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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 205 Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[Apr 1920 | Jul 1920 | Aug 1920 | Apr 1921 | Jul 1921 | Jul 1922 | May 1923 | 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 | Aug 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939]
Organisational Movements: Apr 1920
| Date | Notes |
| 15 Apr 1920 | Reformed at RAF Leuchars equipped with Parnell Panthers |
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Source - RAF Squadrons, C G Jefford
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Parnell Panther | Leuchars (forming) | Coastal Area/No 29 Group |
Source - April 1920 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Parnell Panther | Leuchars | Coastal Area/No 29 Group |
| Rank | Name | Branch | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Edward G Hopcraft | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | DSC |
| Obs Off | Gilbert H Elliott | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Jaffery J W Nicholson | O | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Colin P Brown | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC; later AVM |
| Obs Off | William J Umpleby | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | William S Watson | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Albert F Lang | O | 15 Apr 1920 | OBE |
| Obs Off | Ralph E Keys | A | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC |
| Obs Off | John E Turton-Jones | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Leopold H Stewart | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Frederick T Eades | O | 3 May 1920 | DFC |
| Obs Off | David G Fleming | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | John Bowen | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | James F H Stevens | O | 15 Apr 1920 |
Source - July 1920 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Parnell Panther | Leuchars | Coastal Area/No 29 Group |
| Rank | Name | Branch | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Edward G Hopcraft | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | DSC |
| Obs Off | Gilbert H Elliott | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Jaffery J W Nicholson | O | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Colin P Brown | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC; later AVM |
| Obs Off | William J Umpleby | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | William S Watson | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | O | 15 Apr 1920 | MBE; later AVM | |
| Obs Off | Ralph E Keys | A | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC |
| Obs Off | John E Turton-Jones | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Frederick Lodge | O | 1 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Leopold H Stewart | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Frederick T Eades | O | 3 May 1920 | DFC |
| Obs Off | David G Fleming | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | John Bowen | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Alec T J Anderson | A & S | 27 Jul 1920 | DFC, DSM |
Source - August 1920 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Parnell Panther | Leuchars | Coastal Area/No 29 Group |
| Rank | Name | Branch | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A & S | 16 Mar 1920 | Officer Commanding, DSC; later AM | |
| Flt Lt | Louis C Keeble | A | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | Leonard H Slatter | A & S | 30 Aug 1920 | OBE, DSC, DFC; later AM |
| Flt Lt | John O Groves | A | 14 Jul 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | John A MacNab | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | Edward G Hopcraft | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | DSC |
| Flt Lt | Colin Boumphrey | A & S | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | Bertrand A Malet | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Douglas R W Thompson | O | 2 Nov 1920 | |
| Fg Off | William F Dickson | A | 16 Mar 1920 | DSO; later MRAF |
| Obs Off | Alfred D Rogers | O | 18 May 1920 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Edward R Openshaw | A | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Jaffery J W Nicholson | O | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | William Jones | A | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Colin P Brown | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC; later AVM |
| Fg Off | Alexander A C Hyde | A | 26 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | William J Umpleby | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Bruce B Caswell | A & S | 26 Jul 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Albert L Jones | A | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Edward W Logsdall | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | William D Gardiner | A | 10 Nov 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Gerald M bryce | A | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Isaac Hodgson | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Sidney J Bailey | O | 1 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Fred Lodge | O | 1 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Leopold H Stewart | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Reginald Pyne | A | 15 Apr 1920 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Frederick T Eades | A | 16 Mar 1920 | DFC |
| Obs Off | Frederick G Porter | O | 16 Jan 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Ernest Smith | O | 15 Apr 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Kenneth C McKenzie | O | 10 Sep 1920 | |
| Obs Off | William H Dunton | O | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Alexander F Adams | O | 12 Sep 1920 | DFC |
| Obs Off | John Bowen | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Frank L Kingham | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Alec T J Anderson | A & S | 27 Jul 1920 | DFC, DSM |
| Obs Off | Frank W Foster | O | 3 Jan 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Arthur B Ball | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Plt Off | Cecil G Hancock | - | 21 Dec 1920 | |
| Plt Off | Henry L Beatty | - | 21 Dec 1920 |
Source - April 1921 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Parnell Panther | Leuchars | Coastal Area/No 29 Group |
| Rank | Name | Branch | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | A & S | 16 Mar 1920 | Officer Commanding, DSC; later AM | |
| Flt Lt | Louis C Keeble | A | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | Henry V German | A & S | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | Leonard H Slatter | A & S | 30 Aug 1920 | OBE, DSC, DFC; later AM |
| Flt Lt | John A MacNab | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | Edward G Hopcraft | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | DSC |
| Flt Lt | Colin Boumphrey | A & S | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | Bertrand A Malet | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Douglas R W Thompson | O | 2 Nov 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Leonard G Maxton | A | 3 May 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Alfred D Rogers | O | 18 May 1920 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Kenneth C Tilman | A & S | 30 Oct 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Edward R Openshaw | A | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Clifton G Ferrell | A | 8 Mar 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Jaffery J W Nicholson | O | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | William Jones | A | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Colin P Brown | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | DFC; later AVM |
| Fg Off | Alexander A C Hyde | A | 26 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | William J Umpleby | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Charles C E Dagg | A | 4 May 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Bruce B Caswell | A & S | 26 Jul 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Albert L Jones | A | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Edward W Logsdall | A & S | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Ernest C Usher | A & S | 4 Apr 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Isaac Hodgson | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Sidney J Bailey | O | 1 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Fred Lodge | O | 1 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Leopold H Stewart | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Reginald Pyne | A | 15 Apr 1920 | later A/Cdre |
| Obs Off | Frederick G Porter | O | 16 Jan 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Edward C K Kingston | A | 9 May 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Louis J Chandler | O | 26 Aug 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Ernest Smith | O | 15 Apr 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Alexander F Adams | O | 12 Sep 1920 | DFC |
| Obs Off | James F Mehigan | O | 25 Apr 1921 | |
| Obs Off | John Bowen | O | 15 Apr 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Frank L Kingham | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Alec T J Anderson | A & S | 27 Jul 1920 | DFC, DSM |
| Obs Off | Frank W Foster | O | 3 Jan 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Arthur B Ball | O | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Plt Off | Cecil G Hancock | - | 21 Dec 1920 | |
| Plt Off | Henry L Beatty | - | 21 Dec 1920 |
Source - July 1921 Air Force List
Branches: A = Aeroplane, A & S = Aeroplane and Seaplane, Med = Medical O = Observer, T = Technical
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Parnell Panther | Leuchars | Coastal Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr |
Rene M Bayley |
16 Mar 1920 | Officer Commanding, DFC |
| Flt Lt | Louis C Keeble | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Flt Lt | Bernard E Harrison | 1 Nov 1921 | AFC |
| Hon Flt Lt (Fg Off) | George S N Johnston | 1 Nov 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Leonard G Maxton | 3 May 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Phillip H Mackworth | 2 Jan 1922 | DFC; later AVM |
| Fg Off | Walter E Swann | 1 Oct 1921 | |
| Fg Off | William J Brown | 16 Sep 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Bruce B Caswell | 26 Jul 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Albert L Jones | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Fg Off | Frank Porter | 4 Aug 1921 | |
| Fg Off | John W Turton-Jones | 24 Oct 1921 | |
| Obs Off | Isaac Hodgson | 16 Mar 1920 | |
| Fg Off | George R Hicks | 1 Oct 1921 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Robert B Hunter | 31 Jan 1922 | |
| Fg Off | Reginald Pyne | 15 Apr 1920 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Edward C K Kingston | 9 May 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth C Mackenzie | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Fg Off | William H Dunton | 12 Sep 1920 | |
| Obs Off | Alexander F Adams | 12 Sep 1920 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Herbert J White | 1 Jun 1922 | |
| Obs Off | James F Mehigan | 25 Apr 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Alec T J Anderson | 27 Jul 1920 | DFC, DSM, killed in a flying accident - 17 Jul 1922 |
| Fg Off | Kingsley C L Gorringe | 1 Oct 1921 | |
| Fg Off | 1 Oct 1921 | ||
| Fg Off | Arthur A B Chipper | 1 Oct 1921 | |
| Fg Off | Alfred W Scott | 1 Nov 1921 | |
| Plt Off | Henry L Beatty | 21 Dec 1920 |
Source - July 1922 Air Force List
The period 8 Jan - 26 Feb 1929 has also been included in the entry for Far East Flight.
Personnel Movements: Jan - Jul 1929
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Henry M Cave-Browne-Cave | 10 Jan 1929 | Proceeded to the Air Ministry on temporary duty |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 10 Jan 1929 | Assumed temporary command of the No 205 Sqn |
| SM2 | T Parry | 29 Jan 1929 | Rigger A, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Act Sgt | A H Hart | 29 Jan 1929 | Carpenter Rigger, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Cpl | J R Walker | 29 Jan 1929 | Carpenter Boat Builder, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | E H Myers | 29 Jan 1929 | Fitter Aero Engine, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | F S Nelson | 29 Jan 1929 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | C W Way | 29 Jan 1929 | Carpenter Boat Builder, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | H Thompson | 29 Jan 1929 | Fitter General, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | A W Banner | 29 Jan 1929 | Fitter Aero Engine, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sqn Ldr | Percy E Maitland | 6 Feb 1929 | Embarked on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | C D C Boyce | 9 Feb 1929 | Arrived on posting, wef 1 Jan 1929 |
| Sgt | W L Cushing | 14 Feb 1929 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Flt Sgt, wef 1 Dec 1928 |
| Sgt | A E Nicol | 20 Feb 1929 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, promoted to Flt Sgt, wef 1 Dec 1928 |
| Fg Off | Bernard Cheesman | 26 Feb 1929 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 1 Jan 1929 |
| Fg Off | Gilbert E Nicholetts | 27 Feb 1929 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | C D C Boyce | 4 Mar 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 30 Jan 1929 |
| Cpl | L Littler | 15 Mar 1929 | Armourer, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Cpl | C Snowball | 15 Mar 1929 | Fabric Worker, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Cpl | V R Boyce | 15 Mar 1929 | Clerk/GD, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | F Kennard | 15 Mar 1929 | Carpenter Boat Builder, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | R Wilson | 15 Mar 1929 | Clerk/Pay Accounting, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | J Kelly | 15 Mar 1929 | Cook and Butcher, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | A Jefferies | 15 Mar 1929 | Cook and Butcher, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | W Regan | 15 Mar 1929 | Storekeeper, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | C Simons | 15 Mar 1929 | Storekeeper, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| AC1 | W Richmond | 15 Mar 1929 | Fitter Driver Petrol, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| AC1 | J Tate | 15 Mar 1929 | Motor Boat Crew, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| AC2 | L Davies | 15 Mar 1929 | Storekeeper, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| AC2 | A Cocker | 15 Mar 1929 | Carpenter Boat Builder, arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | Herbert G Sawyer | 28 Mar 1929 | Embarked on posting for Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | Stuart D Scott | 4 Apr 1929 | Embarked on posting for Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | John F Titmas | 6 Apr 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment, wef 7 Mar 1929 |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Sep 1928 - Feb 1929
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Apr 1923 | Squadron disbanded into Nos 441 and 442 Flights. |
| 8 Jan 1929 |
Reformed on 8 January 1929 at RAF Seletar by redesignating the |
| 26 Feb 1929 | Far East Flight at Singapore was redesignated No 205 Squadron, wef 8 Jan 1929, equipped with 4 x Southampton IIs |
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Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | RAF Seletar | RAF Base Singapore |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald V Livock | 17 May 1927* | Officer Commanding, DFC, AFC |
| Flt Lt | David V Carnegie | 17 May 1927* | AFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Cecil G Wigglesworth | 17 May 1927* | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | John F Titmas | 7 Mar 1929 | later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Bernard Cheeseman | 17 May 1927* | |
| Fg Off | Gilbert E Nicholetts | 17 May 1927* | later AM |
| Fg Off | Clayton D C Boyce | 18 Aug 1927* | later AVM |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Leonard Horwood | 18 Aug 1927* | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Thomas McClurkin | 11 Feb 1928* | MB, BCh, DPH, DTM&H |
* Date of appointment to the Far East Flight.
Source - July 1929 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1929 - Jul 1930
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Henry M Cave-Browne-Cave | 29 Sep 1929 | Arrived from the UK and resumed command of the No 205 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 29 Sep 1929 | Relinquished temporary command of the No 205 Sqn |
| Gp Capt | Henry M Cave-Browne-Cave | 1 Jan 1930 | Relinquished command of the No 205 Sqn on assuming command of RAF Far East |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 1 Jan 1930 | Assumed command of the No 205 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | 5 Feb 1930 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment, wef 2 Jan 1930 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert D McE Hart | 5 Feb 1930 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment, wef 7 Jan 1930 |
| Fg Off | Colin McK Grierson | 5 Feb 1930 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment, wef 7 Jan 1930 |
| SM1 | J Ellard | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (ACH) |
| Sgt | W T Dennis | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Fitter Aero Engine/Pilot) |
| Sgt | G A Tansley | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Coppersmith/Pilot) |
| Cpl | S J Weston | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Clerk/Stores Accounting) |
| Cpl | G Symons | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Storekeeper/Messing) |
| LAC | J Thompson | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Cook & Butcher) |
| LAC | J Blackburn | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Wireless Operator Mechanic) |
| LAC | E M Kennedy | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Clerk/GD) |
| LAC | L B G Kelly | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Coppersmith/Metal Worker) |
| LAC | L B G Kelly | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Fitter Driver/Petrol) |
| AC1 | R G Spanton | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| AC1 | F E Saunders | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (Coppersmith/Metal Worker) |
| AC2 | N Powell | 5 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT City of Marseilles on posting (ACH) |
| Flt Sgt | W Banfield | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Driver/Petrol) |
| Flt Sgt | A Pack | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| Sgt | G Reed | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Wireless Operator Mechanic) |
| Sgt | F G Nichol | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| Sgt | G S Terry | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Storekeeper) |
| Sgt | V Mutton | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| Cpl | J Fraser | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (ACH) |
| Cpl | H Greenhill | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Photographer) |
| Cpl | W H Bourne | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Wireless Operator Mechanic) |
| Cpl | L King | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| Cpl | M Dougan | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Motor Boat Crew) |
| Cpl | S Smith | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (ACH) |
| Cpl | W Chandler | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| Cpl | W McLeod | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Cook & Butcher) |
| Cpl | A Webber | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| Cpl | G Veasey | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Dispenser) |
| LAC | W H J Daw | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Clerk/GD) |
| LAC | A Clark | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Wireless Operator) |
| LAC | A Williams | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Driver/Petrol) |
| LAC | A Roissetter | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | W B Batchelor | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | R Hallam | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | H Francis | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Storekeeper) |
| LAC | J Anderson | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Sanitary Assistant) |
| LAC | G Mercieca | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| LAC | C Tribe | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | W Hope | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | R Ascott | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | F Williment | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Storekeeper) |
| LAC | A Teggert | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Storekeeper) |
| AC1 | P Tollison | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter/Armourer) |
| AC1 | R A Harpum | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| AC1 | J Cummings | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| AC1 | P Doyle | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Coppersmith/Metal Worker) |
| AC1 | G Beesley | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| AC1 | W Byrne | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Driver/Petrol (M)) |
| AC1 | J Schofield | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Clerk/Stores Accounting) |
| AC1 | G F Heaver | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fabric Worker) |
| AC1 | G Burgess | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Photographer) |
| AC1 | A Robinson | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Rigger Aero) |
| AC1 | J J Cotsell | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Wireless Operator Mechanic) |
| AC1 | P O'Hennessey | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Coppersmith/Metal Worker) |
| AC1 | W Skyrme | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Driver/Petrol (M)) |
| AC1 | E Pratt | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Clerk/Stores Accounting) |
| AC1 | A Scotland | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Nursing Orderly) |
| AC2 | V Duck | 10 Feb 1930 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Nursing Orderly) |
| Flt Lt | David V Carnegie | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | Bernard Cheesman | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Sgt | W L Cushing | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Sgt | W P Spinks | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Sgt | A E Nicol | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sgt | A C Elmy | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sgt | J A Coyne | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sgt | J K Semple | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sgt | A W Brown | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Cpl | W H Wood | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Cpl | R H Abrook | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Cpl | W Pullen | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | C A Young | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | J T Letley | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | F E Woods | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | V J W Lee | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | J Williams | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | G E Shelley | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| AC1 | H Rose | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| AC1 | G H Bucknell | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| AC2 | W S Coates | 2 Mar 1930 | Embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sqn Ldr | Cecil C J Croydon | 22 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment, wef 21 Feb 1930 for Accountant duties |
| Sgt | F G Nichol | 22 Mar 1930 | Died in hospital |
| Sgt | H R Evans | 19 Apr 1930 | Disembarked from SS Mantua on posting |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | RAF Base Singapore (Seletar) | Far East Command |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald V Livock | 17 May 1927* | Officer Commanding, DFC, AFC |
| Flt Lt | Cecil G Wigglesworth | 17 May 1927* | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | 2 Jan 1930 | DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | John F Titmas | 7 Mar 1929 | later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Robert D McE Hart | 7 Jan 1930 | Engineer duties |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert E Nicholetts | 17 May 1927* | later AM |
| Fg Off | Clayton D C Boyce | 18 Aug 1927* | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Colin McK Grierson | 7 Jan 1930 | later A/Cdre |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Leonard Horwood | 18 Aug 1927* | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Sqn Ldr | Cecil C J Croydon | 21 Feb 1930 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Thomas McClurkin | 11 Feb 1928* | MB, BCh, DPH, DTM&H |
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 | M Ormondy | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Rigger Aero) |
| Sgt | W E Marshal | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| Sgt | C Newton | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| Cpl | E Harbour | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Storekeeper) |
| LAC | R Roe | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Electrician) |
| LAC | M Dellbridge | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Wireless Operator Mechanic) |
| LAC | J Bird | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Fitter Armourer) |
| LAC | P A Taylor | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | A Guncill | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Armourer) |
| AC1 | G H Taylor | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Armourer) |
| AC1 | H Skilton | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| AC1 | A E Walter | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| AC1 | S C Boynton | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| AC1 | R Allen | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Clerk/Stores Accounting) |
| AC1 | J Hughes | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| AC2 | A Gambrill | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (ACH) |
| AC2 | J Lewis | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| AC2 | D Muirhead | 12 Aug 1930 | Disembarked from HMS Hermes on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| Plt Off | Leslie Crocker | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting, wef 14 Oct 1930 |
| Sgt | J Smith | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting (ACH) |
| LAC | R B Beech | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| LAC | J L Adams | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| LAC | F R Boardman | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | B Morgan | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting (Clerk/GD) |
| AC1 | L S Davey | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| AC1 | J G Jones | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting (Wireless Operator) |
| AC2 | J F Lowe | 14 Nov 1930 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting (Carpenter) |
| SM1 | J Ellard | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Flt Sgt | W Banfield | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Sgt | H R Evans | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Sgt | G Reed | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Sgt | G S Terry | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Act Sgt | V Mutton | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Act Sgt | C Newton | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | G Symons | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | S J Weston | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | M Dougan | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | A Webber | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | G Veasey | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | W McLeod | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | C Snowball | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | S Smith | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | J Fraser | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Cpl | E Harbour | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | L B G Kelly | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | A Williams | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | E M Kennedy | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | R Wilson | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | C Simons | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | G Mercieca | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | H Francis | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | J Kelly | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | W B Batchelor | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | A Jefferies | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | S C Boynton | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | F Kennard | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | J Thompson | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | W Regan | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | J Anderson | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | W H J Daw | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | R Roe | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | R Ascott | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | A Teggert | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| LAC | J Bird | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | R Allen | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | A E Walter | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | J J Cotsell | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | W Skyrme | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | G F Heaver | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC2 | A Cocker | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | J Hughes | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | L A Davies | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | W Richmond | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | J Tate | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | P O'Hennessey | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | E Pratt | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | J Schofield | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | W Byrne | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | A Scotland | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC1 | W J Budge | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC2 | J Lewis | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC2 | N Powell | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC2 | D Muirhead | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| AC2 | V Duck | 1 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Flt Sgt | L H Robertson | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Act Sgt | L Littler | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Cpl | A J Rowthorn | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Cpl | M G Christie | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | L H Blackler | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | R F Tyrer | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | B T Pook | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | J A Baker | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | C W Buckingham | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | T J Head | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| AC2 | A Gambrill | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| AC1 | G H Taylor | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Home Establishment |
| AC1 | F E Saunders | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Middle East Command |
| AC1 | P Doyle | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to Middle East Command |
| Cpl | H Greenhill | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to India Command |
| AC1 | G Burgess | 1 Dec 1930 | Embarked on HT Lancashire on posting to India Command |
| Flt Lt | John F Titmas | 6 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Flt Lt | Robert D McE Hart | 6 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Fg Off | L Horwood | 6 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Sqn Ldr | Cecil C J Croydon | 6 Dec 1930 | Transferred to RAF Base, Singapore |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert E Nicholetts | 18 Dec 1930 | Embarked on SS Cremer on leave and posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | P A Taylor | 19 Jan 1931 | Attached to RAF Base for training as full-time Air Gunner |
| Cpl | V R Boyce | 17 Feb 1931 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 18 Feb 1931 | Relinquished command of the No 205 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | 18 Feb 1931 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting, wef 17 Jan 1931 and assumed command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 18 Feb 1931 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting, wef 17 Jan 1931 |
| Flt Lt | 18 Feb 1931 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting, wef 17 Jan 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert Harcourt-Smith | 18 Feb 1931 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting, wef 17 Jan 1931 |
| Fg Off | Humphrey E Hughes-Hallett | 18 Feb 1931 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting, wef 17 Jan 1931 |
| Cpl | G W G Lewis | 18 Feb 1931 | Armourer, disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting |
| LAC | R Markey | 18 Feb 1931 | Fitter Aero Engine, disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting |
| Flt Lt | 22 Mar 1931 | Embarked on SS Rajputana for temporary duty at RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong | |
| LAC | C L Gulliver | 5 Apr 1931 | Disembarked from SS Mantua on posting from India Command |
| Flt Lt | F L Hopps | 12 Apr 1931 | Attached from RAF Base for Navigation duties on Borneo Cruise |
| Fg Off | Colin McK Grierson | 24 May 1931 | Disembarked in Singapore on return from Borneo |
| Fg Off | Colin McK Grierson | 29 May 1931 | Embarked on SS Cormorin on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | F L Hopps | 5 Jun 1931 | Ceased to be attached from RAF Base for Navigation duties on Borneo Cruise |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 26 Jun 1931 | Embarked on SS Ranpura on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | Cecil G Wigglesworth | 26 Jun 1931 | Embarked on SS Ranpura on posting to Home Establishment |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1930 - Jul 1931
| Date | Notes |
| 12 Apr 1931 | 3 x Southamptons departed Singapore on Borneo Cruise |
| 5 Jun 1931 | 3 x Southamptons arrived at Singapore on completion of Borneo Cruise |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | RAF Base Singapore (Seletar) | Far East Command |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 17 Jan 1931 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald V Livock | 17 May 1927* | DFC, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 17 Jan 1931 | later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Cecil G Wigglesworth | 17 May 1927* | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | 2 Jan 1930 | DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | 17 Jan 1931 | MC, DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert Harcourt-Smith | 17 Jan 1931 | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Colin McK Grierson | 7 Jan 1930 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Clayton D C Boyce | 18 Aug 1927* | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Humphrey E Hughes-Hallett | 17 Jan 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Leslie Crocker | 14 Oct 1930 | Photographic duties |
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| Fg Off | Thomas McClurkin | 11 Feb 1928* | MB, BCh, DPH, DTM&H |
Source - July 1931 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1930 - Jul 1931
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Thomas McClurkin | 1 Dec 1931 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | C D C Boyce | 1 Dec 1931 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | Ian G Ross | 14 Mar 1932 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting from Home Establishment, wef 12 Feb 1932 |
| Plt Off | Wilfred F Hilchie | 14 Mar 1932 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting from Home Establishment, wef 12 Feb 1932 |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1931 - Jul 1932
| Date | Notes |
| 3 Dec 1931 | 3 x Southamptons departed Singapore on cruise to Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| 16 Jan 1932 | 3 x Southamptons arrived at Singapore on completion of cruise to Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | RAF Base Singapore (Seletar) | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 17 Jan 1931 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 17 Jan 1931 | later AVM |
| Flt Lt | 17 Jan 1931 | MC, DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert Harcourt-Smith | 17 Jan 1931 | later AVM |
| Fg Off | Humphrey E Hughes-Hallett | 17 Jan 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Leslie Crocker | 14 Oct 1930 | Photographic duties |
| Fg Off | Ian G Ross | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Wilfred F Hilchie | 12 Feb 1932 | |
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Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1930 - Jul 1931
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| LAC | R C Hinkin | 15 Sep 1932 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | L S Davey | 15 Sep 1932 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Humphrey E Hughes-Hallett | 19 Nov 1932 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Wg Cdr | 29 Dec 1932 | Embarked on SS Cormorin for the UK and relinquished command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 29 Dec 1932 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | Edward J P Burling | 2 Feb 1933 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting from Home Establishment, wef 2 Jan 1933 |
| Flt Lt | Leslie L King | 2 Feb 1933 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting from Home Establishment, wef 2 Jan 1933 |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 2 Feb 1933 | Relinquished temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | Edward J P Burling | 2 Feb 1933 | Assumed command of No 205 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert Harcourt-Smith | 26 Feb 1933 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | Rodney A Phillips | 11 Mar 1933 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting from Home Establishment, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
| Fg Off | Guy L Menzies | 11 Mar 1933 | Disembarked from HT Lancashire on posting from Home Establishment, wef 9 Feb 1933 |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Date | Notes |
| 19 Apr 1933 | 3 x Southamptons departed Singapore on cruise to Borneo |
| 13 May 1933 | 3 x Southamptons arrived at Singapore on completion of cruise to Borneo |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | RAF Base Singapore (Seletar) | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | Edward J P Burling | 2 Jan 1933 | Officer Commanding, DSC, DFC, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 17 Jan 1931 | later AVM |
| Flt Lt | 17 Jan 1931 | MC, DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Leslie L King | 2 Jan 1933 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Rodney A Phillips | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Guy L Menzies | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Ian G Ross | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Wilfred F Hilchie | 12 Feb 1932 | |
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Source - July 1933 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1933 - Jan 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt | F J Bunn | 21 Oct 1933 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| Cpl | J Carr | 21 Oct 1933 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Clerk/GD) |
| LAC | C G Weale | 21 Oct 1933 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Armourer) |
| AC1 | R J Watts | 21 Oct 1933 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Wireless Operator) |
| AC1 | D G Eley | 21 Oct 1933 | Disembarked from HT Neuralia on posting (Carpenter) |
| Sgt | W E Marshal | 28 Nov 1933 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| Cpl | S Foster | 28 Nov 1933 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment (Clerk/GD) |
| LAC | F T Bibby | 28 Nov 1933 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment (Armourer) |
| LAC | M Roberts | 28 Nov 1933 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment (Wireless Operator) |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 1 Dec 1933 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | Edward J P Burling | 1 Dec 1933 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Leslie L King | 5 Dec 1933 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 5 Dec 1933 | Relinquished temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | RAF Base Singapore (Seletar) | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | Edward J P Burling | 2 Jan 1933 | Officer Commanding, DSC, DFC, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 17 Jan 1931 | later AVM |
| Flt Lt | 17 Jan 1931 | MC, DFC; later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Leslie L King | 2 Jan 1933 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Ian G Ross | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Wilfred F Hilchie | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Rodney A Phillips | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Guy L Menzies | 9 Feb 1933 | |
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Source - January 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - Jul 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Leslie L King | 2 Jan 1934 | Relinquished temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | 2 Jan 1934 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting, wef 6 Jan 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | Cecil S Riccard | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting, wef 6 Jan 1934 |
| Fg Off | Alister G F Stewart | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting, wef 6 Jan 1934 |
| WO2 | W A Lewis | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting (Fitter Armourer) |
| Sgt | A A Page | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting (Photographer) |
| Cpl | S C Murch | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting (Carpenter/Rigger) |
| Cpl | G H Kettle | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting (Armourer) |
| Cpl | G Morfitt | 4 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting (ACH) |
| Flt Lt | 19 Feb 1934 | Relinquished temporary command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 19 Feb 1934 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | Bernard McEntegart | 28 Feb 1934 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | 28 Feb 1934 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment | |
| Cpl | D Daley | 28 Feb 1934 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Egypt (ACH) |
| LAC | F R R Davies | 28 Feb 1934 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Egypt (Fitter Aero Engine) |
| LAC | W R Gatfield | 28 Feb 1934 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Home Establishment (Clerk/GD) |
| LAC | H R Shawyer | 28 Feb 1934 | Embarked on HT Neuralia on posting to Egypt (Wireless Operator/AG) |
| Sqn Ldr | 10 Mar 1934 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn on proceeding on temporary duty to Hong Kong | |
| Flt Lt | Cecil S Riccard | 10 Mar 1934 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | xx Mar 1934 | Resumed command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Flt Lt | Cecil S Riccard | xx Mar 1934 | Relinquished temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | Charles L Scott | 30 Mar 1934 | Disembarked from SS Naldera on posting, wef 2 Mar 1934 |
| Fg Off | Douglas Michell | 30 Mar 1934 | Disembarked from SS Naldera on posting, wef 3 Mar 1934 |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Apr 1934 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Wg Cdr | Charles L Scott | 2 Apr 1934 | Assumed command of No 205 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Wilfred F Hilchie | 10 Apr 1934 | Embarked on HT Somersetshire on premature transfer to RAFO |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Jul 1934
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Apr 1934 | 3 x Southamptons departed Singapore on cruise to Hong Kong |
| 13 May 1934 | 3 x Southamptons arrived at Singapore on completion of cruise to Hong Kong |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | RAF Base Singapore (Seletar) | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | Charles L Scott | 2 Mar 1934 | Officer Commanding, DSC |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Jan 1934 | AFC, later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Cecil S Riccard | 6 Jan 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | Leslie L King | 2 Jan 1933 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Ian G Ross | 12 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Rodney A Phillips | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Guy L Menzies | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Alister G F Stewart | 6 Jan 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Douglas Michell | 3 Mar 1934 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | William A Lewis | 4 Feb 1934 | |
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Source - July 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Rodney A Phillips | 6 Dec 1934 | Embarked on HT Somersetshire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | Ian G Ross | 6 Dec 1934 | Embarked on HT Somersetshire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | John G G Moore | 19 Feb 1935 | Arrived on posting, wef 19 Jan 1935 |
| Flt Lt | Leslie L King | 20 Feb 1935 | Invalided to the UK |
| Fg Off | Michael D Thunder | 2 Apr 1935 | Arrived on posting, wef 15 Jan 1935 |
| Sqn Ldr | A F Lang | 2 Apr 1935 | Attached from No 210 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | H M G Parker | 2 Apr 1935 | Attached from No 210 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | W H Hutton | 2 Apr 1935 | Attached from No 210 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | F L Mawdesley | 2 Apr 1935 | Attached from No 210 Sqn |
| Fg Off | H J L Hawkins | 2 Apr 1935 | Attached from No 210 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | F L Mawdesley | 12 Apr 1935 | Ceased to be attached on return to Canada |
| Flt Lt | H M G Parker | 26 Apr 1935 | Ceased to be attached from No 210 Sqn on return to the UK |
| Flt Lt | W H Hutton | 26 Apr 1935 | Ceased to be attached from No 210 Sqn on return to the UK |
| Fg Off | H J L Hawkins | 26 Apr 1935 | Ceased to be attached from No 210 Sqn on return to the UK |
| Sqn Ldr | A F Lang | 9 May 1935 | Ceased to be attached from No 210 Sqn on return to the UK |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Apr 1935 | 3 x Short Singapore IIIs, K3592, K3593 and K3594, arrived from the UK on re-equipment |
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| 20 Jun 1935 | 2 x Singapore IIIs departed Singapore on cruise to Hong Kong |
| 1 Jul 1935 | 2 x Singapore IIIs arrived at Singapore on completion of cruise to Hong Kong |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II Short Singapore III |
RAF Singapore (Seletar) | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | Charles L Scott | 2 Mar 1934 | Officer Commanding, DSC |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Jan 1934 | AFC, later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Cecil S Riccard | 6 Jan 1934 | |
| Fg Off | John G G Moore | 19 Jan 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Michael D Thunder | 15 Jan 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Guy L Menzies | 9 Feb 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Alister G F Stewart | 6 Jan 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Douglas Michell | 3 Mar 1934 | |
| Warrant Officer | |||
| WO | William A Lewis | 4 Feb 1934 | |
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Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | W N Plenderleith | 30 Aug 1935 | Arrived in K4581 on attachment |
| Plt Off | Harold J Hobbs | 30 Aug 1935 | Arrived in K4581 on posting, wef 23 Jul 1935 |
| Sqn Ldr | W N Plenderleith | 13 Sep 1935 | Ceased to be attached |
| Wg Cdr | Charles L Scott | 7 Oct 1935 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn on proceeding on temporary duty to Hong Kong |
| Sqn Ldr | 7 Oct 1935 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Wg Cdr | Charles L Scott | 27 Oct 1935 | Resumed command of No 205 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | 27 Oct 1935 | Relinquished temporary command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Fg Off | Guy L Menzies | 11 Oct 1935 | Embarked on SS Rajputana on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | John G G Moore | 15 Nov 1935 | Attached to RAF Singapore |
| Fg Off | Douglas Michell | 1 Feb 1936 | Embarked on SS Mentor for the UK to collect a Singapore III |
| Wg Cdr | Charles L Scott | 11 Mar 1936 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn on assuming command of RAF Singapore |
| Sqn Ldr | 11 Mar 1936 | Assumed command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Fg Off (Lt RN) | I R Sarel | 14 May 1936 | Attached for 'Spotting' duties with HMS Terror |
| Flt Lt | W G Abrams | 22 May 1936 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 29 Apr 1936 |
| Plt Off | E L F Maynell | 22 May 1936 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 29 Apr 1936 |
| Flt Lt | M Costello | 22 May 1936 | Arrived on attachment from the UK |
| Fg Off | Douglas Michell | 22 May 1936 | Returned from the UK on delivery of a Singapore III |
| Plt Off | E L F Maynell | 15 Jun 1936 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Sqn Ldr | G Hempel | 18 Jun 1936 | Attached |
| Sqn Ldr | G Hempel | 23 Jun 1936 | Ceased to be attached |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 30 Aug 1935 | Singapore III, K4581, arrived on delivery from the UK |
| 22 May 1936 | 2 x Short Singapore IIIs, K6910 and K6911, arrived from the UK to complete re-equipment |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Short Singapore III | RAF Singapore (Seletar) | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Jan 1934 | Officer Commanding, AFC, later AVM | |
| Flt Lt | Cecil S Riccard | 6 Jan 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | W G Abrams | 29 Apr 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | Alister G F Stewart | 6 Jan 1934 | |
| Fg Off | John G G Moore | 19 Jan 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Douglas Michell | 3 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Michael D Thunder | 15 Jan 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Harold J Hobbs | 23 Jul 1935 | |
| Plt Off | E L F Maynell | 29 Apr 1936 | |
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| WO | William A Lewis | 4 Feb 1934 | |
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Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Source - August 1936 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Cecil S Riccard | 1 Aug 1936 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Fg Off | Alister G F Stewart | 25 Sep 1936 | Embarked on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | John G G Moore | 25 Sep 1936 | Embarked on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | Douglas Michell | 25 Sep 1936 | Embarked on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | R D Blair | 10 Oct 1936 | Arrived on posting, wef 10 Sep 1936 |
| Plt Off | R Cave-Browne-Cave | 10 Oct 1936 | Arrived on posting, wef 10 Sep 1936 |
| Sqn Ldr | Cecil S Riccard | 25 Oct 1936 | Embarked on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sqn Ldr | Alick C Stevens | 2 Nov 1936 | Arrived on posting |
| Sqn Ldr | 13 Nov 1936 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | Alick C Stevens | 13 Nov 1936 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | W G Abrams | 12 Dec 1936 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Alick C Stevens | 12 Dec 1936 | Relinquished temporary command of No 205 Sqn on reporting sick at home |
| Sqn Ldr | 25 Nov 1936 | Embarked on posting to Home Establishment | |
| Flt Lt | W G Abrams | 8 Jan 1937 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | A W Bates | 8 Jan 1937 | Attached from No 230 Sqn and assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | Alick C Stevens | 29 Jan 1937 | Invalided to the UK |
| Plt Off | R D Blair | 2 Feb 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Wg Cdr | 4 Mar 1937 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | R B Councell | 4 Mar 1937 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 5 Feb 1937 |
| Fg Off | J B Brolly | 4 Mar 1937 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 5 Feb 1937 |
| Fg Off | Michael D Thunder | 18 Mar 1937 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 15 Jan 1937 |
| Sqn Ldr | A W Bates | 23 Mar 1937 | Ceased to be attached on being posted to No 205 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A M Jardine | 26 Mar 1937 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | T B Cooper | 18 Jun 1937 | Proceeded to the UK to collect a new aircraft |
| Plt Off | R Cave-Browne-Cave | 18 Jun 1937 | Proceeded to the UK to collect a new aircraft |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Short Singapore III | RAF Seletar | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 5 Feb 1937 | Officer Commanding, MVO, AFC; later AVM | |
| Sqn Ldr | A W Bates | 25 Mar 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | R B Councell | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | W G Abrams | 29 Apr 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | Michael D Thunder | 15 Jan 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Harold J Hobbs | 23 Jul 1935 | |
| Fg Off | E L F Maynell | 29 Apr 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J B Brolly | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Plt Off | R Cave-Browne-Cave | 10 Sep 1936 | |
| Plt Off | A M Jardine | 26 Mar 1937 | |
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Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | W G Abrams | 1 Aug 1937 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Flt Lt | T B Cooper | 31 Aug 1937 | Returned from the UK with Singapore, K8859 |
| Plt Off | R Cave-Browne-Cave | 31 Aug 1937 | Returned from the UK with Singapore, K8859 |
| Plt Off | E J S Jones | 3 Oct 1937 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 7 Sep 1937 |
| Flt Lt | G R Canavan | 9 Oct 1937 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 10 Sep 1937 |
| Fg Off | E A Whiteley | 9 Oct 1937 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 11 Sep 1937 |
| Flt Lt | Michael D Thunder | 20 Oct 1937 | Embarked on posting to Home Establishment |
| Flt Lt | R B Councell | 1 Dec 1937 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Fg Off | Harold J Hobbs | 3 Jan 1938 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant |
| Plt Off | A M Jardine | 3 Jan 1938 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Fg Off | E A Whiteley | 7 Jan 1938 | Attached to No 204 Sqn in connection with Australian Cruise |
| Plt Off | A M Jardine | 14 Feb 1938 | Attached to No 70 Sqn for temporary duty in India |
| Plt Off | A M Jardine | 11 Mar 1938 | Returned from attachment to No 70 Sqn by steamer |
| Sqn Ldr | W G Abrams | 7 Apr 1938 | Embarked on HT Somersetshire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sqn Ldr | A W Bates | 7 Apr 1938 | Embarked on HT Somersetshire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | Harold J Hobbs | 7 Apr 1938 | Embarked on HT Somersetshire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | E L F Maynell | 7 Apr 1938 | Embarked on HT Somersetshire on posting to Home Establishment |
| Fg Off | E A Whiteley | 18 Apr 1938 | Ceased to be attached to No 204 Sqn in connection with Australian Cruise |
| Plt Off | W E M Lowry | 11 May 1938 | Arrived on posting from the UK, wef 9 Apr 1938 |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 31 Aug 1937 | Singapore III, K8859, arrived on delivery from the UK |
| 1 Sep 1937 | Squadron title changed from No 205 (Flying Boat) to No 205 (General Reconnaissance) Sqn |
| 14 Apr 1938 | The Squadron Badge was authorised by HM King George VI |
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| 1 May 1938 | Singapore III, K6917, taken over from No 230 Sqn |
| 23 May 1938 | Squadron badge was presented by the AOC, RAF Far East |
| 29 Jun 1938 | Singapore III, K6916, taken over from No 230 Sqn |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
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| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Short Singapore III | RAF Seletar | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 5 Feb 1937 | Officer Commanding, MVO, AFC; later AVM | |
| Sqn Ldr | R B Councell | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | G R Canavan | 10 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J B Brolly | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Fg Off | R Cave-Browne-Cave | 10 Sep 1936 | |
| Fg Off | E A Whiteley | 11 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A M Jardine | 26 Mar 1937 | |
| Plt Off | E J S Jones | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W E M Lowry | 9 Apr 1938 | |
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Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | R Cave-Browne-Cave | 23 Jul 1938 | Died in hospital |
| Plt Off | S G Stilling | 27 Jul 1938 | Arrived by air on posting, wef 16 Jul 1938 |
| Flt Lt | A D Messenger | 4 Aug 1938 | Attached for temporary flying duties |
| Plt Off | A M Jardine | 17 Aug 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 25 May 1938 |
| Plt Off | E W Young | 5 Sep 1938 | Arrived by air on posting, wef 26 Aug 1938 |
| Wg Cdr | 1 Nov 1938 | Promoted to Gp Capt | |
| Plt Off | A M Jardine | 5 Nov 1938 | Relinquished duties of Adjutant |
| Plt Off | W E M Lowry | 5 Nov 1938 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Flt Sgt | Davison | 5 Dec 1938 | Departed on posting |
| Flt Sgt | Ingram | 5 Dec 1938 | Arrived on posting |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 23 Jul 1938 | Singapore III, K6918, taken over from No 230 Sqn |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Short Singapore III | RAF Seletar | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 5 Feb 1937 | Officer Commanding, MVO, AFC; later AVM | |
| Sqn Ldr | R B Councell | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | G R Canavan | 10 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J B Brolly | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Fg Off | E A Whiteley | 11 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | A M Jardine | 26 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | E J S Jones | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | E W Young | 26 Aug 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W E M Lowry | 9 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | S G Stilling | 16 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | D King | 24 Nov 1938 |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - Apr 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | D King | 23 Jan 1939 | Ceased to be attached to No 230 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | M Williams | 20 Feb 1939 | Remustered to Clerk due to broken ankle |
| Gp Capt | 21 Feb 1939 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn on posting to Home Establishment | |
| Wg Cdr | Albert F Lang | 21 Feb 1939 | Assumed command of No 205 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J B Brolly | 7 Mar 1939 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 16 Jan 1929 |
| Plt Off | W E M Lowry | 7 Mar 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 31 Jan 1929 |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Short Singapore III | RAF Seletar | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | 5 Feb 1937 | Officer Commanding, MVO, AFC; later AVM | |
| Wg Cdr | A F Lang | 21 Jan 1939 | MBE, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | R B Councell | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | G R Canavan | 10 Sep 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | J B Brolly | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Fg Off | E A Whiteley | 11 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | A M Jardine | 26 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | E W Young | 26 Aug 1938 | |
| Fg Off | E J S Jones | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | W E M Lowry | 9 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | S G Stilling | 16 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | D King | 24 Nov 1938 |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Short Singapore III | RAF Seletar | RAF Far East |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | A F Lang | 21 Jan 1939 | Officer Commanding, MBE, AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | R B Councell | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | J B Brolly | 5 Feb 1937 | |
| Act Flt Lt | E A Whiteley | 11 Sep 1937 | |
| Act Flt Lt | A M Jardine | 26 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | E W Young | 26 Aug 1938 | |
| Fg Off | E J S Jones | 7 Sep 1937 | |
| Fg Off | W E M Lowry | 9 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | S G Stilling | 16 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | D King | 24 Nov 1938 |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | E A Whiteley | 17 May 1939 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 2 Mar 1939 |
| Fg Off | A M Jardine | 17 May 1939 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 2 Mar 1939 |
| Sgt Plt | M Williams | 4 Jul 1939 | Remustered to flying duties |
| Act Flt Lt | E A Whiteley | 30 Jul 1939 | Departed by Imperial Airways on posting to Home Establishment for Engineering Course |
| Wg Cdr | Albert F Lang | 12 Aug 1939 | Assumed temporary command of RAF Tengah |
| Sqn Ldr | R B Councell | 12 Aug 1939 | Assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Act Flt Lt | A M Jardine | 15 Aug 1939 | Attached to RAF Tengah as an Instructor in GR Operations |
| Wg Cdr | Albert F Lang | 30 Aug 1939 | Admitted to the General Hospital, Singapore |
| Wg Cdr | Albert F Lang | 9 Sep 1939 | Discharged from the General Hospital, Singapore and sent on sick leave |
| Act Flt Lt | A M Jardine | 14 Sep 1939 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Tengah as an Instructor in GR Operations |
| Wg Cdr | Albert F Lang | 16 Oct 1939 | Resumed command of No 205 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | R B Councell | 16 Oct 1939 | Relinquished temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Fg Off | R A Atkinson | 18 Oct 1939 | RAFO, arrived on posting from No 4 AACU |
| Plt Off | A W D James | 1 Nov 1939 | RAFO, arrived on posting |
| Sgt Plt | Lyon | 1 Nov 1939 | RAFVR, arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A T Grieve | 1 Dec 1939 | RAFO, arrived on posting from No 4 AACU, wef 30 Nov 1939 |
| Plt Off | A T Grieve | 1 Dec 1939 | Attached to RAF Seletar for Operations Room duties, wef 30 Nov 1939 |
| Plt Off | A W D James | 8 Dec 1939 | RAFO, demobilised |
| Wg Cdr | Albert F Lang | 10 Dec 1939 | Relinquished command of No 205 Sqn on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sqn Ldr | R B Councell | 10 Dec 1939 | Assumed command of No 205 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J B Brolly | 10 Dec 1939 | Assumed duties of Officer i/c Flying and Training |
| Fg Off | S G Stilling | 14 Dec 1939 | Resumed duties of Adjutant |
| Fg Off | D King | 18 Dec 1939 | Attached to No 230 Sqn |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | R A Atkinson | 1 Jan 1940 | Attached to RAF Seletar for duty in GR Operations Room |
| Fg Off | E W Young | 17 Jan 1940 | Attached to RAF Seletar for duty on RAFA Anne |
| Sgt | Kerr | 21 Jan 1940 | Fitter I, posted to RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong |
| Sgt | Fryer | 31 Jan 1940 | Fitter Aero Engine, posted to No 34 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | J B Brolly | 6 Feb 1940 | Posted to Gibraltar |
| Plt Off | A T Grieve | 8 Feb 1940 | Posted to No 230 Sqn for Administrative duties |
| Flt Lt | Woodward | 13 Feb 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn, pending posting to Ceylon |
| Fg Off | D King | 13 Feb 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn, pending posting to Ceylon |
| Fg Off | Leatherbarrow | 13 Feb 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn, pending posting to Ceylon |
| Plt Off | Milligan | 13 Feb 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn, pending posting to Ceylon |
| Fg Off | R A Atkinson | 19 Feb 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Seletar |
| Sqn Ldr | R B Councell | 2 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Act Wg Cdr, wef 21 Feb 1940 |
| Plt Off | A T Grieve | 2 Mar 1940 | Posted from No 230 Sqn as supernumerary |
| Fg Off | D King | 2 Mar 1940 | Posted from No 230 Sqn as supernumerary |
| Sgt | L T Churcher | 4 Mar 1940 | Posted to No 230 Sqn (Fitter I) |
| Sgt | G Breakspear | 4 Mar 1940 | Posted to No 36 Sqn (Fitter I) |
| Cpl | G F Tite | 4 Mar 1940 | Posted to No HQ Far East (ACH) |
| Cpl | J S Farthing | 4 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from Air Depot, Far East (ACH) |
| Cpl | L G Crawford | 4 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 52 Sqn (Fitter II) |
| Cpl | W S Blewitt | 4 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 62 Sqn (Fitter II) |
| AC1 | J W Waugh | 4 Mar 1940 | Posted to No 52 Sqn (Fitter II) |
| AC1 | H Whiting | 4 Mar 1940 | Posted to RAF Sembawang (ACH) |
| Fg Off | E W Young | 13 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Flt Lt |
| Act Flt Lt | W W Campbell | 13 Mar 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Fg Off | E Brand | 13 Mar 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn |
| LAC | W L Bartlett | 17 Mar 1940 | Posted to SHQ, RAF Tengah (ACH) |
| LAC | T D Morris | 17 Mar 1940 | Posted to No 36 Sqn (Wireless Operator) |
| AC1 | C V C McCormack | 17 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting (Wireless Operator, Air Crew) |
| Flt Sgt | A Shorey | 17 Mar 1940 | Posted to Air Depot, Far East (Fitter I) |
| Wg Cdr | R B Councell & crew | 4 Apr 1940 | Embarked for Aden to collect Singapore III, K6912 |
| Act Flt Lt | E W Young | 11 Apr 1940 | Promoted to Act (paid) Flt Lt, wef 13 Mar 1940 |
| Sqn Ldr | L W Burgess | 18 Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF China Bay and assumed temporary command of No 205 Sqn |
| Fg Off | S G Stilling | 18 Apr 1940 | Adjutant, promoted to Act (paid) Flt Lt, wef 13 Mar 1940 |
| Sqn Ldr | Francis | 23 Apr 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Marshall | 23 Apr 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A T Grieve | 23 Apr 1940 | Attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | M Williams | 1 May 1940 | Promoted to Temp Flt Sgt, we 1 Mar 1940 |
| Wg Cdr | R B Councell & crew | 16 May 1940 | Arrived from Aden with Singapore III, K6912 |
| Wg Cdr | R B Councell | 16 May 1940 | Resumed command of No 205 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Woodward | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Act Flt Lt | W W Campbell | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Fg Off | D King | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Fg Off | E Brand | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Leatherbarrow | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Marshall | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Milligan | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A T Grieve | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn on posting to No 205 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | Hamnett | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn on posting to No 205 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | Webb | 24 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached from No 230 Sqn on posting to No 205 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D Shaw | 28 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Tengah and attached to HQ Far East |
| Flt Sgt | A T Ingram | 11 Jun 1940 | Discharged from the RAF on appointment to a Commission in the Technical Branch |
| Plt Off | A T Ingram | 12 Jun 1940 | Reported for duty on appointment to a Commission in the Technical Branch |
| Flt Lt | E W Young | 17 Jun 1940 | Disembarked from RAFA Anne |
| LAC | T J Sampson | 17 Jun 1940 | Disembarked from RAFA Anne |
| Plt Off | A T Grieve | 20 Jun 1940 | Embarked on RAFA Anne for Penang |
| Cpl | Eveleigh | 20 Jun 1940 | Embarked on RAFA Anne for Penang |
| Cpl | Roberts | 20 Jun 1940 | Embarked on RAFA Anne for Penang |
| Cpl | Wilson | 20 Jun 1940 | Embarked on RAFA Anne for Penang |
| Flt Lt | H R Hughes-Hallett | 1 Jul 1940 | Reported for duty on mobilisation |
| Plt Off | D Shaw | 5 Jul 1940 | Ceased to be attached to HQ Far East for Operations Room duties |
| Flt Sgt | Bloomfield | 8 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting for Disciplinary duties |
| WO | L Appleby | 17 Jul 1940 | Posted to Air Depot, Far East for duty as WO Admin |
| Flt Sgt Plt | M Williams | 30 Jul 1940 | Embarked at Singapore on posting to Home Establishment |
| Act Flt Lt | A M Jardine | 31 Aug 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 25 May 1940 |
| Act Flt Lt | E W Young | 18 Oct 1940 | Embarked on RAFA Anne at Penang for Nancowie to advise on construction of Advanced Base |
| Act Flt Lt | S G Stilling | 21 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 3 Sep 1940 |
| Act Flt Lt | E W Young | 21 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 3 Sep 1940 |
| Fg Off | R A Atkinson | 21 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 3 Sep 1940 |
| Plt Off | N N Birks | 21 Oct 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 3 Sep 1940 |
| Plt Off | A T Grieve | xx Dec 1940 | Promoted to Fg Off |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 13 Feb 1940 | Sunderland 'V' of No 230 Sqn attached |
| 21 Mar 1940 | Detachment proceeded to Penang |
| 2 Apr 1940 | HMS Pangkor departed Singapore to act as Depot Ship at Penang |
| 4 Apr 1940 | HMS Pangkor arrived at Penang |
| 7 Apr 1940 | HMS Pangkor departed Penang for Nancowrie |
| 9 Apr 1940 | HMS Pangkor arrived at Nancowrie |
| 21 Apr 1940 | HMS Pangkor departed Nancowrie for Penang |
| 23 Apr 1940 | HMS Pangkor arrived at Penang |
| 23 Apr 1940 | Sunderland I, L2159 'W' of No 230 Sqn attached |
| 28 Apr 1940 | HMS Pangkor arrived at Singapore on return from Penang |
| 16 May 1940 | Singapore III, K6912 arrived from Aden |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
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