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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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No 941 (West Riding) (Balloon) Sqn Personnel, aircraft and locations
Auxiliary Air Force personnel shown in italics.
Personnel Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Maj | R E Wilson MC | 2 May 1939 | Selected as Officer Commanding (Designate), No 941 Sqn |
| Mr | G K Marshall | 7 May 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, gazetted 30 Jun 1939 |
| Mr | R G A Colley | 15 May 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, gazetted 30 Jun 1939 |
| Mr | A J B Atkinson | 16 May 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, gazetted 11 Jul 1939 |
| Mr | A L Baker | 16 May 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, gazetted 11 Jul 1939 |
| Maj | R E Wilson MC | 12 Jun 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Sqn Ldr, gazetted 11 Jul 1939 and assumed command of No 941 Sqn |
| Sqn Ldr | R E Wilson MC | 12 Jun 1939 | Attached to No 1 BTU, RAF Cardington for Balloon Course |
| Sqn Ldr | R E Wilson MC | 17 Jun 1939 | Ceased to be attached to No 1 BTU, RAF Cardington for Balloon Course |
| AC2 | E A Wheatcroft | 21 Jul 1939 | Clerk/GD arrived on posting |
| Mr | A C Gardner | 4 Aug 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, gazetted 22 Aug 1939 |
| Mr | W J S Mills | 4 Aug 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, gazetted 22 Aug 1939 |
| Mr | A J Jack | 9 Aug 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Plt Off, gazetted 22 Aug 1939 |
| Cpl | E A Wheatcroft | 9 Aug 1939 | Clerk/GD arrived on posting |
| Dr | J G Connell | 17 Aug 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Fg Off for Medical duties, gazetted 10 Oct 1939 |
| Sgt | Campbell | 21 Aug 1939 | Balloon Operator, arrived on posting from RAF Cardington |
| Plt Off | G K Marshall | 24 Aug 1939 | Assumed duties of (Acting) Adjutant |
| Plt Off | G K Marshall | 26 Aug 1939 | Resumed Balloon duties, relinquishing duties of (Acting) Adjutant |
| Plt Off | W J S Mills | 26 Aug 1939 | Assumed duties of (Acting) Adjutant |
| AC2 | E Shaw | 30 Aug 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Sgt, wef 24 Aug 1939 |
| AC2 | C W Stirk | 30 Aug 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Sgt, wef 24 Aug 1939 |
| AC2 | A Bell | 30 Aug 1939 | Transferred to No 940 Sqn |
| Capt | N Harland | 1 Sep 1939 | Appointed to a commission in the AAF as a Flt Lt, gazetted 12 Sep 1939 |
| AC2 | Jackson | 2 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Sgt, wef 24 Aug 1939 |
| ACW2 | S Milner | 4 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting (1st WAAF on squadron strength) |
| Flt Lt | S P V Phillips | 6 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting from RAF Cardington for duty as Adjutant |
| Plt Off | R G A Colley | 7 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | G K Marshall | 7 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | A L Baker | 8 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act Flt Lt |
| Plt Off | A J B Atkinson | 8 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Mr | F E Board | 8 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty as Accountant Officer, awaiting gazettement |
| Mr | M W Batchelor | 8 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty as Equipment Officer, awaiting gazettement |
| Mr | W Maxfield | 8 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting for duty as Administrative Officer, awaiting gazettement |
| Flt Lt | S P V Phillips | 11 Sep 1939 | Adjutant, posted to No 901 Sqn |
| AC2 | Silcock | 11 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | J W Cusick | 11 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Swift | 11 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | S Imission | 12 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | W Worth | 12 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | F Atkinson | 12 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | C Fitter | 14 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| ACW2 | A Richards | 14 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| AC2 | Ryde | 15 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Ainsworth | 15 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| ACW2 | D Bower | 15 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| ACW2 | A E Currie | 15 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| Act Cpl | Silcock | 19 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Sgt |
| AC2 | A Kirkwood | 20 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | J Rose | 20 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | G E Sanderson | 20 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| Ass Sec Ldr | C Bailey | 22 Sep 1939 | WAAF, arrived on posting |
| AC2 | J Wright | 25 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | W J Gardner | 25 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | A Prescott | 25 Sep 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| ACW2 | L Hudson-Worth | 28 Sep 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| Plt Off | A H Hastings | 5 Oct 1939 | Transferred from No 940 Sqn |
| LAC | Smy | 10 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Davidson | 10 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Drew | 10 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Joyce | 10 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Weir | 10 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Darlaston | 11 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Pell | 11 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | Moss | 11 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| Act Cpl | J W Cusick | 12 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Sgt |
| AC2 | W Orange | 12 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| AC2 | S Culley | 12 Oct 1939 | Promoted to Act (unpaid) Cpl |
| Sen Ldr | Reed | 27 Oct 1939 | Appointed to a commission in 34th Company WAAF |
| Plt Off | A C Gardner | 2 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| Plt Off | W J S Mills | 2 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Fg Off |
| AC2 | R Lees | 15 Nov 1939 | Died in hospital |
| Cpl | Abbey | 23 Nov 1939 | Departed on posting overseas |
| Act Cpl | Smy | 24 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Temp Cpl |
| Act Cpl | Davidson | 24 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Temp Cpl |
| Act Cpl | Drew | 24 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Temp Cpl |
| Act Cpl | Joyce | 24 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Temp Cpl |
| Act Cpl | Weir | 24 Nov 1939 | Promoted to Temp Cpl |
| Mr | F E Board | 25 Nov 1939 | Accountant Officer, departed on posting |
| Mr | M W Batchelor | 25 Nov 1939 | Equipment Officer, departed on posting |
| Mr | W Maxfield | 25 Nov 1939 | Administrative Officer, departed on posting |
| Flt Lt | A H Hastings | 25 Nov 1939 | Assumed duties of Administrative Officer |
| Flt Lt | A L Baker | 25 Nov 1939 | Assumed duties of Accountant and Equipment Officer |
| Flt Lt | R G A Colley | 25 Nov 1939 | Assumed duties of Balloon Officer |
| AC2 | Justice | 28 Nov 1939 | Released from service for three months |
| AC2 | Kinder | 29 Nov 1939 | Released from service for two months |
| LAC | J Breach | 1 Dec 1939 | Promoted to Temp Cpl |
| ACW2 | G W Bradwell | 2 Dec 1939 | Killed in motor accident |
| Fg Off | E D Jennings | 6 Dec 1939 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | A J B Atkinson | 9 Dec 1939 | Released from Air Force Service |
| Cpl | W J Lawrence | 15 Dec 1939 | Released from service |
Source - No 941 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2286) & London Gazette
Organisational Movements: May - Dec 1939
| Date | Notes |
| 2 May 1939 | Squadron was formed at 641 Attercliffe Road, Sheffield |
| 23 May 1939 | First batch of airmen (19) attested to the squadron |
| 16 Jun 1939 | Squadron moved to Forge Barracks, Bridge Street (ex Don Confectionary Works) |
| 22 Aug 1940 | Squadron was formed into three Flights; - 'G' Flight
'H' Flight
'J' Flight
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| 24 Aug 1939 | Call-out papers were sent out to all AAF personnel |
| 28 Aug 1939 | Squadron achieved full strength in personnel |
| 31 Aug 1939 | Squadron establishment increased so recruitment recommenced |
| 3 Sep 1939 | 'H' Flight HQ moved from Forge Barracks to The Old Hall Hotel, Carbrook |
| 4 Sep 1939 | Sqn HQ moved from Forge Barracks to the De La Salle College, Scott Road, Sheffield 4 |
| 4 Sep 1939 | 'G' Flight HQ moved from Forge Barracks to the De La Salle College, Scott Road, Sheffield 4 |
| 4 Sep 1939 | 'J' Flight HQ moved from Forge Barracks to the De La Salle College, Scott Road, Sheffield 4 |
| 20 Sep 1939 | 'H' Flight HQ moved from The Old Hall Hotel, Carbrook to Tinsley C of E School, Bawtry Road |
| 29 Sep 1939 | 'J' Flight HQ moved from De La Salle College, Scott Road, Sheffield 4 to the Knowle, Hansworth Road |
| 11 Dec 1939 | 'G', 'H' and 'J' Flights redesignated 'A', 'B' and 'C' respectively |
Source - No 941 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2286)
Personnel Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | R G A Colley | 5 Jan 1940 | Posted to No 16 Balloon Centre for duty as Balloon (Engineer) Officer |
| Flt Lt | A H Hastings | 5 Jan 1940 | Assumed commnd of 'A' Flight |
| Flt Lt | F Hunter-Ward | 6 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 936 Sqn for duty as Flt Lt Administrative |
| Flt Lt | N Harland | 14 Jan 1940 | Attached to No 15 Balloon Centre for course |
| APO | D W Pettet | 22 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Accountant Officer |
| LAC | Boland | 22 Jan 1940 | Fitter/General arrived on posting for duty as Accountant Officer |
| Plt Off | R A Mitchell | 23 Jan 1940 | Arrived on posting for duty as Equipment Officer |
| Flt Lt | A H Hastings | 29 Jan 1940 | Attached to No 15 Balloon Centre for course |
| Fg Off | W J S Mills | 29 Jan 1940 | Attached to Rollestone Camp for Anti-Gas course |
| Flt Lt | A H Hastings | 10 Feb 1940 | Ceased to be attached to No 15 Balloon Centre for course |
| Fg Off | W J S Mills | 10 Feb 1940 | Ceased to be attached to Rollestone Camp for Anti-Gas course |
| Flt Lt | A L Baker | 12 Feb 1940 | Resumed command of 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | C S Wintercooke | 12 Feb 1940 | Attached to 'A' Flight |
| Fg Off | W J S Mills | 12 Feb 1940 | Assumed duties of Sqn Gas Officer |
| Plt Off | N K Lawton | 12 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from HQ No 13 Group |
| Fg Off | J G Connell | 16 Feb 1940 | Reported sick |
| Dr | Holroyd | 16 Feb 1940 | Assumed temporary duties of Civilian Medical Officer |
| Fg Off | W J S Mills | 20 Feb 1940 | Reported sick from effects of gas |
| Sgt | J J Duffey | 20 Feb 1940 | Fitter/Driver Petrol, arrived on posting from A & AEE, RAF Boscombe Down |
| Fg Off | J G Connell | 23 Feb 1940 | Returned to duty |
| Sgt | G Philpott | 23 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 1 BTU, RAF Cardington |
| Plt Off | R A Mitchell | 26 Feb 1940 | Equipment Officer, posted to No 947 Sqn, Glasgow |
| Plt Off | R E Percival | 26 Feb 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 947 Sqn, Glasgow for duty as Equipment Officer |
| Act Cpl | C Fitter | 28 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Temp Cpl, wef 2 Dec 1939 |
| Act Cpl | A Kirkwood | 28 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Temp Cpl, wef 2 Dec 1939 |
| Act Cpl | C W Stirk | 28 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Temp Cpl, wef 2 Dec 1939 |
| Act Cpl | W Orange | 28 Feb 1940 | Promoted to Temp Cpl, wef 2 Dec 1939 |
| Plt Off | N K Lawton | 4 Mar 1940 | Posted to No 940 Sqn |
| Plt Off | E Shaw | 4 Mar 1940 | Arrived on posting from No 940 Sqn |
| Cpl | O'Connell | 22 Mar 1940 | Clerk/GD, arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | A C Gardner | 9 Apr 1940 | Transferred from 'C' Flight to 'B' Flight |
| Plt Off | C S Wintercooke | 9 Apr 1940 | Transferred from 'B' Flight to 'C' Flight |
| Fg Off | W J S Mills | 18 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 950 Sqn, Lyness |
| Plt Off | D W Pettet | 21 Apr 1940 | Accountant Officer, posted to RAF Thorney Island |
| Sqn Ldr | R E Wilson MC | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 940 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | F Hunter-Ward | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 940 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | A H Hastings | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 939 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | N Harland | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 939 Sqn |
| Flt Lt | A L Baker | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 940 Sqn |
| Fg Off | G K Marshall | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 940 Sqn |
| Fg Off | J G Connell | 25 Apr 1940 | Medical Officer, attached to No 939 Sqn |
| Fg Off | A C Gardner | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 940 Sqn |
| Fg Off | E D Jennings | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 939 Sqn |
| Plt Off | A J Jack | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 939 Sqn |
| Plt Off | E Shaw | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 939 Sqn |
| Plt Off | C S Wintercooke | 25 Apr 1940 | Posted to No 939 Sqn |
| Plt Off | R E Percival | 25 Apr 1940 | Equipment Officer, posted to HQ BAFF |
Source - No 941 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2286)
Organisational Movements: Jan - Dec 1940
| Date | Notes |
| 2 Apr 1940 | Squadron advised that it was to disband |
| 25 Apr 1940 | 'A' and 'C' Flights transferred to No 939 Sqn as 'D' and 'E' Flights respectively |
| 25 Apr 1940 | 'B' Flight transferred to No 940 Sqn as 'D' Flight |
| 25 Apr 1940 | Squadron disbanded |
Source - No 941 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/2286)
This page was last updated on 17/10/23
