to RAF Castletown |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Jun 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | J K Ross | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | R I Miller | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P W Coggins | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | E Andrews | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R M Russell | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R F Wollaston | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | M E Sheldon RAAF | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R H Furneaux | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | B J Campbell RAAF | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | A J Gould RAAF | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | S M Clark RAAF | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Buist | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G S Murdoch | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Fg Off | F Kordula | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | R D Rutter | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | A W Carvell | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | H R Noble | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | H Lambert | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | R C Wingfield | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | D K Warburton | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | L J Barnes | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | S R Palmer | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | M C Badcock | Intelligence Officer |
| Fg Off | A Zinovieff | Medical Officer |
| Plt Off | M J Osler | Engineer Officer |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: Jun 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt | L H Bartlett | 1 Jun 1941 | Posted to No 59 OTU |
| Fg Off | F Kordula | 5 Jun 1941 | Posted to Czech Depot, Wilmslow |
| Plt Off | R I Miller | 6 Jun 1941 | Posted to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| Sgt | P G MacPherson | 9 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Castletown on ceasing to be non-effective, sick |
| Sgt | L J Drayton | 9 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Castletown on ceasing to be non-effective, sick |
| Fg Off | J M Black | 17 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 11 SoTT for duty as Medical Officer |
| Sgt | C L Belcher | 17 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Fg Off | A Zinovieff | 19 Jun 1941 | Medical Officer, posted to MTED, RAF Halton |
| Sgt | R C Wingfield | 19 Jun 1941 | Proceeded to RAF Abbotsinch pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | L J Drayton | 22 Jun 1941 | Attached to Fighter Command Ferrying Pool, Grangemouth |
| Plt Off | R D Rutter | 29 Jun 1941 | Posted to RAF Takoradi, West Africa |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: Jun 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 16 Jun 1941 | 'B' Flight moved to RAF Sumburgh |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Jul 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | J K Ross | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | E Andrews | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R F Wollaston | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | M E Sheldon RAAF | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | P W Coggins | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | R M Russell | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R H Furneaux | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | B J Campbell RAAF | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | A J Gould RAAF | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | S M Clark RAAF | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G S Murdoch | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | D K Warburton | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Buist | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | C L Belcher | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | P G MacPherson | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | A W Carvell | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | H R Noble | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 'B' Flight; later MRAF |
| Sgt | H Lambert | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | L J Barnes | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | L J Drayton | Detached to RAF Grangemouth |
| Plt Off | S R Palmer | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | M C Badcock | Intelligence Officer |
| Fg Off | J M Black | Medical Officer |
| Plt Off | M J Osler | Engineer Officer |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: Jul 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt | P G MacPherson | 1 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 52 OTU |
| Plt Off | G A Steward | 1 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 52 OTU and promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Sgt | L G May | 4 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 242 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | A W A Bayne | 7 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 132 Sqn |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 7 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 1 CFS, RAF Upavon |
| Sgt | L G May | 8 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Of | P W Coggins | 9 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 1 AACU |
| Plt Off | K G Hemingway | 11 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | E R Sharp | 12 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | J A Seabrook | 12 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Plt Off | H R Noble | 12 Jul 1941 | Posted to MSFU, RAF Speke |
| Sgt | A T Donkin | 14 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 52 OTU |
| Sgt | J Alves | 14 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 52 OTU |
| Sgt | G B Buist | 17 Jul 1941 | Proceeded to RAF Wilmslow pending posting overseas |
| Flt Sgt | D Fopp | 21 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 3 School of General Reconnaissance |
| Sgt | T E Jonnson | 21 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 53 OTU |
| Flt Lt | C A C Stone | 28 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 607 Sqn, promoted to Act Sqn Ldr and assumed command of No 17 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J N Watson | 28 Jul 1941 | Attached from No 607 Sqn for duty as Adjutant |
| Sqn Ldr | A G Miller | 28 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Flt Lt | J K Ross | 28 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Flt Lt | M V Badcock | 28 Jul 1941 | Proceeded to RAF Wilmslow pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | R F Wollaston | 28 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Plt Off | S R Palmer | 28 Jul 1941 | Adjutant, posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Sgt | Neil Cameron | 28 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Sgt | R H Furneaux | 28 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Sgt | L J Barnes | 28 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 29 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 1 CFS, RAF Upavon |
| Plt Off | M E Sheldon RAAF | 29 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Sgt | S M Clark RAAF | 29 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Sgt | B J Campbell RAAF | 29 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Sgt | A J Gould RAAF | 29 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 134 Sqn, RAF Leconfield |
| Plt Off | O J Reid | 30 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 607 Sqn |
| Sgt | R E Simonsen RCAF | 30 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 607 Sqn |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 26 Jul 1941 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Hawker Hurricane IIBs |
| 28 Jul 1934 | One flight was formed and posted to No 134 Sqn at RAF Leconfield |
| 31 Jul 1941 | 'B' Flight moved to RAF Elgin |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Aug 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C A C Stone DFC | Officer Commanding |
| Plt Off | A W Carvell | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | E Andrews | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Sgt | D Fopp | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | H Lambert | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | E R Sharp | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | J A Seabrook | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | C L Belcher | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | G A Steward DFM | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | R M Russell | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | O J Reid | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | K G Hemingway | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | D K Warburton | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G S Murdoch | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | R E Simonsen RCAF | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | A T Donkin | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | J Alves | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | T E Jonnson | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | L J Drayton | Detached to RAF Grangemouth |
| Fg Off | J N Watson | Attached from No 607 Sqn - Adjutant |
| Fg Off | J M Black | Medical Officer |
| Plt Off | M J Osler | Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | S M Harris | Intelligence Officer |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: Aug 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | A N Corkett | 1 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 253 Sqn and promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Sgt | H Lambert | 9 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 258 Sqn |
| Sgt | C L Belcher | 14 Aug 1941 | Proceeded to RAF Wilmslow pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | C M Crothers | 15 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Uxbridge for duty as Adjutant |
| Sgt | E R Sharp | 15 Aug 1941 | Posted non-effective |
| Fg Off | J N Watson | 17 Aug 1941 | Ceased to be attached from No 607 Sqn for duty as Adjutant |
| Plt Off | J A Crosbie | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Sgt | Patterson | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Sgt | Hair | 18 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Sep 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C A C Stone DFC | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | A N Corkett | 'A' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | A W Carvell | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | E Andrews | 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | J A Crosbie | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Sgt | D Fopp | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | F E Earnshaw | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | R E Simonsen RCAF | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | J A Seabrook | 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | J Hair | 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | G A Steward DFM | 'B' Flight Commander |
| Plt Off | R M Russell | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | K G Hemingway | 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | O J Reid | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | D K Warburton | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | G S Murdoch | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | A T Donkin | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | J Alves | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | T E Jonnson | 'B' Flight |
| Sgt | J W Patterson | 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | J M Black | Medical Officer |
| Fg Off | M J Osler | Engineer Officer |
| Fg Off | S M Harris | Intelligence Officer |
| Plt Off | C M Crothers | Adjutant |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Personnel Movements: Sep 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt | W D Dunkley RNZAF | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 52 OTU |
| Sgt | F D Glasgow RNZAF | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 52 OTU |
| Sgt | W E Houston RNZAF | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 52 OTU |
| Sgt | B P Hoare RNZAF | 1 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 52 OTU |
| Plt Off | R M Russell | 2 Sep 1941 | Attached to No 4 Delivery Flight, RAF Grangemouth |
| Sgt | L J Drayton | 4 Sep 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 4 Delivery Flight, RAF Grangemouth |
| Lt | W Mohr | 5 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 331 Sqn |
| 2 Lt | H Leifseth | 5 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 331 Sqn |
| 2 Lt | A Hvinden | 5 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 331 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Simmons | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 59 OTU |
| Sgt | Rathbone | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 59 OTU |
| Sgt | Wisrodt | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Sgt | Barrick | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Sgt | Gibson | 8 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Sgt | G B Munro | 9 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 56 OTU |
| Sgt | Marsh RCAF | 19 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 253 Sqn |
| Sgt | Halley | 19 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 253 Sqn |
| Sgt | Doman | 19 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 253 Sqn |
| Sgt | L J Drayton | 19 Sep 1941 | Posted to RAF Tain as non-effective, sick |
| Sgt | E R Sharp | 22 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Castletown on ceasing to be non-effective, sick |
| Sgt | T E Jonsson | 23 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 161 Sqn |
| Sgt | Petchey | 23 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Plt Off | J A Crosbie | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | Simmons | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | W D Dunkley RNZAF | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | F D Glasgow RNZAF | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | W E Houston RNZAF | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | B P Hoare RNZAF | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | Simonsen RCAF | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | Hair | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | E R Sharp | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | J A Seabrook | 26 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | J Alves | 27 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | A T Donkin | 27 Sep 1941 | Posted to PDC, West Kirby pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | Halley | 29 Sep 1941 | Attached to HQ No 14 Group for temporary duty |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: Sep 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 16 Sep 1941 | 3 x Hurricane Is departed RAF Elgin for RAF Tain |
| 16 Sep 1941 | Main party departed RAF Elgin for RAF Tain by rail |
| 16 Sep 1941 | Air party departed RAF Elgin for RAF Tain |
| 19 Sep 1941 | 9 x aircraft detached to RAF Skeabrae for operational duties |
| 23 Sep 1941 | 9 x aircraft returned to RAF Tain from RAF Skeabrae |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| There was no F540 produced for this month or it is missing | |||
| Flt Lt | G A Steward | 23 Oct 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | C P Allsop | 23 Oct 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: Nov 1941
| Date | Notes |
| During October the squadron appears to have undergone a major change in personnel in preparation for a move overseas | |
Nominal Roll of Offices and NCO pilots - 1 Nov 1941
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | C A C Stone DFC | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | M C C Cotton RAAF | These pilots to fly independently from Freetown to Egypt but later changed when squadron diverted to Singapore |
| Plt Off | A W Carvell | |
| Plt Off | F E Earnshaw | |
| Plt Off | G S Murdoch | |
| Plt Off | D K Warburton | |
| Plt Off | O J Reid | |
| Plt Off | K G Hemingway | |
| Plt Off | L D Thomas RCAF | |
| Plt Off | W E Chadwick RCAF | |
| Sgt | J F Barrick RCAF | |
| Sgt | J F Gibson RCAF | |
| Sgt | G E Wisrodt RCAF | |
| Sgt | K M Wheatley RCAF | |
| Sgt | A McDonald RCAF | |
| Sgt | D C Cropper RAAF | |
| Sgt | K M Rathbone | |
| Sgt | A N Brooks | |
| Sgt | R F Doman | |
| Sgt | B R Terry | |
| Flt Lt | Farthing | These six pilot to travel by sea with the ground party |
| Plt Off | Daniels | |
| Sgt | Dowell | |
| Sgt | Holmes | |
| Sgt | Marsh | |
| Sgt | Porter | |
| Non-Flying Officers | ||
| Flt Lt | C M Crothers | Adjutant |
| Fg Off | J M Black | Medical Officer |
| Fg Off | J W P Boyd | Equipment Officer |
| Fg Off | M J Osler | Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | J B Nichol | Intelligence Officer |
| Plt Off | T F Ryalls | Defence Officer |
| Plt Off | G S Upton | Code and Cypher Officer |
| Plt Off | A Woolf | Code and Cypher Officer |
Personnel Movements: Nov - Dec 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| The squadron was in transit to the Middle East (later changed to Far East) so no changes except | |||
| AC | Robinson | 19-23 Dec 1941 | Deserted whilst on shore leave in Durban |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
Organisational Movements: Nov - Dec 1941
| Date | Notes |
| During October the squadron appears to have undergone a major change in personnel in preparation for a move overseas | |
| 10 Nov 1941 | Squadron embarked at Liverpool |
| 12 Nov 1941 | Ship set sail |
| 24 Nov 1941 | Ship anchored off Freetown but no shore leave permitted (Pilots remained on board) |
| 28 Nov 1941 | Ship set sail again |
| 19 Dec 1941 | Ship reached Durban and shore leave granted |
| 23 Dec 1941 | All pilot transferred to another ship en-route for Singapore (original destination was the Middle East) |
| 23 Dec 1941 | Convoy set sail again |
Source - No 17 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/235)
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