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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 607 (County of Durham) Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
[Jul 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]
Auxiliary Air Force Officers shown in italics.
Personnel Movements: Mar - Jul 1930
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Maurice Wiblin | 17 Mar 1930 | Arrived on posting for duty as Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Fg Off | Morgan Griffiths | 6 May 1930 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF and assumed command of No 607 Sqn |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Mar - Jul 1930
| Date | Notes |
| 17 Mar 1930 |
Formed at Usworth as part of the Auxiliary Air Force, to be manned by part time Auxiliary Air Force personnel assisted by a small permanent staff. |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Avro 504N | Usworth | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Maurice Wiblin | 17 Mar 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Morgan Griffiths | 6 May 1930 |
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
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Avro 504N | Usworth | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | Maurice Wiblin | 17 Mar 1930 | |
| Fg Off | Morgan Griffiths | 6 May 1930 |
Source - July 1931 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1931 - Jul 1932
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | George O St J Morris | 5 Jan 1932 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Fg Off | Morgan Griffiths | xx Jan 1932 | Relinquished duties of Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1931 - Jul 1932
| Date | Notes |
| xx Oct 1931 | Construction of the RAF Station at Usworth was commenced |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Avro 504N | Usworth | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | Maurice Wiblin | 17 Mar 1930 | |
| Fg Off | George O St J Morris | 5 Jan 1932 |
Source - July 1932 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | L H Anness | 5 Sep 1932 | Arrived on posting for duty as Stores Officer |
| Dr | David A Smith | 21 Sep 1932 | Appointed as Civilian Medical Practitioner |
| Fg Off | Eric G Moore | 2 May 1933 | Arrived on posting for duty as Stores Officer |
| Dr | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Fg Off for Medical duties |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1932 - Jul 1933
| Date | Notes |
| xx Sep 1932 | Advance party (Adjutant, Assistant Adjutant, Stores Officer, 12 x NCOs and airmen) arrived to commence formation |
| 25 Oct 1932 | Squadron received its first aircraft, a Gypsy Moth from RAF Hendon |
| 3 Dec 1932 | Squadron received a Westland Wapiti (Trainer) |
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| xx Dec 1932 | Squadron received 2 x Avro 504Ns from RAF Manston and RAF Thornaby for training purposes |
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Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Westland Wapiti Avro 504N DH Gypsy Moth |
Usworth | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | Maurice Wiblin | 17 Mar 1930 | |
| Fg Off | George O St J Morris | 5 Jan 1932 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Eric G Moore | 2 May 1933 | |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Ernest A Rabbits | 5Oct 1932 | |
Source - July 1933 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1933 - Jan 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Mr | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, having achieved Licence 'A' |
| Mr | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, having achieved Licence 'A' |
| Fg Off | 10 Jun 1933 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor | |
| Fg Off | George O St J Morris | 14 Sep 1933 | Left the RAF |
| Flt Lt | Percy MacG Watt | 10 Dec 1933 | Arrived on posting for duty as Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1933 - Jan 1934
| Date | Notes |
| xx Jul 1933 | Recruiting of AAF airmen commenced |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Westland Wapiti Avro 504N DH Gypsy Moth |
Usworth | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | Maurice Wiblin | 17 Mar 1930 | |
| Flt Lt | Percy MacG Watt | 10 Dec 1933 | |
| Fg Off | 10 Jun 1933 | later A/Cdre | |
| Plt Off | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | |
| Plt Off | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Eric G Moore | 2 May 1933 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Ernest A Rabbits | 5Oct 1932 | |
Source - January 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - Jul 1934
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Maurice Wiblin | 28 Feb 1934 | Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to Aden Command |
| Fg Off | George J Gaynor | 9 Feb 1934 | Arrived on posting for duty as Stores Officer |
| Fg Off | Eric G Moore | 28 Feb 1934 | Stores Officer, posted to Iraq Command, |
| Mr | J McComb | 7 Feb 1934 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, having achieved Licence 'A' |
| Mr | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, having achieved Licence 'A' |
| Mr | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, having achieved Licence 'A' |
| Plt Off | J McComb | 17 Apr 1934 | Transferred to No 600 Sqn, AAF |
| Mr | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Plt Off | Joseph R Kayll | 21 May 1934 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Maurice M Irving | 21 May 1934 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | John Sample | 4 Aug 1934 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Mr | Stephen W Kaye | 1 Jun 1934 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| The Most Hon | The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1934 | Appointed Honorary Air Commodore |
| Mr | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 11 Jun 1934 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Mr | William E Gore | 18 Jun 1934 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Westland Wapiti Avro 504N DH Gypsy Moth |
Usworth | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | Percy MacG Watt | 10 Dec 1933 | |
| Fg Off | 10 Jun 1933 | later A/Cdre | |
| Plt Off | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | |
| Plt Off | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | George J Gaynor | 9 Feb 1934 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Ernest A Rabbits | 5Oct 1932 | |
Source - July 1934 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1934 - Jul 1935
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | 15 Sep 1934 | Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor, promoted to Flt Lt | |
| Mr | Douglas Redington | 19 Nov 1934 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF |
| Plt Off | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jan 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | Mervyn R Preece | xx Jan 1935 | RAFO, appointed as Civilian Stores Officer with pro-forma commission in AAF, wef 31 Jan 1934 |
| Plt Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 17 Feb 1935 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Fg Off | George J Gaynor | 20 Feb 1935 | Stores Officer, posted to RAF Cranwell |
| Plt Off | James A Vick | 14 Mar 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Flt Lt | 21 Mar 1935 | Reposted for duty as Adjutant and Flying Instructor | |
| Flt Lt | Percy MacG Watt | 21 Mar 1935 | Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to No 608 Sqn AAF |
| Fg Off | D Lynch-Staunton | 25 Mar 1935 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Plt Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 1 Apr 1935 | Attached to RAF Eastchurch for Armament Course |
| Plt Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 13 Apr 1935 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Eastchurch for Armament Course |
| Plt Off | S E Sprot | 24 Apr 1935 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | Stephen W Kaye | 20 May 1935 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | Douglas Redington | 21 May 1935 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Mr | George C White | 29 May 1935 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off for Administrative duties |
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1935 | Medical Officer, promoted to Flt Lt |
| Mr | Thomas T Richardson | 4 Jun 1935 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1934 - Jan 1935
| Date | Notes |
| 1 Sep 1934 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Leuchars for its first Annual Training Camp |
| 15 Sep 1934 | Ground party returned from RAF Leuchars on completion of Annual Training Camp |
| 16 Sep 1934 | Air party returned from RAF Leuchars on completion of Annual Training Camp |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Westland Wapiti Avro 504N DH Gypsy Moth |
Usworth | ADGB/No 1 Air Defence Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1934 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | 10 Jun 1933 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | Douglas M Lynch-Staunton | 25 Mar 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | |
| Fg Off | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Plt Off | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | |
| Plt Off | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Stephen W Kaye | 1 Jun 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 11 Jun 1934 | |
| Plt Off | William E Gore | 18 Jun 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Douglas Redington | 19 Nov 1934 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Mervyn R Preece | 31Jan 1934 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
| Warrant Officers - 2nd Class | |||
| WO II | Ernest A Rabbits | 5Oct 1932 | |
Source - July 1935 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Sep 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Sep 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | D Lynch-Staunton | 30 Sep 1935 | Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to RAF Bircham Newton |
| Plt Off | John Sample | 27 Oct 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | George C White | 29 Nov 1935 | Administrative Officer, promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | Stephen W Kaye | 1 Dec 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Mr | J M Bazin | 9 Dec 1935 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Plt Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 11 Dec 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | William E Gore | 18 Dec 1935 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Fg Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 22 Mar 1936 | Attached to No 56 Sqn, RAF North Weald |
| Fg Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 19 Apr 1936 | Ceased to be attached to No 56 Sqn, RAF North Weald |
| Fg Off | J S Bartlett | 4 May 1936 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Mr | G R A Wilson | 23 May 1936 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off for duty as Armament Officer |
| Mr | J W D Wardale | 29 May 1936 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off for Accountant duties |
| Mr | W F Blackadder | 1 Jun 1936 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Plt Off | Douglas Redington | 19 Jun 1936 | Promoted to Fg Off |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1935 - Jul 1936
| Date | Notes |
| 20 Jul 1935 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Manston for Annual Training Camp |
| 3 Aug 1935 | Squadron returned from RAF Manston on completion of Annual Training Camp |
| 4 Jul 1936 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Tangmere for Annual Training Camp |
| 17 Jul 1936 | Squadron returned from RAF Tangmere on completion of Annual Training Camp |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Westland Wapiti Avro 504N DH Gypsy Moth |
Usworth | ADGB/No 6 (Auxiliary) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1934 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | 10 Jun 1933 | later A/Cdre | |
| Fg Off | J S Bartlett | 4 May 1936 | |
| Fg Off | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | |
| Fg Off | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Stephen W Kaye | 1 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 11 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 18 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | George C White | 29 May 1935 | |
| Fg Off | Douglas Redington | 19 Nov 1934 | |
| Plt Off | Thomas T Richardson | 4 Jun 1935 | |
| Plt Off | J M Bazin | 9 Dec 1935 | |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Mervyn R Preece | 31Jan 1934 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
Source - July 1936 Air Force List
Source - August 1936 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | G A L Manton | 17 Jul 1936 | Arrived on posting for duty as Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Flt Lt | 19 Jul 1936 | Adjutant and Flying Instructor, attached to AAS, RAF Eastchurch for Armament Course | |
| Plt Off | H P Dixon | 20 Dec 1936 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Fg Off | Stephen W Kaye | xx Jan 1937 | Transferred to Class 'C' Reserve on accepting employment in India |
| Mr | R E W Pumphrey | 13 Mar 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Plt Off | W F Blackadder | 14 Mar 1937 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Fg Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 21 Mar 1937 | Attached to No 64 Sqn, RAF Martlesham Heath |
| Fg Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 18 Apr 1937 | Ceased to be attached to No 64 Sqn, RAF Martlesham Heath |
| Plt Off | Thomas T Richardson | 25 Apr 1937 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Fg Off | Mervyn R Preece | 26 Apr 1937 | Relinquished his commission in AAF on cessation of duty with No 607 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Thomas T Richardson | 14 May 1937 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | Launcelot E Smith | 25 May 1937 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 3 Jan 1937 |
| Mr | G D Craig | 28 May 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Plt Off | J M Bazin | 9 Jun 1937 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Mr | A O Glover | 4 Jul 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1936 - Jul 1937
| Date | Notes |
| 23 Sep 1936 | Squadron title changed from No 607 (County of Durham) (Bomber) Sqn to No 607 (County of Durham) (Fighter) Sqn |
| xx Sep 1936 | Squadron began receiving Hawker Demon 2-seat fighter aircraft |
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| 19 Jan 1937 | Squadron completed re-equipment with Demons |
| 1 Feb 1937 | SHQ, RAF Usworth opened taking over some duties from No 607 Sqn |
| 24 Apr 1937 | The Squadron Badge which had been authorised by HM King Edward VIII was presented by the AOC, No 6 Group |
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| 19 May 1937 | Squadron was transferred from No 6 Group, Bomber Command to No 12 Group, Fighter Command |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Demon | Usworth | Fighter Command/No 12 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1934 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | G A L Manton | 17 Jul 1936 | |
| Flt Lt | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | |
| Fg Off | J S Bartlett | 4 May 1936 | |
| Fg Off | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Fg Off | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Stephen W Kaye | 1 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 11 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 18 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | George C White | 29 May 1935 | Admin duties |
| Fg Off | Douglas Redington | 19 Nov 1934 | |
| Plt Off | J M Bazin | 9 Dec 1935 | |
| Plt Off | G R A Wilson | 23 May 1935 | |
| Plt Off | W F Blackadder | 1 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | H P Dixon | 20 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | R E W Pumphrey | 13 Mar 1937 | |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | J W D Wardale | 29 May 1936 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
Source - July 1937 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | W H N Turner | 24 Jul 1937 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Fg Off | J S Bartlett | 29 Jul 1936 | Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to No 9 FTS, RAF Hullavington |
| Fg Off | James A Vick | 10 Sep 1937 | Promoted to Flt Lt, wef 4 Mar 1937 |
| Maj (Ret'd) | A H Erskine-Lindop | xx Aug 1937 | Appointed to a pro-forma commission in AAF for duty as Equipment Officer |
| Mr | M H B Thompson | 17 Aug 1937 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Flt Lt | G A L Manton | 29 Nov 1937 | Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to HQ No 6 Group |
| Flt Lt | W H N Turner | 29 Nov 1937 | Reposted for duty as Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Plt Off | G D Craig | 1 Nov 1937 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Fg Off | Douglas Redington | 19 Nov 1937 | Transferred to No 611 Sqn AAF, Speke |
| Fg Off | J R Hawkes | 22 Nov 1937 | Transferred from No 602 Sqn, AAF |
| Plt Off | J W D Wardale | 29 Nov 1937 | Accountant Officer, promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | W F Blackadder | 1 Dec 1937 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | G R A Wilson | 1 Dec 1937 | Armament Officer, attended Specialist Armament Officers' Course, RAF Martlesham Heath |
| Plt Off | G R A Wilson | 3 Dec 1937 | Armament Officer, returned from Specialist Armament Officers' Course, RAF Martlesham Heath |
| Fg Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 13 Dec 1937 | Resigned his commission in the AAF on appointment to a SSC in the RAF |
| Flt Lt | E T Smith | 18 Dec 1937 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Maj (Ret'd) | A H Erskine-Lindop | 18 Jan 1938 | Equipment Officer. relinquished his commission in the AAF on posting HQ Iraq Command |
| Capt | W A M Hanson | 20 Dec 1937 | Attached from AHQ, RAF Usworth for duty as Equipment Officer |
| Capt | W A M Hanson | 10 Jan 1938 | Appointed to a pro-forma commission in AAF as a Flt Lt for duty as Equipment Officer |
| Fg Off | P S Hutchinson | 3 Mar 1938 | Attached for temporary duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Mr | W H R Whitty | 7 Mar 1938 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Plt Off | G R A Wilson | 16 Mar 1938 | Armament Officer, transferred to No 504 Sqn AAF |
| Fg Off | P S Hutchinson | 22 Mar 1938 | Ceased to be attached for temporary duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Flt Lt | T G L Gale | 24 Mar 1938 | Arrived on posting for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Flt Lt | E T Smith | 24 Mar 1938 | Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to No 1 RAF Depot |
| Mr | J A Killick | 26 Apr 1938 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Mr | A D Forster | 31 May 1938 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Fg Off | George C White | xx Jun 1938 | Administrative Officer, promoted to Flt Lt, wef 29 Nov 1937 |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1937 - Jul 1938
| Date | Notes |
| 15 Aug 1937 | Squadron proceeded to Rochford Airport for Annual Training Camp |
| 28 Aug 1937 | Squadron returned from Rochford Airport on completion of Annual Training Camp |
| 24 Sep 1937 | Squadron re-organised on a two-flight basis, instead of the previous three |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Demon | Usworth | Fighter Command/No 12 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1934 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | The Hon Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding, AFC |
| Flt Lt | W H N Turner | 24 Jul 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | T G L Gale | 19 Mar 1938 | |
| Flt Lt | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | George C White | 29 May 1935 | Admin duties |
| Fg Off | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Stephen W Kaye | 1 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Theodore R T Carr-Ellison | 11 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 18 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | J R Hawkes | 21 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J M Bazin | 9 Dec 1935 | |
| Fg Off | W F Blackadder | 1 Jun 1936 | |
| Plt Off | H P Dixon | 20 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | R E W Pumphrey | 13 Mar 1937 | |
| Plt Off | G D Craig | 28 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A O Glover | 4 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M H B Thompson | 17 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W H R Whitty | 7 Mar 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J A Killick | 23 Apr 1938 | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | W A M Hanson | 20 Dec 1937 | MC |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | J W D Wardale | 29 May 1936 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
Source - July 1938 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Plt Off | A O Glover | 7 Jul 1938 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Mr | H P J Radcliffe | 11 Jul 1938 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Mr | W Barnes | 2 Aug 1938 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off |
| Plt Off | R E W Pumphrey | 13 Sep 1938 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | W H R Whitty | 11 Nov 1938 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1938 - Jan 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 31 Jul 1938 | Squadron proceeded to No 6 ATC, RAF Warmwell for Annual Training Camp |
| 14 Aug 1938 | Squadron returned from No 6 ATC, RAF Warmwell on completion of Annual Training Camp |
| 27 Sep 1938 | Squadron was embodied as a result of the 'Munich Crisis' |
| 11 Oct 1938 | Squadron was disembodied on conclusion of the 'Munich Crisis' |
| xx Dec 1938 | Squadron commenced re-equipment with Gloster Gladiators |
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Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Demon Gloster Gladiator I |
Usworth | Fighter Command/No 12 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1934 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | The Hon Walter L Runciman | 13 Jun 1930 | Officer Commanding, AFC |
| Flt Lt | W H N Turner | 24 Jul 1937 | |
| Flt Lt | T G L Gale | 19 Mar 1938 | |
| Flt Lt | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | George C White | 29 May 1935 | Admin duties |
| Fg Off | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 18 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | J R Hawkes | 21 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J M Bazin | 9 Dec 1935 | |
| Fg Off | W F Blackadder | 1 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R E W Pumphrey | 13 Mar 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H P Dixon | 20 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | G D Craig | 28 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | A O Glover | 4 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M H B Thompson | 17 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W H R Whitty | 7 Mar 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J A Killick | 23 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A D Forster | 31 May 1938 | |
| Plt Off | H P J Radcliffe | 11 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W Barnes | 2 Aug 1938 | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | W A M Hanson | 20 Dec 1937 | MC |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | J W D Wardale | 29 May 1936 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
Source - January 1939 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jan - May 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 1 Jan 1939 | Relinquished command of No 607 Sqn on appointment to the General List in the same rank |
| Flt Lt | Launcelot E Smith | 1 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Act Sqn Ldr and assumed command of No 607 Sqn |
| Fg Off | John Sample | 7 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Flt Lt and assumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Fg Off | Joseph R Kayll | 7 Jan 1939 | Promoted to Flt Lt |
| Flt Lt | W H N Turner | 2 Feb 1939 | Adjutant and Flying Instructor, promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Mr | J A Killick | 3 Feb 1939 | Transferred from Flying duties to Armament duties |
| Sqn Ldr | W H N Turner | 6 Feb 1939 | Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to No 51 Sqn, RAF Linton-on-Ouse |
| Flt Lt | T G L Gale | 6 Feb 1939 | Reposted for duty as Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Plt Off | G D Craig | 1 Mar 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 28 Nov 1938 |
| Plt Off | W B H Griffith | 27 Mar 1939 | Arrived on posting from CFS for duty as Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Flt Lt | T G L Gale | 4 Apr 1939 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Plt Off | A O Glover | 5 Apr 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off, wef 4 Jan 1939 |
| Plt Off | A D Forster | 20 Apr 1939 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
| Plt Off | M H B Thompson | 20 Apr 1939 | Awarded his Flying Badge |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jan - May 1939
| Date | Notes |
| xx Mar 1939 | Squadron completed re-equipment with Gloster Gladiators |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Demon Gloster Gladiator I |
Usworth | Fighter Command/No 12 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1934 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | Officer Commanding |
| Flt Lt | T G L Gale | 19 Mar 1938 | |
| Flt Lt | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | George C White | 29 May 1935 | Admin duties |
| Flt Lt | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 18 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | J R Hawkes | 21 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J M Bazin | 9 Dec 1935 | |
| Fg Off | W F Blackadder | 1 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R E W Pumphrey | 13 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | G D Craig | 28 May 1937 | |
| Plt Off | H P Dixon | 20 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | A O Glover | 4 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | M H B Thompson | 17 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W H R Whitty | 7 Mar 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J A Killick | 23 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A D Forster | 31 May 1938 | |
| Plt Off | H P J Radcliffe | 11 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W Barnes | 2 Aug 1938 | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | W A M Hanson | 20 Dec 1937 | MC |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | J W D Wardale | 29 May 1936 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | G Pearce | 14 Dec 1938 | |
| WO | R H Gommo | 27 Feb 1939 | |
Source - April 1939 Confidential Air Force List
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Hawker Demon Gloster Gladiator I |
Usworth | Fighter Command/No 12 (Fighter) Group |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Most Hon The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1934 | Honorary Air Commodore, KG, MVO |
| Sqn Ldr | Launcelot E Smith | 3 Jul 1933 | Officer Commanding |
| Sqn Ldr | T G L Gale | 19 Mar 1938 | |
| Flt Lt | Joseph R Kayll | 9 Mar 1934 | |
| Flt Lt | James A Vick | 4 Sep 1933 | |
| Flt Lt | George C White | 29 May 1935 | Admin duties |
| Flt Lt | John Sample | 27 Apr 1934 | |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Mar 1934 | |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 18 Jun 1934 | |
| Fg Off | J R Hawkes | 21 Oct 1937 | |
| Fg Off | J M Bazin | 9 Dec 1935 | |
| Fg Off | W F Blackadder | 1 Jun 1936 | |
| Fg Off | R E W Pumphrey | 13 Mar 1937 | |
| Fg Off | G D Craig | 28 May 1937 | |
| Fg Off | A O Glover | 4 Jul 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W B H Griffith | 27 Mar 1939 | |
| Plt Off | H P Dixon | 20 Dec 1936 | |
| Plt Off | M H B Thompson | 17 Aug 1937 | |
| Plt Off | W H R Whitty | 7 Mar 1938 | |
| Plt Off | J A Killick | 23 Apr 1938 | |
| Plt Off | A D Forster | 31 May 1938 | |
| Plt Off | H P J Radcliffe | 11 Jul 1938 | |
| Plt Off | W Barnes | 2 Aug 1938 | |
| Equipment Branch | |||
| Flt Lt | W A M Hanson | 20 Dec 1937 | MC |
| Accountant Branch | |||
| Plt Off | J W D Wardale | 29 May 1936 | |
| Medical Branch | |||
| Fg Off | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1933 | MB, ChB |
| Warrant Officers | |||
| WO | R H Gommo | 27 Feb 1939 | |
Source - May 1939 Confidential Air Force List
Personnel Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Mr | G H E Welford | 7 May 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as an APO |
| Mr | S B Parnall | 23 Jun 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as an APO, wef 26 Feb 1939 |
| Flt Lt | Joseph R Kayll | 1 Jul 1939 | Attached to CFS for Instructors' Course |
| Flt Lt | James A Vick | 10 Jul 1939 | Granted an extension to his period of active service with the squadron |
| Flt Lt | John Sample | 10 Jul 1939 | Granted an extension to his period of active service with the squadron |
| Flt Lt | Joseph R Kayll | 10 Jul 1939 | Granted an extension to his period of active service with the squadron |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 10 Jul 1939 | Granted an extension to his period of active service with the squadron |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 10 Jul 1939 | Transferred to Class 'A' Reserve |
| Flt Lt | Joseph R Kayll | 15 Jul 1939 | Ceased to be attached to CFS for Instructors' Course |
| Hon A/Cdre | The Marquess of Londonderry | 2 Jun 1939 | Relinquished his appointment as Honorary Air Commodore |
| Sqn Ldr | Walter L Runciman | 2 Jun 1939 | Appointed Honorary Air Commodore |
| Hon A/Cdre | Walter L Runciman | 2 Jun 1939 | Honorary Air Commodore, promoted to Wg Cdr (RAF General List) |
| Flt Lt | David A Smith | 2 Jun 1939 | Medical Officer, granted a 1 year extension to his period of active service with the squadron |
| Flt Lt | C F King | 28 Aug 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty as Adjutant and Flying Instructor |
| Sqn Ldr | T G L Gale | 2 Sep 1939 | Adjutant and Flying Instructor, Posted to Record Office, Ruislip |
| Plt Off | W B H Griffith | 8 Sep 1939 | Assistant Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to RAF Cranwell |
| Flt Lt | C F King | 21 Sep 1939 | Adjutant and Flying Instructor, posted to RAF South Cerney |
| Flt Lt | George C White | 21 Sep 1939 | Administrative Officer, assumed duties of Adjutant |
| Plt Off | J A Killick | 2 Oct 1939 | Armament Officer, posted to No 1 AAS, RAF Manby for Armament Course |
| Plt Off | W Barnes | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS, RAF Peterborough to complete flying training |
| APO | S B Parnall | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS, RAF Peterborough to complete flying training |
| APO | G H E Welford | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS, RAF Peterborough to complete flying training |
| LAC | Sydenham | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS, RAF Peterborough to complete flying training |
| LAC | Cottam | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS, RAF Peterborough to complete flying training |
| LAC | English | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS, RAF Peterborough to complete flying training |
| LAC | Langham-Hobart | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS, RAF Peterborough to complete flying training |
| LAC | Thompson | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 7 SFTS, RAF Peterborough to complete flying training |
| Pupil Plt | P C Weeks | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 11 EFTS, RAF Perth to commence flying training |
| LAC | Hopper | 7 Oct 1939 | Posted to No 11 EFTS, RAF Perth to commence flying training |
| Fg Off | A O Glover | 29 Oct 1939 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Fg Off | N S Graeme | 13 Nov 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 602 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Woodwark | 16 Dec 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | G M Stewart | 16 Dec 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A R Gravstad | 16 Dec 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Woodwark | 17 Dec 1939 | Posted to No 615 Sqn |
| Fg Off | C E Bowen | 17 Dec 1939 | Arrived on posting from No 615 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | David A Smith | 21 Dec 1939 | Medical Officer, arrived at Vitry from the UK |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 12 Aug 1939 | Squadron proceeded to RAF Abbotsinch for Annual Training Camp |
| 23 Aug 1939 | Squadron received its 'call-out' instructions |
| 24 Aug 1939 | Squadron returned from RAF Abbotsinch on completion of Annual Training Camp |
| 28 Aug 1939 | Squadron completed embodiment |
| 2 Oct 1939 | Squadron warned to prepare for a possible overseas move |
| 9 Oct 1939 | Ground party moved from RAF Usworth to RAF Acklington |
| 10 Oct 1939 | Air party moved from RAF Usworth to RAF Acklington |
| 16 Oct 1939 | Squadron moved from RAF Acklington to RAF Drem |
| 17 Oct 1939 | Squadron moved from RAF Drem to RAF Acklington |
| 10 Nov 1939 | Squadron order to prepare for a move overseas |
| 11 Nov 1939 | Squadron ready for a move overseas but civil air transport unable to arrive due top bad weather |
| 13 Nov 1939 | Squadron departed RAF Acklington for RAF Croydon by air |
| 14 Nov 1939 | Final civil aircraft arrived at RAF Croydon |
| 15 Nov 1939 | Squadron departed RAF Croydon for Merville, France by air |
| 16 Nov 1939 | Rear party departed RAF Croydon for Merville, France by air |
| 11 Dec 1939 | 1st Advanced party departed Merville for Vitry |
| 12 Dec 1939 | 2nd Advanced party departed Merville for Vitry |
| 13 Dec 1939 | Squadron moved from Merville to Vitry and using St Inglevert as an advanced base |
| 31 Dec 1939 | Rear party arrived from RAF Usworth |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | G M Fidler | 11 Jan 1940 | Attached from HQ, No 14 Group |
| Flt Lt | J D Ronald | 18 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting for Armament duties |
| Sqn Ldr (Rev) | J C E Ruess | 18 Jan 1940 | Attached from HQ RAF Component BEF |
| Plt Off | A D Rutherford-Jones | 29 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting for Equipment duties |
| Plt Off | Parrott | 29 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | C J Pooley | 1 Feb 1940 | Attached from HQ RAF Component BEF for Regional Control duties |
| WO | T Sephton | 14 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from UK with 12 airmen for Signals duties |
| Flt Lt | J D Ronald | 23 Feb 1940 | Armament Officer, posted to HQ AASF for Armament duties |
| Flt Lt | George C White | 14 Mar 1940 | Adjutant, posted to No 1 RSU |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 14 Mar 1940 | Assumed duties of Adjutant (Acting) |
| Flt Lt | Joseph R Kayll | 16 Mar 1940 | Posted to No 615 Sqn, to command |
| Fg Off | N S Graeme | 24 Mar 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Plt Off | H P J Radcliffe | 24 Mar 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sgt Plt | K N V Townsend | 13 May 1940 | Failed to return from a sortie and later reported to be a POW |
| Fg Off | M H B Thompson | 14 May 1939 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | G I Cuthbert | 14 May 1939 | Killed in action, on attachment form No 601 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A E Le Breuilly | 14 May 1939 | Killed in action |
| Sqn Ldr | Launcelot E Smith | 15 May 1939 | Killed in action |
| Act Flt Lt | J L Sullivan | 15 May 1940 | Reported missing |
| Fg Off | I B N Russell | 15 May 1940 | Reported missing but later returned |
| Fg Off | R F Weatherill | 18 May 1939 | Killed in action |
| Sqn Ldr | G M Fidler | 19 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | R E W Pumphrey | 20 May 1940 | Failed to return from a sortie and later reported to be a POW |
| AC2 | A Clark | 24 May 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | R G Lauder | 1 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 263 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J D Lenahan | 1 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 263 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | E A Redfern | 2 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF North Weald |
| Sgt Plt | R A Spyer | 2 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF North Weald |
| Plt Off | G H E Welford | 18 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU, RAF Sutton Bridge |
| Plt Off | J P T Stephenson | 18 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 3 SFTS |
| Plt Off | J E Sulman | 18 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 3 SFTS |
| Plt Off | J P Oleden | 18 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 1 AAS, RAF Manby |
| Fg Off | G S Woodwark | 19 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 61 Wing |
| Sgt Plt | Cunnington | 19 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 7 BGS |
| Sgt Plt | G A Hewett | 19 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF South Cerney |
| Sgt Plt | J Lansdell | 19 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF South Cerney |
| Sgt Plt | R T Glover | 19 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from RAF South Cerney |
| Plt Off | A D Rutherford-Jones | 21 Jun 1940 | Equipment Officer, posted to RAF Lympne |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 22 Jun 1940 | Returned to the unit on discharge from RAF Hospital, Torquay |
| Plt Off | S B Parnall | 24 Jun 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 263 Sqn |
| Fg Off | G S Woodwark | 27 Jun 1940 | Attached to HQ, No 10 Group (Operations Room) |
| Fg Off | C E Bowen | 1 Jul 1940 | Attached to RAF Northolt for No 9 Air Firing Instructors' Course |
| WO | R H Gommo | 1 Jul 1940 | Appointed to a commission in the Technical Branch as a Fg Off and posted to the unit |
| Fg Off | C E Bowen | 13 Jul 1940 | Ceased to be attached to RAF Northolt for No 9 Air Firing Instructors' Course |
| Flt Lt | G H F Plimston | 20 Jul 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 6 OTU |
| Plt Off | J N Watson | 1 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from HQ Fighter Command for Intelligence duties |
| Act Flt Lt | G S Woodwark | 2 Aug 1940 | Ceased to be attached to HQ, No 10 Group (Operations Room) |
| Flt Lt | G H F Plimston | 2 Aug 1940 | Posted to No 6 OTU |
| Fg Off | G S Woodwark | 14 Aug 1940 | Attached to HQ, No 10 Group (Operations Room) |
| Plt Off | A D Forster | 15 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn |
| Plt Off | P C Weeks | 15 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 15 SFTS and attached to No 5 OTU, RAF Aston Down |
| Plt Off | J B W Humpherson | 23 Aug 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 32 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | David A Smith | 25 Aug 1940 | Medical Officer, attached to RAF Farnborough for High Altitude Flying Course |
| Sgt Plt | E A Redfern | 27 Aug 1940 | Posted to No 232 Sqn, RAF Sumburgh |
| Plt Off | P C Weeks | 31 Aug 1940 | Ceased to be attached to No 5 OTU, RAF Aston Down |
| Plt Off | P C Weeks | 1 Sep 1940 | Posted to RAF Usworth as non-effective |
| Plt Off | S B Parnall | 9 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | J D Lenahan | 9 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | F Surma | 11 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn |
| Plt Off | V Wlaswonolski | 13 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 32 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Z Kustrzyynski | 14 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 111 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D Evans | 15 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 615 Sqn |
| Plt Off | C R Young | 15 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 615 Sqn |
| Plt Off | V Wlaswonolski | 17 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 213 Sqn |
| Sgt Plt | J Lansdell | 17 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | D L Gould | 22 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 32 Sqn |
| Plt Off | N B Heywood | 22 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 32 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J P Oleden | 23 Sep 1940 | Posted to No 1 AAS, RAF Manby for Specialist Armament Course |
| Plt Off | W W McConnell | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 32 Sqn |
| Plt Off | H C Upton | 25 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 43 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A M W Scott | 27 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 3 Sqn |
| Fg Off | William E Gore | 28 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Fg Off | Maurice M Irving | 28 Sep 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | M C Kinder | 29 Sep 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 85 Sqn |
| Fg Off | C E Bowen | 1 Oct 1940 | Killed in action |
| Plt Off | I B Difford | 2 Oct 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 85 Sqn |
| Plt Off | G Radwanski | 3 Oct 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn |
| Plt Off | M R Ingle-Finch | 3 Oct 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 151 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D L Gould | 5 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 601 Sqn |
| Plt Off | I B Difford | 7 Oct 1940 | Killed in a flying accident |
| Sqn Ldr | A W Vincent | 11 Oct 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 7 BGS and assumed command of N 607 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | James A Vick | 12 Oct 1940 | Relinquished command of No 607 Sqn on posting to HQ No 14 Group for Operations duties |
| Plt Off | M C Kinder | 12 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 92 Sqn |
| Plt Off | M R Ingle-Finch | 12 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 56 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A M W Scott | 13 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 249 Sqn |
| Plt Off | W W McConnell | 13 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 257 Sqn |
| Plt Off | G Radwanski | 13 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 56 Sqn |
| Plt Off | D Evans | 16 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 605 Sqn |
| Plt Off | C R Young | 16 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 46 Sqn |
| Plt Off | F Surma | 17 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 3066 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J Orzechowski | 17 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 46 Sqn |
| Plt Off | T R Thomson | 21 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 213 Sqn |
| Plt Off | P J Kearsey | 26 Oct 1940 | Posted to No 213 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | W F Blackadder | 24 Oct 1940 | Attached to RAF Turnhouse for operational duties |
| Flt Lt | David A Smith | 1 Nov 1940 | Medical Officer, posted to HQ No 13 Group |
| Fg Off | D J Looker | 1 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 5 SFTS |
| Fg Off | W H R Whitty | 3 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 6 OTU |
| Fg Off | Z Kinel | 5 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 5 OTU |
| Fg Off | M Wesolowski | 5 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 5 OTU |
| Plt Off | Nartowicz | 5 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 5 OTU |
| Plt Off | M Orzechowski | 5 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 5 OTU |
| Plt Off | S V McColl | 5 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 73 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | W F Blackadder | 6 Nov 1940 | Posted to RAF Turnhouse for operational duties |
| Fg Off | W Baranski | 7 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 303 Sqn |
| Fg Off | A Gabszewicz | 7 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 303 Sqn |
| Fg Off | Z Kustrzyynski | 7 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 303 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A Kowalczyk | 7 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 303 Sqn |
| Plt Off | Z Frey | 7 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 303 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A R Narucki | 7 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 302 Sqn |
| Plt Off | N J Wheeler | 9 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 615 Sqn |
| Plt Off | P A Burnell-Phillips | 14 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting on appointment to a commission |
| Plt Off | W H Ireson | 19 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 55 OTU |
| Plt Off | K L Davies | 25 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Plt Off | F B Pollitt | 25 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Plt Off | F D Snalam | 25 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Plt Off | K Kasal | 25 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 56 OTU |
| Plt Off | W Wilczewski | 27 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 145 Sqn |
| Plt Off | M Gorzula | 28 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 229 Sqn |
| Plt Off | B Wydrowski | 28 Nov 1940 | Posted to No 229 Sqn |
| Plt Off | I R Currie | 28 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 263 Sqn |
| Plt Off | L S Heath | 28 Nov 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 263 Sqn |
| Plt Off | W Lazoryk | 1 Dec 1940 | Posted to No 46 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J Pentz | 1 Dec 1940 | Posted to No 46 Sqn |
| Plt Off | H Skalski | 1 Dec 1940 | Posted to No 46 Sqn |
| Plt Off | V R Carter | 6 Dec 1940 | Posted to No 258 Sqn |
| Plt Off | H S Mills | 11 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from HQ, No 13 Group for duty as Adjutant |
| Fg Off | E R Taylor | 14 Dec 1940 | Adjutant, posted to SHQ, RAF Turnhouse for duty as Adjutant (Flt Lt post) |
| Flt Lt | G D Craig | 15 Dec 1940 | Posted to RAF Turnhouse as supernumerary for Operations duties |
| Flt Lt | J M Bazin | 15 Dec 1940 | Posted to RAF Catterick for Operations duties |
| Fg Off | A D Forster | 15 Dec 1940 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon for No 17 Flying Instructors' Course |
| Plt Off | H C Upton | 15 Dec 1940 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon for No 17 Flying Instructors' Course |
| Plt Off | G H E Welford | 15 Dec 1940 | Posted to CFS, RAF Upavon for No 17 Flying Instructors' Course |
| Flt Lt | C A C Stone | 15 Dec 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 245 Sqn |
| Plt Off | I R Currie | 17 Dec 1940 | Posted overseas to No 70 OTU, Middle East |
| Plt Off | L S Heath | 17 Dec 1940 | Posted overseas to No 70 OTU, Middle East |
| Flt Lt | J B W Humpherson | 20 Dec 1940 | Posted to A & AEE, RAF Boscombe Down |
| Plt Off | R G Lauder | 26 Dec 1940 | Posted to No 96 Sqn |
| Plt Off | J M Storrie | 29 Dec 1940 | Posted to No 2 CFS, RAF Cranwell for Flying Instructors' Course |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 10 Jan 1940 | Detachment proceed to St Inglevert for Channel patrols |
| 12 Feb 1940 | Detachment returned to Vitry from St Inglevert |
| 16 Mar 1940 | 2 x Hurricane Is, P2753 and P2754 arrived at No 62 FWSU for re-equipment of No 607 Sqn |
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| 20 Mar 1940 | Advance party proceeded to No 62 FWSU in preparation of squadron's re-equipment |
| 28 Mar 1940 | Miles Master, N7578, was collected from RAF Brize Norton |
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| 12 Apr 1940 | Squadron moved from Vitry to Abbeville |
| 26 Apr 1940 | Sqn moved from Abbeville to Vitry |
| 18 May 1940 | Squadron departed Vitry for Norrent Fontes |
| 19 May 1940 | Squadron arrived at Norrent Fontes |
| 20 May 1940 | Squadron departed Norrent-Fontes for Boulogne |
| 21 May 1940 | Squadron embarked on 'Biarritz' at Boulogne, disembarked at Dover and proceeded to Tidworth |
| 22 - 31 May 1940 | Squadron personnel gradually arrived at RAF Croydon |
| 4 Jun 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Croydon to RAF Usworth by air and rail |
| 22 Jul 1940 | Squadron declared operational by day only |
| 29 Jul 1940 | 'B' Flight detached to RAF Catterick for operational duties |
| 3 Aug 1940 | 'B' Flight returned from RAF Catterick |
| 3 Aug 1940 | 'A' Flight detached to RAF Catterick for operational duties |
| 8 Aug 1940 | 'A' Flight returned from RAF Catterick |
| 27 Aug 1940 | 'A' Flight detached to RAF Catterick for operational duties |
| 31 Aug 1940 | 'A' Flight returned from RAF Catterick |
| 1 Sep 1940 | Squadron Operational detail (20 x pilots, Intelligence Officer, 4 x NCOs and 32 x airmen) proceeded to RAF Tangmere |
| 19 Sep 1940 | Squadron HQ departed RAF Usworth for RAF Tangmere |
| 9 Oct 1040 | 8 x British and 12 x Polish Officer pilots arrived on posting for training |
| 10 Oct 1940 | Squadron moved from RAF Tangmere to RAF Turnhouse by air, road and rail |
| 8 Nov 1940 | Aircraft, pilots and operational crews moved to RAF Drem by air and road |
| 12 Nov 1940 | Squadron HQ moved to RAF Drem by road |
| 12 Dec 1940 | Squadron commence the move from RAF Drem to RAF Usworth by air, rail and road |
| 13 Dec 1940 | Squadron completed the move from RAF Drem to RAF Usworth by air, rail and road |
Source - No 607 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2093)
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