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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 36 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations (including Coastal Defence Torpedo Flight)
[Sep 1928 | Jul 1929 | Jul 1930 | Aug 1930 | Sep 1930 | Oct 1930 | Nov 1930 | Dec 1930 | Jul 1931 | Jul 1932 | Jul 1933 | Jan 1934 | Jul 1934 | Jul 1935 | Jul 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939 | May-Dec 1939 | Jan-Dec 1940 | Jan-Dec 1941]
Personnel Movements: Jul - Sep 1928
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Jul 1928 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of Coastal Defence Torpedo Flight | |
| Hon Flt Lt | Francis P Smythies | 2 Jul 1928 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | George V T Thompson | 2 Jul 1928 | Arrived on posting |
| Sqn Ldr | 28 Aug 1928 | Assumed command of RAF Dinibristle |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jul - Sep 1928
| Date | Notes |
| 7 Jul 1928 | Formed at RAF Donibristle without any aircraft |
| 7 Aug 1928 | Three Hawker Horsley aircraft were collected from RAF Henlow |
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Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley | RAF Donibristle | Coastal Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Jul 1928 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Hon Flt Lt | Francis P Smythies | 2 Jul 1928 | |
| Fg Off | George V T Thompson | 2 Jul 1928 | Armament duties |
Source - September 1928 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Sep 1928 - Jul 1929
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Jul 1928 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of Coastal Defence Torpedo Flight | |
| Hon Flt Lt | Francis P Smythies | 2 Jul 1928 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | George V T Thompson | 2 Jul 1928 | Arrived on posting |
| Sqn Ldr | 28 Aug 1928 | Assumed command of RAF Donibristle | |
| Flt Lt | Alexander H J Howlett | 1 Oct 1928 | Arrived on posting, wef 6 Sep 1928 |
| Plt Off | Kenneth F T Pickles | 28 Dec 1928 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Charles V J Pratt | 8 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Arthur M D Howes | 10 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | William L Bateman | 18 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| Lt (RN) | Martineau | 22 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Duncan S E Vines | 23 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| Lt (RN) | Martineau | 11 Apr 1929 | Posted to HMS Eagle |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Sep 1928 - Jul 1929
| Date | Notes |
| 9 Oct 1928 |
Coastal Defence Torpedo Flight redesignated No 36 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron. |
| 1 Jan 1929 | Squadron received one Blackburn Dart for laying smoke-screens |
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Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley | RAF Donibristle | Coastal Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Jul 1928 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Alexander H J Howlett | 6 Sep 1928 | |
| Flt Lt | Francis P Smythies | 2 Jul 1928 | |
| Fg Off | George V T Thompson | 2 Jul 1928 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | Duncan S E Vines | 23 Jan 1929 | |
| Fg Off | William L Bateman | 19 Jan 1929 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Arthur M D Howes | 19 Jan 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Kenneth F T Pickles | 28 Dec 1928 | |
| Plt Off | Charles V J Pratt | 8 Jan 1929 | |
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Source - July 1929 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1929 - Jul 1930
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Bennet | 15 Aug 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| AC2 | R H Wilson | 28 Oct 1929 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 25 Nov 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Ian B Newbigging | 25 Nov 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | James R Ayling | 10 Dec 1929 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Bennet | 10 Dec 1929 | Posted to No 2 Sqn |
| Plt Off | James R Ayling | 29 Dec 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | Sidney A Davis | 22 Jan 1930 | Arrived on posting, wef 16 Dec 1929 |
| Plt Off | Charles V J Pratt | 28 Jan 1930 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Flt Lt | Arthur E Beilby | 7 Feb 1930 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Eric G Sharp | 10 Feb 1930 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt Plt | R Burne | 4 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from RAF Base Gosport |
| Sgt Plt | J Hart | 4 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from RAF Base Gosport |
| Sgt Plt | T H Farnsworth | 4 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from RAF Base Gosport |
| Sgt Plt | A E Clift | 4 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from RAF Base Gosport |
| Sgt Plt | G F Lincoln | 4 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from RAF Base Gosport |
| Sgt Plt | W C Dominy | 4 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from RAF Base Gosport |
| Flt Lt | William N Plenderleith | 10 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 1 Apr 1930 | Returned having completed the Air Pilotage Course at RAF Gosport |
| Plt Off | Ian B Newbigging | 4 Apr 1930 | Returned having completed the Signals Course at RAF Cranwell |
| Flt Lt | Francis P Smythies | 8 Apr 1930 | Appointed to a Permanent Commission |
| Fg Off | Brian A Oakley | 13 May 1930 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Sidney A Davis | 24 Jun 1930 | Returned having completed the Short Photographic Course at RAF Farnborough |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1929 - Jul 1930
| Date | Notes |
| 12 Jun 1930 | Squadron moved to RAF Kenley to practice formation flying for the RAF Display |
| 28 Jun 1930 | Squadron returned from RAF Kenley on completion of the RAF Display |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley | RAF Donibristle | Coastal Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Jul 1928 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | William N Plenderleith | 10 Mar 1930 | |
| Flt Lt | Arthur E Beilby | 10 Feb 1930 | |
| Flt Lt | Francis P Smythies | 2 Jul 1928 | |
| Fg Off | George V T Thompson | 2 Jul 1928 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | Duncan S E Vines | 23 Jan 1929 | |
| Fg Off | William L Bateman | 19 Jan 1929 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Sidney A Davis | 16 Dec 1929 | Photographic duties, killed in a flying accident - 17 Feb 1931 |
| Fg Off | James R Ayling | 10 Dec 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Charles V J Pratt | 8 Jan 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Brian A Oakley | 13 May 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Eric G Sharp | 10 Feb 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 25 Nov 1929 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Plt Off | Ian B Newbigging | 25 Nov 1929 | Signals duties |
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Source - July 1930 Air Force List
Source - August 1930 Air Force List
Source - September 1930 Air Force List
Source - October 1930 Air Force List
Source - November 1930 Air Force List
Source - December 1930 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1930 - Jul 1931
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | James R Ayling | 18 Aug 1930 | Attached to RAF Henlow for Parachute Course |
| Flt Lt | T W S Brown | 19 Aug 1930 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | William N Plenderleith | 8 Sep 1930 | Proceeded to Birkenhead to supervise loading of aircraft |
| Flt Lt | T W S Brown | 13 Sep 1930 | Sailed on SS City of Barcelona for Karachi |
| Flt Lt | William N Plenderleith | 13 Sep 1930 | Sailed on SS City of Barcelona for Karachi |
| Flt Lt | T W S Brown | xx Nov 1930 | Taken ill at Karachi |
| Fg Off | Charles V J Pratt | 8 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HMT Lancashire at Karachi |
| Sgt | J R Clifford | 30 Nov 1930 | Promoted to Flt Sgt |
| Flt Lt | William C P Bullock | 19 Dec 1930 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | William N Plenderleith | 19 Dec 1930 | Assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | Sidney A Davis | 17 Feb 1931 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Cpl | V R R Boyce | 17 Feb 1931 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Cpl | J Davis | 1 Apr 1931 | Fitter Torpedo, promoted to Act (paid) Sgt |
| LAC | G Robb | 1 Apr 1931 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | L V Mallinson | 1 Apr 1931 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, promoted to Cpl |
| Act Sgt | H E Pearce | 1 Apr 1931 | Confirmed in the rank of Sgt |
| AC1 | J Woods | 4 Apr 1931 | Embarked for the UK on medical grounds |
| Plt Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 7 Apr 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 27 Jan 1931 |
| Plt Off | Ian B Newbigging | 7 Apr 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 27 Jan 1931 |
| Cpl | J D Bird | 9 May 1931 | Arrived on posting for duty as Full-time Air Gunner |
| Cpl | C R McNally | 9 May 1931 | Arrived on posting for duty as Full-time Air Gunner |
| Cpl | P Taylor | 9 May 1931 | Arrived on posting for duty as Full-time Air Gunner |
| Flt Lt | J F Titmas | 15 Jun 1931 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Sgt | S C Kemp | 24 Jun 1931 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Flt Sgt, wef 1 May 1931 |
| LAC | A Greenhow | 24 Jun 1931 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, promoted to Cpl, wef 1 May 1931 |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1930 - Jul 1931
| Date | Notes |
| 8 Sep 1930 | 8 x Horsleys were loaded onto the SS City of Barcelona at Birkenhead |
| 13 Sep 1930 | SS City of Barcelona sailed from Birkenhead for Karachi |
| 16 Sep 1930 | 10 x Airmen of the Advance Party sailed from Southampton on HMT Somersetshire for Karachi |
| 19 Sep 1930 | 5 x Officers/1 x WO of the Advance Party sailed from Tilbury on SS Narkunda for Karachi via Bombay |
| 8 Oct 1930 | 10 x Airmen of the Advance Party disembarked from HMT Somersetshire at Karachi |
| 11 Oct 1930 | Officers of the Advance Party reported to RAF Drigh Road |
| 11 Oct 1930 | Aircraft and stores commenced unloading at Karachi |
| 14 Oct 1930 | No 2 Draft embarked on HT Lancashire at Southampton |
| 19 Oct 1930 | Aircraft and stores completed unloading at Karachi |
| 14 Nov 1930 | No 2 Draft disembarked from HT Lancashire at Singapore |
| 3 Dec 1930 | First Flight ('B') departed Karachi for Singapore |
| 9 Dec 1930 | Second Flight ('A') departed Karachi for Singapore |
| 13 Dec 1930 | 'B' Flight arrived at Singapore |
| 17 Dec 1930 | 'A' Flight, less one aircraft, arrived at Singapore |
| 19 Dec 1930 | Final aircraft of 'A' Flight arrived at Singapore |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley | RAF Base Singapore | Far East Command |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Jul 1928 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | William N Plenderleith | 10 Mar 1930 | |
| Flt Lt | William C P Bullock | 1 Aug 1930 | Torpedo duties |
| Fg Off | James R Ayling | 10 Dec 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Charles V J Pratt | 8 Jan 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Brian A Oakley | 13 May 1930 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Eric G Sharp | 10 Feb 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 25 Nov 1929 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Ian B Newbigging | 25 Nov 1929 | Signals duties |
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Source - July 1931 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1931 - Jul 1932
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Cpl | E V Fritche | 20 Oct 1931 | Armourer, promoted to Act (paid) Sgt, wef 1 Sep 1931 |
| Cpl | A Greenhow | 8 Nov 1931 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, departed on posting |
| AC1 | F R Owens | 8 Nov 1931 | Wireless Operator, departed on posting |
| AC1 | C Boyd | 8 Nov 1931 | Wireless Operator, departed on posting |
| SM1 | T E Pavitt | 27 Nov 1931 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, departed on posting |
| Flt Sgt | J R Clifford | 27 Nov 1931 | Fitter Torpedo, departed on posting |
| Act Sgt | E V Fritche | 27 Nov 1931 | Armourer II, departed on posting |
| Cpl | J D Bird | 27 Nov 1931 | Air Gunner, departed on posting |
| Cpl | W C Steel | 8 Nov 1931 | Disembarked from HMT Neuralia and posted for duty as Air Gunner |
| Cpl | A M Stephens | 8 Nov 1931 | Disembarked from HMT Neuralia and posted for duty as Fitter Torpedo |
| LAC | R W Mackenzie | 8 Nov 1931 | Disembarked from HMT Neuralia and posted for duty as Fitter Torpedo |
| LAC | D Locke | 8 Nov 1931 | Disembarked from HMT Neuralia and posted for duty as Wireless Operator Mechanic |
| AC1 | B Lynes | 8 Nov 1931 | Disembarked from HMT Neuralia and posted for duty as Wireless Operator Mechanic |
| AC2 | E Munn | 8 Nov 1931 | Disembarked from HMT Neuralia and posted for duty as Wireless Operator |
| AC2 | J Tinley | 8 Nov 1931 | Arrived on posting from Base HQ for duty as Wireless Operator |
| Plt Off | John P Massey | 2 Jan 1932 | Arrived on posting on HMT Lancashire, wef 5 Dec 1931, joining 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | John G Elton | 14 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting on HMT Lancashire, wef 12 Feb 1932, assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | George W P Grant | 14 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting on HMT Lancashire, wef 12 Feb 1932, joining 'B' Flight |
| Flt Lt | J F Titmas | 12 Mar 1932 | Departed on posting |
| Sgt | A Williams | 14 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting on HMT Neuralia for duty as Photographer |
| Sgt | D O Lockhead | 14 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting on HMT Neuralia for duty as Fitter Aero Engine |
| LAC | L E Littlecott | 14 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting on HMT Neuralia for duty as Fitter Torpedo |
| AC1 | C Ferns | 14 Mar 1932 | Arrived on posting on HMT Neuralia for duty as Wireless Operator |
| Fg Off | Ian B Newbigging | 18 Mar 1932 | Relinquished duties of Officer i/c Signals Section |
| SM1 | Macario | 18 Mar 1932 | Assumed duties of WO i/c Signals Section |
| Fg Off | Charles V J Pratt | 18 Mar 1932 | Relinquished duties of Officer i/c Armament Section |
| SM1 | Bates | 18 Mar 1932 | Assumed duties of WO i/c Armament Section |
| Fg Off | Charles V J Pratt | 6 Apr 1932 | Embarked on HMT Neuralia on posting to RAF Eastchurch for Long Armament Course |
| LAC | G Reid | 27 Apr 1932 | Fitter Torpedo, promoted to Cpl, wef 1 Mar 1932 |
| Cpl | J Smith | 1 May 1932 | Fitter Torpedo, promoted to Act (paid) Sgt |
| LAC | J Goodger | 1 May 1932 | Promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | G A Stoneman | 1 May 1932 | Promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | R W Mackenzie | 1 May 1932 | Promoted to Cpl |
| Fg Off | Brian A Oakley | 7 May 1932 | Assumed command of 'C' Flight |
| Fg Off | John G Elton | 1 Jun 1932 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1931 - Jan 1932
| Date | Notes |
| 7 May 1932 | Squadron re-organised in an HQ and 'A', 'B' and 'C' Flights |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley | RAF Base Singapore | Far East Command |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Jul 1928 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | William N Plenderleith | 10 Mar 1930 | |
| Flt Lt | William C P Bullock | 1 Aug 1930 | Torpedo duties |
| Flt Lt | John G Elton | 12 Feb 1932 | later AVM |
| Fg Off | James R Ayling | 10 Dec 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Brian A Oakley | 13 May 1930 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Eric G Sharp | 10 Feb 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 25 Nov 1929 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Ian B Newbigging | 25 Nov 1929 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | George W P Grant | 12 Feb 1932 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | John P Massey | 22 Dec 1931 | |
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Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Cpl | A M Stephens | 1 Aug 1932 | Fitter Torpedo, promoted to Act (paid) Sgt |
| LAC | L E Littlecott | 1 Aug 1932 | Fitter Torpedo, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | A Winship | 6 Aug 1932 | Posted to No 4 FTS, Abu Sueir for Flying Training Course |
| Sqn Ldr | 23 Oct 1932 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 23 Sep 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Robert K Brougham | 23 Oct 1932 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 23 Sep 1932, joining 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | D E Forman | 23 Oct 1932 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 23 Sep 1932, joining 'A' Flight |
| Plt Off | George R Murphy | 23 Oct 1932 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 23 Sep 1932, joining 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | James R Ayling | 7 Nov 1932 | Relinquished duties of Officer i/c Parachute Section |
| Plt Off | D E Forman | 7 Nov 1932 | Assumed duties of Officer i/c Parachute Section |
| Sqn Ldr | 8 Nov 1932 | Relinquished command of No 36 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 8 Nov 1932 | Assumed command of No 36 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Nov 1932 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment | |
| Fg Off | Brian A Oakley | 19 Nov 1932 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | Eric G Sharp | 19 Nov 1932 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | John P Massey | 19 Nov 1932 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Aden Command |
| Plt Off | D E Forman | 2 Dec 1932 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt Plt | McLaughlin | xx Feb1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia |
| Sgt Plt | Gain | xx Feb1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia |
| Fg Off | Ian B Newbigging | 26 Feb 1933 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | James R Ayling | 26 Feb 1933 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | Adrian H Paull | 11 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Lancashire, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Fg Off | Vincent P J G Doherty | 11 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Lancashire, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Fg Off | John F Stephens | 11 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Lancashire, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Fg Off | Eric A Springall | 11 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Lancashire, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Plt Off | Waverley E Cameron | 11 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Lancashire, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Plt Off | Lancelot F J Taylor | 11 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Lancashire, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Plt Off | Norman G Goodman | 11 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Lancashire, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Plt Off | Douglas G Keddie | 11 Mar 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Lancashire, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Fg Off | George W P Grant | 25 Apr 1933 | Seriously injured in a flying accident |
| LAC | J J F Firth | 25 Apr 1933 | Killed in a flying accident |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Date | Notes |
| 23 Jan 1933 | India Flight comprising five aircraft departed Seletar for Alor Star |
| 25 Jan 1933 | India Flight departed Alor Star for Victoria Point |
| 25 Jan 1933 | India Flight departed Alor Star for Tavoy via Victoria Point |
| 26 Jan 1933 | India Flight departed Tavoy for Rangoon |
| 28 Jan 1933 | India Flight departed Rangoon for Akyab |
| 28 Jan 1933 | India Flight departed Rangoon for Akyab |
| 29 Jan 1933 | India Flight departed Akyab for Calcutta |
| 31 Jan 1933 | India Flight departed Calcutta for Allahabad |
| 1 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Allahabad for Delhi |
| 3 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Delhi for Lahore |
| 4 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Lahore for Peshawar |
| 10 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Peshawar for Ambala |
| 12 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Agra for Allahabad |
| 14 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Allahabad for Dacca via Gaya |
| 15 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Dacca for Akyab via Chittagong |
| 17 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Akyab for Rangoon |
| 18 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Rangoon for Mergui |
| 19 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Mergui for Taiping via Victoria Point |
| 20 Feb 1933 | India Flight departed Taiping for Seletar |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley | RAF Base Singapore | Far East Command |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 23 Sep 1932 | Officer Commanding, DFC, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Adrian H Paull | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | William C P Bullock | 1 Aug 1930 | Torpedo duties |
| Flt Lt | John G Elton | 12 Feb 1932 | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 25 Nov 1929 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | George W P Grant | 12 Feb 1932 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Robert K Brougham | 23 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Vincent P J G Doherty | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | John F Stephens | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Eric A Springall | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Waverley E Cameron | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Lancelot F J Taylor | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Norman G Goodman | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Douglas G Keddie | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Plt Off | George R Murphy | 23 Sep 1932 | |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | Vincent G Macario | 14 Mar 1932 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Harry Gedd | 2 Feb 1933 | |
| WO II | James J Burton | 15 Feb 1933 | |
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Source - July 1933 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1933 - Jan 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | George W P Grant | 7 Jul 1933 | Embarked on SS Mantua on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | Waverley E Cameron | 10 Aug 1933 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Lancelot F J Taylor | 10 Aug 1933 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Norman G Goodman | 10 Aug 1933 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Douglas G Keddie | 10 Aug 1933 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Sgt Plt | Carpenter | 21 Oct 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia |
| Sgt Plt | Taylor | 21 Oct 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia |
| Sgt Plt | Thompson | 21 Oct 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia |
| Sgt Plt | Holt | 21 Oct 1933 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia |
| Flt Lt | William C P Bullock | 22 Nov 1933 | Embarked on H T Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 22 Nov 1933 | Embarked on H T Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley | RAF Base Singapore | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 23 Sep 1932 | Officer Commanding, DFC, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Adrian H Paull | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | William C P Bullock | 1 Aug 1930 | Torpedo duties |
| Flt Lt | John G Elton | 12 Feb 1932 | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Kenneth W Niblett | 25 Nov 1929 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Vincent P J G Doherty | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | John F Stephens | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Eric A Springall | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Robert K Brougham | 23 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Douglas G Keddie | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Waverley E Cameron | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Lancelot F J Taylor | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Norman G Goodman | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | George R Murphy | 23 Sep 1932 | |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | Vincent G Macario | 14 Mar 1932 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Harry Gedd | 2 Feb 1933 | |
| WO II | James J Burton | 15 Feb 1933 | |
Source - January 1934 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Talbot-Smith | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, joining 'B' Flight |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley | RAF Base Singapore | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 23 Sep 1932 | Officer Commanding, DFC, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Adrian H Paull | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Cyril B Greet | 13 Feb 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | John G Elton | 12 Feb 1932 | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Vincent P J G Doherty | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | John F Stephens | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Eric A Springall | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Robert K Brougham | 23 Sep 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Douglas G Keddie | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Waverley E Cameron | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Lancelot F J Taylor | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Norman G Goodman | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Ronald T Smith | 6 Jan 1934 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Harry Gedd | 2 Feb 1933 | |
| WO II | James J Burton | 15 Feb 1933 | |
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Source - July 1934 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Robert K Brougham | 156 Aug 1934 | Proceeded to Hong Kong on attachment for duty as Adjutant |
| Sqn Ldr | 29 Nov 1934 | Admitted to Singapore Naval Hospital | |
| Sqn Ldr | 7 Dec 1934 | Discharged from Singapore Naval Hospital | |
| Flt Lt | xx Mar 1935 | Arrived on posting as supernumerary, wef 2 Feb 1935 | |
| Flt Lt | xx Mar 1935 | Arrived on posting, wef 2 Feb 1935, to command 'C' Flight | |
| Fg Off | John G Elton | 7 Jun 1935 | Embarked for the UK on posting to Home Establishment |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Jul 1935 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Vickers Vildebeest IIIs (not camouflaged initially) |
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| 17 Jul 1935 | First Vildebeest flown by the squadron |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Horsley Vickers Vildebeest III |
RAF Singapore | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 23 Sep 1932 | Officer Commanding, DFC, AFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Adrian H Paull | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | 2 Feb 1935 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Cyril B Greet | 13 Feb 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | 2 Feb 1935 | later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | John G Elton | 12 Feb 1932 | AFC; later AVM |
| Fg Off | Vincent P J G Doherty | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | John F Stephens | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Eric A Springall | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Douglas G Keddie | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Waverley E Cameron | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Lancelot F J Taylor | 9 Feb 1933 | |
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Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Waverley E Cameron | 1 Sep 1935 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | Adrian H Paull | 9 Sep 1935 | Assumed temporary command of No 36 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Adrian H Paull | 1 Oct 1935 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Sqn Ldr | 21 Oct 1935 | Assumed command of No 36 Sqn | |
| Flt Lt | Adrian H Paull | 21 Oct 1935 | Posted to No 100 Sqn to command |
| Flt Lt | Richard C Keary | 29 Oct 1935 | Assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Flt Lt | 1 Feb 1936 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr | |
| Sgt Plt | J McLaughlin | 10 Feb 1936 | Selected for a Permanent Commission |
| Flt Lt | H E King | 21 Mar 1936 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 21 Feb 1936 |
| Plt Off | James D Melvin | 21 Mar 1936 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 21 Feb 1936 |
| Plt Off | A W D Miller | 21 Mar 1936 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 21 Feb 1936 |
| Plt Off | P W Townsend | 21 Mar 1936 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 21 Feb 1936 |
| Plt Off | C E E Florigny | 21 Mar 1936 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 21 Feb 1936 |
| Plt Off | K N M Eyres | 21 Mar 1936 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 21 Feb 1936 |
| Plt Off | R M Longmore | 21 Mar 1936 | Arrived on posting on HT Neuralia, wef 21 Feb 1936 |
| Plt Off | James D Melvin | 21 Mar 1936 | Assumed command of the Signals Section |
| Plt Off | R M Longmore | 21 Mar 1936 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Fg Off | Waverley E Cameron | 6 Apr 1936 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | Douglas G Keddie | 6 Apr 1936 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | Vincent P J G Doherty | 6 Apr 1936 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | W M Norman | 23 May 1936 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Cpl | F Johnson | 23 May 1936 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | S C Hickson | 23 May 1936 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC1 | A F Wilson | 23 May 1936 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J T Holt | 31 May 1936 | Died from injuries |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vildebeest III | RAF Singapore | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 13 Oct 1935 | Officer Commanding, later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | H E King | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | Cyril B Greet | 13 Feb 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | Richard C Keary | 27 Sep 1935 | |
| Plt Off | James D Melvin | 21 Feb 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | A W D Miller | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Plt Off | P W Townsend | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Plt Off | C E E Florigny | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Plt Off | K N M Eyres | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Plt Off | R M Longmore | 21 Feb 1936 | |
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Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Source - August 1936 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | H R Larkin | 18 Jul 1936 | Arrived on posting, joining 'B' Flight |
| Flt Lt | G F Simond | Oct/Nov 1936 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | F G L Smith | Oct/Nov 1936 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'C' Flight |
| Flt Lt | R N McKern | Oct/Nov 1936 | Arrived on posting as supernumerary |
| Sgt Plt | Langley | Oct/Nov 1936 | Arrived on posting, joining 'B' Flight |
| Sgt Plt | Atherton | Oct/Nov 1936 | Arrived on posting, joining 'B' Flight |
| Sgt Plt | Beddow | Oct/Nov 1936 | Arrived on posting, joining 'A' Flight |
| Sgt Plt | Sellick | Oct/Nov 1936 | Arrived on posting, joining 'C' Flight |
| Sqn Ldr | 14 Dec 1936 | Relinquished command of No 36 Sqn on posting to Home Establishment | |
| Flt Lt | 14 Dec 1936 | Assumed command of No 36 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 22 Dec 1936 | Embarked for the UK on posting to Home Establishment | |
| Flt Lt | 1 Feb 1937 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr | |
| Flt Lt | F G L Smith | 23 Feb 1937 | Posted to SHQ, RAF Seletar |
| Flt Lt | R N McKern | 23 Feb 1937 | Posted from supernumerary and assumed command of 'C' Flight |
| Fg Off | P W Townsend | 23 Apr 1937 | Embarked on SS Cathay on posting to the UK on medical grounds |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Date | Notes |
| 3 Nov 1936 | Reinforcement Flight departed Seletar for Alor Star via Penang |
| 4 Nov 1936 | Reinforcement Flight departed Alor Star for Tavoy via Victoria Point |
| 5 Nov 1936 | Reinforcement Flight departed Tavoy for Rangoon |
| 6 Nov 1936 | Reinforcement Flight departed Rangoon for Calcutta via Akyab |
| 8 Nov 1936 | Reinforcement Flight departed Calcutta for Cawnpore via Gaya |
| 9 Nov 1936 | Reinforcement Flight departed Cawnpore for Ambala |
| 10 Nov 1936 | Reinforcement Flight departed Ambala for Risalpur via Lahore |
| 18 Nov 1936 | Colonial Development Flight departed Risalpur for Delhi via Lahore |
| 20 Nov 1936 | Colonial Development Flight departed Delhi for Allahabad |
| 21 Nov 1936 | Colonial Development Flight departed Allahabad for Calcutta (Dum Dum) via Gaya |
| 23 Nov 1936 | Colonial Development Flight departed Calcutta (Dum Dum) for Chittagong |
| 23 Nov 1936 | 'A' & 'C' Flights departed Chittagong for Akyab, via Cox's Bazaar and Alenthengyaw |
| 23 Nov 1936 | 'B' & 'D' Flights departed Chittagong for Akyab |
| 24 Nov 1936 | 'A' & 'C' Flights departed Akyab, for Sandoway |
| 25 Nov 1936 | 'B' & 'D' Flights departed Akyab for Rangoon |
| 25 Nov 1936 | 'A' & 'C' Flights departed Sandoway for Rangoon |
| 26 Nov 1936 | 'B' Flight departed Rangoon for Pagoda Point and returned to Rangoon |
| 27 Nov 1936 | 'A' & 'C' Flights departed Rangoon for Moulmein via Kyakto |
| 28 Nov 1936 | 'B' & 'D' Flights departed Rangoon for Tavoy via Fenton Point |
| 28 Nov 1936 | 'A' & 'C' Flights departed Moulmein for Tavoy |
| 29 Nov 1936 | Colonial Development Flight departed Tavoy for Bangkok (Don Maung) |
| 2 Dec 1936 | 'A' & 'C' Flights departed Bangkok (Don Maung) for Victoria Point |
| 2 Dec 1936 | 'B' & 'D' Flights departed Bangkok (Don Maung) for Mergui |
| 3 Dec 1936 | 'A' & 'C' Flights departed Victoria Point for Alor Star |
| 3 Dec 1936 | 'B' & 'D' Flights departed Mergui for Alor Star |
| 3 Dec 1936 | Colonial Development Flight departed Alor Star for Penang |
| 5 Dec 1936 | Colonial Development Flight departed Penang for Seletar |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vildebeest III | RAF Seleter | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Aug 1936 | Officer Commanding; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Richard C Keary | 27 Sep 1935 | |
| Flt Lt | G F Simond | 13 Sep 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | R N McKern | 23 Feb 1937 | |
| Fg Off | James D Melvin | 21 Feb 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | A W D Miller | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Fg Off | C E E Florigny | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Fg Off | K N M Eyres | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Plt Off | H R Larkin | 18 Jul 1936 | |
| Plt Off | R M Longmore | 21 Feb 1936 | |
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Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | G F Simond | 1 Aug 1937 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Sqn Ldr | G F Simond | 13 Aug 1937 | Posted to No 100 Sqn to command |
| Fg Off | James D Melvin | xx Sep 1937 | Assumed command of 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | A W D Miller | xx Sep 1937 | Assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Flt Lt | R N McKern | 4 Oct 1937 | Posted to HQ RAF Far East |
| Plt Off | F R Jamieson | 4 Oct 1937 | Arrived on posting, wef 7 Sep 1937 |
| Plt Off | J R Pennington-Legh | 4 Oct 1937 | Arrived on posting, wef 7 Sep 1937 |
| Plt Off | F R Jamieson | 1 Nov 1937 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Plt Off | R M Longmore | 6 Nov 1937 | Appointed PA to AOC |
| Plt Off | R H James | 15 Mar 1938 | Arrived on posting, wef 12 Feb 1938 |
| Plt Off | G F Witney | 15 Mar 1938 | Arrived on posting, wef 12 Feb 1938 |
| Fg Off | James D Melvin | 18 Apr 1938 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 27 Jan 1938 |
| Fg Off | A W D Miller | 18 Apr 1938 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 27 Jan 1938 |
| Plt Off | G H B Hutchinson | 11 May 1938 | Arrived on posting, wef 9 Apr 1938 |
| Plt Off | G H B Hutchinson | 11 May 1938 | Arrived on posting, wef 9 Apr 1938 |
| Plt Off | J G Thomas | 21 Jun 1938 | Injured in a flying accident |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| xx Sep 1937 | Squadron re-organised on a two-flight basis |
| 21 Mar 1938 | The Squadron Badge which was authorised by HM King George VI in February was presented by AVM A W Tedder |
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Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vildebeest III | RAF Seleter | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Aug 1936 | Officer Commanding; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Richard C Keary | 27 Sep 1935 | |
| Act Flt Lt | James D Melvin | 21 Feb 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Act Flt Lt | A W D Miller | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Fg Off | C E E Florigny | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Fg Off | K N M Eyres | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Fg Off | H R Larkin | 18 Jul 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J R Pennington-Legh | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | F R Jamieson | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R H James | 12 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G F Witney | 12 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G H B Hutchinson | 9 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J G Thomas | 9 Apr 1938 | |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | G H B Hutchinson | 12 Aug 1938 | Posted to Home Establishment on account of injuries sustained on 21 Jun 1938 |
| Act Flt Lt | A W D Miller | 13 Aug 1938 | Posted to HMS Eagle for Administrative duties |
| Sqn Ldr | 20 Oct 1938 | Relinquished command of No 36 Sqn on posting to Home Establishment | |
| Sqn Ldr | R L Wallace | 20 Oct 1938 | Assumed command of No 36 Sqn |
| Fg Off | W H Cliff | 20 Oct 1938 | Arrived on posting, wef 14 Sep 1938 |
| Plt Off | J Brandt | 20 Oct 1938 | Arrived on posting, wef 14 Sep 1938 |
| Plt Off | T J Gascoigne | 20 Oct 1938 | Arrived on posting, wef 14 Sep 1938 |
| Fg Off | C E E Florigny | 24 Oct 1938 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | K N M Eyres | 6 Nov 1938 | Embarked on HMT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | H R Larkin | 6 Nov 1938 | Embarked on HMT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Act Flt Lt | C E E Florigny | 6 Nov 1938 | Embarked on HMT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | F R Jamieson | 1 Dec 1938 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant |
| Plt Off | G F Witney | 1 Dec 1938 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vildebeest III | RAF Seleter | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | R L Wallace | 1 Oct 1938 | Officer Commanding |
| Sqn Ldr | Richard C Keary | 27 Sep 1935 | |
| Act Flt Lt | James D Melvin | 21 Feb 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | C E E Florigny | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Fg Off | K N M Eyres | 21 Feb 1936 | |
| Fg Off | H R Larkin | 18 Jul 1936 | |
| Fg Off | W H Cliff | 14 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J R Pennington-Legh | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | F R Jamieson | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R H James | 12 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G F Witney | 12 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J G Thomas | 9 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J Brandt | 14 Sep 1938 | |
| Plt Off | T J Gascoigne | 14 Sep 1938 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | A J R Howse | 3 Oct 1937 | |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Organisational Movements: Jan - Apr 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | T J Gascoigne | 27 Jan 1939 | Embarked on SS Carthage on posting to Home Establishment |
| Act Flt Lt | James D Melvin | 10 Feb 1939 | Embarked on SS Rajputana on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sgt Plt | Sellick | 24 Feb 1939 | Embarked on SS Ranchi on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | W H Cliff | 2 Mar 1939 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | J R Pennington-Legh | 2 Mar 1939 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | T E Shrapnell-Smith | 27 Mar 1939 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 24 Feb 1939 |
| Sgt Plt | Forbes | 27 Mar 1939 | Arrived on posting from the UK |
| Sgt Plt | Holder | 27 Mar 1939 | Arrived on posting from the UK |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vildebeest III | RAF Seleter | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | R L Wallace | 1 Oct 1938 | Officer Commanding |
| Act Flt Lt | James D Melvin | 21 Feb 1936 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | W H Cliff | 14 Sep 1938 | |
| Fg Off | T E Shrapnell-Smith | 24 Feb 1939 | |
| Fg Off | J R Pennington-Legh | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | F R Jamieson | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R H James | 12 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | G F Witney | 12 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J G Thomas | 9 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J Brandt | 14 Sep 1938 |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vildebeest III | RAF Seleter | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | R L Wallace | 1 Oct 1938 | Officer Commanding |
| Act Flt Lt | W H Cliff | 14 Sep 1938 | |
| Act Flt Lt | J R Pennington-Legh | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | T E Shrapnell-Smith | 24 Feb 1939 | |
| Fg Off | F R Jamieson | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | R H James | 12 Feb 1938 | |
| Fg Off | G F Witney | 12 Feb 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J G Thomas | 9 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J Brandt | 14 Sep 1938 |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | W Shaw | 22 May 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 22 Sqn, RAF Thorney Island |
| Sgt Plt | Forbes | 3 Jun 1939 | Embarked on SS Rawalpindi on posting to RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong |
| Fg Off | J Compton | 17 Jun 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 813 Sqn, HMS Eagle |
| Fg Off | J Compton | 10 Jul 1939 | Posted to HQ RAF Far East for 'P' Staff duties |
| Plt Off | J P Thompson | 31 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | R J Allanson | 31 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | B G Haylock | 31 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | Powell | 31 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment and attached to No 100 Sqn |
| Plt Off | R S Bohm | 31 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment and attached to No 100 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Milligan | 31 Jul 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment and attached to No 100 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | Gray | 16 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Sgt Plt | Peck | 16 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment and attached to No 100 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J D Tillott | 26 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Act Sgt Plt | R L W Mitchell | 26 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Sgt Plt | Lyall | 26 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | D S E Vines | 2 Oct 1939 | Attached from Spotter Unit SSVAF |
| Plt Off | N N Birks | 9 Oct 1939 | Arrived on posting from EFTU |
| Act Flt Lt | T E Shrapnell-Smith | 16 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | W A J Powell | 16 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | N N Birks | 20 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 205 Sqn |
| Plt Off | R S Bohm | 20 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 230 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Powell | 20 Oct 1939 | Ceased to be attached to No 100 Sqn on posting to No 230 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Milligan | 20 Oct 1939 | Ceased to be attached to No 100 Sqn on posting to No 230 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J R Pennington-Legh | 20 Oct 1939 | Attached to HQ Far East |
| Flt Lt | G P Longfield | 23 Oct 1939 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | T A D Hewan | 1 Nov 1939 | Arrived on posting from Spotter Unit, SSVAF |
| Fg Off | R F C Markham | 1 Nov 1939 | Arrived on posting from Spotter Unit, SSVAF |
| Sgt | W D Beddow | 1 Nov 1939 | Pilot/Clerk/GD, promoted to Temp Flt Sgt |
| Sgt | R A Pugh | 1 Nov 1939 | Fitter I, promoted to Flt Sgt |
| Cpl | H L Turner | 1 Nov 1939 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Sgt |
| Cpl | J Holgate | 1 Nov 1939 | Fitter I, promoted to Sgt |
| LAC | R B McMicken | 1 Nov 1939 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | L W Rowley | 1 Nov 1939 | Wireless Operator, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | J R Birch | 1 Nov 1939 | ACH/Air Gunner, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | S Summerfield | 1 Nov 1939 | ACH/GD, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | R M Love | 1 Nov 1939 | ACH/GD, promoted to Cpl |
| Plt Off | W Shaw | 6 Nov 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| AC2 | W Gillanders | 23 Nov 1939 | Wireless and Electrical Mechanic, reclassified as AC1, wef 3 Sep 1939 |
| AC2 | C V McCormac | 23 Nov 1939 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, reclassified as AC1, wef 3 Sep 1939 |
| AC2 | J R Hopkinson | 23 Nov 1939 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, reclassified as AC1, wef 3 Sep 1939 |
| AC2 | G Brocklehurst | 23 Nov 1939 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, reclassified as AC1, wef 3 Sep 1939 |
| AC1 | A E Newton | 23 Nov 1939 | Fitter II, reclassified as LAC, wef 3 Sep 1939 |
| Sgt Plt | R L W Mitchell | 24 Nov 1939 | Confirmed in the rank and trade of Sgt Pilot/Clerk/GD, wef 21 Mar 1939 |
| Act Sgt | L G Manning | 28 Nov 1939 | Metal Rigger, promoted to Sgt, wef 1 Jun 1939 |
| Act Sgt | E F Huffam | 28 Nov 1939 | Photographer, promoted to Sgt, wef 1 Jun 1939 |
| Temp Sgt | F C Burry | 28 Nov 1939 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Sgt, wef 30 Jun 1939 |
| Temp Sgt | G W Howell | 28 Nov 1939 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Sgt, wef 30 Jun 1939 |
| Flt Sgt | G J Symonds | 30 Nov 1939 | Wireless and Electrical Mechanic, promoted to Temp WO, wef 30 Sep 1939 |
| AC1 | F A Lomas | 23 Nov 1939 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Dec 1939 |
| AC1 | S A Smith | 23 Nov 1939 | Clerk/GD, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Dec 1939 |
| AC1 | J R McCourt | 23 Nov 1939 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Dec 1939 |
| AC1 | W P Kerslake | 23 Nov 1939 | Cook and Butcher, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Dec 1939 |
| Sqn Ldr | R L Wallace | 6 Dec 1939 | Relinquished command of No 36 Sqn on posting |
| Flt Lt | D S E Vines | 6 Dec 1939 | Assumed command of No 36 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J R Pennington-Legh | 9 Dec 1939 | Attached to HQ Far East |
| Sqn Ldr | R L Wallace | 10 Dec 1939 | Posted to Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | D S E Vines | 12 Dec 1939 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr |
| Sqn Ldr | R L Wallace | 12 Dec 1939 | Embarked at Penang for the UK |
| Act Flt Lt | F R Jamieson | 14 Dec 1939 | Promoted to Act (paid) Flt Lt, wef 23 Oct 1939 |
| Act Flt Lt | F R Jamieson | 14 Dec 1939 | Relinquished the acting rank of Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | F R Jamieson | 15 Dec 1939 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to Home Establishment |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 5 Sep 1939 | Detachment of three aircraft proceeded to Kota Bahru, Kalantan |
| 7 Sep 1939 | Detachment of three aircraft proceeded to Kuching, Sarawak |
| 17 Sep 1939 | Kota Bahru detachment returned to Seletar |
| 25 Sep 1939 | Kuching detachment returned to Seletar |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | J D Tillott | 1 Jan 1940 | Posted to No 100 Sqn |
| Plt Off | R J Allanson | 1 Jan 1940 | Posted to No 100 Sqn |
| Plt Off | P S Davis | 1 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 100 Sqn |
| Plt Off | G S Richardson | 1 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 100 Sqn |
| Plt Off | B G Haylock | 3 Jan 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 8 Oct 1939 |
| Fg Off | G F Witney | 8 Jan 1940 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant and assumed command of HQ Flight |
| Fg Off | T A D Hewan | 8 Jan 1940 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Fg Off | R H James | 11 Jan 1940 | Embarked on SS Thelma on posting to China Bay |
| Act Cpl | W G Swanson | 11 Jan 1940 | Promoted to Cpl, wef 1 Nov 1939 |
| Fg Off | G F Witney | 3 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 8 Jan 1940 |
| Flt Sgt Plt | T Atherton | 6 Feb 1940 | Embarked on SS Nevasa on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Sgt Plt | W D Beddow | 6 Feb 1940 | Embarked on SS Nevasa on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | J P Thompson | 29 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 31 Dec 1939 |
| Fg Off | T A D Hewan | 29 Feb 1940 | SSVAF, granted a Commission in the RAFVR, wef 1 Nov 1939 (seniority 14 Sep 1939) |
| Fg Off | R F C Markham | 29 Feb 1940 | SSVAF, granted a Commission in the RAFVR, wef 1 Nov 1939 (seniority 14 Sep 1939) |
| LAC | G Lockey | 14 Mar 1939 | Fitter Armourer, promoted to Temp Cpl , wef 1 Jan 1940 |
| Act Sqn Ldr | D S E Vines | 16 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Temp Sqn Ldr, wef 1 Jan 1940 |
| AC1 | G C Shores | 29 Mar 1940 | ACH/GD, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Nov 1939 |
| AC2 | S G Legg | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC2 | A G Flight | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC2 | F Greenwood | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC2 | A A Meehan | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC2 | D H C Morgan | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC2 | A R Smith | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC2 | E Shaw | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC1 | G Brocklehurst | 1 Apr 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC1 | W Prosser | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC1 | L R Miles | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC1 | A J T Little | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| AC1 | A Richards | 1 Apr 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| LAC | M H Pinches | 1 Apr 1940 | ACH/Air Gunner, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | J Little | 1 Apr 1940 | Armourer, promoted to Cpl |
| Fg Off | J P Thompson | 13 Apr 1940 | Embarked on posting to RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong |
| Plt Off | P S Davis | 27 Apr 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 10 Feb 1940 |
| Plt Off | J Brandt | 27 Apr 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 10 Feb 1940 |
| Plt Off | G S Richardson | 3 May 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 18 Mar 1940 |
| Plt Off | H B Gray | 8 May 1940 | Posted to RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong, wef 11 May 1940 |
| AC2 | H Lawson | 20 May 1940 | ACH, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Nov 1939 |
| AC2 | H J Meikleham | 20 May 1940 | ACH, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Nov 1939 |
| LAC | J B Seaton | 20 May 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Cpl |
| LAC | W Melling | 20 May 1940 | Wireless Operator, promoted to Temp Cpl |
| LAC | A MacDonald | 20 May 1940 | Wireless and Electrical Mechanic, promoted to Temp Cpl |
| Fg Off | B G Haylock | 20 May 1940 | Posted to No 34 Sqn and attached to HQ RAF Far East |
| Plt Off | R J Allanson | 20 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 100 Sqn, wef 25 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | P E Bedell | 25 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Kai Tak on SS Viceroy of India |
| Cpl | R B Meikleham | 27 May 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt |
| Temp Cpl | J B Seaton | 27 May 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt |
| LAC | G Brocklehurst | 27 May 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt |
| LAC | F A Lomas | 27 May 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt |
| LAC | W Sutherland | 27 May 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt |
| AC1 | J R Hopkinson | 27 May 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt |
| LAC | C H Lockwood | 29 May 1940 | Armourer/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Cpl |
| Plt Off | R J Allanson | 29 May 1940 | Proceeded to Kota Bahru as Officer i/c Ground Party |
| AC2 | W J Wood | 1 Jun 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as AC1 |
| AC2 | E Foster | 1 Jun 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as AC1 |
| AC2 | E H Grimes | 1 Jun 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as AC1 |
| AC1 | G S Newton | 1 Jun 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as LAC |
| Plt Off | G S W Kerslake | 18 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from Aircraft Depot, Far East for Engineer duties |
| Fg Off | R F C Markham | 29 Jun 1940 | Posted to HQ RAF Far East for Staff duties |
| Sgt Plt | M H Holder | 25 Jun 1940 | Appointed to a Temporary Commission in the GD Branch |
| AC2 | R D Lightburn | 25 Jun 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 May 1940 |
| Cpl | S G Hellyer | 25 Jun 1940 | Armourer, promoted to Temp Sgt, wef 1 May 1940 |
| LAC | E F Tessier | 25 Jun 1940 | Wireless and Electrical Mechanic/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Cpl, wef 1 Apr 1940 |
| Temp Cpl | C H Lockwood | 1 Jul 1940 | Armourer/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt, wef 27 May 1940 |
| Temp Cpl | E F Tessier | 1 Jul 1940 | Wireless and Electrical Mechanic/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt, wef 27 May 1940 |
| Temp Cpl | M H Pinches | 1 Jul 1940 | ACH/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt, wef 27 May 1940 |
| AC1 | P P Wilson-North | 1 Jul 1940 | Flight Mechanic/Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt, wef 27 May 1940 |
| LAC | V G Short | 1 Jul 1940 | Fitter II, promoted to Temp Cpl, wef 1 May 1940 |
| Sgt | G Breakspear | 1 Jul 1940 | Fitter I, promoted to Temp Temp Flt Sgt, wef 15 May 1940 |
| AC1 | H Rogers | 1 Jul 1940 | Flight Mechanic, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Jun 1940 |
| AC1 | A R Smith | 1 Jul 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Jun 1940 |
| AC1 | T Legg | 1 Jul 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 Jun 1940 |
| AC2 | P Morrell | 1 Jul 1940 | Flight Rigger, reclassified as AC1, wef 1 Jun 1940 |
| AC1 | J Lapish | 17 Jul 1940 | Wireless Operator/u/t Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt, wef 17 Jun 1940 |
| AC2 | W P Tugwell | 17 Jul 1940 | Wireless Operator/u/t Air Gunner, promoted to Temp Sgt, wef 17 Jun 1940 |
| Fg Off | J G Thomas | 27 Jul 1940 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to Aden Command |
| Cpl | J R Grice | 1 Aug 1940 | Clerk/GD, promoted to Temp Sgt, wef 15 May 1940 |
| LAC | D A Mountcastle | 1 Aug 1940 | Equipment Assistant, promoted to Temp Cpl, wef 15 May 1940 |
| LAC | G A Palmer | 1 Aug 1940 | Armourer, promoted to Temp Cpl, wef 15 May 1940 |
| Flt Lt | G P Longfield | 7 Aug 1940 | Attached to No 4 AACU for duty as Chief Flying Instructor |
| Plt Off | J Brandt | 9 Aug 1940 | Attached to HQ RAF Far East for Operations Room duties |
| Cpl | V G Short | 18 Aug 1940 | Fitter II, drowned in a yachting accident |
| Fg Off | J R Pennington-Legh | 1 Sep 1939 | Ceased to be attached to HQ RAF Far East on posting to RAF Sembawang, wef 14 Apr 1940 |
| Act Flt Lt | W H Clift | 1 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 20 Aug 1940 |
| Plt Off | R J Allanson | 1 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 25 May 1940 |
| AC1 | H Lawson | 1 Sep 1940 | ACH/GD, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 May 1940 |
| AC1 | H J Meikleham | 1 Sep 1940 | ACH/GD, reclassified as LAC, wef 1 May 1940 |
| Plt Off | J Brandt | 2 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to HQ RAF Far East for Operations Room duties |
| Act Flt Lt | G F Witney | 1 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 3 Sep 1940 |
| Flt Sgt | H F Moore | 1 Oct 1940 | Armourer, promoted to Temp WO |
| Flt Sgt | G Jervis-Hunter | 1 Oct 1940 | Wireless and Electrical Mechanic, promoted to Temp WO |
| Sgt | Morris | 26 Oct 1940 | Arrived on posting from No62 Sqn for duty as Wireless Operator/Air Gunner |
| Flt Sgt | W E M Price | 1 Nov 1940 | Metal Rigger/Pilot, promoted to Temp WO, wef 1 Oct 1940 |
| WO | W E M Price | 1 Nov 1940 | Metal Rigger/Pilot, appointed to a Temporary Commission in the GD Branch |
| Flt Sgt | K E Langley | 1 Nov 1940 | Metal Rigger/Pilot, appointed to a Temporary Commission in the GD Branch |
| Sgt | B B Callick | 1 Nov 1940 | Clerk/GD/Pilot, appointed to a Temporary Commission in the GD Branch |
| LAC | A A Stuckey | 1 Nov 1940 | Flight Rigger, promoted to Temp Cpl |
| LAC | F O Heslop | 1 Nov 1940 | Flight Rigger, promoted to Temp Cpl |
| Sgt | W P Tugwell | 11 Nov 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, posted to No 100 Sqn |
| Sgt | W Rowell | 11 Nov 1940 | Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, arrived on posting from No 100 Sqn |
| Fg Off | R F C Markham | 27 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from HQ RAF Far East |
| Flt Lt | J Compton | 8 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from Aircraft Depot, Far East |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 29 May 1940 | Ground Party proceeded to Kota Bahru, Kalantan |
| 30 May 1940 | Advance Air Party proceeded to Kota Bahru, Kalantan |
| 3 Jun 1940 | Air Party proceeded to Kota Bahru, Kalantan |
| 24 Jun 1940 | Kata Bahru detachment returned to RAF Seletar |
| 1 Jul 1940 | Rear Party, Kata Bahru detachment returned to RAF Seletar |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Sgt | J Hayton | 1 Jan 1941 | Promoted to Temp WO, wef 1 Dec 1940 |
| Act Sgt | B V Harris | 1 Jan 1941 | Acting Air Observer, remustered as Air Observer and promoted to Sgt, wef 14 Sep 1941 |
| Act Sgt | H F Hicks | 1 Jan 1941 | Acting Air Observer, remustered as Air Observer and promoted to Sgt, wef 14 Sep 1941 |
| Sgt | R L W Mitchell | 10 Jan 1941 | Pilot/Clerk-GD, attached to No 4 AACU |
| Fg Off | D B Pearson | 10 Jan 1941 | Attached from No 4 AACU and promoted to Flt Lt wef 10 Dec 1940 |
| Fg Off | D G G Jackson | 10 Jan 1941 | Attached from No 4 AACU and promoted to Flt Lt wef 24 Dec 1940 |
| Plt Off | K E Langley | 10 Jan 1941 | Attached to No 4 AACU |
| Sgt | D V H Thomas | 10 Jan 1941 | Air Observer, posted to No 62 Sqn |
| Plt Off | P E Bedell | 11 Jan 1941 | Attached to No 4 AACU for duty with the Government Flying Training School |
| Flt Lt | G P Longfield | 22 Jan 1941 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr |
| Act Sqn Ldr | G P Longfield | 25 Jan 1941 | Posted to No 34 Sqn |
| Fg Off | R J Allanson | 1 Feb 1941 | Ceased to be attached to AHQ Far East |
| Plt Off | B B Callick | 1 Feb 1941 | Attached to AHQ Far East for Operations Room duties |
| AC1 | K T W Mitchell | 1 Feb 1941 | WOp/AG, promoted to Temp Sgt on completion of Air Gunners' Course, wef 17 Jan 1941 |
| Temp Sgt | G Brocklehurst | 24 Feb 1941 | WOp/AG, reverted to LAC on posting to No 4 AACU |
| Flt Sgt | C M Pearson | 1 Mar 1941 | FAE, promoted to Temp WO |
| Flt Sgt | C W Chatfield | 1 Mar 1941 | Fitter I, promoted to Temp WO |
| Flt Lt | T A D Hewan | 5 Mar 1941 | Adjutant, attached to AHQ Far East |
| Plt Off | K E Langley | 10 Mar 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 4 AACU |
| Sgt | R L W Mitchell | 10 Mar 1941 | Pilot/Clerk-GD, ceased to be attached to No 4 AACU |
| Sqn Ldr | R C Gaskell | 11 Mar 1941 | Promoted to Temp Wg Cdr |
| Plt Off | S Grove | 15 Mar 1941 | Attached from No 4 AACU |
| Plt Off | B B Callick | 24 Mar 1941 | Ceased to be attached to AHQ Far East for Operations Room duties |
| Fg Off | J Brandt | 24 Mar 1941 | Attached to No 21 Sqn |
| Plt Off | M H Holder | 24 Mar 1941 | Attached to No 21 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | D B Pearson | 1 Apr 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 4 AACU |
| Fg Off | J Brandt | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 67 Sqn, wef 29 Mar 1941 |
| Plt Off | M H Holder | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 243 Sqn, wef 29 Mar 1941 |
| Sgt | C Bargh RNZAF | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 67 Sqn, wef 29 Mar 1941 |
| Sgt | W Christiansen RNZAF | 1 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 67 Sqn, wef 29 Mar 1941 |
| Sgt | R L W Mitchell | 1 Apr 1941 | Pilot/Clerk-GD, promoted to Temp Flt Sgt, wef 1 Mar 1941 |
| Sgt | W Allison | 1 Apr 1941 | Pilot/FAE, arrived on posting from No 4 AACU |
| Plt Off | P E Bedell | 16 Apr 1941 | Posted to No 205 Sqn |
| Plt Off | S Grove | 28 Apr 1941 | Ceased to be attached from No 4 AACU |
| AC2 | A Watson | 29 Apr 1941 | u/t Air Observer, arrived on posting from RAF Kallang |
| Fg Off | G S Richardson | 1 May 1941 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 18 Mar 1941 |
| Plt Off | R S Compton | 14 May 1941 | Arrived on posting from the UK (with 27 x airmen) |
| Sgt | A R Cook | 24 May 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the UK |
| Sgt | E F Tessier | 24 May 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the UK |
| Sgt | S O Hellyer | 24 May 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the UK |
| Sgt | M H Pinches | 24 May 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the Southern Rhodesia for training as a pilot |
| Cpl | H C Jennings | 24 May 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the Southern Rhodesia for training as a pilot |
| LAC | L Welford | 24 May 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the Southern Rhodesia for training as a pilot |
| LAC | A Watson | 24 May 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the Southern Rhodesia for training as a pilot |
| Flt Lt | W H Cliff | 24 May 1941 | Posted to the UK |
| Flt Sgt | R L W Mitchell | 1 Jun 1941 | Pilot/Clerk-GD, promoted to Temp WO, wef 1 Apr 1941 |
| WO | R L W Mitchell | 23 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | I P Einarson RCAF | 23 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | K T W Mitchell | 23 Jun 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | E J Carroll RNZAF | 14 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | D Buchanan RNZAF | 14 Jul 1941 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | F Lawson | 23 Jul 1941 | WOp/AG, arrived on posting from the UK (with 36 x airmen) |
| Sgt | M Steele | 23 Jul 1941 | WOp/AG, arrived on posting from the UK |
| Sgt | E Lyall | 1 Aug 1941 | Promoted to Temp Flt Sgt, wef 1 Apr 1941 |
| Sgt | H K Minton RNZAF | 4 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from New Zealand |
| Sgt | C D Milne RNZAF | 4 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from New Zealand |
| Flt Lt | J Compton | 6 Aug 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | E J Carroll RNZAF | 14 Aug 1941 | Posted to RAF China Bay |
| Plt Off | R C Barclay RNZAF | 15 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from New Zealand and attached to RAF Kallang |
| Sgt | T S Tanner RNZAF | 15 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from New Zealand and attached to RAF Kallang |
| Plt Off | R C Barclay RNZAF | 18 Aug 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kallang |
| Sgt | T S Tanner RNZAF | 18 Aug 1941 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kallang |
| Plt Off | E D Crossley RNZAF | 26 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 205 Sqn |
| Sgt | E M Castles RNZAF | 26 Aug 1941 | Arrived on posting from No 205 Sqn |
| Fg Off | R J Allanson | 1 Sep 1941 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 25 May 1941 |
| Fg Off | J McK Hart | 1 Sep 1941 | Attached from No 4 AACU |
| Plt Off | G S W Kerslake | 1 Sep 1941 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 14 Jun 1941 |
| Fg Off | J McK Hart | 9 Sep 1941 | Ceased to be attached from No 4 AACU |
| Plt Off | W S Bengtssom RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Plt Off | C W W Wray RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Plt Off | T C McKellar RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Plt Off | D Glowery RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Plt Off | F N Bird RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Plt Off | D C V Cummins RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Plt Off | F E Cummins RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Plt Off | E D Suter RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Plt Off | A E Turner RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | E C Nodrum RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | J H Henderson RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | C O Hucker RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | J J Green RAAF | 17 Sep 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Flt Lt | B B Willmott | 18 Sep 1941 | Arrived on posting from AHQ Far East |
| Sgt | G R Laverick RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | J Lockhart RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | J C Graham RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | W E Fielder RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | J A Malone RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | L B Jones RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | G R Hall RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | N S Gill RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | S J Mars RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | H A Kelly RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | B J Mann RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | G S Howiss RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | J W Holmes RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | R S Hornabrook RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | B C Hay RAAF | 19 Sep 1941 | WOP/AG, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Flt Lt | B B Willmott | 27 Sep 1941 | Attached to No 151 MU for duty with Marine Section (unfit for flying duties) |
| Sgt | Loke Yaik Foo | 29 Sep 1941 | Attached from Malaya Volunteer Air Force for operational training |
| Sgt | L K Pay | 29 Sep 1941 | Attached from Malaya Volunteer Air Force for operational training |
| Sgt | M S Robinson | 29 Sep 1941 | Attached from Malaya Volunteer Air Force for operational training |
| Flt Lt | G F Witney | 1 Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Sqn Ldr |
| Flt Lt | D B Pearson | 1 Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Sqn Ldr |
| Sgt | Loke Yaik Foo | 4 Oct 1941 | Ceased to be attached from Malaya Volunteer Air Force for operational training |
| Sgt | L K Pay | 4 Oct 1941 | Ceased to be attached from Malaya Volunteer Air Force for operational training |
| Sgt | M S Robinson | 4 Oct 1941 | Ceased to be attached from Malaya Volunteer Air Force for operational training |
| Sgt | W F McGechie RNZAF | 5 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from New Zealand |
| Plt Off | E D Crossley RNZAF | 19 Oct 1941 | Posted to Hong Kong |
| WO | J Hayton | 20 Oct 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the UK |
| Cpl | F Thomas | 20 Oct 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the UK |
| Act Sqn Ldr | G F Witney | 21 Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act (paid) Sqn Ldr |
| Act Sqn Ldr | D B Pearson | 21 Oct 1941 | Promoted to Act (paid) Sqn Ldr |
| Sgt | K G Holmes RAAF | 24 Oct 1941 | Air Observer, arrived on posting from Australia |
| Sgt | R J Reid RNZAF | 27 Oct 1941 | Arrived on posting from New Zealand, wef 5 Oct 1941 |
| Flt Lt | R F C Markham | 27 Oct 1941 | Attached to No 6 FTS for flying instructors' duties |
| Sgt | H F Hicks | 1 Nov 1941 | Air Observer, promoted to Temp Flt Sgt, wef 1 Apr 1941 |
| Flt Lt | B B Willmott | 3 Nov 1941 | Ceased to be attached to No 151 MU |
| Flt Lt | J P Thompson | 5 Nov 1941 | Arrived on posting from RAF Kai Tak |
| Sqn Ldr | D B Pearson | 12 Nov 1941 | Attached to RAF Klaug for Wirraway Conversion Course |
| Flt Lt | J P Thompson | 12 Nov 1941 | Attached to RAF Klaug for Wirraway Conversion Course |
| Sgt | E M Castles RNZAF | 12 Nov 1941 | Attached to RAF Klaug for Wirraway Conversion Course |
| Sgt | W F McGechie RNZAF | 12 Nov 1941 | Attached to RAF Klaug for Wirraway Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | R S Compton | 14 Nov 1941 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Fg Off |
| Sgt | F Lawson | 20 Nov 1941 | WOp/AG, posted to RAF Kai Tak |
| Sgt | J C Graham RAAF | 20 Nov 1941 | WOp/AG, posted to RAF Kai Tak |
| Wg Cdr | R C Gaskell | 22 Nov 1941 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to the UK |
| Sqn Ldr | G F Witney | 22 Nov 1941 | Assumed command of No 36 Sqn |
| The squadron records for December 1941 until the fall of Malaya in 1942 were lost | |||
| Sqn Ldr | G F Witney | 10 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | J C Millar | 10 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | S W Morris | 10 Dec 1941 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Flt Sgt | J Lapish | 11 Dec 1941 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | K E Langley | 15 Dec 1941 | Died from injuries sustained in a flying accident |
Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1941
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Aug 1941 | Advance Party embarked on HMS Raub and set sail for RAF Kuantan |
| 4 Aug 1941 | Squadron commenced 14 days training at RAF Kuantan |
| 16 Aug 1941 | Advance Party embarked on HMS Raub and set sail for RAF Seletar |
| xx Dec 1941 | Squadron received some Albacores |
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Source - No 36 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/383)
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