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No 25 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | Forming at Hawkinge | Inland Area/ No 1 Group |
Source - April 1920 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Apr - Jul 1920
| Date | Notes |
| 26 April 1920 | Reformed at RAF Hawkinge from the Storage Station, Hawkinge, equipped with Sopwith Snipes: - |
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Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | Hawkinge | Inland Area/ No 1 Group |
| Rank | Name | Branch | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Sir Norman R A D Leslie | A | 1 May 1920 | Officer Commanding, Bt, CBE |
| Flt Lt | Walter H E Kemp | A | 22 Jul 1920 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Keith R Park | A | 23 Jul 1920 | MC, DFC; later ACM |
| Fg Off | Eugene J McLouchlin | A | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | James J Williamson | A | 29 Jul 1919 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Charles McM Laing | A | 12 Nov 1919 | MC, AFC |
| Fg Off | Frederick D Travers | A | 22 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Patrick Murgatroyd | A | 16 Jun 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Thomas F Beere | T | 26 Feb 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Robin H Haworth-Booth | A | 21 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Lamont Smith | Stores | 7 Jun 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Horace T Satterford | T | 1 Apr 1920 | |
| Plt Off | William Graham | Stores | 27 Dec 1919 |
Source - July 1920 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | Hawkinge | Inland Area/ No 1 Group |
| Rank | Name | Branch | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Sir Norman R A D Leslie | A | 1 May 1920 | Officer Commanding, Bt, CBE |
| Flt Lt | Walter H E Kemp | A | 22 Jul 1920 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Keith R Park | A | 23 Jul 1920 | MC, DFC; later ACM |
| Fg Off | Charles McM Laing | A | 12 Nov 1919 | MC, AFC |
| Fg Off | James J Williamson | A | 29 Jul 1919 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Frederick D Travers | A | 22 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Patrick Murgatroyd | A | 16 Jun 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Thomas F Beere | T | 26 Feb 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Robin H Haworth-Booth | A | 21 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Lamont Smith | Stores | 7 Jun 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Horace T Satterford | T | 1 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Cyril Chambers | A | 3 Aug 1920 | |
| Plt Off | William Graham | Stores | 27 Dec 1919 |
Source - August 1920 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | Hawkinge | Inland Area/ No 1 Group |
| Rank | Name | Branch | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Sir Norman R A D Leslie | A | 1 May 1920 | Officer Commanding, Bt, CBE |
| Flt Lt | Walter H E Kemp | A | 22 Jul 1920 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Walter E G Bryant | SO | 15 Jan 1921 | MBE; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Charles McM Laing | A | 26 Apr 1920 | MC, AFC, promoted from Fg Off |
| Fg Off | James J Williamson | A | 29 Jul 1919 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Frederick D Travers | A | 22 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Patrick Murgatroyd | A | 16 Jun 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Arthur E Reynolds | O | 21 Jan 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Harry M Struben | A | 14 Feb 1921 | Killed in a flying accident - 24 Jun 1921* |
| Fg Off | Robin H Haworth-Booth | A | 21 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Silvia P B de Moyse-Bucknall | T | 9 Nov 1920 | |
| Stores Officer | ||||
| Fg Off | Lamont Smith | Stores | 7 Jun 1920 | |
Source - April 1921 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | Hawkinge | Inland Area/ No 1 Group |
| Rank | Name | Branch | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | Sacheverell A Hebden | A | 5 Apr 1921 | OBE |
| Sqn Ldr | Sir Norman R A D Leslie | A | 1 May 1920 | Officer Commanding, Bt, CBE |
| Flt Lt | Walter H E Kemp | A | 22 Jul 1920 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Eric B Mason | A | 4 Apr 1921 | |
| Flt Lt | Walter E G Bryant | SO | 15 Jan 1921 | MBE; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Charles McM Laing | A | 26 Ap 1920 | MC, AFC, promoted from Fg Off |
| Fg Off | Alfred M West | A | 14 Mar 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Frank S Harricks | A | 1 Jun 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Maitland | A | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | John Oliver | A | 22 Mar 1921 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | James J Williamson | A | 29 Jul 1919 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Freehill | A | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Frederick D Travers | A | 22 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Obs Off | Arthur E Reynolds | O | 21 Jan 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick F Garraway | A | 1 Apr 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Arthurs Bottoms | A | 1 Apr 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Harry M Struben | A | 14 Feb 1921 | Killed in a flying accident - 24 Jun 1921* |
| Obs Off | William W Smith | O | 19 May 1921 | |
| Fg Off | John Bradbury | A | 27 Mar 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Robin H Haworth-Booth | A | 21 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Augustus A W Barron | T | 9 Nov 1920 | |
| Fg Off | William N Lancaster | Ad | 30 Apr 1921 | |
| Stores Officer | ||||
| Fg Off | Lamont Smith | Stores | 7 Jun 1920 | |
| Medical Branch | ||||
| Flt Lt | Michael J Calalane | Med | 15 Apr 1921 | MB |
*His death obviously had not been advised prior to the publication of this edition of the AFL.
Source - July 1921 Air Force List
Branches: A = Aeroplane, A & S = Aeroplane and Seaplane, Den = Dental, Med = Medical O = Observer, T = Technical
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | Hawkinge | Inland Area/ No 1 Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Sir Norman R A D Leslie | 1 May 1920 | Officer Commanding, Bt, CBE |
| Flt Lt | Eric B Mason | 4 Apr 1921 | |
| Flt Lt | Ernest L Howard-Williams | 12 Dec 1921 | MC; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Charles McM Laing | 26 Ap 1920 | MC, AFC, promoted from Fg Off |
| Fg Off | Charles E Maitland | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Phillip E D Addis | 22 May 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Henry E Walker | 11 Sep 1921 | MC, DFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Freehill | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Percy J Clayson | 5 Apr 1921 | MC, DFC |
| Fg Off | Frederick D Travers | 22 Jan 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | James C Burney-Cumming | 17 Feb 1922 | |
| Obs Off | Arthur E Reynolds | 21 Jan 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick E C Benstead | 18 Aug 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Arthurs Bottoms | 1 Apr 1921 | |
| Fg Off | William R K Atkinson | 28 Nov 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick W Taylor | 1 May 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Donald M L Macarthur | 10 Aug 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Roland S Higgins | 19 May 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Alan E T Bruce | 19 May 1922 | |
| Stores Officer | |||
| Flt Lt | Lamont Smith | 7 Jun 1920 | |
| Accountant | |||
| Fg Off | John Sullivan | 13 Aug 1921 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Thomas A G Hudson | 5 Jun 1922 | |
| Under Instruction | |||
| Plt Off | Herbert G Brookman | 10 Jun 1922 | |
| Plt Off | Geoffrey R C Spencer | 10 Jun 1922 | later AVM |
Source - July 1922 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1922 - May 1923
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Sir Norman R A D Leslie | 16 Feb 1923 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 16 Feb 1923 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1922 - May 1923
| Date | Notes |
| 28 Sep 1922 | Departed from Southampton for Turkey |
| 11 Oct 1922 | Arrived at San Stephano, Turkey |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | San Stephano, Turkey | Constantinople Wing |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Officer Commanding, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | Edward R Pretyman | 4 Jul 1922 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Eric B Mason | 4 Apr 1921 | |
| Flt Lt | Howard O Long | 10Sep 1922 | DSO |
| Fg Off | Richard H Wathes | 8 Feb 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Maitland | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Freehill | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | William W McConnachie | 10 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Percy J Clayson | 5 Apr 1921 | MC, DFC |
| Fg Off | George H H Scott | 4 Jul 1922 | MC, killed in a flying accident - 15 Feb 1924 |
| Fg Off | Frederick E C Benstead | 18 Aug 1921 | |
| Fg Off | William R K Atkinson | 28 Nov 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Sydney Symonds | 21 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Alan E T Bruce | 19 May 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Sydney G Williams | 21 Sep 1922 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Alfred Jukes | 7 Dec 1922 | MBE |
| Fg Off | Frederick J S Short | 27 Feb 1923 | Accountant |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Charles A Lindup | 8 Jan 1923 | |
Source - May 1923 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | San Stephano, Turkey | Constantinople Wing |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Officer Commanding, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | Edward R Pretyman | 4 Jul 1922 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Eric B Mason | 4 Apr 1921 | |
| Flt Lt | Howard O Long | 10Sep 1922 | DSO |
| Fg Off | Richard H Wathes | 8 Feb 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Maitland | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Freehill | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | William W McConnachie | 10 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Percy J Clayson | 5 Apr 1921 | MC, DFC |
| Fg Off | George H H Scott | 4 Jul 1922 | MC, killed in a flying accident - 15 Feb 1924 |
| Fg Off | Frederick E C Benstead | 18 Aug 1921 | |
| Fg Off | William R K Atkinson | 28 Nov 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Sydney Symonds | 21 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Alan E T Bruce | 19 May 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Sydney G Williams | 21 Sep 1922 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Alfred Jukes | 7 Dec 1922 | MBE |
| Fg Off | Frederick J S Short | 27 Feb 1923 | Accountant |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Charles A Lindup | 8 Jan 1923 | |
Source - July 1923 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1923 - Jan 1924
| Date | Notes |
| 22 Sep 1923 | Departed Turkey for its return to the UK |
| 3 Oct 1923 | Arrived at Hawkinge |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | RAF Hawkinge | Inland Area/No 1 Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Officer Commanding, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | Eric B Mason | 4 Apr 1921 | |
| Flt Lt | Howard O Long | 10Sep 1922 | DSO |
| Fg Off | Charles E Maitland | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Freehill | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | William W McConnachie | 10 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Percy J Clayson | 5 Apr 1921 | MC, DFC |
| Fg Off | George H H Scott | 4 Jul 1922 | MC |
| Fg Off | Raymond E Bright | 15 Dec 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick E C Benstead | 18 Aug 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Alan E T Bruce | 19 May 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Sydney G Williams | 21 Sep 1922 | |
| Plt Off | Leslie E Maynard | 22 Oct 1923 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Alfred Jukes | 7 Dec 1922 | MBE |
| Fg Off | Albert J Cox | 4 Oct 1923 | |
| Accountant | |||
| Fg Off | Frederick J S Short | 27 Feb 1923 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John E Cox | 21 Nov 1923 | |
Source - January 1924 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - May 1924
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | George H H Scott | 15 Feb 1924 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Sopwith Snipe | RAF Hawkinge | Inland Area/No 1 Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Officer Commanding, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | Eric B Mason | 4 Apr 1921 | |
| Flt Lt | Howard O Long | 10Sep 1922 | DSO |
| Flt Lt | Charles R Keary | 14 Jan 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Charles E Maitland | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Freehill | 21 Mar 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | William W McConnachie | 10 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Percy J Clayson | 5 Apr 1921 | MC, DFC |
| Fg Off | Arthur E Reynolds | 10 Mar 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Raymond E Bright | 15 Dec 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick E C Benstead | 18 Aug 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Alan E T Bruce | 19 May 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Sydney G Williams | 21 Sep 1922 | |
| Plt Off | Leslie E Maynard | 22 Oct 1923 | |
| Plt Off | Keith K Brown | 4 Jan 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Ronald Scott-Taylor | 7 Feb 1924 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Albert J Cox | 4 Oct 1923 | |
| Accountant | |||
| Fg Off | Frederick J S Short | 27 Feb 1923 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John E Cox | 21 Nov 1923 | |
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 - Jul 1925
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Leslie E Maynard | 17 Nov 1924 | Admitted to hospital following a fling accident |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: May 1924 - Jul 1925
| Date | Notes |
| xx Oct 1924 | Squadron re-equipped with Gloster Grebe IIs |
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Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Grebe II | RAF Hawkinge | Inland Area/No 6 Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Officer Commanding, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | Eric B Mason | 4 Apr 1921 | |
| Flt Lt | Charles R Keary | 14 Jan 1924 | |
| Flt Lt | William E G Mann | 3 Sep 1924 | DFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | William W McConnachie | 19 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Percy J Clayson | 5 Apr 1921 | MC, DFC |
| Fg Off | Arthur E Reynolds | 10 Mar 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Alan E T Bruce | 19 May 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Sydney G Williams | 21 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | William A C A Yearsley | 9 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Leslie E Maynard | 22 Oct 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Keith K Brown | 4 Jan 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Ronald Scott-Taylor | 7 Feb 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Eric C Boucher | 15 Dec 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Edward H Fielden | 15 Dec 1924 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | Sydney H Harris | 17 Dec 1924 | |
| Plt Off | Richard J A Ford | 17 Dec 1924 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Albert J Cox | 4 Oct 1923 | MBE |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Arthur D Stonehouse | 20 Mar 1925 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John E Cox | 21 Nov 1923 | |
Source - July 1925 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Grebe II | RAF Hawkinge | Inland Area/No 6 Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Officer Commanding, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | 14 Dec 1925 | MC, later AM | |
| Flt Lt | Sydney T B Cripps | 13 Oct 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | William W McConnachie | 19 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Hugh A Bayne | 12 Dec 1925 | |
| Fg Off | William A C A Yearsley | 9 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Leslie E Maynard | 22 Oct 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Keith K Brown | 4 Jan 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Ronald Scott-Taylor | 7 Feb 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Stuart E Bulloch | 15 Jun 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Richard J A Ford | 17 Dec 1924 | |
| Plt Off | John H C Purvis | 27 Jan 1926 | Killed in a flying accident - 9 Dec 1926 |
| Plt Off | George P Chamberlain | 30 Jul 1925 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | John D'A Keary | 30 Jul 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Edward B Steedman | 16 Dec 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Alfred W B Hale | 16 Dec 1925 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Plt Off | Richard H Clay | 17 Nov 1925 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Arthur D Stonehouse | 20 Mar 1925 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John E Cox | 21 Nov 1923 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | Roger F Pemberton | 1 Sep 1925 | Grade IV, MC, BA, TA (also at No 17 Sqn) |
Source - March 1926 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Grebe II | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Officer Commanding, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | Sydney T B Cripps | 13 Oct 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | William W McConnachie | 19 Sep 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Hugh A Bayne | 12 Dec 1925 | |
| Fg Off | William A C A Yearsley | 9 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Leslie E Maynard | 22 Oct 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Keith K Brown | 4 Jan 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Ronald Scott-Taylor | 7 Feb 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Stuart E Bulloch | 15 Jun 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Richard J A Ford | 17 Dec 1924 | |
| Plt Off | John H C Purvis | 27 Jan 1926 | Killed in a flying accident - 9 Dec 1926 |
| Plt Off | Leonard A Walsh | 6 Apr 1926 | |
| Plt Off | George P Chamberlain | 30 Jul 1925 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | John D'A Keary | 30 Jul 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Edward B Steedman | 16 Dec 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Alfred W B Hale | 16 Dec 1925 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Plt Off | Richard H Clay | 17 Nov 1925 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Arthur D Stonehouse | 20 Mar 1925 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John E Cox | 21 Nov 1923 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | Roger F Pemberton | 1 Sep 1925 | Grade IV, MC, BA, TA (also at No 17 Sqn) |
Source - July 1926 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Sep - Dec 1926
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Edward D Atkinson | 24 Aug 1926 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 12 Sep 1926 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting to Iraq |
| Sqn Ldr | Edward D Atkinson | 12 Sep 1926 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| Plt Off | John H C Purvis | 9 Dec 1926 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Grebe II | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Edward D Atkinson | 24 Aug 1926 | Officer Commanding, DFC, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | Arthur H Peck | 6 Feb 1923 | Supernumerary?, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | Sydney T B Cripps | 13 Oct 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | 9 Nov 1926 | Signals duties; later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | William A C A Yearsley | 9 Feb 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Leslie E Maynard | 22 Oct 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Keith K Brown | 4 Jan 1924 | |
| Fg Off | Stuart E Bulloch | 15 Jun 1925 | |
| Fg Off | John H Sender | 26 Jul 1926 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Richard J A Ford | 17 Dec 1924 | Engineer duties |
| Plt Off | John H C Purvis | 27 Jan 1926 | Killed in a flying accident - 9 Dec 1926 |
| Plt Off | Leonard A Walsh | 6 Apr 1926 | |
| Plt Off | George P Chamberlain | 30 Jul 1925 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | John D'A Keary | 30 Jul 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Edward B Steedman | 16 Dec 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Alfred W B Hale | 16 Dec 1925 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Plt Off | William W Bowden | 1 Jul 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Arthur D Stonehouse | 20 Mar 1925 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John E Cox | 21 Nov 1923 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | Herbert Manley | xx Jul 1926 | Grade IV, MA (also at No 17 Sqn) |
Source - December 1926 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Dec 1926 - Jul 1927
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter H Park | 25 Mar 1927 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Edward D Atkinson | 11 Apr 1927 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting to No 1 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter H Park | 11 Apr 1927 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Arthur E J Pratt | 2 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Elphinstone D Turner | 24 May 1927 | Arrived on posting, wef 23 May 1927 |
| Plt Off | Robert H C Taylor | 25 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Eric L Burslem | 23 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Dec 1926 - Jul 1927
| Date | Notes |
| 19 Apr 1927 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 5 May 1927 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Grebe II | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter H Park | 25 Mar 1927 | Officer Commanding, DSO, MC |
| Flt Lt | Sydney T B Cripps | 13 Oct 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | 3 Jan 1927 | AFC; later AVM | |
| Fg Off | Robert H McC Sheppard | 10 Mar 1922 | |
| Fg Off | 9 Nov 1926 | Signals duties; later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Leslie E Maynard | 22 Oct 1923 | |
| Fg Off | Keith K Brown | 4 Jan 1924 | |
| Fg Off | John H Sender | 26 Jul 1926 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Richard J A Ford | 17 Dec 1924 | Engineering duties |
| Fg Off | Leonard A Walsh | 6 Apr 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Geoffrey A V Tyson | 21 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Robert H C Taylor | 25 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Elphinstone D Turner | 23 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Eric L Burslem | 23 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur E J Pratt | 2 May 1927 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Plt Off | William W Bowden | 1 Jul 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Arthur D Stonehouse | 20 Mar 1925 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | John E Cox | 21 Nov 1923 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | Herbert Manley | xx Jul 1926 | Grade IV, MA |
Source - July 1927 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1927 - Jul 1928
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | G H Smith | 1 Jan 1928 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | E H Watson | 17 Feb 1928 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Lt | G H Smith | 8 Mar 1928 | Proceeded to Iraq on Special Duty |
| Flt Lt | G H Smith | 18 May 1928 | Rejoined the unit on completion of Special Duty in Iraq |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Grebe II | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter H Park | 25 Mar 1927 | Officer Commanding, MC, DFC |
| Flt Lt | 5 May 1928 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Walter E Swann | 21 Jan 1928 | |
| Fg Off | John H Sender | 26 Jul 1926 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Richard J A Ford | 17 Dec 1924 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | George P Macdonald | 26 Aug 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H C Taylor | 25 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Elphinstone D Turner | 23 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Eric L Burslem | 23 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur E J Pratt | 2 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Charles E St J Beamish | 17 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Walter K Beisiegel | 17 Dec 1927 | later A/Cdre |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Osmond G Ridley | 19 Sep 1927 | MC |
| Plt Off | Cedric M P Hartley | 20 Apr 1928 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Ronald G D Thomas | 22 Nov 1927 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Arthur W Comber | 26 Oct 1927 | |
Source - July 1928 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Grebe II | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter H Park | 25 Mar 1927 | Officer Commanding, MC, DFC |
| Flt Lt | 5 May 1928 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Walter E Swann | 21 Jan 1928 | |
| Flt Lt |
Gilbert H Smith |
18 May 1928 | |
| Fg Off | John H Sender | 26 Jul 1926 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Richard J A Ford | 17 Dec 1924 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | George P Macdonald | 26 Aug 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Robert H C Taylor | 25 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Elphinstone D Turner | 23 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur E J Pratt | 2 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Charles E St J Beamish | 17 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Walter K Beisiegel | 17 Dec 1927 | later A/Cdre |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Osmond G Ridley | 19 Sep 1927 | MC |
| Plt Off | Cedric M P Hartley | 20 Apr 1928 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Ronald G D Thomas | 22 Nov 1927 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Arthur W Comber | 26 Oct 1927 | |
Source - September 1928 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Sep 1928 - Jul 1929
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter H Park | 6 Sep 1928 | Admitted to Shorncliffe Military Hospital |
| Flt Lt | Walter E Swann | 6 Sep 1928 | Assumed temporary command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter H Park | 19 Oct 1928 | Died in Shorncliffe Military Hospital |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting pending and assumed command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Flt Lt | Walter E Swann | 1 Jan 1929 | Relinquished temporary command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sgt | J W Pearce | 18 Feb 1929 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Sep 1928 - Jul 1929
| Date | Notes |
| xx May 1929 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIAs |
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Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Jan 1929 | Officer Commanding, MC, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Walter E Swann | 21 Jan 1928 | |
| Flt Lt |
Gilbert H Smith |
18 May 1928 | |
| Flt Lt |
Leopold H Stewart |
8 Aug 1927 | |
| Fg Off | John H Sender | 26 Jul 1926 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Richard J A Ford | 17 Dec 1924 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | Frederick F Barrett | 22 Jan 1929 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | George P Macdonald | 26 Aug 1927 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Arthur E J Pratt | 2 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Joseph A Harris | 5 Mar 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Cyril H Robbins | 5 Mar 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Leonard H Snelling | 5 Mar 1929 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | Maxwell N Oxford | 2 Apr 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Edmund C Hudleston | 15 Dec 1929 | later ACM |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Christopher W H Moller | 3 Oct 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Cedric M P Hartley | 20 Apr 1928 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Frederick J S Short | 23 Feb 1929 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Arthur W Comber | 26 Oct 1927 | |
Source - July 1929 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1929- Jul 1930
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Charles D Pyne | 19 Nov 1929 | Arrived on posting from No 33 Sqn for Administrative duties |
| Fg Off | Frederick J S Short | 1 Jan 1930 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Feb 1930 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Feb 1930 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting to No 7 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Feb 1930 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Mar 1930 | Admitted to Shorncliffe Military Hospital | |
| Wg Cdr | J Sowrey | 2 Apr 1930 | Assumed temporary command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | 24 Apr 1930 | Resumed command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Wg Cdr | J Sowrey | 24 Apr 1930 | Relinquished temporary command of No 25 Sqn |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1929 - Jul 1930
| Date | Notes |
| xx Jul 1929 | Squadron completed re-equipment with Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIAs |
| 15 Jul 1929 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 2 Aug 1929 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 12 May 1930 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 24 May 1930 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Feb 1930 | Officer Commanding, MC, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Walter E Swann | 21 Jan 1928 | |
| Flt Lt | Charles D Pyne | 19 Nov 1929 | |
| Flt Lt |
Leopold H Stewart |
8 Aug 1927 | |
| Flt Lt | Henry W Hewson | 25 Mar 1929 | attached from RCAF |
| Fg Off | Frederick F Barrett | 22 Jan 1929 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Arthur E J Pratt | 2 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Joseph A Harris | 5 Mar 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Leonard H Snelling | 5 Mar 1929 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Maxwell N Oxford | 2 Apr 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Frank Read | 13 May 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Richard P Garnons-Williams | 3 Oct 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Peter R May | 1 Apr 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Anthony O Molesworth | 27 Jul 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Peter Heath | 14 Dec 1929 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Francis R Lines | 22 Sep 1929 | |
| Fg Off | John T Riggs | 7 Aug 1929 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Frederick J S Short | 23 Feb 1929 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Abraham H Barzilay | 17 May 1930 | MB, ChB |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | William Walker | 11 Apr 1938 | Acting Grade III, BA |
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 |
| Sgt | O H McNair | 8 Aug 1930 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sqn Ldr | 29 Sep 1930 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 30 Oct1930 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting to HQ ADGB | |
| Sqn Ldr | 30 Oct 1030 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Lt Cdr | F W Wiseman-Clarke | 2 Feb 1931 | Appointed Civilian Assistant, RAF Hawkinge/No 25 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Charles D Pyne | 2 Feb 1931 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant, RAF Hawkinge/No 25 Sqn |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1930- Jul 1931
| Date | Notes |
| 4 May 1931 | Squadron detached to RAF Gosport for affiliation with No 201 Sqn |
| 16 May 1931 | Squadron returned from RAF Gosport on completion of affiliation with No 201 Sqn |
| 25 May 1931 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 12 Jun 1930 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 29 Sep 1930 | Officer Commanding, DSO; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Walter E Swann | 21 Jan 1928 | |
| Flt Lt | Francis V Beamish | 20 Mar 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Charles R Hancock | 1 May 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Anthony C Evans-Evans | 25 Jun 1930 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Brian W Knox | 19 Dec 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Richard P Garnons-Williams | 3 Oct 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Peter R May | 1 Apr 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Harry St G Burke | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Felix P R Dunworth | 8 Oct 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Denis E Wilson | 10 Nov 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Peter Heath | 14 Dec 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Kenneth B B Cross | 7 Apr 1931 | later ACM |
| Plt Off | Arthur E Clouston | 7 Apr 1931 | later A/Cdre |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | William A G Goldworthy | 25 Aug 1930 | |
| Fg Off | John T Riggs | 7 Aug 1929 | |
| Fg Off | William Eccles | 2 Apr 1931 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Frederick J S Short | 23 Feb 1929 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Patrick J McNally | 2 Sep 1930 | MB, BCh |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | Oliver R Orchard | 1 Sep 1930 | Grade III, BA |
Source - July 1931 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1931- Jul 1932
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Jan 1932 | Promoted to Wg Cdr | |
| Sqn Ldr | 8 Feb 1932 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 11 Feb 1932 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting to School of Photography | |
| Sqn Ldr | 11 Feb 1932 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1931- Jul 1932
| Date | Notes |
| xx Feb 1932 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Hawker Fury Is |
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| 14 Mar 1932 | Squadron completed re-equipment with Hawker Fury Is |
| 9 May 1932 | Squadron detached to RAF Bicester for affiliation with No 33 Sqn |
| 22 May 1932 | Squadron returned from RAF Bicester on completion of affiliation with No 33 Sqn |
| 4 Jun 1932 | 'A' Flight detached to RAF Turnhouse for affiliation with No 603 Sqn AAF |
| 17 Jun 1932 | 'A' Flight returned from RAF Turnhouse on completion of affiliation with No 603 Sqn AAF |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Fury I | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 8 Feb 1932 | Officer Commanding, MBE; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | 16 Feb 1932 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Charles R Hancock | 1 May 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Anthony C Evans-Evans | 25 Jun 1930 | Signals duties |
| Flt Lt | George P MacDonald | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Flt Lt | Brian W Knox | 19 Dec 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Richard P Garnons-Williams | 3 Oct 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Harry St G Burke | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Felix P R Dunworth | 8 Oct 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Neill Daunt | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth B B Cross | 7 Apr 1931 | later ACM |
| Fg Off | Roland G Harman | 23 Jun 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Arthur E Clouston | 7 Apr 1931 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | John R Dufort | 28 Sep 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Roy G C Arnold | 29 Dec 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Eric A Douglas-Jones | 29 Dec 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Leslie F Brown | 25 Jul 1931 | |
| Plt Off | Reginald Monks | 19 Dec 1931 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | John T Riggs | 7 Aug 1929 | |
| Fg Off | William Eccles | 2 Apr 1931 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Frederick J S Short | 23 Feb 1929 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Patrick J McNally | 2 Sep 1930 | MB, BCh |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | Oliver R Orchard | 1 Sep 1930 | Grade III, BA |
Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1932- Jul 1933
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 16 Feb 1933 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 28 Feb 1933 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting to Air Armament School | |
| Sqn Ldr | 28 Feb 1933 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1932- Jul 1933
| Date | Notes |
| 4 Jul 1932 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 15 Jul 1932 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on partial completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 5 Oct 1932 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge to complete Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 12 Oct 1932 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 29 Mar 1933 | 'C' Flight detached to RAF Turnhouse for affiliation with No 602 Sqn AAF |
| 12 Apr 1933 | 'C' Flight returned from RAF Turnhouse on completion of affiliation with No 602 Sqn AAF |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Fury I | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 16 Feb 1933 | Officer Commanding, DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Charles R Hancock | 1 May 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Anthony C Evans-Evans | 25 Jun 1930 | Signals duties |
| Flt Lt | George P MacDonald | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Flt Lt | Edward C T Edwards | 5 Jan 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Richard P Garnons-Williams | 3 Oct 1929 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Harry St G Burke | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Neill Daunt | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth B B Cross | 7 Apr 1931 | later ACM |
| Fg Off | Arthur E Clouston | 7 Apr 1931 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Eric A Douglas-Jones | 29 Dec 1931 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Thomas A Head | 18 Aug 1932 | |
| Fg Off | John S French | 10 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | George Thornton | 28 Jul 1932 | MM |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Bernard Chadwell | 30 Jan 1933 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Patrick J McNally | 2 Sep 1930 | MB, BCh |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | Oliver R Orchard | 1 Sep 1930 | Grade III, BA |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Lt Cdr (Ret) | F W Wiseman-Clarke | RN | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | John H Lloyd | 22 Sep 1932 | |
| WO II | Ernest W Strudwick | 8 Jun 1931 | |
| WO II | William J Pond | 2 Mar 1932 | |
Source - July 1933 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1933- Jan 1934
| Date | Notes |
| 29 Jul 1933 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Practice Camp |
| 17 Aug 1933 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Practice Camp |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Fury I | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 16 Feb 1933 | Officer Commanding, DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Arthur D H Foster | 8 Aug 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Charles R Hancock | 1 May 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | George P MacDonald | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Cedric B Hughes | 25 Jul 1933 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Harry St G Burke | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Neill Daunt | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth B B Cross | 7 Apr 1931 | later ACM |
| Fg Off | Arthur E Clouston | 7 Apr 1931 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Thomas King | 3 Aug 1933 | |
| Fg Off | John R Dufort | 26 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Eric A Douglas-Jones | 29 Dec 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Derek Price | 28 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | George D M Blackwood | 26 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Kenrick A Stewart | 15 Jul 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Cecil T Weir | 15 Jul 1933 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | Patrick B H Butler | 28 Aug 1933 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Thomas A Head | 18 Aug 1932 | |
| Fg Off | John S French | 10 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert W C Springham | 3 Aug 1933 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Bernard Chadwell | 30 Jan 1933 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Graham S Strachen | 7 Dec 1933 | MB, ChB |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | Oliver R Orchard | 1 Sep 1930 | Grade III, BA |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Lt Cdr (Ret) | F W Wiseman-Clarke | RN | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Ernest W Strudwick | 8 Jun 1931 | |
Source - January 1934 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Fury I | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 16 Feb 1933 | Officer Commanding, DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Arthur D H Foster | 8 Aug 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Charles R Hancock | 1 May 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | George P MacDonald | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Flt Lt | Cedric B Hughes | 25 Jul 1933 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Neill Daunt | 8 Mar 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth B B Cross | 7 Apr 1931 | later ACM |
| Fg Off | Arthur E Clouston | 7 Apr 1931 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Thomas King | 3 Aug 1933 | |
| Fg Off | John R Dufort | 26 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Eric A Douglas-Jones | 29 Dec 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Derek Price | 28 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | George D M Blackwood | 26 Aug 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Kenrick A Stewart | 15 Jul 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Cecil T Weir | 15 Jul 1933 | later AVM |
| Plt Off | Patrick B H Butler | 28 Aug 1933 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Thomas A Head | 18 Aug 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert W C Springham | 3 Aug 1933 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Bernard Chadwell | 30 Jan 1933 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Sqn Ldr | Roy W White | 12 Feb 1934 | MRCS, LRCP |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | Oliver R Orchard | 1 Sep 1930 | Grade III, BA |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Lt Cdr (Ret) | F W Wiseman-Clarke | RN | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | Cecil H Chandler | 14 Dec 1933 | |
Source - July 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 14 Jan 1935 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 21 Jan 1935 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting | |
| Sqn Ldr | 21 Jan 1935 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Date | Notes |
| 16 Jul 1934 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Training |
| 21 Jul 1934 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Hornchurch for Air Exercises |
| 28 Jul 1934 | Squadron returned to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge to complete Annual Armament Training |
| 9 Aug 1934 | Squadron returned from RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Training |
| 23 Apr 1935 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Training |
| 10 May 1935 | Squadron returned from No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge to complete Annual Armament Training |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Fury I | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/Fighting Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 14 Jan 1935 | Officer Commanding, DSO, OBE, AFC; later MRAF | |
| Flt Lt | Arthur D H Foster | 8 Aug 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Charles R Hancock | 1 May 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | 15 Jul 1934 | Signals duties; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Arthur N Luxmoore | 23 Apr 1935 | |
| Fg Off | John R Dufort | 26 Jun 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Eric A Douglas-Jones | 29 Dec 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Francis G Frow | 2 Mar 1935 | |
| Plt Off | Howard D Fraser | 15 Dec 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Richard J C Nedwill | 4 Mar 1935 | |
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| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Albert R Morton | 89 Aug 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Herbert W C Springham | 3 Aug 1933 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Bernard Chadwell | 30 Jan 1933 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Malachy T O'Reilly | 13 Jun 1935 | MB, BCh |
| Education Officer | |||
| Mr | Oliver R Orchard | 1 Sep 1930 | Grade III, BA |
| Civilian Assistant | |||
| Lt Cdr (Ret) | F W Wiseman-Clarke | RN | |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | Henry H Tomblin | 3 Apr 1935 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Francis A Ladell | 4 Jan 1935 | |
Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Feb 1938 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 21 Feb 1936 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting | |
| Sqn Ldr | 21 Feb 1936 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 18 May 1936 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Training |
| 26 May 1936 | Squadron returned from No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Training |
| 28 May 1936 | 'C' Flight disbanded |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Fury I | RAF Hawkinge | ADGB/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Feb 1936 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | W E Cameron | 19 May 1936 | |
| Fg Off | Francis G Frow | 2 Mar 1935 | |
| Fg Off | M Dawnay | 3 Dec 1935 | |
| Plt Off | R W Stewart | 25 May 1936 | |
| Plt Off | Richard J C Nedwill | 4 Mar 1935 | |
| Plt Off | J G Spencer | 4 Mar 1936 | |
| Plt Off | James Rankin | 4 Mar 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | F A Marlow | 17 Feb 1936 | |
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Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Source - August 1936 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Date | Notes |
| 31 Aug 1936 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Training |
| 11 Sep 1936 | Squadron returned from No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Training |
| 5 Nov 1936 | The Squadron Badge which was authorised by HM King Edward VIII in October was presented by AM Sir Hugh Dowding |
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| 5 Nov 1936 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Hawker Fury IIs |
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| 12 Apr 1937 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Training |
| 30 Apr 1937 | Squadron returned from No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Training |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Fury II | RAF Hawkinge | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Feb 1936 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | W E Cameron | 19 May 1936 | |
| Fg Off | Richard J C Nedwill | 4 Mar 1935 | |
| Plt Off | R W Reynolds | 1 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | K Mac Sclanders | 5 Aug 1936 | |
| Plt Off | R H Lonsdale | 10 Aug 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J B N Russell | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K L Keith | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J D Green | 7 Jun 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B R Whaley | 21 Feb 1937 | |
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Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | D M Fleming | 3 Sep 1937 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | 10 Sep 1937 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting | |
| Sqn Ldr | D M Fleming | 10 Sep 1937 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| AC1 | J Dale | 5 Nov 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | B R Whaley | 25 Jun 1938 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | C C Law | 25 Jun 1938 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jun 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 15 Oct 1937 | Squadron transferred from No 11 Group to No 12 Group |
| 25 Oct 1937 | All Furies and Hart (T) were transferred transferred to No 41 Sqn |
| 27 Oct 1937 | Squadron received the Hawker Demons transferred from No 41 Sqn |
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| 1 Dec 1937 | Squadron transferred from No 12 Group to No 11 Group |
| 23 May 1938 | Squadron proceeded to No 2 ATC, RAF Aldergrove for Annual Armament Training |
| 18 Jun 1938 | Squadron returned from No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge on completion of Annual Armament Training |
| 28 Jun 1938 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Gloster Gladiators |
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Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Gloster Gladiators | RAF Hawkinge | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | D M Fleming | 3 Sep 1937 | Officer Commanding |
| Fg Off | L Maxwell-Muller | 4 May 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J B N Russell | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | K L Keith | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | B R Whaley | 21 Feb 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A M Lyall | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J G Cave | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H M S Lambert | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P L Burke | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W A C Emmett | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J F J Haworth | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A G Evans | 17 Mar 1938 | |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jun 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Cpl | W H Philpott | 27 Nov 1938 | Died in Hospital |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jun 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 26 Sep 1938 | Squadron moved to RAF Northolt due to the 'Munich Crisis' |
| 12 Oct 1938 | Squadron returned to due RAF Hawkinge on conclusion of 'Munich Crisis' |
| 10 Dec 1938 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Bristol Blenheim IFs |
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Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim IF | RAF Hawkinge | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | D M Fleming | 3 Sep 1937 | Officer Commanding |
| Fg Off | L Maxwell-Muller | 4 May 1938 | |
| Act Fg Off | K L Keith | 10 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A M Lyall | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J G Cave | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H M S Lambert | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P L Burke | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J F J Haworth | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A G Evans | 17 Mar 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M J Miley | 30 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | E Cassidy | 17 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A J S Pattinson | 17 Sep 1938 | |
| APO | J A Caslaw | 29 Oct 1938 | |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | A H Ward | 14 May 1938 | |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jun 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | D M Fleming | 1 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Wg Cdr |
| Sqn Ldr | 16 Jan 1939 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn | |
| Wg Cdr | D M Fleming | 30 Jan 1939 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting on posting to RAF Turnhouse |
| Sqn Ldr | 30 Jan 1939 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn | |
| AC | Bleeker | 11 Mar 1939 | Died in hospital |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jun 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 10 Feb 1939 | Re-equipment with Bristol Blenheim IFs completed |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim IF | RAF Hawkinge | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 16 Jan 1939 | Officer Commanding; later AVM | |
| Act Flt Lt | L Maxwell-Muller | 4 May 1938 | |
| Fg Off | C H Bull | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Act Fg Off | J G Cave | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A M Lyall | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H M S Lambert | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P L Burke | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W A C Emmett | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J F J Haworth | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M J Miley | 30 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | E Cassidy | 17 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A J S Pattinson | 17 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | B G Hooper | 17 Dec 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J A Caslaw | 29 Oct 1938 | |
| APO | B J Rafe | 17 Dec 1938 | |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | F J R H Bateman | 28 Apr 1936 | |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Bristol Blenheim IF | RAF Hawkinge | Fighter Command/No 11 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 16 Jan 1939 | Officer Commanding; later AVM | |
| Act Flt Lt | L Maxwell-Muller | 4 May 1938 | |
| Fg Off | C H Bull | 28 Jan 1939 | |
| Act Fg Off | J G Cave | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A M Lyall | 7 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H M S Lambert | 4 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | P L Burke | 23 Oct 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W A C Emmett | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J F J Haworth | 8 Jan 1938 | |
| Plt Off | M J Miley | 30 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | E Cassidy | 17 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A J S Pattinson | 17 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | B G Hooper | 17 Dec 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J A Caslaw | 29 Oct 1938 | |
| APO | B J Rafe | 17 Dec 1938 |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements: May - Sep 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| AC2 | F R Jones | 18 May 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
Nominal Roll of Officers and Pilots - 31 Aug 1939
| Rank | Name | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Officer Commanding; later AVM | |
| Fg Off | G Drew | Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | C H Bull | |
| Flt Lt | J G Cave | |
| Fg Off | A M Lyall | |
| Fg Off | P L Burke | |
| Plt Off | H M S Lambert | |
| Plt Off | W A C Emmett | |
| Plt Off | J F J Haworth | |
| Plt Off | J H G Walker | |
| Plt Off | M J Miley | |
| Plt Off | E Cassidy | |
| Plt Off | A J S Pattinson | |
| Plt Off | B G Hooper | |
| Plt Off | J A Caslaw | |
| Plt Off | B J Rafe | |
| Plt Off | B Howe | |
| Flt Sgt | C J E Bolland | |
| Flt Sgt | E J W Monk | |
| Sgt | R C Haine | |
| Sgt | P R Smith | |
| Sgt | J Lingard | |
| Sgt | F G Morris | |
| Sgt | J B Thompson |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Personnel Movements: Sep - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | J G Cave | 30 Aug 1939 | Assumed command of 'AI' Flight |
| Fg Off | P L Burke | 30 Aug 1939 | Assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | G Drew | 4 Sep 1939 | Assumed command of 'AI' Flight |
| Flt Lt | J G Cave | 4 Sep 1939 | Resumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | R Messulam | 23 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | P L Burke | 6 Oct 1939 | Assumed command of 'AI' Flight |
| Fg Off | G Drew | 9 Oct 1939 | Relinquished command of 'AI' Flight on posting to No 273 Sqn |
| Plt Off | H M S Lambert | 11 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 18 Aug 1939 |
| Plt Off | W A C Emmett | 15 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | J F J Haworth | 20 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 15 Oct 1939 |
| Plt Off | J D Meeke | 24 Nov 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | R Messulam | 24 Nov 1939 | Adjutant, posted to No 3 School of Technical Training, Blackpool |
| Plt Off | J H G Walker | 29 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 24 Nov 1939 |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 14 Aug 1939 | Squadron proceeded to No 3 ATC, RAF Sutton Bridge for Annual Armament Training |
| 22 Aug 1939 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Northolt |
| 30 Aug 1939 | Four experimental Blenheim IVs fitted with Airborne Interception radar were received and formed 'AI' Flight |
| xx Sep 1939 | Squadron code letters changed from RX to ZK |
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| 15 Sep 1939 | Squadron detached to RAF Filton to cover crossing of BEF to France from Cardiff and Avonmouth |
| 4 Oct 1939 | Squadron returned to RAF Northolt |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | J G Cave | 31 Jan 1940 | Posted to RAF Halton due to sickness |
| Fg Off | A M Lyall | 1 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | B J Rafe | 1 Feb 1940 | Assumed command of Squadron Armoury |
| Plt Off | K H Potter | 7 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Air Gunner |
| Plt Off | W A H Chapman | 7 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Air Gunner |
| Plt Off | D W Hogg | 11 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | V Hester | 11 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Air Observer |
| Sgt | S Hauxwell | 16 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Air Observer |
| Fg Off | P L Burke | 19 Feb 1940 | Posed to No 145 Sqn |
| Sgt | J F R Jones | 21 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | M J Miley | 1 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Sgt | V Hester | 1 Mar 1940 | Posted to Wastage Pool, RAF Uxbridge |
| Plt Off | P D W Brierley | 15 Mar1940 | Arrived on posting from No 601 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D H Blomeley | 21 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | P D W Brierley | 27 Mar1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | V Hester | 31 Mar 1940 | Reposted to the unit from the Wastage Pool, RAF Uxbridge |
| Plt Off | Brayley | 12 Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Air Gunner |
| Sqn Ldr | K A K McEwen | 22 Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting pending pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | 8 May 1940 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting on posting to RAF Turnhouse | |
| Sqn Ldr | K A K McEwen | 8 May 1940 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | A M Lyall | 12 May 1940 | Relinquished command of 'B' Flight and reverted to Fg Off |
| Flt Lt | R G Ker-Ramsey | 12 May 1940 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | A W Brown | 1 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | R G Ker-Ramsey | 4 Jun 1940 | Attached to RAF Northolt for Air Fighting Course |
| Plt Off | A B Lucy | 4 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from the Air Ministry, wef 16 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | J D Meeke | 6 Jun 1940 | Adjutant, promoted to Fg Off, wef 27 Feb 1940 |
| Plt Off | D A Forbes | 11 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 59 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J F J Haworth | 11 Jun 1940 | Posted to No 43 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | K A K McEwen | 13 Jun 1940 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting on posting to France |
| Sqn Ldr | W W Loxton | 13 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn and assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Brayley | 15 Jun 1940 | Posted to No 12 OTU |
| Plt Off | D McNeil | 29 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cosford for Engineering duties |
| Plt Off | D A Forbes | 29 Jun 1940 | Posted to No 15 OTU for Air Crew Training |
| Plt Off | R J Candy | 6 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Air Gunner |
| Plt Off | A W Brown | 15 Jul 1940 | Attached to CGS, RAF Warmwell |
| Plt Off | R J Candy | 15 Jul 1940 | Air Gunner, posted to No 98 Sqn, RAF Gatwick |
| Fg Off | J D Meeke | 16 Jul 1940 | Adjutant, promoted to Act (unpaid) Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | D McNeil | 18 Jul 1940 | Engineer Officer, attached to RAF Northolt |
| Plt Off | D McNeil | 31 Jul 1940 | Engineer Officer, attached to RAF St Athan |
| Plt Off | D McNeil | 1 Aug 1940 | Engineer Officer, ceased to be attached to RAF St Athan |
| Flt Lt | C H Bull | 8 Aug 1940 | Killed in a shooting accident |
| Plt Off | A W Brown | 9 Aug 1940 | Ceased to be attached to CGS, RAF Warmwell and returned to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| APO | Monk | 12 Aug 1940 | Arrived on appointment to a Commission |
| Fg Off | H M S Lambert | 15 Aug 1940 | Recalled from leave and attached to RAF Northolt for AFDU Trials |
| Fg Off | M J Miley | 15 Aug 1940 | Recalled from leave and attached to RAF Northolt for AFDU Trials |
| Plt Off | A F Ambrose | 18 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | F C Harrold | 19 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A F Ambrose | 26 Aug 1940 | Posted to No 151 Sqn, RAF Northolt |
| Plt Off | F C Harrold | 26 Aug 1940 | Posted to No 151 Sqn, RAF Northolt |
| Flt Lt | Ives | 27 Aug 1940 | Attached to from HQ No 10 Group to Martlesham Heath for Special Duty |
| Flt Lt | Ives | 28 Aug 1940 | Ceased to be attached to from HQ No 10 Group to Martlesham Heath for Special Duty |
| Plt Off | Sword-Daniels | 29 Aug 1940 | Attached to AFDU, RAF Northolt |
| Plt Off | G M Hamilton | 29 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Intelligence Officer |
| Fg Off | H M S Lambert | 31 Aug 1940 | Attached to AFDU, RAF Northolt |
| Fg Off | M J Miley | 31 Aug 1940 | Attached to AFDU, RAF Northolt |
| Plt Off | A B Lucy | 1 Sep 1940 | Posted to Special Signals School |
| Plt Off | Sword-Daniels | 2 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to AFDU, RAF Northolt |
| Plt Off | D W Hogg | 3 Sep 1940 | Killed by friendly fire |
| Fg Off | H M S Lambert | 3 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Biggin Hill for Special Duties |
| Flt Lt | R G Ker-Ramsey | 1 Sep 1940 | Attached to Fighter Interception Unit, RAF Shoreham |
| Flt Lt | A M Lyall | 14 Sep 1940 | Rreverted to Fg Off on posting to RMU, RAF Filton |
| Flt Lt | R G Ker-Ramsey | 15 Sep 1940 | Reported missing, later reported to be a POW |
| Fg Off | H M S Lambert | 15 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | M J Miley | 15 Sep 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Hamilton | 16 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn for duty as Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | D McNeil | 16 Sep 1940 | Engineer Officer, posted to No 151 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | C D Smith | 20 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Sqn Ldr | L J C Mitchell | 24 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 254 Sqn pending assuming command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | W W Loxton | 25 Sep 1940 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting to No 15 SFTS |
| Sqn Ldr | L J C Mitchell | 25 Sep 1940 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | J McC M Hughes | 26 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | Fynn | 30 Sep 1940 | Attached from RAF Kenley for Signals duties |
| Fg Off | J Thom | 14 Oct 1940 | Posted to RAF Biggin Hill for Signals duties |
| Plt Off | Fynn | 14 Oct 1940 | Posted from RAF Kenley for Signals duties |
| Plt Off | Hat | 14 Oct 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 269 Sqn and attached to No 5 OTU |
| Plt Off | K H Potter | 15 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Act (paid) Fg Off, wef 17 Jul 1940 |
| Fg Off | W A C Emmett | 15 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | J A Strong | 19 Oct 1940 | Posted from Radio School for Signals, Radio, AI and IFF duties |
| Plt Off | Cassidy | 20 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 249 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J G Lingard | 24 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 219 Sqn |
| Plt Off | K H Potter | 29 Oct 1940 | Posted to Special Duty Flight, RAF Helensburgh |
| Plt Off | Sword-Daniels | 30 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Plt Off | G M Hamilton | 30 Oct 1940 | Intelligence Officer, promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Sgt | L T Winter | 16 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | A L Romanis | 16 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | A J Theasby | 16 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | E W J Monk | 21 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | E Powell | 21 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Lt | J McC M Hughes | 7 Dec 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J R Friend | 7 Dec 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 16 Jan 1940 | Squadron proceeded to RAF North Weald |
| 15 Feb 1940 | Blenheim IV, N6193 of 'AI' Flight transferred to No 248 Sqn |
| 15 Feb 1940 | Blenheim IV, N6194 of 'AI' Flight transferred to No 248 Sqn |
| 10 May 1940 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Hawkinge for operation along Dutch and Belgian coasts |
| 30 May 1940 | Squadron received Westland Whirlwind, L6845, pending re-equipment |
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| 4 Jun 1940 | Squadron received second Westland Whirlwind |
| 19 Jun 1940 | Squadron moved to RAF Martlesham Heath |
| 8 Oct 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF North Weald to RAF Debden |
| 4 Nov 1940 | First Bristol Beaufighter IF was collected from No 27 MU, RAF Shawbury |
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| 11 Nov 1940 | Two Beaufighters (R2129 and R2101) collected from No 32 MU, RAF St Athan |
| 27 Nov 1940 | Squadron moved to RAF Wittering and transferred to No 12 Group |
| 4 Dec 1940 | One Beaufighter received from No 30 MU, RAF Sealand |
| 8 Dec 1940 | Eight Beaufighters transferred to No 604 Sqn, Coastal Command |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | B Howe | 1 Jan 1941 | Posted to No 263 Sqn |
| Fg Off | A Hamilton | 1 Jan 1941 | Engineer Officer, attached to HQ Fighter Command |
| Sqn Ldr | H P Pleasance | 4 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting from HQ No 12 Group and assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | L J C Mitchell | 4 Jan 1941 | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn on posting to HQ No 12 Group |
| Sgt | P R Smith | 6 Jan 1941 | Reposted to No 25 Sqn on appointment to a commission |
| Fg Off | A Hamilton | 7 Jan 1941 | Engineer Officer, posted to No 68 Sqn |
| Fg Off | B J Rafe | 16 Jan 1941 | Posted to No 2 School of General Reconnaissance |
| Plt Off | M J Herrick | 19 Jan 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield for special duty |
| Plt Off | J B Stoneman | 21 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Wattisham for duty as Engineer Officer |
| Fg Off | B G Hooper | 27 Jan 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield for special duty |
| Plt Off | Corry | 29 Jan 1941 | Posted to RAF Northolt |
| Flt Lt | C D Smith | 31 Jan 1941 | Posted to RAF Boscombe Down |
| Flt Lt | G T B Clayton | 31 Jan 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 17 OTU and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| The ORB for February 1941 is missing, probably having been destroyed in an air raid on 14 Mar 1941 before a copy had been sent to the Air Ministry | |||
| Sqn Ldr | H P Pleasance | 1 Feb 1941* | Relinquished command of No 25 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | D F W Atcherley | 1 Feb 1941* | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J A Strong | 5 Mar 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | T F Dorward | 5 Mar 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Lewis | 7 Mar 1941 | Posted to No 214 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 8 Mar 1941 | Attached from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Plt Off | L R Batten | 10 Mar 1941 | Transferred to the Technical Branch |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 10 Mar 1941 | Ceased to be attached from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 12 Mar 1941 | Attached from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Fg Off | A Hamilton | 14 Mar 1941 | Engineer Officer, ceased to be attached to the Air Ministry |
| Act Fg Off | A T Sword-Daniels | 14 Mar 1941 | Wounded in bombing raid and admitted to Stamford Hospital, later transferred to RAF Hospital, Rauceby |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 14 Mar 1941 | Ceased to be attached from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Fg Off | H S Lusk | 16 Mar 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield for special duty |
| Sqn Ldr | H P Pleasance | 16 Mar 1941 | Attached to RAF Biggin Hill for special duty |
| Plt Off | D W Robinson | 19 Mar 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Radio School |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 26 Mar 1941 | Attached from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Flt Lt | E L Vaughan | 27 Mar 1941 | Attached from RAF Digby |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 27 Mar 1941 | Ceased to be attached from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Fg Off | J F Inkster | 31 Mar 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield for special duty |
| Fg Off | H Jacobs | 1 Apr 1941 | Attached from No 21 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 3 Apr 1941 | Attached from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Act Fg Off | A T Sword-Daniels | 3 Apr 1941 | Discharged from the RAF Hospital, Rauceby |
| Flt Sgt | D F Roberts | 3 Apr 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | H I Maxwell | 3 Apr 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Lt | E L Vaughan | 5 Apr 1941 | Ceased to be attached from RAF Digby |
| Fg Off | J E King | 6 Apr 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 9 Apr 1941 | Ceased to be attached from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Flt Lt | J F Inkster | 12 Apr 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Tangmere |
| Plt Off | J H Chase | 13 Apr 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Wg Cdr | J H Edwardes-Jones | 14 Apr 1941 | Attached from RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Wg Cdr | J H Edwardes-Jones | 16 Apr 1941 | Ceased to be attached from RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Fg Off | H S Lusk | 17 Apr 1941 | Admitted to the RAF Hospital, Ely |
| Fg Off | H S Lusk | 18 Apr 1941 | Discharged from the RAF Hospital, Ely |
| Fg Off | J E King | 20 Apr 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | J H Chase | 27 Apr 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Fg Off | J N Craig | 28 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 17 OTU |
| Act Fg Off | G M Hamilton | 30 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF West Malling |
| Plt Off | A W Brown | 2 May 1941 | Posted to RAF Wittering |
| Act Fg Off | R V T Castle-Miller | 4 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Church Fenton, wef 1 May 1941 |
| Flt Lt | W Sawyer | 4 May 1941 | Attached from RAF Church Fenton |
| Plt Off | R G Grey | 6 May 1941 | Arrived on posting, wef 7 May 1941 |
| Plt Off | C Crombie RCAF | 6 May 1941 | Arrived on posting, wef 7 May 1941 |
| AC1 | J B Montgomerie | 8 May 1941 | Killed in an air raid |
| Flt Lt | W Sawyer | 10 May 1941 | Ceased to be attached from RAF Church Fenton |
| Plt Off | D W Robinson | 13 May 1941 | Posted to the Middle East |
| Flt Lt | Denison | 14 May 1941 | Attached from No 60 OTU |
| Sgt | K R Lusty | 16 May 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | J W Pye | 16 May 1941 | Arrived on posting, on appointment to a commission |
| Act Fg Off | A T Sword-Daniels | 17 May 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 9 May 1941 |
| Plt Off | A J Picknett | 18 May 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | D W Thompson | 18 May 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | L R Batten | 19 May 1941 | Attached to RAF Yatesbury |
| Fg Off | Dowden | 22 May 1941 | Attached from HQ Fighter Command |
| Fg Off | R W Denman | 22 May 1941 | Ceased to be attached on proceeding to No 60 OTU for instructional duties |
| Plt Off | L R Batten | 25 May 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Yatesbury |
| Fg Off | H S Lusk | 25 May 1941 | Posted as non-effective, sick, wef 23 May 1941 |
| Flt Lt | J F Inkster | 25 May 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield, wef 23 May 1941 |
| Flt Lt | G T B Clayton | 27 May 1941 | Attached to RAF Acklington |
| Plt Off | J B Stoneman | 27 May 1941 | Attached to RAF Acklington |
| Plt Off | J B Stoneman | 28 May 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Acklington |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 1 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from HQ, No 12 Group |
| Sgt | K R Lusty | 1 Jun 1941 | Attached to RAF Acklington |
| Plt Off | P R Smith | 1 Jun 1941 | Attached to RAF Acklington |
| Plt Off | A J Picknett | 1 Jun 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | D W Thompson | 1 Jun 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Flt Lt | G T B Clayton | 2 Jun 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Acklington |
| Sgt | K R Lusty | 3 Jun 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Acklington |
| Plt Off | P R Smith | 3 Jun 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Acklington |
| Plt Off | M J Herrick | 7 Jun 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | A T Sword-Daniels | 8 Jun 1941 | Posted to RAF Wittering as non-effective, sick |
| Plt Off | L Yeomans | 8 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 17 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Lowden | 8 Jun 1941 | Ceased to be attached |
| Flt Lt | J F Inkster | 8 Jun 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Sgt | M T Mould | 9 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Church Fenton |
| Sgt | V A Woodward | 9 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Church Fenton |
| Plt Off | F D C Henry | 10 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from HQ No 12 Group |
| Sgt | S H Barkus | 13 Jun 1941 | Attached to No 1 Scholl of PT and Drill, RAF St Athan for No 22 PTI War Course, |
| Sgt | H F H Gigney | 14 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | B G Hooper | 15 Jun 1941 | Attached to RAF Boscombe Down |
| Fg Off | F Dalton | 16 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting, wef 12 Jun 1941 |
| Plt Off | G H Hampton | 16 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Digby |
| Fg Off | B G Hooper | 20 Jun 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Boscombe Down |
| Plt Off | R G Grey | 23 Jun 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | L R Batten | 25 Jun 1941 | Posted to RAF Kirton-in-Lindsay |
| Plt Off | R D McQueen | 27 Jun 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Radio School |
| Flt Sgt | G Smythe | 1 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 2 School of Air Navigation, wef 29 Jun 1941 |
| Sgt | M T Mould | 1 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation, wef 29 Jun 1941 |
| Sgt | V A Woodward | 1 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation, wef 29 Jun 1941 |
| Sgt | J H Lewis | 1 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation, wef 29 Jun 1941 |
| Sgt | L Ivey | 3 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU, wef 1 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | W A Fradley | 4 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation, wef 4 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | L T Atwell | 6 Jul 1941 | Attached to PDC, Wilmslow pending posting overseas, wef 2 Jul 1941 |
| Flt Lt | W A C Emmett | 7 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 54 OTU, wef 5 Jul 1941 |
| Fg Off | J L Shaw | 7 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 6 SFTS, wef 5 Jul 1941 |
| Plt Off | J R Tracey | 7 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU, wef 2 Jul 1941 |
| Plt Off | R G Grey | 7 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | F D C Henry | 7 Jul 1941 | Attached to Rolls Royce Ltd, Derby |
| Plt Off | D W Thompson | 8 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | R G Crossman | 8 Jul 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | R D McQueen | 9 Jul 1941 | Transferred to the Technical Branch, wef 9 May 1941 |
| Sgt | G Charnock | 11 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation |
| Fg Off | B G Hooper | 13 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 12 Group Flight |
| Plt Off | P R Smith | 13 Jul 1941 | Posted to ASR Flight, RAF Coltishall |
| Plt Off | F D C Henry | 14 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to Rolls Royce Ltd, Derby |
| Plt Off | C Crombie RCAF | 14 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | G B Cooke | 14 Jul 1941 | Qualified as Radio Operator (Air) |
| Sgt | V Hester | 14 Jul 1941 | Attached to Helmore Flight, Heston, wef 11 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | J Compton | 14 Jul 1941 | Attached to Helmore Flight, Heston, wef 11 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | J Slater | 14 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to the unit, wef 9 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | C Hall | 14 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to the unit, wef 9 Jul 1941 |
| Plt Off | K R Lusty | 14 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 1453 Flight |
| Plt Off | J W Pye | 14 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 1453 Flight |
| Plt Off | J H Lewis | 14 Jul 1941 | Reported for duty on appointment to a commission |
| Fg Off | J E King | 15 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 54 OTU |
| Sgt | W E Fitch | 18 Jul 1941 | Promoted to Act (paid) Flt Sgt, wef 26 Jun 1941 |
| Sgt | K McEntevy | 18 Jul 1941 | Attached to RAF Leconfield, pending posting |
| Flt Lt | J B Wray | 19 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Plt Off | G B Cooke | 19 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Sgt | M T Mould | 19 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation |
| Sgt | V A Woodward | 19 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation |
| Plt Off | J H Lewis | 19 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation |
| Flt Sgt | P W Broom | 20 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation |
| Sgt | A Bennison RAAF | 20 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation |
| Sgt | H McColl | 21 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 12 Group Flight, wef 19 Jul 1941 |
| Fg Off | T H Worth | 24 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Sgt | S H Barkus | 24 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 1 Scholl of PT and Drill, RAF St Athan for No 22 PTI War Course, |
| Sgt | J H Balderson | 25 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from PDC, Wilmslow, wef 4 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | F P Nekludow | 25 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU, wef 26 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | S V Holloway | 25 Jul 1941 | Promoted to Temp Flt Sgt, wef 1 Apr 1941 |
| Sgt | F W Curtis | 25 Jul 1941 | Remustered to the trade of Radio Operator (Air), wef 12 Feb 1941 |
| Flt Lt | W J Alington | 26 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Flt Lt | G T B Clayton | 27 Jul 1941 | Posted to RAF Wittering for Controller duties (Sqn Ldr post) |
| Sgt | E F White | 30 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Wittering, wef 27 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | V Hester | 30 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to Helmore Flight, Heston, wef 14 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | J Compton | 30 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to Helmore Flight, Heston, wef 14 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | V Hester | 30 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to Helmore Flight, Heston, wef 14 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | J Compton | 30 Jul 1941 | Ceased to be attached to Helmore Flight, Heston, wef 14 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | W A Fradley | 30 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 1453 Flight, wef 14 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | V Hester | 30 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 1453 Flight, wef 14 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | J Compton | 30 Jul 1941 | Attached to No 1453 Flight, wef 14 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | K McEntevy | 30 Jul 1941 | Posted to RAF Leconfield, wef 19 Jul 1941 |
| Flt Sgt | R H Milliner | 30 Jul 1941 | Posted to No 255 Sqn on ceasing to be attached, wef 28 Jul 1941 |
| Plt Off | G H Hampton | 1 Aug 1941 | Transferred to the Technical Branch, wef 19 May 1941 |
| Plt Off | J B Stoneman | 1 Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 23 Jul 1941 |
| Plt Off | J H Lewis | 1 Aug 1941 | Attached to No 1453 Flight, wef 14 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | J Lynch RCAF | 3 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 54 OTU, wef 1 Aug 1941 |
| Sgt | S H Barkus | 3 Aug 1941 | Posted to RAF Leconfield, wef 31 Jul 1941 |
| Flt Sgt | P Broom | 3 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Flt Sgt | E W Curtis | 3 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | B Bent | 3 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | R N Turnbull | 3 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | J W Compton | 3 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | C A Johnson | 3 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | E G Hollis | 3 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | R C Pound | 3 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Fg Off | T H Worth | 6 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | F P Nekludow | 6 Aug 1941 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | A H Davis | 6 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 20 Balloon Centre, wef 5 Aug 1941 |
| Sgt | F G Morris | 6 Aug 1941 | Ceased to be attached to PDC, Wilmslow, wef 5 Aug 1941 |
| Plt Off | F D C Henry | 9 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 96 Sqn |
| Flt Sgt | J P McKinley | 10 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 129 Sqn, wef 18 Jul 1941 |
| Fg Off | R G Setchell | 14 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Plt Off | R D McQueen | 15 Aug 1941 | Attached to No 51 OTU pending posting |
| Flt Lt | J B Wray | 18 Aug 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Sgt | M T Mould | 19 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | V A Woodward | 19 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | L Ivey | 19 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | I P Spence | 19 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 18 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | J R Harper | 19 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 18 Jul 1941 |
| Flt Sgt | P W Broom | 19 Aug 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation, wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | A Bennison RAAF | 19 Aug 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 2 School of Air Navigation, wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Flt Sgt | P W Broom | 19 Aug 1941 | Attached to No 1453 Flight, wef 11 Jul 1941 |
| Sgt | R C Silvester | 19 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU, wef 14 Aug 1941 |
| Flt Lt | J B Wray | 20 Aug 1941 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr |
| Sgt | T A Leonard | 22 Aug 1941 | Proceeded to No 1 Convalescence Depot, wef 16 Aug 1941 |
| Sgt | L Ivey | 22 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 255 Sqn, |
| Sgt | A Bennison RAAF | 22 Aug 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Act Flt Lt | J D Meeke | 23 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Digby |
| Wg Cdr | D F W Atcherley | 25 Aug 1941 | Injured in a flying accident |
| Sqn Ldr | H P Pleasance | 4 Jan 1941 | Assumed command of No 25 Sqn |
| Plt Off | C A Anderson | 26 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Sqn Ldr | J B Wray | 26 Aug 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Sgt | V A Woodward | 26 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 255 Sqn, |
| Sgt | G Charnock | 26 Aug 1941 | Posted to No 255 Sqn, |
| Sgt | H F W Shead | 2 Sep 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield, wef 17 Aug 1941 |
| Sgt | A G Sheffield | 2 Sep 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield, wef 31 Aug 1941 |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 6 Sep 1941 | Proceeded to HQ Fighter Command |
| Sgt | H G A Scilley | 9 Sep 1941 | Proceeded to the Air Ministry |
| Sgt | Hazlewood | 9 Sep 1941 | Attached to PDC, Wilmslow, wef 12 Aug 1941 |
| Sgt | A Bennison RAAF | 13 Sep1941 | Discharged from SSQ, RAF Wittering |
| Sgt | F S Bullous | 13 Sep1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Sgt, wef 14 Aug 1941 |
| Flt Sgt | F J Holness | 13 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 3 ITW, wef 11 Sep 1941 |
| Sgt | E White | 13 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU, wef 11 Sep 1941 |
| Sgt | Hazlewood | 13 Sep 1941 | Posted to Aden Command, wef 2 Sep 1941 |
| Sgt | J H Balderson | 13 Sep 1941 | Attached to No 255 Sqn |
| Sgt | T A Leonard | 13 Sep 1941 | Attached to No 409 Sqn, wef 12 Sep 1941 |
| WO | T Presland | 15 Sep 1941 | Posted to South Africa, wef 28 Jul 1941 |
| Flt Sgt | T Spalton | 15 Sep 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Wittering, wef 13 Sep 1941 |
| Plt Off | L D Britain | 15 Sep 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off |
| Plt Off | J H Lewis | 15 Sep 1941 | Posted to No 54 OTU |
| Fg Off | R E McLaughlin | 15 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Fg Off | J L Shaw | 15 Sep 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | G B Cooke | 15 Sep 1941 | Proceeded to Central Medical Board, Halton |
| Sqn Ldr | C R Stewart | 21 Sep 1941 | Attached from No 60 OTU |
| Plt Off | J H Lewis | 21 Sep 1941 | Attached from No 54 OTU |
| WO | S V Nicholson | 24 Sep 1941 | Attached from No 600 Sqn, wef 23 Sep 1941 |
| Flt Sgt | G W Thomas | 24 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn |
| Sgt | F Felton | 24 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn |
| Sgt | W P Rimer | 24 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn |
| Plt Off | L H Cody | 26 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Radio School |
| Fg Off | J N Pattinson | 26 Sep 1941 | Attached to No 5 PDC, pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | L Yeomans | 26 Sep 1941 | Attached to No 1 Radio School |
| Flt Lt | J H Hunter-Tod | 26 Sep 1941 | Attached to No 5 PDC, pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | K R Lusty | 29 Sep 1941 | Radio Operator (Air) remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 24 Sep 1941 |
| Sgt | H G A Scilley | 4 Oct 1941 | Appointed to a commission |
| LAC | C J Bradshaw | 4 Oct 1941 | Remustered to Observer (Radio) on probation and promoted to Temp Sgt |
| Sgt | M T Mould | 6 Oct 1941 | Attached to RAF Colerne, pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | R N Turnbull | 6 Oct 1941 | Attached to RAF Colerne, pending posting overseas |
| Sgt | P F Kingsnorth | 6 Oct 1941 | Attached to RAF Colerne, pending posting overseas |
| Fg Off | J L Shaw | 7 Oct 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Plt Off | L Yeomans | 7 Oct 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 1 Radio School |
| Plt Off | R G Grey | 7 Oct 1941 | Attached to RAF Colerne, pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | J T Sandford | 11 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Fg Off | R G Setchell | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | P H C Windett | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | H K B Stewart | 12 Oct 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | W P Rimer | 12 Oct 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Upwood, wef 8 Oct 1941 and attached to No 13 OTU, wef 9 Oct 1941 |
| Fg Off | F C Clarke | 14 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 1454 Flight |
| Plt Off | S V Nicholson | 14 Oct 1941 | Reported for duty on appointment to a commission for Engineering duties, wef 11 Oct 1941 |
| Act Fg Off | L D Britain | 15 Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 1 Sep 1941 |
| Plt Off | G G Waddington | 15 Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 1 Aug 1941 |
| Plt Off | G F Sellick | 15 Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act Fg Off, wef 1 Aug 1941 |
| Sgt | W P Rimer | 17 Oct 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 13 OTU |
| Plt Off | C Crombie RCAF | 19 Oct 1941 | Attached to RAF Colerne, pending posting overseas |
| Plt Off | S V Nicholson | 21 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 247 Sqn, wef 20 Oct 1941 |
| Wg Cdr | D F W Atcherley | 21 Oct 1941 | Posted to SHQ, RAF Wittering as supernumerary, non-effective, sick |
| Sqn Ldr | C R Stewart | 21 Oct 1941 | Attached to No 1422 Flight |
| Act Flt Lt | J B Stoneman | 21 Oct 1941 | Admitted to Stibbington Hospital and later transferred to Stamford General Infirmary |
| Sgt | A Bennison RAAF | 23 Oct 1941 | Attached to RAF Colerne, pending posting overseas, wef 18 Oct 1941 |
| Sgt | W A Fradley | 23 Oct 1941 | Remustered to Observer (Radio), wef 10 Jul 1941 |
| Plt Off | L H Cody | 25 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 51 OTU, wef 24 Oct 1941 |
| Sgt | J D Culmer | 27 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 1453 Flight, wef 20 Oct 1941 |
| Sgt | V Hester | 29 Oct 1941 | Posted to No 1453 Flight, wef 27 Oct 1941 |
| Sqn Ldr | H P Pleasance | 30 Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act Wg Cdr, wef 23 Oct 1941 |
| Fg Off | J Richie | 30 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting as supernumerary from No 3 PRC, wef 23 Oct 1941 |
| Sgt | D B Keith | 1 Nov 1941 | Confirmed in trade of Observer (Radio) |
| Flt Sgt | P W Broom | 1 Nov 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 1453 Flight, on posting to No 1453 Flight wef 31 Oct 1941 |
| Sgt | F Felton | 3 Nov 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Upwood |
| Plt Off | J Singleton | 3 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 60 OTU |
| Plt Off | J H Chase | 6 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 12 Group Flight |
| Plt Off | J H Lewis | 6 Nov 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 1453 Flight on attachment to No 1451 Flight |
| Plt Off | R E Holder RCAF | 9 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Sgt | Lyfield | 10 Nov 1941 | Attached to RAF Training School, Bristol Aero Engines |
| Plt Off | K R Lusty | 14 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 1453 Flight |
| Plt Off | J W Pye | 14 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 1453 Flight |
| Sgt | D McCracken | 14 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU, wef 9 Nov 1941 |
| Sgt | C R Guest | 14 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU, wef 9 Nov 1941 |
| Sgt | H L Middlemast | 14 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU, wef 10 Nov 1941 |
| Sgt | J H Balderson | 14 Nov 1941 | Posted to No 255 Sqn |
| Sgt | D J Henderson | 14 Nov 1941 | Attached from No 1453 Flight, wef 11 Nov 1941 |
| Plt Off | J Singleton | 18 Nov 1941 | Attached to No 2 OTU, RAF Catfoss for Beaufighter Conversion Course |
| Sgt | F G Morris | 18 Nov 1941 | Attached to No 253 Sqn |
| Flt Sgt | S A Piner | 18 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 234 Sqn |
| Sgt | F G Morris | 23 Nov 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 253 Sqn |
| Sgt | H F W Shead | 24 Nov 1941 | Promoted to Temp Flt Sgt, wef 1 May 1941 |
| Sgt | Hollowell | 24 Nov 1941 | Appointed to a commission |
| Plt Off | C J C Bradshaw | 29 Nov 1941 | Appointed to a commission in the RAFVR as a Plt Off on Probation, wef 13 May 1941 |
| Sgt | J F Newman | 29 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Sgt | H D C Webbe | 29 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Act Wg Cdr | H P Pleasance | 1 Dec 1941 | Promoted to Temp Sqn Ldr |
| Act Sqn Ldr | J B Wray | 1 Dec 1941 | Promoted to Temp Sqn Ldr |
| Act Sqn Ldr | W J Alington | 1 Dec 1941 | Promoted to Temp Sqn Ldr |
| Act Flt Sgt | W E Fitch | 1 Dec 1941 | Promoted to Temp Flt Sgt (Fitter IIE) |
| Sgt | F G Morris | 2 Dec 1941 | Posted to AFE, RAF Thame |
| Sgt | S Bennett | 6 Dec 1941 | Promoted to Temp Flt Sgt |
| Plt Off | A W Tillman | 8 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from HQ Fighter Command |
| Fg Off | G G Waddington | 9 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | R E Holder RCAF | 9 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | D G Harrison | 9 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 51 OTU |
| Sgt | H J Alexander | 9 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 51 OTU |
| Sgt | D B Keith | 9 Dec 1941 | Discharged from the RAF on appointed to a commission, wef 26 Dec 1941 |
| Act Flt Lt | J B Stoneman | 14 Dec 1941 | Posted to No 157 Sqn |
| Act Flt Lt | L D Britain | 15 Dec 1941 | Plt Off on Probation, confirmed in his rank, wef 29 Dec 1941 |
| Act Fg Off | G G Waddington | 15 Dec 1941 | Plt Off on Probation, confirmed in his rank, wef 29 Dec 1941 |
| Act Fg Off | G F Sellick | 15 Dec 1941 | Plt Off on Probation, confirmed in his rank, wef 29 Dec 1941 |
| Plt Off | C A Anderson | 17 Dec 1941 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Flt Lt | J L Shaw | 18 Dec 1941 | Admitted to SSQ |
| Fg Off | J Richie | 20 Dec 1941 | Posted to No 3 Radio School |
| Plt Off | J T Sandford | 21 Dec 1941 | Attached to RAF Watchfield |
| Sgt | A E Paxton | 21 Dec 1941 | Posted to No 289 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | R G Seys | 27 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
| Plt Off | W D Gibson | 27 Dec 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 54 OTU |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
*These entries are assumed as the relevant section of the F540 is missing
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 4 Jan 1941 | Two Beaufighters (R2149 and R2082) transferred to No 43 OTU |
| 15 Jan 1941 | 3 x Beaufighters collected from No 27 MU, RAF Shawbury |
| 16 Jan 1941 | 3 x Blenheims delivered to No 54 OTU and one to No 20 MU |
| 14 Mar 1941 | Squadron hanger and offices were damaged in an enemy air raid |
| 15 Mar 1941 | Beaufighters, R2080, R2255 and R2206 and Blenheim L8659 despatched to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 19 Mar 1941 | Beaufighter, R2263 allotted from No 27 MU |
| 25 Mar 1941 | Beaufighter, R2257 allotted from No 19 MU |
| 26 Mar 1941 | Beaufighter, X7541 allotted from No 27 MU |
| 26 Mar 1941 | Beaufighter, X7541 despatched to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 4 May 1941 | Beaufighter, R2122, destroyed in an accident and transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 8 May 1941 | Beaufighter, X7546 received from No 19 MU |
| 11 May 1941 | Beaufighter, R2093 received from No 30 MU |
| 17 May 1941 | Beaufighter, R2181, destroyed in an accident and transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 18 May 1941 | Beaufighter, R2209, destroyed in an accident and transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 19 May 1941 | Beaufighter, R2254, allotted |
| 21 May 1941 | Beaufighters, X7549 and R2145 received from No 19 MU |
| 24 May 1941 | Beaufighter II, R2277 received from No 604 Sqn for trials |
| 28 May 1941 | Beaufighters, X7549, X7546 and R2245 detached to RAF Acklington |
| 1 Jun 1941 | Beaufighters, X7549, X7546 and R2245 ceased to be detached to RAF Acklington |
| 18 Jun 1941 | Beaufighter, X7560 received from No 19 MU |
| 26 Jun 1941 | Beaufighter II, R2277 transferred to No 600 Sqn |
| 8 Jul 1941 | Beaufighter, T4629, destroyed in an accident and transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 10 Jul 1941 | Beaufighters, X7567 and X7570 received from No 19 MU |
| 10 Jul 1941 | Havoc Is, BB899 and BD120 received from No 1422 Flt |
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| 18 Jul 1941 | Havoc I, AX910 received from RAF Duxford |
| 19 Jul 1941 | Havoc I, BJ469 received from No 85 Sqn |
| 3 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, R2082, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 3 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, R2145, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 8 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, R2181, transferred to No 25 Sqn from No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 9 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, X7569 received from No 19 MU |
| 16 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, X7580 received from No 27 MU |
| 18 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, R2093, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 21 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, X7582 received from No 19 MU |
| 25 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, X7570, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 25 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, X7582, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 28 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, X7587 received from No 27 MU |
| 29 Aug 1941 | Beaufighters, X7617 and X7619 received from No 19 MU |
| 29 Aug 1941 | Beaufighter, T4636, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 3 Sep 1941 | Beaufighter, X7621 received from No 19 MU |
| 4 Sep 1941 | Beaufighter, X7620 received from No 27 MU |
| 12 Sep 1941 | Beaufighter, X7625 received from No 19 MU |
| 19 Sep 1941 | Beaufighter, T4634, re-transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 20 Sep 1941 | Beaufighters, X7549, X7580 and X7625, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 22 Sep 1941 | Beaufighter, R2254, re-transferred to No 25 Sqn from No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 23 Sep 1941 | Beaufighters, X7623, X7626 and X7643 received from No 27 MU |
| 2 Oct 941 | Beaufighter, X7546, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 12 Oct 1941 | Beaufighter, X7620, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 14 Oct 1941 | Beaufighter, R2056, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 16 Oct 1941 | Beaufighter, X7643, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 31 Oct 1941 | Beaufighter, X7643, transferred to No 25 Sqn from No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 18 Nov 1941 | Beaufighter, X7626, re-transferred to No 25 Sqn from No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 21 Nov 1941 | Beaufighter, R2181, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 23 Nov 1941 | Beaufighter, X7580, re-transferred to No 25 Sqn from No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 27 Nov 1941 | Magister, P6466 transferred to No 607 Sqn |
| 2 Dec 1941 | Beaufighter, X7587, re-transferred to No 25 Sqn from No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 9 Dec 1941 | Beaufighter, X7580, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 14 Dec 1941 | Beaufighter, X7549, re-transferred to No 25 Sqn from No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 16 Dec 1941 | Beaufighter, R2254, transferred to No 43 Group Deposit Account |
| 26 Dec 1941 | Beaufighters, R2151 and X7619, transferred to No 219 Sqn |
Source - No 25 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/305)
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