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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 502 (Ulster) Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[May 1925 | Jun 1925 | Jul 1925 | Mar 1926 | Jul 1926 | Dec 1926 | Jul 1927 | Jul 1928 | Sep 1928 | Jul 1929 | Jul 1930 | Aug 1930 | Sep 1930 | Oct 1930 | Nov 1930 | Dec 1930 | Jul 1931 | Jul 1932 | Jul 1933 | Jan 1934 | Jul 1934 | Jul 1935 | Jul 1936 | Aug 1936 | Jul 1937 | Jul 1938 | Jan 1939 | Apr 1939 | May 1939]
Personnel Movements: May - Jul 1925
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Edward F Turner | 15 May 1925 | Arrived on posting to make arrangements for billeting of advance party |
| Flt Lt | W H Hoile | xx May 1925* | Arrived on posting for Accountant duties |
| Flt Lt | Charles F Toogood | xx May 1925* | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Eric C A Wing | xx May 1925* | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Harry J Bamber | xx May 1925* | Arrived on posting for Stores duties |
| Fg Off | Harry W Pierce | xx May 1925* | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | W H Hoile | xx May 1925* | Accountant Officer, departed on posting |
| Fg Off | Rodney T Carter | xx May 1925* | Arrived on posting for Accountant duties |
| Plt Off | Francis W C G Tussaud | xx May 1925* | Arrived on posting |
| Sqn Ldr | 3 Jun 1925 | Arrived on posting and assumed Command of No 502 Sqn | |
| Flt Lt | Bernard C Duke | 3 Jun 1925 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Francis F W Hall | 3 Jun 1925 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | Francis W C G Tussaud | 23 Jun 1925 | Injured in a propeller accident, being invalided out of the RAF on 12 May 1926 |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 1 Jul 1925 | Arrived on posting |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
*These officers arrived between 16 - 30 May 1925
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: May - Jul 1925
| Date | Notes |
| 15 May 1925 |
Formed at RAF Aldergrove as a Special Reserve squadron (staffed in part by regular personnel and in part by special reservists) |
| 9 Jun 1925 | Squadron collected its first two Vickers Vimys from RAF Henlow |
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| xx xxx 1925 | Squadron received some Avro 504Ks* |
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Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955), except*
Source - May 1925 Air Force List
Source - June 1925 Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vimy Avro 504K |
RAF Aldergrove | Special Reserve and Auxiliary Air Force |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 30 May 1925* | Officer Commanding | |
| Flt Lt | Edward F Turner | 30 May 1925* | |
| Flt Lt | Charles F Toogood | 30 May 1925* | |
| Flt Lt | Bernard C Duke | 30 May 1925* | |
| Fg Off | Harry W Pierce | 30 May 1925* | |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 30 May 1925* | |
| Fg Off | Henry C Evans | 30 May 1925 | Died from injuries - 21 Sep 1925 |
| Fg Off | Francis F W Hall | 30 May 1925* | |
| Fg Off | Eric C A Wing | 30 May 1925* | |
| Plt Off | Francis W C G Tussaud | 30 May 1925* | |
| Plt Off | William C Ward | 30 May 1925 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Harry J Bamber | 30 May 1925* | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Rodney T Carter | 30 May 1925* | |
Source - July 1925 Air Force List
*This date shown in the Air Force Lists are different to those shown in the ORB
Personnel Movements: Jul 1925 - Mar 1926
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Harry W Pierce | 6 Jul 1925 | Appointed Officer i/c Recruiting Office |
| Flt Lt | Bernard C Duke | 14 Jul 1925 | Injured in a flying accident |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 30 Jul 1925 | Arrived on posting from Boys' Wing, RAF Cranwell |
| Fg Off | G Martyn | 8 Aug 1925 | Appointed to administer trades tests on Special Reservist recruits |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 8 Aug 1925 | Appointed to administer trades tests on Special Reservist recruits |
| Fg Off | Harry J Bamber | 11 Aug 1925 | Stores Officer, tried by General Court Martial |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 24 Aug 1925 | Appointed President of the Trade Test Board for Special Reservist in Belfast |
| Fg Off | Henry C Evans | 21 Sep 1925 | Died from injuries |
| Flt Sgt | Carver | 10 Oct 1925 | Attached from RAF Sealand as temporary Band Instructor |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 1 Nov 1925 | Appointed Squadron Adjutant |
| Fg Off | Robert McLaughlin | 1 Dec 1925 | Gazetted as the first SR Officer in the squadron |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jul 1925 - Mar 1926
| Date | Notes |
| 6 Jul 1925 | A Recruiting Office was opened at No 9 Old Town Hall Street, Belfast |
| 31 Aug 1925 | First two Special Reserve recruits were attested |
| 10 Oct 1925 | Grant awarded by Air Ministry to set up a Squadron Band |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vimy Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | Special Reserve and Auxiliary Air Force |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 30 May 1925 | Officer Commanding | |
| Flt Lt | Edward F Turner | 30 May 1925 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Charles F Toogood | 30 May 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 29 Jul 1925 | AFC |
| Fg Off | Harry W Pierce | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Francis F W Hall | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Eric C A Wing | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | William C Ward | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Edgar A McKinley-Hay | 11 Dec 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Robert McLaughlin | 1 Dec 1925 | DFC |
| Plt Off | John S Georgeson | 11 Dec 1925 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | John C Shakeshaft | 17 Aug 1925 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Rodney T Carter | 30 May 1925 | |
Source - March 1926 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Mar - Jun 1926
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | John C Shakeshaft | 8 Mar 1926 | Stores Officer, posted to HQ No 10 Group |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vimy Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | Special Reserve and Auxiliary Air Force |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 30 May 1925 | Officer Commanding | |
| Flt Lt | Edward F Turner | 30 May 1925 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Charles F Toogood | 30 May 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 29 Jul 1925 | AFC |
| Fg Off | Harry W Pierce | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Francis F W Hall | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Eric C A Wing | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Francis W C G Tussaud | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | William C Ward | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Edgar A McKinley-Hay | 11 Dec 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Robert McLaughlin | 1 Dec 1925 | DFC |
| Fg Off | John S Georgeson | 11 Dec 1925 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Feb 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Rodney T Carter | 30 May 1925 | |
Source - July 1926 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul - Dec 1926
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 25 Jun 1926 | Arrived on posting and assumed Command of No 502 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 25 Jun 1926 | Relinquished Command of No 502 Sqn | |
| Plt Off | Rodney F Part | 30 Jul 1926 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Crystal Lorimer | 11 Aug 1926 | Arrived on posting for Accountant duties |
| Fg Off | Rodney T Carter | xx Aug 1926 | Accountant Officer, posted to No 5 Armoured Car Company, Iraq |
| Plt Off | William C Ward | 17 Aug 1926 | Injured in a flying accident |
| Col | J D Dunville | 17 Aug 1926 | Appointed to a Honorary Commission as a Wg Cdr in the RAFO as Liaison Officer |
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 31 Aug 1926 | Arrived on posting for duty as Education Officer |
| Sqn Ldr | 24 Sep 1926 | Posted to No 503 Sqn to command |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Organisational Movements: Jul - Dec 1926
| Date | Notes |
| 5 May 1926 | Squadron permitted to bear as its device, 'The Red Hand of Ulster' |
| 30 Oct 1926 | A City HQ was opened in Donegal Square South, Belfast, with the Recruiting Office moving here |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vimy Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 1 May 1926 | Officer Commanding; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Edward F Turner | 30 May 1925 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Charles F Toogood | 30 May 1925 | |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 29 Jul 1925 | AFC |
| Fg Off | Harry W Pierce | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Francis F W Hall | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Eric C A Wing | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | William C Ward | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Edgar A McKinley-Hay | 11 Dec 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Robert McLaughlin | 1 Dec 1925 | DFC |
| Fg Off | John S Georgeson | 11 Dec 1925 | |
| Plt Off | Rodney F Part | 30 Jul 1926 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Feb 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Crystal Lorimer | 11 Aug 1926 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 31 Aug 1926 | Grade IV, MA |
Source - December 1926 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Dec 1926 - Jul 1927
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 5 Dec 1926 | Transferred to Class 'A', RAFO |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 5 Dec 1926 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Plt Off | William C Ward | 13 Jan 1927 | Posted to No 58 Sqn, RAF Worthy Down |
| Plt Off | Hugh P Wilson | 21 Dec1926 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 15 Feb 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 15 Feb 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve |
| Plt Off | William Hislop | 15 Feb 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve |
| Plt Off | Hugh P Wilson | 19 Feb 1927 | Attached to No 2 FTS, RAF Digby for initial training |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 19 Feb 1927 | Attached to No 2 FTS, RAF Digby for initial training |
| Plt Off | William Hislop | 19 Feb 1927 | Attached to No 2 FTS, RAF Digby for initial training |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 26 Feb 1927 | Attached to No 2 FTS, RAF Digby for initial training |
| Flt Lt | Charles F Toogood | 1 Mar 1927 | Posted to No 7 Sqn, RAF Bircham Newton |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 25 May 1927 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, Uxbridge |
| Fg Off | Harry W Pierce | 31 Mar 1927 | Transferred to Class 'A', RAFO |
| Fg Off | Robert McLaughlin | 31 Mar 1927 | Transferred to Class 'C', RAFO |
| Mr | M V Delap | 19 Apr 1927 | Attached from Cambridge UAS for training (10 days) |
| Plt Off | Rodney F Part | 30 Apr 1927 | Proceeded to RAF Calshot for Air Pilotage Course |
| Fg Off | John A Tindall | 26 May 1927 | Arrived on posting from No 7 Sqn, RAF Bircham Newton |
| Fg Off | Arnold W A Ricks | 26 May 1927 | Arrived on posting from No 7 Sqn, RAF Bircham Newton |
| Plt Off | Jack Blackmore | 28 May 1927 | Arrived on posting from No 207 Sqn, RAF Eastchurch |
| Plt Off | Henry J Walker | 28 May 1927 | Arrived on posting from No 39 Sqn, RAF Spittlegate |
| Plt Off | Hugh P Wilson | 18 Jun 1927 | Returned from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand to complete his training |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 18 Jun 1927 | Returned from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand to complete his training |
| Plt Off | William Hislop | 18 Jun 1927 | Returned from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand to complete his training |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 18 Jun 1927 | Returned from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand but sent home to await a Medical Board |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Dec 1926 - Jul 1927
| Date | Notes |
| xx May 1927 | Squadron received 5 x Avro 504Ns |
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Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Vimy Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 1 May 1926 | Officer Commanding; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Edward F Turner | 30 May 1925 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 27 May 1927 | AFC |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Francis F W Hall | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Eric C A Wing | 30 May 1925 | |
| Fg Off | Edgar A McKinley-Hay | 11 Dec 1925 | |
| Fg Off | John S Georgeson | 11 Dec 1925 | |
| Fg Off | John A Tindall | 26 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Arnold W A Ricks | 26 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Jack Blackmore | 26 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Henry J Walker | 27 May 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Rodney F Part | 30 Jul 1926 | |
| Plt Off | Hugh P Wilson | 21 Dec1926 | |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | William Hislop | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Feb 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Crystal Lorimer | 11 Aug 1926 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 31 Aug 1926 | Grade IV, MA |
Source - July 1927 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1927 - Jul 1928
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | William C Yale | 18 Jul 1927 | Arrived on posting from No 602 Sqn AAF |
| Fg Off | Charles E Galpin | 18 Jul 1927 | Arrived on posting from No 602 Sqn AAF |
| Plt Off | William Hislop | 24 Jul 1927 | Ceased to be attached for initial training |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 15 Aug 1927 | Proceeded to RAF Farnborough for short Photography Course |
| Plt Off | Hugh P Wilson | 19 Aug 1927 | Ceased to be attached on completion of initial training |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 19 Aug 1927 | Ceased to be attached on completion of initial training |
| Fg Off | Eric C Delamain | 25 Aug 1927 | Arrived on posting from RAF College, Cranwell for duty as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | Charles E Galpin | 1 Sep 1927 | Arrived on posting from No 1 SoTT, RAF Halton |
| Fg Off | Victor J Hatton | 2 Sep 1927 | Transferred to Class 'A', RAFO |
| Fg Off | Arnold W A Ricks | 19 Sep 1927 | Posted to No 47 Sqn, Middle East |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 20 Sep 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve (ex RAFO) |
| Fg Off | Edgar A McKinley-Hay | 3 Oct 1927 | Attached to CFS, RAF Wittering |
| Fg Off | John S Georgeson | 3 Oct 1927 | Posted to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington |
| Plt Off | Henry J Walker | 4 Oct 1927 | Posted to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington |
| Plt Off | Hugh P Wilson | 8 Oct 1927 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 8 Oct 1927 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | M V Delap | 11 Oct 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Plt Off | Rodney F Part | 17 Oct 1927 | Posted to RAF Worthy Down |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 17 Oct 1927 | Rejoined the unit for initial training |
| Plt Off | James F R Hunter | 25 Oct 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 12 Nov 1927 | Returned from RAF Farnborough on completion of short Photography Course |
| Fg Off | Francis F W Hall | 14 Nov 1927 | Posted to School of Photography, RAF Farnborough |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 14 Nov 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Plt Off | James S Davidson | 21 Nov 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Flt Lt | Ronald S Sugden | 20 Dec 1927 | Arrived on posting from CFS, RAF Wittering for duty as Flying Instructor |
| Fg Off | Edgar A McKinley-Hay | 20 Dec 1927 | Ceased to be attached to CFS, RAF Wittering on posting to No 600 Sqn AAF |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 21 Dec 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 21 Dec 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 21 Dec 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Plt Off | Charles E W N C Pelly | 21 Dec 1927 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Plt Off | M V Delap | 28 Dec 1927 | Reported for flying training |
| Fg Off | Eric C Delamain | 1 Jan 1928 | Adjutant, promoted to Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 9 Jan 1928 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | James S Davidson | 9 Jan 1928 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 9 Jan 1928 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 9 Jan 1928 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 9 Jan 1928 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | Charles E W N C Pelly | 9 Jan 1928 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | M V Delap | 13 Jan 1928 | Completed his initial training |
| Flt Lt | Edward F Turner | 24 Jan 1928 | Posted to School of Balloon Training to command |
| Fg Off | Jack Blackmore | 25 Jan 1928 | Resigned his SSC |
| SM1 | W Collin | 30 Jan 1928 | Died from injuries |
| Fg Off | Eric C A Wing | 4 Feb 1928 | Transferred to Class 'A', RAFO |
| Sqn Ldr | 5 Feb 1928 | Arrived on posting from No 600 Sqn AAF, wef 1 Feb 1928 | |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 24 Feb 1928 | Departed the unit on completion of initial training |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 1 Mar 1928 | Permitted to wear Flying Badge, wef 22 Feb 1928 |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Plt Off | Hugh P Wilson | 2 Apr 1928 | Relinquished his SR Commission on appointment to a Commission in the RAF |
| Plt Off | James S Davidson | 5 Apr 1928 | Admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast following a flying accident |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 10 May 1928 | Completed his initial training |
| Fg Off | John A Tindall | 21 May 1928 | Attached to CFS, RAF Wittering |
| Fg Off | William C Yale | 1 Jun 1928 | Attached to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow for temporary duty |
| Fg Off | Charles E Galpin | 1 Jun 1928 | Attached to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow for temporary duty |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 1 Jun 1928 | Permitted to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 1 Jun 1928 | Permitted to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Charles E W N C Pelly | 1 Jun 1928 | Permitted to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Frederick A Wardell | 1 Jun 1928 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Sqn Ldr | 5 Jun 1928 | Attached to HQ, No 1 Air Defence Group | |
| Plt Off | James F R Hunter | 6 Jun 1928 | Permitted to wear Flying Badge |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Jun 1928 | Attached to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow for temporary duty | |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 6 Jun 1928 | Attached to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow for temporary duty |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 10 Jun 1928 | Attached to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow for temporary duty |
| Fg Off | Charles E Galpin | 10 Jun 1928 | Ceased to be attached to Home Aircraft Depot, Henlow for temporary duty |
| Plt Off | Bryan D Nicholas | 18 Jun 1928 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Plt Off | Arthur M Stevens | 18 Jun 1928 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Plt Off | Thomas L Harrison | 18 Jun 1928 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 4 Jul 1928 | Reported for initial training |
| Plt Off | Frederick A Wardell | 4 Jul 1928 | Reported for initial training |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Handley Page Hyderabad Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 1 May 1926 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Feb 1928 | MBE; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Ronald S Sugden | 20 Dec 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 27 May 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 20 Sep 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Eric C Delamain | 25 Aug 1927 | MC |
| Fg Off | William C Yale | 21 Jun 1927 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Charles E Galpin | 1 Sep 1927 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | John A Tindall | 26 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 21 Jun 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Miles V Delap | 11 Oct 1927 | |
| Plt Off | James F R Hunter | 25 Oct 1927 | |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 14 Nov 1927 | |
| Plt Off | James S Davidson | 21 Nov 1927 | |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Charles E W N C Pelly | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Feb 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Crystal Lorimer | 11 Aug 1926 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 31 Aug 1926 | Grade IV, MA |
Source - July 1928 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul - Sep 1928 - Jul 1929
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 1 Jul 1928 | Reported for initial training |
| Plt Off | Frederick A Wardell | 1 Jul 1928 | Reported for initial training |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 4 Jul 1928 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Jul 1928 | Ceased to be attached to Home Aircraft Depot on delivery of a Hyderabad | |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 6 Jul 1928 | Ceased to be attached to Home Aircraft Depot on delivery of a Hyderabad |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 6 Jul 1928 | Ceased to be attached to Home Aircraft Depot on delivery of a Hyderabad |
| Fg Off | William C Yale | 6 Jul 1928 | Ceased to be attached to Home Aircraft Depot on delivery of a Hyderabad |
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 26 Jul 1928 | Proceeded to Air Ministry for Medical Board |
| Plt Off | Frederick A Wardell | 5 Aug 1928 | Ceased initial training due to injured knee |
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 8 Aug 1928 | Discharged from RAF Hospital, Halton |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 11 Aug 1928 | Confirmed in his rank, wef 1 Jun 1928 |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 11 Aug 1928 | Confirmed in his rank, wef 1 Jun 1928 |
| Plt Off | Charles E W N C Pelly | 11 Aug 1928 | Confirmed in his rank, wef 1 Jun 1928 |
| Plt Off | James F R Hunter | 11 Aug 1928 | Confirmed in his rank, wef 6 Jun 1928 |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 15 Aug 1928 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| LAC | E V Rowlands | 20 Aug 1928 | Died in hospital |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 26 Aug 1928 | Completed his initial training |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jul 1928 - Jul 1929
| Date | Notes |
| 6 Jul 1928 | 4 x Handley Page Hyderabads were delivered from RAF Henlow by squadron personnel |
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| 21 Jul 1928 | An extension to the City HQ in Belfast was opened |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Handley Page Hyderabad Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 1 May 1926 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | 1 Feb 1928 | MBE; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Ronald S Sugden | 20 Dec 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 27 May 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 20 Sep 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Eric C Delamain | 25 Aug 1927 | MC |
| Fg Off | William C Yale | 21 Jun 1927 | Signals duties |
| Fg Off | Charles E Galpin | 1 Sep 1927 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | John A Tindall | 26 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 21 Jun 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Bryan D Nicholas | 18 Jun 1928 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | Arthur M Stevens | 18 Jun 1928 | |
| Plt Off | Thomas L Harrison | 18 Jun 1928 | |
| Plt Off | Miles V Delap | 11 Oct 1927 | |
| Plt Off | James F R Hunter | 25 Oct 1927 | |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 14 Nov 1927 | |
| Plt Off | James S Davidson | 21 Nov 1927 | |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Charles E W N C Pelly | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Plt Off | Frederick A Wardell | 1 Jun 1928 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Feb 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Crystal Lorimer | 11 Aug 1926 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 31 Aug 1926 | Grade IV, MA |
Source - September 1928 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Sep 1928 - Jul 1929
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Bryan D Nicholas | 1 Sep 1928 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Arthur M Stevens | 1 Sep 1928 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Thomas L Harrison | 1 Sep 1928 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 8 Sep 1928 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Miles V Delap | 10 Sep 1928 | Relinquished his SR Commission on appointment to a commission in the RAF |
| Fg Off | John A Tindall | 1 Oct 1928 | Posted to No 4 FTS, RAF Aboukir, Egypt |
| Flt Lt | Gilbert H Martingell | 2 Oct 1928 | Posted to CFS, RAF Wittering |
| Flt Lt | Eric C Delamain | 5 Oct 1928 | Posted to No 11 Sqn, RAF Netheravon |
| Plt Off | John K Brew | 8 Oct 1928 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Plt Off | David W Reid | 8 Oct 1928 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve as Plt Off on Probation |
| Fg Off | William C Yale | 9 Oct 1928 | Attached to RAF Depot whilst attending Signals Course at Cambridge University |
| Flt Lt | John Whitford | 15 Oct 1928 | Arrived on posting from No 11 Sqn for duty as Adjutant |
| Plt Off | Charles E W N C Pelly | 2 Nov 1928 | Relinquished his SR Commission on appointment to a commission in the RAF |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 30 Nov 1928 | Completed his final examination |
| Plt Off | Frederick A Wardell | 30 Nov 1928 | Completed his final examination |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 1 Dec 1928 | Completed his initial training |
| Sqn Ldr | 14 Dec 1928 | Arrived on posting | |
| Plt Off | Eric D Elliott | 15 Dec 1928 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Plt Off | Alan F Britton | 15 Dec 1928 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Sqn Ldr | 29 Dec 1928 | Posted to HQ, ADGB | |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 1 Dec 1928 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Bryan D Nicholas | 1 Jan 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Arthur M Stevens | 1 Jan 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Thomas L Harrison | 1 Jan 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 5 Jan 1929 | Attached to Armament and Gunnery School, RAF Eastchurch for course |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 12 Jan 1929 | Attached to Armament and Gunnery School, RAF Eastchurch for course |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 12 Jan 1929 | Attached to Armament and Gunnery School, RAF Eastchurch for course |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 12 Jan 1929 | Attached to Armament and Gunnery School, RAF Eastchurch for course |
| Plt Off | John K Brew | 14 Jan 1929 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | David W Reid | 14 Jan 1929 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 20 Jan 1929 | Ceased to be attached to Armament and Gunnery School, RAF Eastchurch |
| Plt Off | Frederick A Wardell | 22 Jan 1929 | Completed his initial training and awarded his Flying Badge |
| Flt Lt | John Whitford | 31 Jan 1929 | Adjutant, attached to No 602 Sqn AAF for temporary duty |
| Flt Lt | Robert H Haworth-Booth | 4 Feb 1929 | Posted for duty as Adjutant but failed to report due to ill-health |
| Flt Lt | John Whitford | 4 Feb 1929 | Adjutant, posted to No 602 Sqn AAF |
| Plt Off | James S Davidson | 6 Feb 1929 | Resigned his SR Commission on account of ill-health |
| Fg Off | Thomas L Harrison | 3 Mar 1929 | Attached to Armament and Gunnery School, RAF Eastchurch for course |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 13 Mar 1929 | Attached to Armament and Gunnery School, RAF Eastchurch for course |
| Flt Lt | Ronald S Sugden | 20 Mar 1929 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Fg Off | Frank Davison | 31 Mar 1929 | Relinquished his SR Commission on appointment to a Commission in the RAF |
| Flt Lt | Joseph H Hargroves | 8 Apr 1929 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 1 May 1929 | Relinquished his SR Commission on appointment to a SSC in the RAF |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 1 May 1929 | Reposted to No 502 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Charles E Galpin | 20 May 1929 | Attached to CFS, RAF Wittering for Flying Instructors' Course |
| Wg Cdr | J D Dunville | 10 Jun 1929 | Liaison Officer, died from illness |
| Plt Off | Eric D Elliott | 30 Jun 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Handley Page Hyderabad Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 1 May 1926 | Officer Commanding, AFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | 14 Dec 1928 | MC, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Joseph H Hargroves | 8 Apr 1929 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert H Haworth-Booth | 4 Feb 1929 | DFC |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 20 Sep 1927 | AFC |
| Fg Off | Charles E Galpin | 1 Sep 1927 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 21 Jun 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Bryan D Nicholas | 18 Jun 1928 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Arthur M Stevens | 18 Jun 1928 | |
| Fg Off | Thomas L Harrison | 18 Jun 1928 | |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Miles V Delap | 11 Oct 1927 | |
| Plt Off | James F R Hunter | 25 Oct 1927 | |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Plt Off | Eric D Elliott | 15 Dec 1928 | |
| Plt Off | Alan F Britton | 15 Dec 1928 | |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Plt Off | John K Brew | 8 Oct 1928 | |
| Plt Off | David W Reid | 8 Oct 1928 | |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 1 May 1929 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Feb 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Crystal Lorimer | 11 Aug 1926 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 31 Aug 1926 | Grade IV, MA |
Source - July 1929 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Sep 1929 - Jun 1930
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Victor O G Bell | 1 Jul 1929 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve |
| Plt Off | Wilfred A W Fitzsimons | 1 Jul 1929 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve |
| Plt Off | James A Hall | 9 Jul 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 21 Jun 1929 |
| Plt Off | John F Bristow | 16 Jul 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | John Sillery | 16 Jul 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Alan F Britton | 21 Jul 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | John K Brew | 1 Aug 1929 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge, wef 31 Jul 1929 |
| Plt Off | David W Reid | 1 Aug 1929 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge, wef 31 Jul 1929 |
| Plt Off | Victor O G Bell | 12 Aug 1929 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | Wilfred A W Fitzsimons | 12 Aug 1929 | Called up for initial training |
| Plt Off | George R Montgomery | 14 Aug 1929 | Arrived on posting from No 1 FTS, RAF Netheravon |
| Wg Cdr | 10 Sep 1929 | Relinquished Command of No 502 Sqn | |
| Sqn Ldr | 10 Sep 1929 | Assumed Command of No 502 Sqn | |
| Plt Off | George R Montgomery | 12 Sep 1929 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Fg Off | Arthur M Stevens | 30 Sep 1929 | Attached to CFS, RAF Wittering for Flying Instructors' Course |
| Plt Off | James F R Hunter | 3 Oct 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 27 Jul 1929 |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 3 Oct 1929 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 27 Jul 1929 |
| Sqn Ldr | 2 Nov 1929 | Relinquished Command of No 502 Sqn | |
| Wg Cdr | 2 Nov 1929 | Assumed Command of No 502 Sqn | |
| Plt Off | John K Brew | 12 Dec 1929 | Appointed to SSC in the RAF and posted to No 99 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Charles W Lindsay | 1 Dec 1929 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve, wef 8 Nov 1929 |
| Plt Off | Follett B Bristow | 1 Dec 1929 | Appointed to Commission in the RAF Special Reserve, wef 13 Nov 1929 |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Sep 1929 - Jun 1930
| Date | Notes |
| 14 Jul 1929 | Squadron conducted its first Summer Camp |
| 27 Jul 1929 | Squadron completed its first Summer Camp |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Handley Page Hyderabad Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 2 Nov 1929 | Officer Commanding, later AVM | |
| Sqn Ldr | 14 Dec 1928 | MC, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Joseph H Hargroves | 8 Apr 1929 | |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 20 Sep 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Robert H Haworth-Booth | 4 Feb 1929 | DFC |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 21 Jun 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Frank Davison | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Fg Off | John Sillery | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Bryan D Nicholas | 18 Jun 1928 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | Arthur M Stevens | 18 Jun 1928 | |
| Fg Off | James A Hall | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | John F Bristow | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Eric D Elliott | 15 Dec 1928 | |
| Fg Off | Alan F Britton | 15 Dec 1928 | |
| Fg Off | James F R Hunter | 25 Oct 1927 | |
| Fg Off | William O'B Knox | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | George R Montgomery | 14 Aug 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Plt Off | David W Reid | 8 Oct 1928 | |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 1 May 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Victor O G Bell | 1 Jul 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Wilfred A W Fitzsimons | 1 Jul 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Charles W Lindsay | 8 Nov 1929 | |
| Plt Off | Follett B Bristow | 13 Nov 1929 | |
| Plt Off | William H Armstrong | 13 Mar 1930 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Feb 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Crystal Lorimer | 11 Aug 1926 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 31 Aug 1926 | Grade IV, MA |
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: Jun 1930 - Jul 1931
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | William E Grant | 17 Jun 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby |
| Plt Off | Francis C Allen | 23 Jun 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 2 FTS, RAF Digby, wef 17 Jun 1930 |
| Fg Off | Edgar V Bashford | 1 Jul 1930 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | Eric D Elliott | 5 Aug 1930 | Ceased to be attached to CFS on posting to RAF Training Base, Leuchars |
| Plt Off | Follett B Bristow | 5 Aug 1930 | Completed his initial training |
| Plt Off | Graham E Stroud | 13 Aug 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 1 FTS, RAF Netheravon |
| Plt Off | George E R Stoney | 13 Aug 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 1 FTS, RAF Netheravon |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 20 Aug 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand |
| Plt Off | Charles W Lindsay | 22 Aug 1930 | Completed his initial training |
| Plt Off | Follett B Bristow | 30 Aug 1930 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Charles W Lindsay | 30 Aug 1930 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Fg Off | George R Montgomery | 1 Sep 1930 | Posted to No 99 Sqn |
| Plt Off | George F Humphries | 1 Sep 1930 | Posted to No 10 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | T H French | 5 Sep 1930 | Arrived on posting from RAF Duxford for duty as Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | Joseph H Hargroves | 9 Sep 1930 | Posted to CFS, RAF Wittering |
| Fg Off | Alan F Britton | 22 Sep 1930 | Attached to RAF Calshot for Air Pilotage Course (3 months) |
| Flt Lt | Robert H Haworth-Booth | 3 Nov 1930 | Posted to No 440 (FSR) Flight to command |
| Plt Off | David W Reid | 7 Nov 1930 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 8 Apr 1930 |
| Cpl | G Powers | 23 Nov 1930 | Died in hospital |
| Fg Off | Richard S Sweet | 1 Dec 1930 | Arrived on posting from No 26 Sqn for Accountant duties |
| Plt Off | William H Armstrong | 1 Jan 1931 | Granted permission to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | William E Grant | 2 Jan 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 28 Dec 1930 |
| Plt Off | Francis C Allen | 2 Jan 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 28 Dec 1930 |
| Plt Off | Frank Davison | 2 Jan 1931 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 7 Nov 1930 |
| Wg Cdr | 9 Jan 1931 | Relinquished Command of No 502 Sqn on posting to CUAS to command | |
| Sqn Ldr | R T Leather | 9 Jan 1931 | Assumed Command of No 502 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Victor O G Bell | 1 Mar 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 1 Jan 1931 |
| Plt Off | Wilfred A W Fitzsimons | 1 Mar 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 1 Jan 1931 |
| Fg Off | Crystal Lorimer | 10 Mar 1931 | Accountant Officer, posted to HQ RAF Middle East |
| Plt Off | Graham E Stroud | 15 Apr 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 15 Feb 1931 |
| Plt Off | George E R Stoney | 15 Apr 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 15 Feb 1931 |
| Flt Lt | T H French | 25 Apr 1931 | Adjutant, posted to Iraq Command as PA to AOC |
| Plt Off | Charles W Lindsay | 10 Jun 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 5 May 1931 |
| Plt Off | Follett B Bristow | 10 Jun 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 13 May 1931 |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Handley Page Hyderabad Avro 504 |
RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Ralph T Leather | 20 Dec 1930 | AFC |
| Sqn Ldr | 14 Dec 1928 | MC, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 20 Aug 1930 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Flt Lt | Raphael C Preston | 20 Sep 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Frank Davison | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 21 Jun 1927 | Armament duties |
| Fg Off | John Sillery | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Arthur M Stevens | 18 Jun 1928 | |
| Fg Off | James A Hall | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | John F Bristow | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Alan F Britton | 15 Dec 1928 | |
| Fg Off | James F R Hunter | 25 Oct 1927 | |
| Fg Off | William O'B Knox | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Fg Off | David W Reid | 8 Oct 1928 | |
| Fg Off | William E Grant | 17 Jun 1930 | Died at RAF Hospital, Halton - 2 Feb 1932 |
| Fg Off | Francis C Allen | 23 Jun 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Victor O G Bell | 1 Jul 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Wilfred A W Fitzsimons | 1 Jul 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Charles W Lindsay | 8 Nov 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Follett B Bristow | 13 Nov 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Graham E Stroud | 13 Aug 1930 | |
| Fg Off | George E R Stoney | 13 Aug 1930 | |
| Plt Off | William H Armstrong | 13 Mar 1930 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Feb 1926 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Richard S Sweet | 1 Dec 1930 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 31 Aug 1926 | Acting Grade III, MA |
Source - July 1931 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jun 1931 - Jul 1932
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Harry K Goode | 8 Jul 1931 | Arrived on posting from RAF North Weald, wef 9 Jul 1931 |
| Fg Off | Henry H Ellison | 17 Jul 1931 | Transferred to RAFO |
| Fg Off | Alan F Britton | 6 Aug 1931 | Posted to RAF Henlow for Engineering Course |
| Maj | Reuben W Allen | 30 Aug 1931 | Education Officer, posted to RAF Cranwell |
| Capt | James B Stewart | 10 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting for duty as Education Officer, wef 10 Sep 1931 |
| Plt Off | William H Armstrong | 13 Sep 1931 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | Frederick A Wardell | 28 Sep 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 70 Sqn, Iraq |
| Flt Lt | Tom O Clogstoun | 23 Sep 1931 | Posted from No 1 Air Defence Group by remained attached to it |
| Fg Off | Arthur E Haes | 13 Oct 1931 | Arrived on posting from School of Balloon Training for Stores duties |
| Flt Lt | Tom O Clogstoun | 14 Oct 1931 | Reported for duty on ceasing to be attached to No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Fg Off | Graham E Stroud | 16 Nov 1931 | Posted to No 99 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Francis C Allen | 16 Nov 1931 | Posted to No 38 Sqn |
| Fg Off | George E R Stoney | 23 Nov 1931 | Posted to No 18 Sqn |
| Fg Off | R G E Catt | 8 Nov 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 7 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Edward Poole | 8 Nov 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 10 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey E Mustard | 12 Nov 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 99 Sqn, wef 9 Nov 1931 |
| Fg Off | J F Sutton | 12 Nov 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 99 Sqn, wef 9 Nov 1931 |
| Fg Off | Edwin Elgey | 12 Nov 1931 | Arrived on posting from No 99 Sqn, wef 9 Nov 1931 |
| Fg Off | Follett B Bristow | 17 Nov 1931 | Relinquished his SR Commission on appointment to a SSC in the RAF |
| Flt Lt | Edgar V Bashford | 23 Nov 1931 | Stores Officer, placed on the Retired List |
| Flt Lt | Frank Davison | 1 Dec 1931 | Resigned his commission, wef 15 Apr 1931 |
| Wg Cdr | R T Leather | 22 Dec 1931 | Relinquished command of No 502 Sqn, leave pending posting |
| Sqn Ldr | 22 Dec 1931 | Assumed temporary command of No 502 Sqn | |
| Wg Cdr | R T Leather | 18 Jan 1931 | Resumed command of No 502 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Tom O Clogstoun | 1 Feb 1932 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Plt Off | William O'B Knox | 2 Feb 1932 | Resigned his commission, wef 3 Jan 1931 |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 8 Feb 1932 | Attached to No 101 Sqn for temporary (Air Pilotage) duty |
| Sqn Ldr | Tom O Clogstoun | 12 Feb 1932 | Attached to RAF Northolt for Air Pilotage Course |
| Fg Off | James F R Hunter | 12 Feb 1932 | Attached to RAF Northolt for Air Pilotage Course |
| Fg Off | R G E Catt | 23 Feb 1932 | Posted to Home Aircraft Depot, RAF Henlow, pending posting to India |
| Fg Off | Frederick J Taylor | 27 Feb 1932 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, wef 25 Feb 1932 |
| Sqn Ldr | 4 Mar 1932 | Posted to HQ Inland Area for 'P' Staff duties | |
| Wg Cdr | Lionel T N Gould | 5 Mar 1932 | Assumed command of No 502 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | R T Leather | 5 Mar 1932 | Relinquished command of No 502 Sqn, pending posting overseas |
| Fg Off | Frederick J Taylor | 30 Mar 1932 | Attached to CFS for Instrument Flying Course |
| Fg Off | Frederick J Taylor | 20 Apr 1932 | Ceased to be attached to CFS for Instrument Flying Course |
| Fg Off | J F Sutton | 29 Apr 1932 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Frederick A McNeill | 21 May 1932 | Arrived on posting from the RAF Depot, Uxbridge |
| Fg Off | Arthur M Stevens | 1 Jan 1929 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Fg Off | Frederick A McNeill | 5 Jun 1932 | Attached to RAF Henlow for Parachute Course |
| Fg Off | Frederick A McNeill | 15 Jun 1932 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Henlow for Parachute Course |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jun 1931 - Jul 1932
| Date | Notes |
| xx Jul 1931 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Manston for its Annual Summer Camp |
| xx Jul 1931 | Squadron returned from RAF Manston on completion of its Annual Summer Camp |
| 7 Dec 1931 | Hyderabad, J8808 delivered to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington |
| 8 Dec 1931 | Vickers Virginia X, K2338 delivered from Vickers at Weybridge |
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| 12 Dec 1931 | Hyderabad, J8809 delivered to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington |
| 15 Dec 1931 | Vickers Virginia X, K2339 delivered from Vickers at Weybridge |
| 30 Dec 1931 | Hyderabad, J8807 delivered to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington |
| 7 Jan 1932 | Vickers Virginia X, J7560 delivered from Vickers at Weybridge |
| 12 Jan 1931 | Hyderabad, J8805 delivered to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington |
| 14 Jan 1932 | Vickers Virginia X, J8328 delivered from Vickers at Weybridge |
| 9 Feb 1932 | 2 x Hyderabads, J7739 and J7752 delivered to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington |
| 9 Feb 1932 | 2 x Virginia Xs, K2323 and K2334 delivered from RAF Hawkinge |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Virginia X | RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | Lionel T N Gould | 1 Mar 1932 | Officer Commanding, MC |
| Sqn Ldr | Tom O Clogstoun | 23 Sep 1931 | |
| Flt Lt | Harry K Goode | 9 Jul 1931 | DSO, DFC |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 20 Aug 1930 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Flt Lt | Arthur M Stevens | 18 Jun 1928 | |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey E Mustard | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick A Wardell | 28 Sep 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick J Taylor | 25 Feb 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick A McNeill | 21 May 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Edward Poole | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Edwin Elgey | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | John Sillery | 15 Feb 1927 | |
| Fg Off | James A Hall | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | John F Bristow | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | James F R Hunter | 25 Oct 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Fg Off | Victor O G Bell | 1 Jul 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Charles W Lindsay | 8 Nov 1929 | |
| Fg Off | William H Armstrong | 13 Mar 1930 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Arthur E Haes | 13 Oct 1931 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Richard S Sweet | 1 Dec 1930 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | James B Stewart | 11 Sep 1931 | Grade III, MA |
Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Henry M Magrath | 8 Jul 1932 | Appointed to a commission in the RAF Special Reserve |
| Fg Off | F R Newell | 11 Jul 1932 | Arrived on posting from No 7 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | Arthur M Stevens | 3 Aug 1932 | Posted to RAF Henlow for Officers' Engineering Course |
| Flt Lt | G H J Stanley-Turner | 16 Aug 1932 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, Uxbridge |
| Fg Off | F R Newell | 2 Oct 1932 | Posted to Stores and Supply Depot |
| Fg Off | Arthur E Haes | 4 Oct 1932 | Posted to RAF Base, Calshot |
| Fg Off | John K Brew | 10 Dec 1932 | Arrived on posting for duty as Flying Instructor |
| Fg Off | Frederick A Wardell | 9 Feb 1932 | Attached to CFS for Instrument Flying Course |
| Fg Off | Frederick A Wardell | 1 Mar 1932 | Ceased to be attached to CFS for Instrument Flying Course |
| Fg Off | Frederick A McNeill | 8 Mar 1932 | Attached to CFS for Instrument Flying Course |
| Fg Off | Frederick A Wardell | 14 Mar 1932 | Attached to CFS for Flying Instructors' Course |
| Fg Off | Frederick A McNeill | 30 Mar 1932 | Ceased to be attached to CFS for Instrument Flying Course |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 1 Apr 1932 | Appointed Officer Commanding 'B' Flight |
| Flt Lt | G H J Stanley-Turner | 4 Apr 1932 | Attached to CFS for Flying Instructors' Course |
| Fg Off | Edward Poole | 25 Apr 1932 | Attached to CFS for Flying Instructors' Course |
| Wg Cdr | Lionel T N Gould | 4 May 1932 | Attached to RAF Biggin Hill for 44th Course at School of Anti-Aircraft Defence |
| Flt Lt | G H J Stanley-Turner | 26 Apr 1932 | Ceased to be attached to CFS for Instrument Flying Course |
| Flt Lt | G H J Stanley-Turner | 29 May 1932 | Posted to HQ No 1 Air Defence Group for Air Staff duties |
| Sqn Ldr | 6 Jun 1933 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, Uxbridge, wef 3 May 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick A Wardell | 10 Jun 1932 | Posted to No 5 FTS for Flying Instructors' duties |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jun 1932 - Jul 1933
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Apr 1933 | 'B' Flight (Special Reserve) was formed |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Virginia X | RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | Lionel T N Gould | 1 Mar 1932 | Officer Commanding, MC |
| Sqn Ldr | Tom O Clogstoun | 23 Sep 1931 | |
| Sqn Ldr | 3 May 1933 | MC, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 20 Aug 1930 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Flt Lt | Harry K Goode | 9 Jul 1931 | DSO, DFC |
| Flt Lt | Frederick J Taylor | 25 Feb 1932 | |
| Flt Lt | James F R Hunter | 25 Oct 1927 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey E Mustard | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick A Wardell | 28 Sep 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick A McNeill | 21 May 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Edward Poole | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Edwin Elgey | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | John K Brew | 10 Dec 1932 | |
| Fg Off | John F Bristow | 21 Dec 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Charles W Lindsay | 8 Nov 1929 | |
| Fg Off | William H Armstrong | 13 Mar 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Henry M Magrath | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Henry C Raphael | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Frederick Rainsford | 17 Dec 1932 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | John L C Newton | 17 Dec 1932 | |
| Plt Off | John A Robinson | 11 Feb 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Brian G Corry | 9 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | William S Gardner | 15 May 1933 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Richard S Sweet | 1 Dec 1930 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | James B Stewart | 11 Sep 1931 | Grade III, MA |
| Civilian Stores Officer | |||
| Flt Lt (Ret) | L N Sargent | ||
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Alfred H Perry | 8 Dec 1932 | |
| WO II | Thomas Sexton | 12 May 1931 | |
| WO II | William A Lewis | 7 Jul 1931 | |
Source - July 1933 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1933 - Jan 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Tom O Clogstoun | 7 Jul 1932 | Attached to RAF Henlow for temporary duty pending posting to HMS Courageous |
| Fg Off | Frederick A McNeill | 14 Jul 1932 | Transferred to Class 'A', RAFO |
| Fg Off | David W Reid | 27 Oct 1933 | Arrived on posting from RAF Andover |
| Fg Off | Harry L Tancred | 27 Oct 1933 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, Uxbridge |
| Wg Cdr | Lionel T N Gould | 4 Dec 1932 | Relinquished command of No 502 Sqn, on posting to School of Naval Co-operation |
| Sqn Ldr | 4 Dec 1932 | Assumed command of No 502 Sqn |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Virginia X | RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/Western Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | 3 May 1933 | Officer Commanding, MC, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Harry K Goode | 9 Jul 1931 | DSO, DFC |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 20 Aug 1930 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Flt Lt | Frederick J Taylor | 25 Feb 1932 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Flt Lt | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey E Mustard | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Edward Poole | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Edwin Elgey | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | John K Brew | 10 Dec 1932 | |
| Fg Off | David W Reid | 27 Oct 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Charles W Lindsay | 8 Nov 1929 | |
| Fg Off | William H Armstrong | 13 Mar 1930 | |
| Plt Off | Henry M Magrath | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Henry C Raphael | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Frederick Rainsford | 17 Dec 1932 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | John L C Newton | 17 Dec 1932 | |
| Plt Off | John A Robinson | 11 Feb 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Brian G Corry | 9 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | William S Gardner | 15 May 1933 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Richard S Sweet | 1 Dec 1930 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | James B Stewart | 11 Sep 1931 | Grade III, MA |
| Civilian Stores Officer | |||
| Flt Lt (Ret) | L N Sargent | ||
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Thomas Sexton | 12 May 1931 | |
| WO II | William A Lewis | 7 Jul 1931 | |
Source - January 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - Jul 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 18 Jan 1934 | Attached to CFS for Instrument Flying Course |
| Fg Off | Geoffrey E Mustard | 22 Feb 1934 | Transferred to Class 'A' RAFO |
| Fg Off | William Pickersgill | 15 Mar 1934 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, Uxbridge |
| Fg Off | Gerald P Marvin | 15 Mar 1934 | Arrived on posting from Air Armament School, RAF Eastchurch |
| Wg Cdr | 12 Mar 1934 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, Uxbridge | |
| LAC | C D Beatty | 2 Mar 1934 | Died from injuries |
| Fg Off | Edward Poole | 14 Apr 1934 | Transferred to Class 'A' RAFO |
| Plt Off | John L C Newton | 30 Apr 1934 | Attached to Air Armament School, RAF Eastchurch for SR Officers' Course |
| Plt Off | John L C Newton | 12 May 1934 | Ceased to be attached to Air Armament School, RAF Eastchurch |
| Fg Off | John G Llewelyn | 28 May 1934 | Arrived on posting from No 3 FTS |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Virginia X | RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/Western Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 12 Mar 1934 | Officer Commanding, DSO; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | 3 May 1933 | MC, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | John H Sender | 20 Aug 1930 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Flt Lt | Harry K Goode | 9 Jul 1931 | DSO, DFC |
| Flt Lt | Frederick J Taylor | 25 Feb 1932 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Flt Lt | John G Llewelyn | 28 May 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Flt Lt | Charles W Lindsay | 8 Nov 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Edwin Elgey | 9 Nov 1931 | |
| Fg Off | Gerald P Marvin | 15 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Harry L Tancred | 31 Oct 1933 | |
| Fg Off | William Pickersgill | 15 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | David W Reid | 27 Oct 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Henry M Magrath | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Henry C Raphael | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Frederick Rainsford | 17 Dec 1932 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | John L C Newton | 17 Dec 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Brian G Corry | 9 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | William S Gardner | 15 May 1933 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Plt Off | William B Houston | 24 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Dennis C Badger | 24 Mar 1934 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Richard S Sweet | 1 Dec 1930 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | James B Stewart | 11 Sep 1931 | Grade III, MA |
| Civilian Stores Officer | |||
| Flt Lt (Ret) | L N Sargent | ||
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Thomas Sexton | 12 May 1931 | |
| WO II | Alfred J Nicholas | 24 Apr 1934 | |
Source - July 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | Gerald P Marvin | 2 Jul 1934 | Posted to No 58 Sqn, RAF Worthy Down |
| Plt Off | K D Salmon | 2 Jul 1934 | Arrived on posting from No 58 Sqn, RAF Worthy Down |
| Flt Lt | Henry G Richards | 2 Dec 1934 | Arrived on posting from RAF Depot, Uxbridge |
| Flt Lt | 8 Jan 1935 | Arrived on posting from Station Flight, RAF Abingdon | |
| Fg Off | John G Llewelyn | 18 Mar 1935 | Posted to HQ No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Sqn Ldr | 8 Apr 1935 | Attached to Directorate of Intelligence | |
| Fg Off | Ulic Y Shannon | 8 Apr 1935 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | 10 Apr 1935 | Arrived on posting | |
| Plt Off | K D Salmon | xx Apr 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 15 Mar 1935 |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Oct 1934 | 2 x Virginias, K2239 and K2324 were delivered to No 2 ASU, RAF Cardington |
| 5 Oct 1934 | 2 x Virginias, K2333 and J8238 were delivered from RAF Boscombe Down |
| 22 Nov 1934 | 2 x Virginias, K2650 and K2336 were delivered from RAF Boscombe Down |
| 18 May 1935 | Virginia, K2653 was collected from No 7 Sqn, RAF Worthy Down |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Vickers Virginia X | RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/Western Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Wg Cdr | 12 Mar 1934 | Officer Commanding, DSO; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | 3 May 1933 | MC, DFC; later A/Cdre | |
| Sqn Ldr | 29 Apr 1935 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Frederick J Taylor | 25 Feb 1932 | Pilotage (Navigation) duties |
| Flt Lt | Henry G Richards | 2 Dec 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | 8 Jan 1935 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Flt Lt | Charles W Lindsay | 8 Nov 1929 | |
| Fg Off | Harry L Tancred | 31 Oct 1933 | |
| Fg Off | William Pickersgill | 15 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | David W Reid | 27 Oct 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Ulic Y Shannon | 8 Apr 1935 | |
| Fg Off | 10 Apr 1935 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Kenneth D Salmon | 2 Jul 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Henry M Magrath | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Henry C Raphael | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Frederick Rainsford | 17 Dec 1932 | later A/Cdre |
| Fg Off | William S Gardner | 15 May 1933 | later A/Cdre |
| Plt Off | Brian G Corry | 9 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Plt Off | William B Houston | 24 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Dennis C Badger | 24 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 5 May 1935 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Richard S Sweet | 1 Dec 1930 | |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | James B Stewart | 11 Sep 1931 | Grade III, MA |
| Civilian Stores Officer | |||
| Sqn Ldr (Ret) | T Bell | MM | |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | Alfred J Nicholas | 24 Apr 1934 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Edwin G Edmonds | 28 Nov 1934 | |
Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | K Fraser | 29 Jun 1935 | Arrived on posting for Accountant duties |
| Fg Off | Ulic Y Shannon | 3 Aug 1935 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Flt Lt | Richard S Sweet | 15 Aug 1935 | Accountant Officer, posted to RAF Duxford |
| Plt Off | G L M Malcolmson | 5 Oct 1935 | Appointed to a commission in the SR and commenced initial training |
| Fg Off | Ulic Y Shannon | 7 Oct 1935 | Posted to No 99 Sqn |
| Plt Off | William S Gardner | 15 May 1933 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a SSC in the RAF |
| Fg Off | K D Salmon | 2 Dec 1935 | Posted to RAF Andover |
| Fg Off | Harry L Tancred | 5 Dec 1935 | Transferred to Class 'C', RAFO |
| Fg Off | David W Reid | 1 Jan 1936 | Posted to No 8 FTS |
| Plt Off | Dennis C Badger | 15 Jan 1936 | Resigned his commission on account of ill-health |
| Fg Off | Frederick Rainsford | 20 Jan 1936 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a SSC in the RAF |
| Dr | C W Kidd | 23 Jan 136 | Appointed to a commission in the SR as a Fg Off for Medical duties |
| Fg Off | William Pickersgill | 27 Jan 1936 | Attached to School of Air Navigation |
| Gp Capt | 28 Jan 1936 | Posted to SHQ, RAF Aldergrove to command | |
| Flt Lt | Henry G Richards | 28 Jan 1936 | Attached to SHQ, RAF Aldergrove for duty as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | K Fraser | 28 Jan 1936 | Accountant Officer, posted to SHQ, RAF Aldergrove |
| Plt Off | G M Gardner | 21 Mar 1936 | Appointed to a commission in the SR and commenced initial training |
| Fg Off | William Pickersgill | 27 Apr 1936 | Posted to RAF Calshot for Flying Boat Conversion Course |
| Sqn Ldr | G Y Tyrrell | 26 May 1936 | Posted for duty as Officer Commanding, but proceeded on disembarkation leave |
| Sqn Ldr | G Y Tyrrell | 12 Jun 1936 | Returned from leave and assumed command of No 502 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J R Garrett | 12 Jun 1936 | Appointed to a commission in the SR |
| Flt Lt | Henry G Richards | 12 Jun 1936 | Ceased to be attached to SHQ, RAF Aldergrove and assumed command of 'A' Flight |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 14 Jul 1935 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Manston for its Annual Summer Camp |
| 27 Jul 1935 | Squadron returned from RAF Manston on completion of its Annual Summer Camp |
| 1 Oct 1935 | Squadron establishment was reduced from a Twin Engine (Bomber) Squadron to a Cadre Bomber Squadron (Single Engine) |
| xx Oct 1935 | Squadron commence re-equipment with Westland Wapiti and Wallace I aircraft |
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| xx Oct 1935 | The Virginias were allotted to other units during the month |
| xx Nov 1935 | Squadron received some Westland Wallace IIs |
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| 28 Jan 1936 | SHQ, RAF Aldergrove was formed, taking over certain duties from No 502 Sqn |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
|
Westland Wallace I Westland Wallace II |
RAF Aldergrove | ADGB/No 3 (Bomber) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | G Y Tyrrell | 26 May 1936 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | Henry G Richards | 2 Dec 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | 8 Jan 1935 | later A/Cdre | |
| Flt Lt | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Fg Off | 10 Apr 1935 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Henry M Magrath | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Henry C Raphael | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Plt Off | Brian G Corry | 9 Apr 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Plt Off | William B Houston | 24 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 5 May 1935 | |
| Plt Off | G L M Malcolmson | 5 Oct 1935 | |
| Plt Off | G M Gardner | 21 Mar 1936 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | C W Kidd | 23 Jan 136 | MD, BCh |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | James B Stewart | 11 Sep 1931 | Grade III, MA |
| Civilian Stores Officer | |||
| Sqn Ldr (Ret) | T Bell | MM | |
Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Source - August 1936 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| APO | G L M Malcolmson | 24 Aug 1936 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a SSC |
| Fg Off | 19 Sep 1936 | Posted to Home Aircraft Depot | |
| Flt Lt | xx Nov 1936 | Flight Commander, Posted to India | |
| Flt Lt | T P Gleave | 17 Dec 1936 | Arrived on posting for duty as Flight Commander |
| APO | S J Harrison | 1 Jan 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the SR |
| Plt Off | G M Gardner | 12 Feb 1937 | Authorised to wear Flying Badge |
| Wg Cdr | G Y Tyrrell | 14 Apr 1937 | Relinquished command of No 502 Sqn, on posting to RAF Usworth to command |
| Flt Lt | T P Gleave | 14 Apr 1937 | Assumed temporary command of No 502 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 23 May 1937 | Authorised to wear Flying Badge |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Special Reserve Officers are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 4 Jul 1936 | Advance Party proceeded to RAF Manston for its Annual Summer Camp |
| 12 Jul 1936 | Main Party proceeded to RAF Manston for its Annual Summer Camp |
| 13 Jul 1936 | Main Air Party proceeded to RAF Manston for its Annual Summer Camp |
| 25 Jul 1936 | Squadron returned from RAF Manston on completion of its Annual Summer Camp |
| 6 Jul 1936 | Control of the squadron was transferred to No 6 (Auxiliary) Group |
| xx Apr 1937 | Squadron re-equipped with Hawker Hinds |
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| xx Apr 1937 | Squadron received 2 x Avro Tutors to supplement Avro 504Ns |
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| xx Apr 1937 | Squadron received a Hawker Hart (Trainer) to replace Wapiti |
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Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Aldergrove | Bomber Command/No 6 (Auxiliary) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Vacant | Officer Commanding, | |
| Flt Lt | Henry G Richards | 2 Dec 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | T P Gleave | 17 Dec 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Fg Off | Henry M Magrath | 8 Jun 1932 | Special Reserve |
| Fg Off | Henry C Raphael | 8 Jun 1932 | Special Reserve |
| Fg Off | Brian G Corry | 9 Apr 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Plt Off | William B Houston | 24 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 5 May 1935 | |
| Plt Off | G M Gardner | 21 Mar 1936 | |
| Plt Off | J R Garrett | 12 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | S J Harrison | 1 Jan 1937 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | C W Kidd | 23 Jan 136 | MD, BCh |
| Education Officer | |||
| Capt | James B Stewart | 11 Sep 1931 | Grade III, MA |
| Civilian Stores Officer | |||
| Sqn Ldr (Ret) | T Bell | MM | |
Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | L R Briggs | 1 Jul 1937 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of No 502 Sqn, |
| Flt Lt | T P Gleave | 1 Jul 1937 | Relinquished temporary command of No 502 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | T P Gleave | 1 Jul 1937 | Reposted to No 502 Sqn for duty as Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Plt Off | J C G Bell | 1 Jul 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force |
| Plt Off | W H McGiffin | 1 Jul 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force |
| Flt Lt | T F U Lang | 8 Jul 1937 | Arrived on posting from No 8 FTS, RAF Montrose |
| Plt Off | W M May | 10 Jul 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force for Accountant duties |
| Plt Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 10 Jul 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force |
| Plt Off | T M Palmer | 21 Jul 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force |
| Flt Lt | Henry G Richards | 22 Jul 1937 | Posted to No 8 FTS, RAF Montrose |
| Flt Lt | John L C Newton | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Fg Off | C W Kidd | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Fg Off | Robert T Corry | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Fg Off | Brian G Corry | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Fg Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Plt Off | J R Garrett | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Plt Off | G M Gardner | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Plt Off | S J Harrison | 1 Sep 1937 | Relinquished his SR commission on appointment to a commission in the AuxAF, wef 1 Jul 1937 |
| Fg Off | Robert T Corry | 25 Sep 1937 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 8 Aug 1937 |
| Fg Off | Brian G Corry | 25 Sep 1937 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 8 Aug 1937 |
| Plt Off | G M Gardner | 1 Oct 1937 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 25 Sep 1937 |
| LAC | J M Duff | 9 Oct 1937 | Fitter/Armourer, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | W G Orr | 9 Oct 1937 | Photographer, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | R Clarke | 21 Oct 1937 | Fitter AE, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | A Henry | 21 Oct 1937 | Metal Rigger, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | C McPherson | 21 Oct 1937 | Metal Rigger, promoted to Cpl |
| Plt Off | J R Garrett | 1 Nov 1937 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Fg Off | Brian G Corry | 14 Nov 1937 | Injured in a flying accident |
| LAC | D Martin | 14 Nov 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | N McSween | 1 Jan 1938 | Clerk (GD), promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | F A McDowell | 1 Feb 1938 | Fitter AE, promoted to Cpl |
| Flt Sgt | T W Walton | 1 Feb 1938 | ACH, arrived on posting |
| AC2 | J E Hanna | 6 Feb 1938 | Enlisted in AuxAF for duty as ACH/Air Observer |
| AC2 | C A Blackstock | 6 Feb 1938 | Fitter AE, discharged from AuxAF |
| LAC | E Bryne | 11 Feb 1938 | Metal Rigger, arrived on posting |
| LAC | R A W Crockett | 15 Feb 1938 | Carpenter/Rigger, arrived on posting |
| Flt Sgt | H Whitburn | 15 Feb 1938 | ACH, posted to No 213 Sqn |
| AC1/ACU | W E S Crane | 19 Feb 1938 | ACH, reclassified as LAC/ACU |
| AC2 | S Cole | 22 Feb 1938 | ACH/FAE, discharged from AuxAF |
| AC2 | W K Bransfield | 22 Feb 1938 | ACH/Mate, discharged from AuxAF |
| AC2 | W McCullough | 22 Feb 1938 | ACH, discharged from AuxAF |
| AC2 | W Ryan | 22 Feb 1938 | ACH/S Ast, discharged from AuxAF |
| LAC | A Kinghan | 22 Feb 1938 | Cook & Butcher, discharged from AuxAF |
| AC2 | W Hawthorne | 23 Feb 1938 | Enlisted in AuxAF for duty as ACH/Air Observer |
| Sgt | L A Andrews | 1 Mar 1938 | Fitter/Armourer, promoted to Flt Sgt |
| Flt Lt | T F U Lang | 4 Mar 1938 | Posted to No 610 Sqn |
| AC1 | D J Wilson | 6 Mar 1938 | WOp, posted to Aden Command |
| Cpl | R G Crowther | 8 Mar 1938 | WOM, posted to No 2 ATC |
| Cpl | J G Wilkinson | 8 Mar 1938 | WOM, arrived on posting from No 2 ATC |
| AC1 | E R Bonner | 10 Mar 1938 | WOp, arrived on posting from RAF Bircham Newton |
| Cpl | G Dodds | 10 Mar 1938 | Clerk GD, posted to No 608 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J A H Tuck | 19 Mar 1938 | Arrived on posting from CFS for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| LAC | E Eustane | 22 Mar 1938 | Fitter AE, posted to Fleet Air Arm |
| Sgt | E E Braund | 28 Mar 1938 | Photographer, posted to Middle East Command |
| LAC | W E S Crane | 28 Mar 1938 | ACH, promoted to Cpl |
| Fg Off | C W Kidd | 28 Mar 1938 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 23 Jan 1938 |
| Plt Off | J R Garrett | 28 Mar 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 1 Feb 1938 |
| Plt Off | S J Harrison | 15 May 1938 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| AC2 | J H Smyth | 15 May 1938 | Graded as an Air Gunner |
| AC2 | T Esler | 15 May 1938 | Graded as an Air Gunner |
| AC2 | V A Robertson | 15 May 1938 | Graded as an Air Gunner |
| Plt Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 25 May 1938 | Attached to No 1 AAS for No 1 AAF Officers'' Armament Course |
| Plt Off | W H McGiffin | 29 May 1938 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | J S N Sewell | 29 May 1938 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force, wef 1 Mar 1938 |
| Plt Off | J C Barclay | 29 May 1938 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force, wef 13 May 1938 |
| Plt Off | G Henderson | 29 May 1938 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force, wef 14 Apr 1938 |
| Cpl | W E S Crane | 5 Jun 1938 | ACH, promoted to Sgt |
| LAC | G Leckie | 5 Jun 1938 | Driver/Petrol, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | F G Jones | 5 Jun 1938 | Carpenter/Rigger, promoted to Cpl, wef 1 Jun 1938 |
| Act Sgt | J Lynch | 16 Jun 1938 | Photographer/Pilot, posted to No 603 Sqn |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Auxiliary Air Force personnel are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Jul 1937 |
The squadron was transferred to the Auxiliary Air Force. |
| 11 Jul 1937 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Donibristle for its Annual Summer Camp |
| 25 Jul 1937 | Squadron returned from RAF Donibristle on completion of its Annual Summer Camp |
| xx Nov 1937 | The Squadron Badge was authorised by HM King George VI* |
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Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955), except *
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Hind | RAF Aldergrove | Bomber Command/No 6 (Auxiliary) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | L R Briggs | 1 Jul 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | T P Gleave | 17 Dec 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert C Newton | 7 Mar 1928 | |
| Flt Lt | Brian G Corry | 9 Apr 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Fg Off | J A H Tuck | 19 Mar 1938 | |
| Fg Off | Henry M Magrath | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Henry C Raphael | 8 Jun 1932 | |
| Fg Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Fg Off | G M Gardner | 21 Mar 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J R Garrett | 12 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | William B Houston | 24 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | S J Harrison | 1 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J C G Bell | 1 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W H McGiffin | 1 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 10 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | T M Palmer | 21 Jul 1937 | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | W E Bridson | 19 Jul 1937 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | W M May | 10 Jul 1937 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | C W Kidd | 23 Jan 136 | MD, BCh |
Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | S J Harrison | 1 Jul 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| LAC | H E Tyrrell | 1 Jul 1938 | Carpenter/Rigger, promoted to Cpl |
| LAC | T J Berry | 1 Jul 1938 | Fitter AE, promoted to Cpl |
| Cpl | C Waddell | 6 Jul 1938 | Metal Rigger, promoted to Act Sgt Plt |
| Fg Off | J A H Tuck | 23 Jul 1938 | Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to No 7 FTS |
| Fg Off | H M Pinfold | 23 Jul 1938 | Arrived on posting from CFS for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| LAC | P R Coxon | 4 Jul 1938 | Metal Rigger, arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| LAC | J D Ellicock | 4 Jul 1938 | Metal Rigger, arrived on posting from No 5 FTS |
| LAC | R Gamble | 14 Jul 1938 | Fitter AE, posted to Far East Command |
| Flt Sgt | C G Euston | 21 Jul 1938 | Metal Rigger, posted to No 1 Wing, RAF Henlow |
| Cpl | J K Hudson | 21 Jul 1938 | Carpenter/Rigger, posted to No 75 Sqn, RAF Honington |
| Cpl | H E Tyrrell | 23 Jul 1938 | Carpenter/Rigger, posted to No 224 Sqn |
| AC1 | R C Hughes | 23 Jul 1938 | Fitter AE, posted to No 269 Sqn, RAF Abbotsinch |
| LAC | E Bryne | 23 Jul 1938 | Metal Rigger, posted to No 24 MU, RAF Ternhill |
| Plt Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 25 May 1938 | Ceased to be attached to No 1 AAS for No 1 AAF Officers'' Armament Course |
| Plt Off | J C G Bell | 7 Jul 1938 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| LAC | G J Pettett | 1 Aug 1938 | Fitter AE, promoted to Cpl |
| Flt Lt | T P Gleave | 5 Aug 1938 | Attached to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington for temporary duty as Adjutant |
| The Most Hon | The Marquess of Londonderry | 9 Aug 1938 | Appointed as Honorary Air Commodore |
| Flt Lt | T P Gleave | 14 Aug 1938 | Ceased to be attached to No 503 Sqn, RAF Waddington for temporary duty as Adjutant |
| LAC | A G Spencer | 20 Aug 1938 | Fitter AE, posted to No 1 Wing, RAF Henlow |
| Cpl | F W Frisbee | 24 Aug 1938 | Fitter/Armourer, arrived on posting from FAA |
| Fg Off | Mervyn J C Stanley | 28 Nov 1938 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 5 Oct 1938 |
| Plt Off | J P V Nicholls | 23 Dec 1938 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Auxiliary Air Force personnel are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Jul 1938 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Hawkinge for its Annual Summer Camp |
| 19 Jul 1938 | Squadron returned from RAF Hawkinge on completion of its Annual Summer Camp |
| 28 Nov 1938 | Squadron title changed to No 502 ((Ulster) (General Reconnaissance) Sqn |
| 28 Nov 1938 | Squadron transferred from No 6 Group, Bomber Command to No 18 Group, Coastal Command |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Avro Anson I | RAF Aldergrove | Coastal Command/No 16 (Reconnaissance) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 9 Aug 1938 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | L R Briggs | 1 Jul 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Sqn Ldr | T P Gleave | 17 Dec 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Fg Off | H M Pinfold | 16 Jul 1938 | |
| Fg Off | G M Gardner | 21 Mar 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J R Garrett | 12 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | S J Harrison | 1 Jan 1937 | |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 5 May 1935 | |
| Plt Off | J C G Bell | 1 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W H McGiffin | 1 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 10 Jul 1937 | Armament duties |
| Plt Off | T M Palmer | 21 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J S N Sewell | 1 Mar 1938 | Admin duties |
| Plt Off | G Henderson | 14 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J C Barclay | 13 May 1938 | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | W E Bridson | 19 Jul 1937 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | W M May | 10 Jul 1937 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | C W Kidd | 23 Jan 136 | MD, BCh |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - May 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | T P Gleave | 1 Jan 1939 | Posted to HQ Bomber Command |
| Plt Off | J C G Bell | 1 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | W H McGiffin | 1 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 10 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | W M May | 10 Jan 1939 | Accountant Officer, promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 17 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | T M Palmer | 20 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | H M Pinfold | 23 Jan 1939 | Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to No 603 Sqn AAF |
| Sgt | W Proctor | 1 Feb 1939 | Metal Rigger, promoted to Flt Sgt |
| Cpl | R Falconer | 23 Feb 1939 | Clerk GD, arrived on posting from RAF Aldergrove |
| Mr | G A B Johnston | 24 Feb 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force as an APO |
| Plt Off | P L Billing | 26 Feb 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 269 Sqn, wef 17 Feb 1939 |
| Cpl | N McSween | 26 Feb 1939 | Clerk GD, posted to RAF Dishforth |
| Flt Sgt | A W Watson | 1 Mar 1939 | Metal Rigger, promoted to WO |
| Mr | J C McNeill | 28 Mar 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force as an APO |
| Sgt | Lewis | 31 Mar 1939 | Fitter I, arrived on posting from No 13 MU, RAF Henlow |
| Sgt | Hilton | 31 Mar 1939 | Fitter I, arrived on posting from No 13 MU, RAF Henlow |
| Plt Off | J C Barclay | 2 Apr 1939 | Authorised to wear Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | G Henderson | 2 Apr 1939 | Authorised to wear Flying Badge |
| WO | D I Diment | 13 Apr 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 2 ATS, RAF Catfoss for Engineer duties |
| Sgt | T M Sharp | 25 May 1939 | Fitter I, arrived on posting from No 5 Wing, RAF Halton |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Auxiliary Air Force personnel are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jan - May 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 22 Jan 1939 | 2 x Avro Ansons, K5049 and K5050 delivered from Avro Ltd, Manchester |
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| 30 Jan 1939 | 4 x Hinds, K6761, K6762, K6764 and K6769 delivered to the Aircraft Storage Unit, RAF Little Rissington |
| 3 Apr 1939 | 4 x Hinds, K5417, K6838, K6765 and K6766 delivered to the Aircraft Storage Unit, RAF Little Rissington |
| 6 Apr 1939 | 2 x Avro Ansons, K5063 and K5064 delivered from Avro Ltd, Manchester |
| 12 Apr 1939 | 4 x Hinds, K6767, K6768, K6770 and K6771 delivered to the Aircraft Storage Unit, RAF Little Rissington |
| 24 Apr 1939 | 4 x Avro Ansons, K5104. K5105, K5106 and K5107 delivered from Avro Ltd, Manchester |
| 27 Apr 1939 | 2 x Avro Ansons, K5108 and K5109 delivered from Avro Ltd, Manchester |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Avro Anson I | RAF Aldergrove | Coastal Command/No 18 (Reconnaissance) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 9 Aug 1938 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | L R Briggs | 1 Jul 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | H M W Thomas-Ferrand | 16 Jan 1939 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Fg Off | G M Gardner | 21 Mar 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J R Garrett | 12 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | S J Harrison | 1 Jan 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J C G Bell | 1 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | W H McGiffin | 1 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 10 Jul 1937 | Armament duties |
| Plt Off | P L Billing | 17 Feb 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J P V Nicholls | 23 Dec 1938 | |
| Plt Off | T M Palmer | 21 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | J S N Sewell | 1 Mar 1938 | Admin duties |
| Plt Off | G Henderson | 14 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J C Barclay | 13 May 1938 | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | W E Bridson | 19 Jul 1937 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | W M May | 10 Jul 1937 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | C W Kidd | 23 Jan 136 | MD, BCh |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Avro Anson I | RAF Aldergrove | Coastal Command/No 18 (Reconnaissance) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 9 Aug 1938 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | L R Briggs | 1 Jul 1937 | Officer Commanding, |
| Flt Lt | H M W Thomas-Ferrand | 16 Jan 1939 | |
| Flt Lt | Robert T Corry | 10 Apr 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | Mervyn J C Stanley | 15 May 1933 | |
| Fg Off | G M Gardner | 21 Mar 1936 | |
| Fg Off | J R Garrett | 12 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | S J Harrison | 1 Jan 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J C G Bell | 1 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | W H McGiffin | 1 Jul 1937 | |
| Fg Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 10 Jul 1937 | Armament duties |
| Plt Off | P L Billing | 17 Feb 1939 | |
| Plt Off | J P V Nicholls | 23 Dec 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J S N Sewell | 1 Mar 1938 | Admin duties |
| Plt Off | G Henderson | 14 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J C Barclay | 13 May 1938 | |
| APO | G A B Johnston | 24 Feb 1939 | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | W E Bridson | 19 Jul 1937 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Fg Off | W M May | 10 Jul 1937 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | C W Kidd | 23 Jan 136 | MD, BCh |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jun - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Mr | J S Dickson | 3 Jun 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the Auxiliary Air Force as an APO |
| Flt Sgt | A H Willott | 30 Jun 1939 | Fitter I, arrived on posting from No 5 Wing, RAF Halton |
| Sgt | T R Perkins | 30 Jun 1939 | Fitter I, arrived on posting from No 5 Wing, RAF Halton |
| WO | A W Watson | 17 Jul 1939 | Posted to No 50 Sqn, RAF Waddington |
| Flt Lt | H M W Thomas-Ferrand | 1 Aug 1939 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Sqn Ldr | H M W Thomas-Ferrand | 26 Aug 1939 | Adjutant, posted to HQ, RAF Mediterranean |
| Plt Off | J S N Sewell | 16 Aug 1939 | Assumed the duties of Adjutant |
| Plt Off | J P V Nicholls | 12 Sep 1939 | Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to No 9 SFTS, RAF Hullavington |
| Act Sgt | C Waddell | 19 Sep 1939 | Metal Rigger/Pilot, confirmed in the rank of Sgt, wef 7 Jan 1939 |
| Sgt | J G Wilkinson | 22 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Temp Flt Sgt, wef 18 Sep 1939 |
| Plt Off | J S N Sewell | 26 Sep 1939 | Adjutant, promoted to Fg Off, wef 1 Sep 1939 |
| Fg Off | C M D Chambers | 29 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting from RAFO |
| Fg Off | J S N Sewell | 4 Oct 1939 | Adjutant, admitted to SSQ following a car accident |
| Fg Off | J S N Sewell | 5 Oct 1939 | Adjutant, transferred from SSQ to Military Hospital, Holywood |
| Plt Off | W H McNeilly | 5 Oct 1939 | Attached from SHQ, RAF Aldergrove for duty as Adjutant |
| Sgt | L F Lewis | 6 Oct 1939 | Fitter I, posted to No 273 Sqn, RAF Duxford |
| Sgt | T E Packam | 6 Oct 1939 | Fitter I, posted to No 273 Sqn, RAF Duxford |
| Fg Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 5 Air Observers' School |
| Plt Off | C V Beadon | 10 Oct 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty with the Coastal Anti-Submarine Flight |
| Plt Off | J H K Parvin | 10 Oct 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty with the Coastal Anti-Submarine Flight |
| Plt Off | G A Pettit | 10 Oct 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty with the Coastal Anti-Submarine Flight |
| Plt Off | J E Preston | 10 Oct 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty with the Coastal Anti-Submarine Flight |
| Plt Off | J M Taylor | 10 Oct 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty with the Coastal Anti-Submarine Flight |
| Fg Off | M G L Foster | 15 Oct 1939 | Attached to the School of General Reconnaissance |
| Fg Off | S J Harrison | 15 Oct 1939 | Attached to the School of General Reconnaissance |
| Plt Off | G Henderson | 15 Oct 1939 | Attached to the School of General Reconnaissance |
| Sgt | G Ball | 17 Oct 1939 | Act Air Obs, arrived on posting |
| Sgt | D Bowie | 17 Oct 1939 | Act Air Obs, arrived on posting |
| Sgt | E Buckley | 17 Oct 1939 | Act Air Obs, arrived on posting |
| Sgt | J R Butterworth | 17 Oct 1939 | Act Air Obs, arrived on posting |
| Sgt | D J Cutts | 17 Oct 1939 | Act Air Obs, arrived on posting |
| Flt Sgt | L A Andrews | 20 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 615 Sqn |
| Sgt | Briggs | 28 Oct 1939 | Act Air Obs, arrived on posting from No 82 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J S Dickson | 8 Nov 1939 | Attached to RAF Thorney Island for Naval Reconnaissance Course |
| Plt Off | J C McNeill | 8 Nov 1939 | Attached to RAF Thorney Island for Naval Reconnaissance Course |
| Fg Off | C M D Chambers | 24 Nov 1939 | Reposted to No 502 Sqn for duty with Coastal Patrol Flight (Flt Lt post) |
| Plt Off | J P I Hall | 30 Nov 1939 | Arrived on posting for Administrative duties. |
| Flt Sgt | T W Walton | 1 Dec 1939 | ACH/Service Police, posted to No 2 Electrical and Wireless School |
| Sgt | W E S Crane | 1 Dec 1939 | ACH/GD, promoted to Act Flt Sgt |
| Plt Off | A G Egerton | 6 Dec 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A L Harding | 6 Dec 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Sgt | W Proctor | 9 Dec 1939 | Metal Rigger, posted to No 4 CPF |
| Temp Sgt | H S Molyneaux | 14 Dec 1939 | WEM, arrived on posting from No 3 B & GS |
| Tem Flt Sgt | J G Wilkinson | 19 Dec 1939 | WOM, posted to No 225 Sqn |
| Act Sgt | J Lynch | 27 Dec 1939 | Photographer, posted to GTS, RAF Eastchurch |
| Sgt | P P Hilton | 28 Dec 1939 | Fitter I, posted to RAF Filton |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Auxiliary Air Force personnel are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jun - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 14 Jun 1939 | Squadron was transferred from No 18 Group to No 15 Group |
| 16 Jun 1939 | 2 x Avro Ansons, N5213 and N5216 collected from Avro Ltd, Manchester |
| 19 Jun 1939 | 2 x Avro Ansons, N5214 and N5217 collected from Avro Ltd, Manchester |
| 23 Jun 1939 | 4 x Avro Ansons, N5234. N5235, N5236 and N5237 collected from Avro Ltd, Manchester |
| 15 Jul 1938 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Warmwell for its Annual Summer Camp |
| 29 Jul 1938 | Squadron returned from RAF Warmwell on completion of its Annual Summer Camp |
| 12 Sep 1939 | Anson, N5374 was collected from No 9 MU, RAF Cosford |
| 14 Nov 1939 | 6 x Tiger Moths received for Coastal Patrol Flight |
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| 30 Nov 1939 | Detachment (4 x aircraft) proceeded to RAF Hooton Park |
| 4 Dec 1939 | No 4 Coastal Patrol Flight moved to RAF Hooton Park and transferred to its establishment |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1955)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sgt | H C Moorby | 19 Jan 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| LAC | T C McClure | 19 Jan 1940 | Died from injuries |
| AC1 | R Beattie | 19 Jan 1940 | Died from injuries |
| Plt Off | Harding & crew | 23 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Aldergrove |
| Flt Lt | Robert T Corry | 1 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr, wef 15 Jan 1940 |
| Plt Off | W H McNeilly | 1 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 15 Jan 1940 |
| Plt Off | P L Billing | 1 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 15 Jan 1940 |
| Plt Off | G M Gardner | 1 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt, wef 15 Jan 1940 |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 1 Feb 1940 | Attached to School of General Reconnaissance, RAF Thorney Island |
| Flt Lt | Brian G Corry | 1 Feb 1940 | Attached to CFS |
| Plt Off | J S Dickson | 2 Feb 1940 | Ceased to attached to RAF Thorney Island for Naval Reconnaissance Course |
| Plt Off | J C McNeill | 2 Feb 1940 | Ceased to attached to RAF Thorney Island for Naval Reconnaissance Course |
| Plt Off | J P I Hall | 3 Feb 1940 | Attached to Directorate of Intelligence, Air Ministry |
| Flt Lt | G M Gardner | 4 Feb 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | J M S Roberts | 9 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | Brian G Corry | 21 Feb 1940 | Ceased to be attached to CFS |
| Flt Lt | Brian G Corry | 25 Feb 1940 | Attached to School of General Reconnaissance, RAF Thorney Island |
| Plt Off | J P I Hall | 8 Mar 1940 | Posted to RAF Hendon for Intelligence duties |
| Fg Off | M G L Foster | 6 Mar 1940 | Attached to the RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | J C Barclay | 6 Mar 1940 | Ceased to be attached to the RAF Hooton Park |
| Sgt | T H Bartlett | 8 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Act Flt Sgt |
| Plt Off | R C F Barham | 9 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 4 BGS for Air Gunner duties |
| Plt Off | A D L Mackinnon | 9 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 4 BGS for Air Gunner duties |
| Plt Off | R F Walker | 9 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 4 BGS for Air Gunner duties |
| ? | S E Esler | 12 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Sgt Plt |
| ? | R C Hanna | 12 Mar 1940 | Promoted to Sgt Plt |
| Sgt Plt | F C Blackmore | 16 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from School of GR |
| Plt Off | W R Sloane | 16 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from School of GR |
| Plt Off | J A Walker | 16 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from School of GR |
| Plt Off | F W Gilmore | 16 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from School of GR |
| Plt Off | L Fitch | 16 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from School of GR |
| Plt Off | C V Beadon | 18 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 4 CPF and attached to detachment at RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | J E Preston | 18 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 4 CPF and attached to detachment at RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | R F Walker | 21 Mar 1940 | Air Gunner, attached to detachment at RAF Hooton Park |
| LAC | J H Reynolds | 23 Mar 1940 | Posted to No 1 EFTS for pilot training |
| Temp Sgt | H S Molyneaux | 25 Mar 1940 | WEM, promoted to Act Flt Sgt |
| Plt Off | J W L Bruxner-Randall | 9 Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from School of GR |
| Plt Off | E I C Johnson | 20 Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Kinloss |
| Plt Off | G M Howard-Jones | 20 Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Kinloss |
| Plt Off | R M Pugh | 20 Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Kinloss |
| Plt Off | R F Walker | 20 Apr 1940 | Air Gunner, ceased to be attached to detachment at RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 27 Apr 1940 | Ceased to be attached to School of General Reconnaissance, RAF Thorney Island |
| Plt Off | L J Ward | xx Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 3 CPF |
| Plt Off | D B Hodkinson | xx Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 3 CPF |
| Plt Off | G A Pettit | xx Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 4 CPF |
| Plt Off | G D Sproule | xx Apr 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 5 CPF and attached to RAF Carew Cheriton |
| Plt Off | M C Weizman | 6 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 2 SFTS |
| Plt Off | L R Thompson | 6 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 2 SFTS |
| Plt Off | R F Walker | 10 May 1940 | Air Gunner, attached to HQ No 15 Group |
| Plt Off | E D Osborn | 11 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 11 SFTS |
| Plt Off | R W G Holdsworth | 11 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 14 SFTS |
| Plt Off | M L Worthington | 13 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 9 SFTS |
| Plt Off | W S Longhurst | 13 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 12 SFTS |
| Plt Off | J M Rumsey | 13 May 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 12 SFTS |
| Flt Lt | Brian G Corry | 18 May 1940 | Ceased to be attached to School of General Reconnaissance, RAF Thorney Island |
| Flt Lt | Brian G Corry | 19 May 1940 | Attached to RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | A H Harding | 1 Jun 1940 | Posted to RAF Gosport for Naval Observers' Course |
| Plt Off | D H T Lancaster | 4 Jun 1940 | Air Gunner, arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A G Egerton | 4 Jun 1940 | Proceeded to HQ Coastal Command on duty |
| Plt Off | J M S Roberts | 19 Jun 1940 | Posted to RAF Leuchars |
| Plt Off | R T Wilson | 20 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting for Intelligence duties |
| Plt Off | W Thompson | 4 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Pembroke Dock for Air Gunner duties |
| Plt Off | A G R Fraser | 19 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | S W Martin | 19 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | Brass | 20 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | MacDonald | 20 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | Proby | 20 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | Maxwell | 20 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | Drew | 20 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | Kenny | 20 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Plt Off | Drew | 20 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Flt Lt | Rolf | 23 Jul 1940 | Attached to No 48 Sqn, RAF Hooton Park |
| Flt Lt | W H McNeilly | 29 Jul 1940 | Posted to RAF Stranraer |
| Fg Off | J S N Sewell | 29 Jul 1940 | Assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Flt Lt | Mervyn J C Stanley | 1 Aug 1940 | Promoted to Temp Sqn Ldr, wef 1 Jun 1940 |
| Plt Off | B L V Chew | 2 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Adjutant |
| Plt Off | E D Dear | 17 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Silloth |
| Plt Off | P J Darke | 19 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Silloth |
| Flt Lt | Brian G Corry | 23 Aug 1940 | Attached to RAF Abingdon for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | W H McGiffin | 23 Aug 1940 | Attached to RAF Abingdon for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Sgt Plt | Paterson | 23 Aug 1940 | Attached to RAF Abingdon for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | B L V Chew | 28 Aug 1940 | Adjutant, posted to No 306 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J S N Sewell | 28 Aug 1940 | Reposted for duty as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | S J Harrison | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | J C Barclay | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | G M Howard-Jones | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | E I C Johnson | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | R W G Holdsworth | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | L R Thompson | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | Crawford | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | A D L Mackinnon | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | R M Pugh | 7 Sep 1940 | Posted to CFS |
| Plt Off | J S Dickson | 5 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | L Fitch | 7 Sep 1940 | Posted to CFS |
| Plt Off | C V Beadon | 7 Sep 1940 | Posted to CFS |
| Fg Off | Walls | 11 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Squires Gate |
| Fg Off | C W Rees | 11 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Squires Gate |
| Plt Off | Edwards | 11 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Squires Gate |
| Plt Off | Lindsay | 11 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Squires Gate |
| Plt Off | Brown | 11 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Squires Gate |
| Plt Off | L J Ward | 12 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Flt Lt | P L Billing | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | M G L Foster | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | G Henderson | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | J M Rumsey | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | W S Longhurst | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | J E Preston | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | J A Walker | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | M C Weizman | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | M L Worthington | 13 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | S J Harrison | 14 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | J C Barclay | 14 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | G M Howard-Jones | 14 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | E I C Johnson | 14 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | L R de M Thompson | 14 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | Crawford | 14 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | A D L Mackinnon | 14 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | A G Egerton | 15 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 15 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | P J Darke | 15 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | M P Thompson | 15 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | Browne | 15 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF Gosport for duty as Engineer Officer |
| Plt Off | J W L Bruxner-Randall | 23 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Sqn Ldr | Mervyn J C Stanley | 24 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | G M Gardner | 24 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | J C McNeill | 24 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | E D Dear | 24 Sep 1940 | Attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | J C G Bell | 24 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss |
| Plt Off | Arthur P B Holmes | 25 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | P J Darke | 25 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | C W Rees | 26 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | G Henderson | 26 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | J M Rumsey | 26 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | Lindsay | 26 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | A G Egerton | 26 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Plt Off | M P Thompson | 26 Sep 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Kinloss for Whitley Conversion Course |
| Fg Off | F J Brayley | 13 Oct 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | P L Gordon-Dean | 27 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 6 OTU |
| Sgt | S Nicholls | 5 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Y J Kirkpatrick | 7 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 8 BGS for for duty as Armament Officer |
| Sqn Ldr | R D Welland | 11 Nov 1940 | Attached from No 2 (C) OTU |
| Flt Lt | J St J Thompson | 13 Nov 1940 | Attached for Navigational duties |
| Sub-Lt (A) | L E H Scholefield | 18 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | W J Barnfather | 24 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J Westoby | 24 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | J Whitsed | 24 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J Curtis | 24 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | J Perfect | 24 Nov 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | W S Hamilton | 24 Nov 1940 | Injured in a flying accident, admitted to Stirling Hospital |
| Fg Off | L R de M Thompson | 30 Nov 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | G D Hutchings | 30 Nov 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | R N Wain | 30 Nov 1940 | Killed in action |
| Flt Sgt | A F Scragg | 30 Nov 1940 | Killed in action |
| Sgt | J A Kerr | 30 Nov 1940 | Killed in action |
| Flt Lt | W H Pierce | 1 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Medical Officer at RAF Limavady |
| Flt Lt | C W Rees | 7 Dec 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | M L Worthington | 7 Dec 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | P T Miller | 7 Dec 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | W A Adams | 7 Dec 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt | V S Brown | 7 Dec 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | J C McNeill | 18 Dec 1940 | Posted to School of GR for duty as GR Instructor |
| Wg Cdr | T B Cooper | 20 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting pending assuming command of No 502 Sqn |
| Wg Cdr | L R Briggs | 30 Dec 1940 | Relinquished command of No 502 Sqn on posting to HQ No 15 Group as a Controller |
| Wg Cdr | T B Cooper | 30 Dec 1940 | Assumed command of No 502 Sqn |
| Sub-Lt | P G F Dumas | 31 Dec 1940 | Posted to No 767 Sqn, FAA |
Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1956 & AIR 27/1957)
Auxiliary Air Force personnel are shown in italics
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 18 Jul 1940 | Detachment (4 x aircraft) returned to RAF Aldergrove from RAF Hooton Park |
| 20 Jul 1940 | Detachment of No 48 Sqn from RAF Hooton Park attached to No 502 Sqn |
| 7 Aug 1940 | 3 x Blackburn Bothas received from No 35 MU |
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| xx Sep 1940 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Vs |
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Source - No 502 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1956 & AIR 27/1957)
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