Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
Distribution of Duties - Air Ministry (1944 - 1945)
[DG of P | DGP (II) | DP 1 | DP 2 (DGP) | DP 2 (DGP (II)) | DP 3 | DP 4 | DP 5 | DP 6 (DGP) | DP 6 (DGP (II)) | DP 7 | DP 8 | DP 9 | DP 10]
Department of the Air Member for Personnel
Directorate-General of Postings (DG of P)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
J J Breen | AVM | Directorate-General of Postings (DG of P). Postings of Officers and Air Crew personnel |
Richard G Gardner | A/Cdre | Principal Deputy Director of Postings (P/DD of P)
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A H Pearce | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (1) (DD of P (1)) In charge of DP 1, DP 5, DP 7, DP 9and DP (Stats). Directly responsible to DG of P for: -
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S L Blunt | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (2) (DD of P (2)) In charge of DP 2 and DP 3.
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W A C Hayman | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (3) (DD of P (3)) In charge of DP 4 and DP 8.
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A E Porter | Senior Staff Officer | For duties see DG of P (Central Section) |
DP 1 (a) | ||
S H Goater | Staff Officer | In charge of DP 1 (a) and DP 1 (c) General policy affecting planning and posting of pilots. Initial posting of pilots and general control of pilot intakes to Advanced Flying Units and Operational Training Units. Secretary of Air Crew Allocation Committee. |
C J R Secombe | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of pilots (excluding Allied and Foreign) to Advanced Flying Units (twin engine) at Home and thence to Operational Training Units in AEAF, Bomber and Transport Commands. |
E C Colson | Temporary Assistant | Posting of pilots (excluding Allied
and Foreign) to Advanced Flying Units (single engine) at Home and
thence to Operational Training Units in AEAF. Posting of general reconnaissance trained pilots to Advanced Flying Units and thence to Operational Training Units in Coastal Command. |
Miss D L Craymer | Higher Clerical Officer | Collection and preparation of pilot statistical returns for Air Crew Allocation Committee. |
DP 1 (b) | ||
Vacant | Staff Officer | General policy affecting planning and posting of air crew (excluding pilots). General control of air crew intakes to Advanced Flying Units, Operational Training Units and/or Heavy Conversion Units. Release of qualified air crew personnel (excluding pilots) for alternative air crew training. Air Crew Re-selection Centre cases (excluding pilots). |
G C Mills | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of JATP trained air crew
personnel (excluding pilots) to pre-Operational Training after
arrival in the UK. Disposal of air crew personnel (excluding pilots) on completion of basic training in the UK. Posting of instructional and staff personnel from basic training schools in the UK to Operational Training Units and/or Heavy Conversion Units. |
DP 1 (c) | ||
J C Braben | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of complete air crews arriving in the UK
from overseas Operational Training Units. Disposal of pilots interviewed by the Air Crew Re-selection Centres and recommended for retention upon pilot duties. |
DP 2 | ||
E S Williams | Wg Cdr | Head of RAF Section of Branch. Selection and posting of officers of the rank of Wing Commander of the General Duties Branch (excluding specialists). Selecxtion and postings of Officers for fighter operations room duties. |
R L Broad | Sqn Ldr | Selection and posting of officers of the rank of Squadron Leader of the General Duties Branch (excluding specialists). |
H D Wardle W W Hayne F A Mayatt |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the rank of
Flight Lieutenant and below of the General Duties Branch (excluding
specialists) and of airman pilots. Selection and posting of officers to Link Trainer instructor duties. |
J R McKwoen S A Goodwin |
Flt Lt Fg Off |
Selection and posting of air crew
personnel on loan to BOAC. Co-ordination of postings of air crew personnel to Overseas Commands. |
A P G Hyde L G Blomfield |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the Technical Branches (excluding Engineer), of the rank of Wing Commander and below, and of qualified specialist officers of the General Duties Branch filling technical posts. |
J R Juleff E L Franklin |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the Technical (Engineer) Branch, of the rank of Wing Commander and below, and of qualified specialist officers of the General Duties Branch filling technical posts. |
DP 3 | ||
P H Hazleman R P Whitaker H J Tinker |
Sqn Ldr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officer and airmen air crew personnel (other than pilots). |
W E Burges | Higher Clerical Officer | Maintenance of posting record cards in respect of air crew other than pilots. |
DP 4 | ||
M P S Spencer | Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD and Balloon Branches of the rank of Wing Commander |
L W Snagge R W Y Matthews |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD
Branch of the rank of Squadron Leader and below for administrative
duties. Selection and posting of officers of the Balloon and Legal Branches of the rank of Squadron Leader and below. |
C Kershaw | Sqn Ldr | Selection and posting of officers of the Equipment Branch of the rank of Wing Commander and below. |
R E Pearmund | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD Branch for catering, physical fitness, air/sea rescue, marine craft and mechanical transport duties. |
D P Fulton | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD
Branch for coastal operations room, flying control, and permanent
duty pilot duties. Posting of officers of the Meteorological Branch. |
A MacNaghten | Flt Lt | Posting of A & SD officers on first commissioning. Selection and posting of A & SD officers to MAP, University Air Squadrons and for Provost Marshal, Movement Control, Railway Transport and Airfield Construction duties. Posting to Col Turner's Department. Postings of officers of the Technical (Airfield Construction) Branch. |
K C Holloway | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the RAF Regiment. |
H M Cotterill | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the Accountant Branch |
C J Hinnell | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD Branch for Intelligence, Interpreter, Photographic Interpretation and Public Relations duties. |
G St P Wells | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD Branch for Code and Cypher, Signals Security, Anti-gas/fire and standing court-martial duties. |
F W Stevenson | Higher Clerical Officer | Maintenance of Branch posting record cards, etc. |
DP 5 |
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R W Hunt G A Moles A M West |
Staff Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer |
Selection of officers and airmen air crew for
courses of instruction. Selection of officers for specialist and staff courses. Arrangements for postings and attachments to courses. Disposal, in conjunction with other Posting Branches of officers and airmen from courses (except from basic training courses). |
DP 6 | ||
See DG of P (Central Section) | ||
DP 7 | ||
G V Atkinson | Sqn Ldr | Head of Branch Policy questions affecting posting of Allied and foreign officers and air crew personnel (trained and under training) serving with the RAF. Promulgation, on behalf of S 7, of appointments to commissions, promotions, retirements, etc of Allied personnel Selection and posting of Allied and Foreign officers of the rank of Wing Commander and above. |
R How | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of Allied and foreign personnel to flying and specialist courses and disposal therefrom. |
V J M Lane | Flt Off | Selection and posting of qualified Allied and foreign officers (Squadron Leader and below) and qualified airmen air crew personnel. |
Miss M E Emms | Higher Clerical Officer | Maintenance of posting record cards, unit record sheets, etc. |
DP 8 | ||
B M Garrod-Cole | Sqn Off | Head of Branch Selection and posting of WAAF (Substitution) officers of the rank of Squadron Officer and Wing Officer. |
D P V Smith | Flt Off | Selection and posting of WAAF (Substitution) officers of the rank of Flight Officer and below (excluding code and cypher). |
O S Coote | Flt Off | Postings and attachments of WAAF (Code and Cypher) officers. |
H M Stowell | SO | Postings and attachments of WAAF (Substitution) officers to courses of instruction. |
DP 9 | ||
P S Gordon J C Reeves |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt |
Overseas air-reinforcement planning |
DP (Stats) | ||
J H Chart C H Beeton E E Smith |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt WO |
Collection, interpretation and distribution of officer and air crew statistics. |
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P E Berryman | Wg Cdr | Liaison with DD of M (4) on demobilisation matters. |
J E Beynon | Sqn Ldr | Responsible to P/DD of P direct for progressing action of all DG of P responsibilities below air rank and liaison with Air Ministry Directorates, MAP and Home Commands to that end. |
DG of P Central Section | ||
A E Porter C N Bradbury |
Senior Staff Officer Staff Officer |
All matters relating to civilian staff of the
Directorate. Posting procedure and maintenance of records. Directorate services. Duplicate records. |
DP 2 (a) | ||
H J Marshall | Staff Officer | In charge of DP 2 (a), (b) and (e) and civilian staff of DP 3 |
Miss N J Cox | Temporary Assistant | Issue of posting notices and other posting
instructions. Receipt of posting notices issued by RAF Home Commands, etc. |
DP 2 (b) | ||
H J McGee | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of officers (excluding Medical and Dental
officers) and airmen air crew personnel on transfer from abroad to
the home establishment (JATP trainees excepted). Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 in respect of home units. |
DP 6 | ||
A J Hockley | Staff Officer | Posting (not selection) action for all
officers and aircrew posted to or serving overseas. Liaison with Directorate of Movements regarding passages abroad. |
W J Davidson | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of postings to Mediterranean Allied Air Forces (excluding Gibraltar) |
W H V Tether | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to ACSEA, USA and USSR. Maintenance of section records |
Miss R W Thomas | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to West Africa, Gibraltar and the Azores Maintenance of records for DP 6 (a) and DP 6 (c). |
W H Welham | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to Dominions, USA, USSR and posting s affecting the Joint
Air Training Plan (except for trainees) Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 for these areas. |
Liaison Officers | ||
T C Shore W R Reinhardt S E Cassan |
Wg Cdr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RCAF Liaison (DG of P) |
A L Rentoul I C Buckingham |
Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RAAF Liaison (DG of P) |
J G McDermont | Sqn Ldr | RNZAF Liaison (DG of P) |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1944 - AIR 20/7517 (AL26 - May 1944)
Directorate-General of Postings (DG of P)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
Sir Hugh W L Saunders | AVM | Directorate-General of Postings (DG of P). Postings of Officers and Air Crew personnel |
W E Burges | Higher Clerical Officer | Personal Assistant See also DG of P Central Section. |
Richard G Gardner | A/Cdre | Principal Deputy Director of Postings (P/DD of P)
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J W H Owens | Senior Staff Officer | For duties see DG of P (Central Section) |
A E Porter | Senior Staff Officer | DP 1 Control of DP 1 (a), DP 1 (b) and DP 1 (c). Policy question affecting postings of air crew. |
J E Beynon | Sqn Ldr | Responsible to P/DD of P direct for progressing action of all DG of P responsibilities below air rank and liaison with Air Ministry Directorates, MAP and Home Commands to that end. |
DP 10 Transferred to the control of DD of P (4) between February and December 1945. | ||
P E Berryman I B Beesley G H Saunders |
Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
Postings planning in connection with release of
officers and airmen air crew on conclusion of war with Germany. Liaison with DD of M (4) on such matters. Co-ordination of details required within DG of P for purpose of implementing the release scheme. |
DP (Stats) Transferred to the control of DD of P (4) between February and December 1945. | ||
J H Chart | Sqn Ldr | Collection, interpretation and distribution of officer and air crew statistics (other than those appropriate to DP 2 (c). |
DG of P Central Section | ||
J W H Owens | Senior Staff Officer | All matters relating to civilian staff of the
Directorate. Control of Posting procedure and records in DP 2 (a), (b), (c) and DP 6 sections. Directorate services. Duplicate records. |
W E Burges | Higher Clerical Officer | Personal Assistant to DG of P and control of personal assistants to Deputy Directors. |
DP 2 (a) | ||
H J Marshall | Staff Officer | In charge of DP 2 (a), (b) and (e) and civilian
staff of DP 3. Issue of posting notices and other posting instructions. Receipt of posting notices issued by RAF Home Commands, etc. |
DP 2 (b) | ||
H J McGee | Higher Clerical Officer | Interviewing for documentation, officers and airmen
air crew personnel reporting to Air Ministry for instructions on
return from overseas duty; initial posting action for such personnel
(excluding Medical and Dental officers) when posted to the home
establishment (JATP trainees excepted). Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 in respect of home units. |
DP 2 (e) | ||
Vacant | Central key index of officers and airmen air crew. | |
DP 6 | ||
A J Hockley | Staff Officer | n charge of DP 6 (a), (b) (c) and (d)
Reports to P/DD of P on overseas posting policy and planning. Posting (not selection) action for all officers and air crew posted to or serving overseas, including 2nd TAF. Liaison with Directorate of Movements regarding passages abroad. |
DP 6 (a) | ||
W J Davidson | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of postings to Mediterranean Allied Air Forces (excluding Gibrltar). |
DP 6 (b) | ||
W H V Tether | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to ACSEA. Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 for this area. |
DP 6 (c) | ||
R W Thomas | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to West Africa, Gibraltar and the Azores Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 for MAAF and West Africa. |
DP 6 (d) | ||
W H Welham | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to Dominions, USA, USSR and posting s affecting the Joint
Air Training Plan (except for trainees) Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 for these areas. |
Liaison Officers | ||
T C Shore W R Reinhardt S E Cassan J E Golightly W H Keane J H Short |
Gp Capt Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Fg Off Fg Off Fg Off |
RCAF Liaison (DG of P) |
A L Rentoul J H G Guest |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr |
RAAF Liaison (DG of P) |
J G McDermont R W Biggar |
Sqn Ldr Fg Off |
RNZAF Liaison (DG of P) |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Feb 1945)
The Directorate-General was redesignated Directorate-General of Personnel (II) between February and December 1945
Directorate-General of Personnel (II) (DGP (II))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
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Aubrey B Ellwood | AVM | Directorate-General of Personnel (II). (DGP (II))
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L F Sinclair | A/Cdre | Director of Postings In charge of DD of P 2, DD of P 3 and DP 5.
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Richard G Gardner | A/Cdre (Ret'd) | Special Appointment (DPAR)
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F W Stannard | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (1) (DD of P 1) In charge of DP 1,DP 7 and DP 9.
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F H Tyson | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (2) (DD of P 2) In charge of DP 2 and DP 3. Selection and posting of officers of the rank of Group Captain of the General Duties and Technical Branches. |
P E Berryman | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (3) (DD of P 3) In charge of DP 4 and DP 8. Selection and posting of officers of the rank of Group Captain of the A & SD, Equipment, Accountant and Balloon Branches and of the RAF Regiment. |
W A C Heyman | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (4) (DD of P 4) In charge of DP 10 and DP (Stats). Postings planning in connection with the release of officers and airmen crew personnel. |
J W H Owens | Senior Staff Officer | See - DGP (II) (Central Section) All matters relating to civilian staff of the Directorate. Control of Posting procedure and records in DP 2 (a), (b), (c) and DP 6 sections. Directorate services. Duplicate records. |
A E Porter | Senior Staff Officer | DP 1 Control of DP 1 (a), DP 1 (b) and DP 1 (c). Policy questions affecting primary postings of air crew. |
E M Flanagan | Sqn Off | Responsible to D of P for progressing action of all
DGP (II) responsibilities below air rank and liaison with Air
Ministry Directorates, MAP and Home Commands to that end. Reports direct to DGP (II). |
DP 5 |
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R W Hunt G A Moles A M West R Morris |
Staff Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer Temporary Assistant |
Selection of officers and airmen air crew for
courses of instruction. Selection of officers for specialist and staff course. Arrangements for postings and attachments to courses. Disposal, in conjunction with other Posting Branches of officers and airmen from courses (except from basic training courses). Control of intakes to, and output from, the RAF Officers' School. |
DG of P (II) Central Section | ||
J W H Owens | Senior Staff Officer | All matters relating to civilian staff of the
Directorate-General. Control of Posting procedure and records in DP 2 (a), (b), (c) and DP 6. Posting procedure. Directorate services. |
W E Burges | Higher Clerical Officer | Personal Assistant to DG of P and control of personal assistants to Deputy Directors. |
DP 2 (a) | ||
H J Marshall | Staff Officer | In charge of DP 2 (a), (b) and (e) and civilian staff of DP 3. |
A G Pickard | Temporary Assistant | Issue of posting notices and other posting
instructions. Receipt of posting notices issued by RAF Home Commands, etc. |
DP 2 (b) | ||
H J McGee | Higher Clerical Officer | Interviewing for documentation, officers and airmen
air crew personnel reporting to Air Ministry for instructions on
return from overseas duty; initial posting action for such personnel
(excluding Medical and Dental officers) when posted to the home
establishment (JATP trainees excepted). Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 in respect of home units. |
DP 2 (e) | ||
Vacant | Central key index of officers and airmen air crew personnel. | |
DP 6 | ||
A J Hockley | Staff Officer | In charge of DP 6 (a), (b) (c) and (d)
Reports to DD of P (1) on overseas posting policy and planning. Posting (not selection) action for all officers and air crew posted to or serving overseas, including BAFO. Liaison with Directorate of Movements regarding passages abroad. |
DP 6 (a) | ||
W J Davidson | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to Mediterranean and Middle East (excluding Gibraltar). Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 for this area. |
DP 6 (b) | ||
W H V Tether | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to ACSEA. Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 for this area. |
DP 6 (c) | ||
Miss R W Thomas | Higher Clerical Officer | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to West Africa, Gibraltar, the Azores, the Dominions, USA,
USSR and postings to Special Duties overseas. Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 for these areas. |
DP 6 (d) | ||
Miss N J Cox | Temporary Assistant | Issue of instructions in respect of
postings to Western Europe Maintenance of RAF Unit establishments, unit record sheets and collection of Forms 449 for this area. |
Liaison Officers | ||
R J Richardson (AL45) J E Golightly R M Esdale |
Wg Cdr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
RCAF Liaison to DGP (II) |
J H G Guest J McIsaac |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
RAAF Liaison to DGP (II) |
H N James | Sqn Ldr | RNZAF Liaison to DGP (II) |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Feb 1945, AL45 - Dec 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Postings (1) (DD of P (1))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
A H Pearce | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (1) (DD of P (1)) In charge of DP 1, DP 5, DP 7 and DP 9.
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DP 1 (a) | ||
J C Braben | Staff Officer | In charge of DP 1 (a) and DP 1 (c) General policy affecting planning and posting of pilots. Primary posting of pilots and general control of pilot intakes to Advanced Flying Units and Operational Training Units. Secretary of Air Crew Allocation Committee. |
H F W Sindell | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of pilots (excluding Allied and Foreign) to Advanced Flying Units (twin engine) at Home and thence to Operational Training Units for 2nd TAF, Bomber and Transport Commands. |
Miss I M Howard | Temporary Assistant | Posting of pilots (excluding Allied
and Foreign) to Advanced Flying Units (single engine) at Home and
thence to Operational Training Units for 2nd TAF and Fighter
Command. Posting of general reconnaissance trained pilots to Advanced Flying Units and thence to Operational Training Units in Coastal Command. Disposal of outputs from No 17 SFTS. Turnover of staff pilots in Fighter Command. |
DP 1 (b) | ||
C J R Secombe | Staff Officer | General policy affecting planning and primary
posting of air crew (excluding pilots). General control of air crew intakes to Advanced Flying Units, Operational Training Units and/or Heavy Conversion Units. Release of qualified air crew personnel (excluding pilots) for alternative air crew training. Air-crew re-selection centre cases (excluding pilots). |
G C Mills | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of JATP trained air crew
personnel (excluding pilots) to pre-Operational Training after
arrival in the UK. Disposal of air crew personnel (excluding pilots) on completion of basic training in the UK. Posting of instructional and staff personnel from basic training schools in the UK to Operational Training Units and/or Heavy Conversion Units. |
DP 1 (c) | ||
E C Colson | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of complete air crews arriving in the UK
from overseas Operational Training Units. Disposal of pilots by the air-crew re-selection centres and recommended for retention upon pilot duties. Posting of Instructors and Staff Pilots from Flying Training and Technical Training Commands to Operational Training Units. Collation and circulation of air crew statistical strengths. |
DP 5 Transferred to control of DP (AR) between February and December 1945 |
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R W Hunt G A Moles A M West |
Staff Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer |
Selection of officers and airmen air crew for
courses of instruction. Selection of officers for specialist and staff course. Arrangements for postings and attachments to course. Disposal, in conjunction with other Posting Branches of officers and airmen from courses (except from basic training courses). Control of intakes to, and output from, the RAF Officers' School. |
DP 7 | ||
G V Atkinson | Sqn Ldr | Head of Branch Policy questions affecting posting of Allied and foreign officers and air crew personnel (trained and under training) serving with the RAF. Promulgation, on behalf of S 7, of appointments to commissions, promotions, retirements, etc of Allied personnel Selection and posting of Allied and Foreign officers of the rank of Wing Commander and above. |
R How | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of Allied and foreign personnel to flying and specialist courses and disposal therefrom. |
V J M Lane | Flt Off | Selection and posting of qualified Allied and foreign officers (Squadron Leader and below) and qualified airmen air crew personnel. |
Miss M E Emms | Higher Clerical Officer | Maintenance of posting record cards, unit record sheets, etc. |
DP 9 | ||
J C Reeves | Flt Lt | Overseas air-reinforcement planning |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Feb 1945)
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
F W Stannard | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (1) (DD of P (1)) In charge of DP 1,DP 7 and DP 9.
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DP 1 (a) | ||
J C Braben | Staff Officer | In charge of DP 1 (a) and DP 1 (c) General policy affecting planning and posting of pilots. Primary posting of pilots and general control of pilot intakes to Advanced Flying Units and Operational Training Units. Secretary of Air Crew Allocation Committee. |
H F W Sindell | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of pilots (excluding Allied and Foreign) to Advanced Flying Units (twin engine) at Home and thence to Operational Training Units (twin-engine). |
Miss I M Howard | Temporary Assistant | Posting of pilots (excluding Allied and Foreign) to Advanced
Flying Units (single-engine) at Home and thence to Operational
Training Units (single-engine) Posting of general reconnaissance trained pilots to Advanced Flying Units and thence to Operational Training Units. Disposal of outputs from Home SFTS. Turnover of staff pilots in Fighter Command. |
DP 1 (b) | ||
C J R Secombe | Staff Officer | General policy affecting planning and primary
posting of air crew (excluding pilots). General control of air crew intakes to Advanced Flying Units, Operational Training Units and/or Heavy Conversion Units. Release of qualified air crew personnel (excluding pilots) for alternative air crew training. Air-crew re-selection centre cases (excluding pilots). |
G C Mills | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of basic trained air crew personnel (excluding pilots) to
pre-Operational Training. Posting of instructional and staff personnel from basic training schools in the UK to Operational Training Units and/or Heavy Conversion Units. |
DP 1 (c) | ||
E C Colson | Higher Clerical Officer | Posting of complete air crews arriving in the UK
from overseas Operational Training Units. Disposal of pilots by the air-crew re-selection centres and recommended for retention upon pilot duties. Posting of Instructors and Staff Pilots from Flying Training and Technical Training Commands to Operational Training Units. Collation and circulation of air crew statistical strengths. |
DP 5 Transferred to control of DP (AR) between February and December 1945 |
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R W Hunt G A Moles A M West |
Staff Officer Higher Clerical Officer Higher Clerical Officer |
Selection of officers and airmen air crew for
courses of instruction. Selection of officers for specialist and staff course. Arrangements for postings and attachments to course. Disposal, in conjunction with other Posting Branches of officers and airmen from courses (except from basic training courses). Control of intakes to, and output from, the RAF Officers' School. |
DP 7 | ||
G V Atkinson | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Policy questions affecting posting of Allied and foreign officers and air crew personnel (trained and under training) serving with the RAF. Promulgation, on behalf of S 7, of appointments to commissions, promotions, retirements, etc of Allied personnel Selection and posting of Allied and Foreign officers of the rank of Wing Commander and above. |
R How | Flt Lt | Selection and posting of Allied and foreign personnel to flying and specialist courses and disposal therefrom. |
V J M Simon | Flt Off | Selection and posting of qualified Allied and foreign officers (Squadron Leader and below) and qualified airmen air crew personnel. |
Miss M E Emms | Higher Clerical Officer | Maintenance of posting record cards, unit record sheets, etc. |
DP 9 | ||
P S Gordon | Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) | Overseas air-reinforcement planning |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL45 - Dec 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Postings (2) (DD of P (2))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
F H Tyson | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (2) (DD of P (2)) AL35 In charge of DP 2 and DP 3.
AL45 In charge of DP 2 and DP 3. Selection and posting of officers of the rank of Group Captain of the General Duties and Technical Branches. |
DP 2 | ||
J H Player | Wg Cdr | Head of RAF Section of Branch. Selection and posting of officers of the rank of Wing Commander of the General Duties Branch (excluding specialists). |
R L Broad (AL35) H W G Andrew (AL45) W W Hayne (AL35) D A Clifton-Mogg (AL45) |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the rank of Squadron Leader of the General Duties Branch (excluding specialists). |
H D Wardle F A Mayatt (AL35) L J Leppard (AL45) |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the rank of
Flight Lieutenant and below of the General Duties Branch (excluding
specialists) and of airman pilots (other than primary postings). Selection and posting of officers to Link Trainer instructor duties. |
S T J Denniford E A Harris (AL35) D Rind (AL45) |
Flt Lt SO SO |
Selection and posting of air crew
personnel on secondment to BOAC. Postings of operationally trained aircrews to Overseas Commands. |
L G Blomfield J R Kilner |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the Technical
Branches (excluding Engineer), of the rank of Wing Commander and
below, and of qualified specialist officers of the General Duties
Branch filling technical posts. Selection and posting of officers for Fighter Operations and Filer Room duties. |
J R Juleff E L Franklin |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the Technical (Engineer and Electrical Engineer) Branch, of the rank of Wing Commander and below, and of qualified specialist officers of the General Duties Branch filling technical posts. |
DP 3 | ||
P H Hazleman (AL35) CT Kimber (AL45) H J TinkerJ R F Guyton (AL35) L T Sultan (AL45) M G Garner (AL35) D H Castle (AL45) R B Walker (AL45) |
Wg Cdr Wg Cdr Sqn LdrFlt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers (of the rank of
Wing Commander and below) and airmen air crew personnel (other than
pilots), and of qualified specialist officers (navigators),
excepting primary postings. AL35 Selection and posting of officers and airmen air crew ex Air Crew Allocation Centre, Brackla, for temporary employment in GD administrative posts and all ground trades. AL45 Selection and posting of officers and airmen air crew ex Air Crew Allocation Centres, for temporary employment in GD Administrative posts and all ground trades. |
R Morris | Temporary Assistant | Maintenance of posting record cards in respect of air crew other than pilots. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Feb 1945)
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL45 - Dec 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Postings (3) (DD of P (3))
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
W A C Hayman (AL35) P E Berryman (AL45) |
Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (3) (DD of P (3)) AL35 In charge of DP 4 and DP 8.
AL45 In charge of DP 4 and DP 8. Selection and posting of officers of the rank of Group Captain of the A & SD, Equipment, Accountant and Balloon Branches and of the RAF Regiment. |
DP 4 | ||
M P S Spencer L G Towers (AL45) |
Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD and Balloon Branches of the rank of Wing Commander |
L W Snagge (AL35) T V J Tilney (AL45) R W Y Matthews (AL35)O L Browne (AL45) F Chapman |
Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt LtFlt Lt Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD
Branch of the rank of Squadron Leader and below for administrative
duties. Selection and posting of officers of the Balloon and Legal Branches of the rank of Squadron Leader and below. |
C Kershaw S Johnson (AL45) |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt |
Selection and posting of officers of the Equipment Branch of the rank of Wing Commander and below. |
R E Pearmund (AL35) F R Smilie (AL45) |
Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD Branch for catering, physical fitness, air/sea rescue, marine craft and mechanical transport duties. |
D P Fulton (AL35) D P Brown (AL45) |
Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD
Branch for coastal operations room, flying control, and permanent
duty pilot duties. Posting of officers of the Meteorological Branch. |
A MacNaghten (AL35) H W Porter (AL45) |
Flt Lt | Posting of A & SD officers on first commissioning. Selection and posting of A & SD officers to MAP, University Air Squadrons, Provost Marshal, Movement Control, Railway Transport and Airfield Construction duties. Postings of officers of the Technical (Airfield Construction) Branch. |
K C Holloway (AL35) C D J Churton (AL45) |
Sqn Ldr | Selection and posting of officers of the RAF Regiment. |
H M Cotterill (AL35) E J Detheridge (AL45) |
Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the Accountant Branch |
C J Hinnell (AL35) G B Potter (AL45) |
Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD Branch for Intelligence, Interpreter, Photographic Interpretation and Public Relations duties. |
G St P Wells (AL35) C Philpot (AL45) |
Flt Lt | Selection and posting of officers of the A & SD Branch for Code and Cypher, Signals Security, Anti-gas/fire and standing court-martial duties. |
F W Stevenson | Higher Clerical Officer | AL35 Maintenance of Branch posting record cards, etc. AL45 Maintenance of Branch posting record cards and disposal of ex-GD officers within the A & SD Branch. Supervision of clerical staff. |
DP 8 | ||
F W G Firebrace | Wg Off | Head of Branch AL35 Selection and posting of WAAF (Substitution) officers of the rank of Squadron Officer and Wing Officer. AL45 Selection and posting of WAAF (Substitution) officers of the rank of Squadron Officer and above |
D P V Smith | Flt Off (AL35) Sqn Off (AL45) |
AL35 Selection and posting of WAAF (Substitution) officers of the rank of Flight Officer and below (excluding code and cypher and Meteorological officers). AL45 Selection and posting of WAAF (Substitution) officers below Squadron Officer for the following duties - Admin G, Signals Radar, Intelligence, Intelligence PI, Ops B, Ops Coastal, Filter, Movement liaison and Interception Controller. |
O S Coote (AL35) H J McKay (AL45) |
Flt Off | AL35 Postings and attachments of WAAF (Code and Cypher and Meteorological officers) officers of the rank of Flight Officer and below. AL45 Selection and posting of WAAF (Substitution) officers below Squadron Officer for the following duties - Accountant, Photographic, MT, Code and Cypher and Equipment. |
M H Nickolls (AL35) A P Stanning (AL45) |
SO | AL35 Postings and attachments of WAAF (Substitution) officers to course of instruction. AL45 Selection and posting of WAAF (Substitution) officers below Squadron Officer for the following duties - Signals 'G', Meteorologists, Orthoptists, Medical Technicians, Personnel Selection, Psychiatrist Assistant, Unit and Hospital Catering. Postings and attachments of WAAF (Substitution) officers to course of instruction. |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL35 - Feb 1945)
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL45 - Dec 1945)
Deputy Directorate of Postings (4) (DD of P (4))
This Directorate appears to have been formed between February and July 1945
Name | Status/Rank | Role/Duties/Notes |
W A C Hayman | Gp Capt | Deputy Director of Postings (4) (DD of P (4)) In charge of DP 10 and DP (Stats). Postings planning in connection with the release of officers and airmen crew personnel. |
DP 10 | ||
C V Lock | Wg Cdr | Head of Branch Initiation of release action of Group Captains and above. |
DP 10 (a) | ||
G H Saunders W P Priest Vacant |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Mattes connected with the release and release postponement of GD officers and airmen air crew personnel: ex prisoners of war. |
DP 10 (b) | ||
I B Beesley A H Durrant M C Pratt |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Mattes connected with the release and release
postponement of RAF and WAAF officers in A & SD, Equipment,
Accountant, Signals, Armament and Engineer Branches. Release liaison with DWAAF. |
DP 10 (c) | ||
W J Harrad | Sqn Ldr | Analysis of release groups by rank and category in
all commands. Release index and completion of release statements. Final release statistics. |
DP 10 (d) | ||
E K Parry L A Mowlam Vacant F E Bennett |
Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt |
Initiation of release action of officers on strength
of Air Ministry, MAP, and Special Duty List establishments. Liaison with Air Ministry Unit. |
DP 10 (Central) | ||
G J Longmuir | Temporary Assistant | Supervision of clerical staff. Co-ordination of correspondence, branch records, etc. |
DP (Stats) | ||
J H Chart E E Smith |
Sqn Ldr WO |
AL35 Collection, interpretation and distribution of officer and air crew statistics (other than those appropriate to DP 2 (c). AL45 Collection, interpretation and distribution of officer and air crew statistics (other than those appropriate to DP 1 (c). |
Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1942 - AIR 20/7518 (AL45 - Dec 1945)
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