Directorate-General of Training

Directorate-General of Training (DGT)

Name

Status/Rank

Role/Duties/Notes

Edwin S Goodwin

AVM

Director-General of Training (DGT)

General responsibility to AMT for:

Training Literature
Directorate of Operation Training
Directorate of Flying Training
Directorate of Technical Training

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties, 1945 - AIR 20/7518

Directorate of Operational Training (DTO)

1940

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
A J Capel	A/Cdre	Director of Operational Training (DTO)
R H S Spaight	Wg Cdr	Assistant Director of Operational Training (ADTO) In charge of TO 1, TO 2 and TO 3.
Operational flying training of RAF units and supervision of OTUs. Liaison with Admiralty, War Office and Dominions in collaboration with DONC, DMC and Dom AC Co-ordination of synthetic training on the ground through the Synthetic Training Committee. Flying demonstrations. Facilities for foreign personnel, films and Press. Supervision of training at the Schools of Army Co-operation and Central Landing Establishment. Arrangements for air training facilities for anti-aircraft and coastal defence artillery at home and overseas. RAF Staff College. Co-ordination of aircraft recognition training. RAF Training Memoranda.
TO 1
A E J Pratt P S Gomes	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Operational training and exercises under the operational control of Bomber Command. Supervision of Bomber OTUs.
TO 2
G C Bladon J D Irving	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Operational training and exercises of RAF Units under the operational control of Coastal Command and GR and TB Units overseas. Supervision of Coastal Command OTUs.
TO 3
C J Collingwood I A E Edwards	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Service training and exercises of Army Co-operation formations and units. Exercises in co-operation with the Army. Liaison (in conjunction with DMC) with the War Office on training matters. Supervision of training at the Schools of Army Co-operation and Central Landing Establishment. Army Co-operation reports, memoranda and manuals. Armoured car, Levy and Air Survey training. Revision of armoured car and other appropriate manuals and liaison with the War Office on these matters. Provision of aircraft for Anti-Aircraft Co-operation Wing and Units and Coast Artillery Co-operation Units.
TO 4
J W Gillan Hon M Aitken	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Operational training and exercises under the operational control of Fighter Command. Supervision of Fighter OTUs.
TO 5
E N Fenton	Sqn Ldr	Co-ordination of synthetic training on the ground in the operational commands. Secretary - Synthetic Training Committee.
A H Meaby	Higher Clerical Officer	Assistant Secretary - Synthetic Training Committee. Supervision of clerical staff.
SD
H V Satterly	Wg Cdr	Editing and distribution of Air Staff Memoranda and operational reports. General questions concerning secret and confidential documents. Air Publications 947, 1081 and 1746. Liaison with RUSI Administration of RAF Staff College.
P R Stroud	Flt Lt	Co-ordination of the supply of material for aircraft recognition training.
A A Willis	Flt Lt	Co-ordination and production of material for RAF Training Memoranda.
R W Todd	Higher Clerical Officer	Scales of distribution of airframe and aero-engine publications, diagrams and forms. General questions concerning Air Publications.
F J Spurgeon	Higher Clerical Officer	Scales of distribution of technical publications (other than airframe and aero-engine) and miscellaneous publications.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties (Part I) - AIR 20/7513 (1940)

1942

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties/Notes
Operational training of all RAF units and supervision of OTUs at home and overseas. Liaison with the Admiralty, War Office and Dominions in collaboration with DONC, DMC and DAFL Training for Combined Operations including Airborne Forces. Co-ordinatlon of synthetic training through the Synthetic Training Committee. Co-ordination of aircraft recognition training. Arrangements for air training facilities for anti-aircraft and coast defence artillery at home and overseas. Ground defence training at schools and training establishments of the RAF Regiment and of Station personnel. Advise to other training branches on the inclusion of ground defence training in connection with training syllabuses. Administration of RAF Staff College. General questions concerning secret and confidential documents. Scales of issue of Air Publications. RAF Training Memoranda ("Tee Emm").
E S Goodwin	A/Cdre (DTO)	Director Member of Air Crew Allocation Committee. Member of the Inter-Services Combined Operations Committee. ERP (Expansion and Re-equipment Policy) Committee (Deputising for AMT). Air Ministry Representative on Council of RUSI
TO 3
A O Lewis-Roberts	Gp Capt	Head of Branch Inter-Services Committee on Combined Operations (deputises for D T O ) Implementation of decisions of this Committee on training questions with Commands. Airborne Forces Committee. Deputises for DTO on all questions of glider and air training of paratroops. Liaison with DTF on questions of intakes and training of glider pilots; training of glider pilots on posting to operational units. Individual air training of paratroops; ordination of training of aircrews in Bomber Command for collective air training of paratroops.
P T Philpott	Wg Cdr	Supervision of training at Army Co-operation OTUs; Service training and exercises of Army Co-operation formations and units; exercises in co-operation with the Army; liaison (in conjunction with DMC) with the War Office on training matters; Army Co-operation reports, manuals and memoranda, including armoured car training manuals. Arrangements (through D of O) for necessary units to meet Admiralty and War Office requirements for anti-aircraft training at home and overseas.
Deputy Directorate of Operational Training (DDTO)
H D O'Neill	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Operational Training (DDTO) Chairman: - Synthetic Training Committee. Visual Aircraft Recognition Training Committee. Inter-Services Sub-Committee on Recognition Training.
TO 1
G N Amison	Wg Cdr	Head of Branch Operational training and exercises under the operational control of Bomber Command. Specialised training of bomber re-inforcement crews for overseas. Supervision of Bomber OTUs at home and overseas. Bomber OT U training syllabuses. Liaison on bomber operational training generally.
L H Kay	Sqn Ldr	Operational training in wireless and gunnery. Supervision of Flight Engineer, Wireless Operator and Air Gunner operational training.
W D G Watkins	Sqn Ldr	Operational training in navigation and bombing. Supervision of Air observer operational training.
TO 2
J D Irving	Wg Cdr	Head of Branch
P D O Vaux	Wg Cdr	Operational training and exercises of R A F units under the operational control of Coastal Command and General Reconnaissance and Torpedo Bomber units overseas. Supervision of Coastal Command OTUs at home and overseas. Coastal Command OTU syllabuses. Liaison on coastal operational training generally.
TO 4
R G Kellett	Wg Cdr	Head of branch.
A N Jacob	Flt Lt	Operational training and exercises under the operational control of Fighter Command. Supervision of Fighter Command OTUs at home and overseas. Fighter Command OTU syllabuses Liaison on fighter operational training generally.
TO 5
R V McIntyre	Wg Cdr	Head of Branch Synthetic training policy and co-ordination of synthetic training in all Commands at home and overseas. Inspection of new and existing synthetic training devices. Liaison with other Government Departments and Synthetic Training Development Units on synthetic training and synthetic training equipment. Investigation of new devices. Implementation of the decisions of the Synthetic Training Committee. Secretary of the Synthetic Training Committee.
A H Meaby	Higher Clerical Officer	Scales of issue, priority lists and unit schedules for synthetic training equipment at home and overseas. Preparation for printing and distribution of Synthetic Training Committee papers and manuals. General questions on synthetic training and issue of synthetic training equipment (except synthetic weapon training equipment). Assistant Secretary of the Synthetic Training Committee. Supervision of clerical staff in TO5.
N E Williams	Flt Lt	Aircraft recognition training. Co-ordination of the supply of aircraft recognition material for all RAF units at home and overseas. Secretary of the Visual Aircraft Recognition Training Committee.
SD
A E J Pratt	Wg Cdr	Head of branch. Editing and distribution of Air Staff Memoranda and Operational Reports. General questions concerning secret and confidential documents. Air Publications 1081 and 1746. Liaison with the Army Staff College and RUSI Administration of the RA F Staff College. Member of the Paper Economy Committee.
M W Tulip	Higher Clerical Officer	Scales of distribution of air-frame and aero-engine publications, diagrams and forms. General questions concerning Air Publications.
F J Spurgeon	Higher Clerical Officer	Scales of distribution of technical publications (other than air-frame and aero-engine) and miscellaneous publications. Assistance to Head of Branch on Staff College questions. Supervision of clerical staff in SD, except "Tee-Emm" staff.
A Willis W Gordon-Will1ams	Sqn Ldr Special Appointment	Editing and production of RAF Training Memoranda ("Tee-Emm").
Deputy Directorate of Training Ground Defence (DDT (GD))
TO 6
H B Bird	Col	Deputy Director (D D T (G D) ) General supervision of training at schools and training establishments of the RAF Regiment and of station personnel; liaison with the War Office.
TO 6 (a)
G I Fry J F Willatt	Wg Cdr Flt Lt	Ground defence training at schools and training establishments of the R A F Regiment, and of station personnel. Advice to other Training Branches on the inclusion of ground defence training in the various training syllabuses.
TO 6 (b)
R S Bruce F T Harris	Ag Cdr Sqn Ldr	Weapon training at schools and training establishments of the RAF Regiment, and of station personnel; scales of issue of weapon training equipment, and allocation of synthetic weapon training equipment.
TO 6 (c)
B H Godfrey	Wg Cdr	Anti-gas training throughout the R A F Courses and syllabuses of Anti-g.s School. Gas manuals and publications. Liaison with Commands on all problems of anti-gas training.

A G Lawrie	Higher Clerical Officer	Office organisation within the Directorate and supervision of clerical staff (except TO 5 and SD, but including "Tee-Emm" staff).

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties 1942 Edition (AL1 - 6 October 1942) - AIR 20/7515

1945

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties/Notes
Operational flying training of RAF units and supervision of OTUs. Liaison with Admiralty, War Office and Dominions in collaboration with D of Ops (M) and D of Ops (Tac) and DAFL\| on training matters. Special training of RAF personnel for combined operations and operations with the Army in the field. Operational air training of airborne forces including Army glider pilots and paratroops. Co-ordination of synthetic training through the Synthetic Training Committee. Co-ordination of aircraft recognition training. Arrangements for air training facilities for anti-aircraft and coastal defence artillery at home and overseas. General questions concerning RAF Staff College and Army Staff College at home and overseas.
Percy E Maitland	A/Cdre (DTO)	Director Member: - Inter-Services Combined Operations Committee. Air Ministry representative on Council of RUSI
Tee Emm
A A Willis	Sqn Ldr	Editing and production of RAF Training Memorandum (Tee Emm).
Deputy Directorate of Operational Training (DDTO)
R L McK Barbour	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Operational Training (DDTO) Chairman: - Inter-Services Sub-Committee on Recognition Training. Synthetic Training Committee. Visual Aircraft Recognition Training Committee. Member - Inter-Services Ground/Air Recognition Sub-Committee (War Office)
TO 1
J A Crockett	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Operational training and exercises of the Bomber forces under the operational control of Bomber Command and overseas Commands. Preparation of training syllabi and supervision of Medium and Heavy Bomber OTUs and HCUs. Liaison on Bomber operational training generally.
E M Lewis	Sqn Ldr	Supervision of operational training in navigation in bomber forces and Bomber training establishments. Operational training of Air Bombers and Navigators generally.
J S Hobhouse	Sqn Ldr	Supervision of operational training in wireless and gunnery in bomber forces. Supervision of fighter affiliation and organisation of Bomber Defence Flights. Operational training of Flight Engineers, Wireless Operators and Air Gunners generally.
TO 2
J D Irving	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Operational training and exercises of GR, Leigh Light, Torpedo, Coastal Fighter and Strategical Photographic Reconnaissance Units in the RAF Supervision of OTUs producing crews for these roles. Liaison on GR, Torpedo, Coastal Fighter and PR training. Syllabi of operational training. Supervision of GR training.
H V Bunting	Sqn Ldr	Operational training in Anti-U-boat warfare, GR, Leigh Light and PR roles. Ship recognition training including provision of material and publications. Investigation of flying accidents from an operational training aspect. Supervision of supply and use of ground training facilities in Anti-U-boat warfare, GR, Leigh Light and PR training.
D Passmore	Sqn Ldr	Operational training in Torpedo and Coastal type fighter roles, including RP Investigation of Torpedo losses from a training aspect. Supervision of target ships and use of ground training facilities for Torpedo and Coastal type fighter roles. Control of intakes into training units controlled by the Branch.
J H Bramley	Special Appointment	Preparation of special publications in connection with GR operational training, with particular application to the Torpedo role.
TO 5
G D Middleton	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Aircrew synthetic training problems in RAF Commands (except radar, armament and weapon training) Night vision training. Aircraft recognition training. Filming of aircraft for recognition training. Secretary of Synthetic Training Committee.
TO 5 (a)
A H Meaby	Staff Officer	Scales of issue, priority lists and Unit schedules for aircrew synthetic training equipment (except radar, armament and weapon training). Administration of the IR bombing scheme. Assistant Secretary of Synthetic Training Committee.
TO 5 b)
N E Williams	Flt Lt	Co-ordination of Aircraft recognition training syllabi in the RAF Scales of issue of material for aircraft recognition training in RAF Units. Liaison with MAP concerning production of aircraft recognition material. Allotment of vacancies on courses at the RAF Central School of Aircraft Recognition. Secretary of the Visual Aircraft Recognition Training Committee.
Deputy Directorate of Training - Combined Operations (DDTCO)
A O Lewis-Roberts	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Training - Combined Operations (DDTCO) Combined operations training with RAF Commands. Quarterly Parachute Training Conference (deputises for DTO on all questions of air training of paratroops). Implementation of training policy for Airborne Forces including RAF crews and Army glider crews. Liaison with DTF on questions of intakes and training of glider pilots.
TO 3
T J Hanlon	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch)	Operational training of RAF crews for employment with Airborne Forces and of Army glider pilots and paratroops. Arrangement of courses in Combined Operations training and special training with the Army in the Field. Arrangement of courses at RAF School of Army Co-operation in co-operation with D of Ops (Tac). Liaison on training matters with Combined Operations HQ and the War Office.
W E V Malins	Sqn Ldr	Operational training Tactical Light Bomber units in the RAF Arrangements to meet Admiralty and War Office requirements for AA training at home and overseas. In conjunction with D of Ops (Tac), liaison with the War Office on training in AFV recognition.
TO 4
E Holden C G H Crusoe	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr	Operational training and exercises of Day and Night Fighters, Fighter and Tactical Photographic Reconnaissance Units of the RAF Supervision of the training of and the preparation of Syllabi for OTUs producing crews for these roles. Liaison with Admiralty, War Office and Allied Commands on Fighter, Light Bomber and Fighter Reconnaissance operational training. Training of RAF aircrews in aircraft carrier work.
TO 7
R C E Scott	Sqn Ldr	Operational training and exercises in Transport Command. Preparation of training syllabi and supervision of Transport OTUs. Liaison on all training affecting Transport Command.

A G Lawrie	Higher Clerical Officer (Branch Security Officer)	Organisation and control of DTO Central Office. Routine matters concerning RAF Staff College.

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties
Hon R A Cochrane	A/Cdre	Director of Flying Training (DTF)
C E W Lockyer	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Flying Training (DDTF)
C W Busk	Gp Capt	Deputy Director of Armament Training (DDTArm)
Training policy and questions relating to Service Flying Training and Elementary Flying Training Schools at home and overseas. Armament training. Policy regarding training of instructors. Flying regulations. Examination of flying accident reports and Courts of Inquiry on flying, airscrew and parachute accidents. Preparation of flying training publications.
TF
A P Bett	Wg Cdr	Pilot training. Co-ordination of flying training programme and syllabi. Questions relating to flying training aircraft.
TF 1
C V Carey	Sqn Ldr	Elementary Flying Training School programmes and syllabi. Individual flying and ground training at EFTSs (Special non-operational flying training units. Complaints regarding flying and breaches of flying regulations.
TF 2
J A G Haslam	Wg Cdr	Training policy - individual flying and ground instruction of regular personnel including flying instructors. Individual training at Auxiliary Air Force squadrons and University Air squadrons. Prohibited areas. Complaints regarding flying and breaches of flying regulations.
TF 3
A H Paull G E Ford H Alchin	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Instructions relating to aircraft; safety regulations.
TF 4
D F MacDonald C H Bell	Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Initial Training Wing programmes and syllabi. Individual ground training at Initial Training Wings. General Instrument Flying Training policy and special Link Trainer courses. Visual Link training. Service Flying Training School programmes and syllabi. Individual flying and ground training at SFTSs of personnel, including flying instructors. Attachments of foreign personnel to RAF Training Units. Flying training manuals.
T Nav
G G Barrett F C Richardson	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Training in navigation and general reconnaissance Air Observer Navigation Schools programmes and syllabi. Flying boat training. Blind approach training. Navigation and seaplane training manuals. Air navigation forms.
T N
J E Burstall W C Turner	Lt Cdr RN Flt Lt	Torpedo training for RAF personnel. Liaison with Admiralty on all aspects of training. Torpedo training for Fleet Air Arm and Coast Defence pilots. Courses for naval officers and ratings at RAF training establishments.
T Arm 1
G Bearne D S Kite	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Armament training syllabi. Bombing and Gunnery and Air Armament Schools. Central Gunnery and Ground Defence Gunnery Schools. Bombing and gunnery ranges. Towed target aircraft and equipment. Cine camera equipment. Chemical Warfare Training.
T Arm 2
M L Heath C S Cooper	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Scales of equipment: turrets and turret courses; cannons and mountings; AML teachers; track recorders; ground ranges. Development of armament training equipment.
T Arm 3
H Cockerell	Sqn Ldr	Armament training manuals and publications.
T Arm 4
J C Stevens J S Rowlands H Dinwoodie	Wg Cdr Flt Lt Flt Lt	Training of personnel in special demolition duties. Air Ministry representatives on the Inter-Departmental Committee for dealing with unexploded bombs.

R G Silk	Higher Clerical Officer	Organisation within the directorate and supervision of clerical staff.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties (Part I) - AIR 20/7513 (1940)

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties/Notes
Development of methods of training for aircrew. Preparation of training syllabuses for aircrew (except Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and Flight Engineer). Testing procedures (in conjunction with DPS) for the selection of aircrew personnel (except Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner and Flight Engineer). Technique of flying, and the production of pilots' handling notes. Analysis of flying accidents. Liaison duties in connection with overseas training schemes and Allied training. Preparation and issue of training manuals, pamphlets and training notes. Armament training - aircrew. Navigational training - aircrew.
D V Carnegie	Director/A/Cdre (DTF)
Deputy Directorate of Flying Training (Flying) (DDTF)
H H Down	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDFT): - Standard RAF system of flying Methods of instruction. Policy of Empire Central Flying School.
TF 1
R E Dupont	Wg Cdr	Head of branch. Standard War Syllabus for Pilots (AP 1388); initiating and co-ordinating action for production of standard notes, films and synthetic equipment; arrangement of special ground exercises. Advice on flying qualities required in training aircraft. Standard Syllabus for Flying Instructor Schools; syllabus for Advanced Flying Unit pilots; Glider Training Syllabus.
TF 1 (a)
F P R Dunworth G de H Vaisey G W Blake M V Spurway -	Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt	Training matters (other than syllabus) concerning Advanced Flying Units (AFUs), Flying Instruction Schools (FISs), Supplementary Flying Instruction Schools (SFISs), Elementary Flying Training Schools (EFTSs) and Elementary Glider Schools in the United Kingdom. Award of flying badge. General matters concerning basic training of pilots. Advice to S 7 concerning applications for transfer to the General Duties Branch from other Branches of the RAF and from the Army.
TF 2
G V Carey H F Payne T H Harris	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Plt Off	Compilation of the Handling Section of Pilots Notes, in conjunction with MAP (RDT 3) and the Handling Squadron of the Empire Central Flying School. Channel of communication between MAP (RDT 3) and Commands for the issue of flying restrictions and notification of defects affecting pilots' handling of aircraft. Issue of reports on handling prepared by the Handling Squadron of the Empire Central Flying School.
TF 3
C H Bell D C L Love H S Latham	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Training matters (other than syllabus) concerning Initial Training Wings in the United Kingdom. Selection of aircrew (pilots, navigators, and air bombers) in conjunction with DDPS (2). Matters (including syllabus of training) concerning Air Crew Reception Centre (ACRC), Air Crew Despatch Centre (ACDC), Air Crew Disposal Wing (ACDW), and Personnel Reception Centre (PRC). Link Trainers - allocation and priority of installations at home and overseas; establishments; technical modifications and developments.
TN
N Torry	Lt Cdr, RN	Liaison with Admiralty on all flying training matters, including posting of Naval pupil pilots to RAF Schools; arrangement of any special training required by Naval pilots.
Deputy Directorate of Flying Training (Navigation) (DDT Nav)
L K Barnes	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDT Nav): - Navigation training policy. Advice on navigation policy and standards. Advice on establishments and on qualifications of navigation staff and instructor personnel. Liaison with OR 3 and MAP (RD Nav) on technical navigation matters.
T Nav 1
R T Gething	Wg Cdr	Navigational and general reconnaissance training of aircrew personnel, in liaison with DTO and Commands. Navigation training syllabuses and scales of equipment. Liaison with DMO on meteorological instruction. Examination of navigational aspects of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry into flying accidents. Checking of applications for Air Master Navigator Certificates and Air Navigation Certificates (First Class). Advice on establishments of specialist 'N' and 'SN' posts.
T Nav 2
R D S Carpendale D W Phillips	Flt Lt Flt Lt	Detailed arrangements for navigational training programmes and courses. Liaison with AFL 8 and TG 1 on navigational training for Allied Air Forces.
T Nav 3
H R Hall F C Chichester	Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Preparation and scales of issue of navigational training publications. Liaison with DOR, MAP (RD Nav) and operational Commands on navigational developments. Preparation of articles for publication and broadcasting; supervision of production of navigational training films.
Deputy Directorate of Flying Training (Armament) (DDT Arm)
C W Busk	Gp Cap	Deputy Director (DDT Arm)
T Arm 1
G Bearne S F Darby E S Arnold	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Armament training of flying personnel, in liaison with Commands and DTO; control of Central Gunnery and Air Armament schools; Specialist Armament Courses; Air Armament Training Syllabus; liaison with DOR and MAP on requirements, design and development of air armament training aircraft and target-towing equipment; advice on provision, layout and location of air-firing and air-bombing ranges and equipment, including cine guns; technical assessment of personnel selected for armament courses and for entrance to the Technical Branch (Armament); representation on Inter-Services Sub-Committee on Aircraft Recognition.
T Arm 2
J Goodhart R S C Cater	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Scales and priority of issue of armament instructional equipment for Commands other than Technical Training Command; liaison with MA,P (DArm D) on development and introduction of new armament equipment; advice on suitability and safety of ground firing ranges; representation on Synthetic Training Committee.
T Arm 3
H Cockerell	Sqn Ldr (Ret'd)	Preparation and distribution of Armament Training Manual, etc., and distribution of armament technical handbooks and diagrams. Examination of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry into accidents with firearms and explosives, and taking of necessary action.
Deputy Directorate of Flying Training (General) (DDTG)

TG 1
C A Watt W T Jones	Wg Cdr Flt Lt	Liaison with overseas training formations on all aircrew training. Collation of reports of aircrew training under the Empire Air Training Scheme and associated training schemes, and in the USA Supervision of training facilities for aircrew personnel while travelling to and from overseas training centres.
TG 2
J N Jaques,	Wg Cdr	Accident investigation policy from the Service aspect; review of reports on flying accidents; recommendations for remedial measures; questions regarding reporting methods and form of reports.
C P R Collier, S G Fenwick D H Elletson	Flt Lt Flt Lt Flt Lt	Co-ordination of remedial measures for the prevention of flying accidents with other Air Ministry departments and with MAP, Royal Aircraft Establishment and aircraft manufacturers.
A M Lester R C Graham	Flt Lt Flt Lt	Compilation of statistics and analytical charts regarding flying accidents.
TG 3
F D Terdrey J C F Horner	Wg Cdr Flt Lt	Editing and issue of instructional manuals and syllabuses for which DTF is responsible, and of lecture notes and Air Ministry pamphlets for issue to aircrew (instructors and pupils) for flying training from the Air Training Corps stage up to and including the Advance Flying Unit stage. Representation on Aircraft Recognition Committee, Synthetic Training Committee and Training Films Committee.

R G Silk	Higher Clerical Officer	Office organisation within the Directorate, and supervision of clerical staff.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties 1942 Edition (AL1 - 6 October 1942) - AIR 20/7515

1945

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties/Notes
Flying, Navigation and Armament training - aircrew. Preparation of training syllabi for aircrew (except, Wireless Operator, Air Gunner and Flight Engineer) Testing procedures (in conjunction with DPS, DES and TP) for the classification of aircrew personnel. Techniques of flying, and the preparation of pilots' handling notes. Liaison duties in connection with overseas schemes and Allied training.
D V Carnegie	Director/A/Cdre (DTF)
C H Bell	Wg Cdr	Assistant Director (ADTF): - Co-ordination of policy action within the Directorate on questions affecting aircrew under training and overseas training policy and report. Organisation of tours of inspection to training unit for overseas representatives. Service liaison for Training Research Branch.
Deputy Directorate of Flying Training (Flying) (DDTF)
F Terdrey	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDFT): - Standard RAF system of flying Methods of instruction. Policy of Empire Central Flying School.
TF 1
R L Burnett P H R Bristow R T Boyd P H Dimmock J F Wreford	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt Flt Lt	Basic training of pilots. Syllabi of training at Elementary, Service, Advanced Flying, Gliding and Flying Instructors' Schools (Air Publications 1388(A), 129 and 1732 (A & B). Initiating and co-ordinating action for production of special notes, films and synthetic equipment Arrangement of special ground exercises. Balance and control of pilot outputs as against quality, which is governed by operational requirements, in all Flying Training and Instructor schools. Inspection of training methods at training centres. Correlation of methods of flying training instruction. Advice on training aircraft requirements as regards flying qualities. Award of flying badges. Advice to OAR concerning applications for transfer to the General Duties Branch from within the RAF and from the Army.
TF 2
B S Tomlin H F Payne T H Harris	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Issue of aircraft and engine handling information for pilots; production of Pilots' Notes General and Pilots' and Flight Engineers' Notes for individual aircraft in conjunction with MAP (RDT 3) and the Handling Squadron, Empire Central Flying School; issue of Special TF Flying Instructions and advance information on general aircraft handling, aircraft and engine limitations, and other technical information affecting the pilot's handling of aircraft; channel of communication between RAF and MAP on all such matters.
TF 3
C H Walker D C L Love F M Hollis R K L S Mainwaring	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Aircrew Reception Centres, Initial Training Wings, Aircrew Despatch Centre, Personnel Reception Centres (Aircrew), Personnel Selection WAAF Training School. Training facilities for aircrew personnel in transit. Aircrew Training Report Forms. Liaison with: - TR on selection and training of aircrew. DGATC on training of potential aircrew. DES on Preliminary Aircrew Training Scheme. DGPS concerning the Combined Aircrew Selection Centre. DFCR concerning the School of Flying Control and Airfield Controllers' School. Control of Central Link Trainer School. Allocation of Link Instrument Flying Trainers and Link Celestial Navigation Trainers and advice to MAP on modifications and development. Selection of Link Trainer Instructors, Silloth Trainer Operators and Link Celestial Navigation Trainer Operators; advice to DG of P and Record Office on postings. Liaison with DRM (MAP) on the training of installation and maintenance personnel for the Link Celestial Navigation Trainer.
TN
N Torry J Knee M F Eynon	Lt Cdr, RN Lt, RNVR SO	Liaison with the Admiralty on flying training matters; syllabus of basic flying training for Naval pilots (Air Publication 1388B and Pilot AFU Syllabus); posting of RN pilots to RAF Schools throughout Basic Flying Training; attachment of RAF personnel to Naval courses; arrangement of any special training required by Naval pilots.
Deputy Directorate of Flying Training (Navigation) (DDT Nav)
K W Niblett	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDT Nav): - Navigation training policy. Advice on navigation policy and standards. Advice on establishments and on qualifications of navigation staff and instructor personnel. Liaison with OR 3 and MAP (RD Nav) on technical navigation matters Advice on policy for Central Navigation School.
T Nav 1
A W B Barrett D W Phillips	Wg Cdr Flt Lt	Navigational training of aircrew personnel, in liaison with DTO and Commands. Training syllabi and scales of equipment. Liaison with DMO on meteorological instruction. Examination of navigational aspects of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry into flying accidents. Checking of applications for Air Master Navigator Certificates and Air Navigation Certificates (First Class). Advice on establishment of 'N' and 'SN' posts.
T Nav 2
R D S Carpendale	Flt Lt (Branch Security Officer)	Arrangements for training courses and courses. Liaison with AFL8 on navigational training for Allied Air Forces.
T Nav 3
P Maggs	Sqn Ldr	Preparation and scales of issue of navigational training publications. Liaison with DOR, MAP (RD Nav) and operational Commands on navigational developments. Preparation of articles for publication and broadcasting. Supervision of production of navigational training films.
Deputy Directorate of Flying Training (Armament) (DDT Arm)
G C Stemp	Gp Cap	Deputy Director (DDT Arm)
T Arm 1
C H Press S F Darby A J V Chadwick	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr	Armament training of flying personnel in liaison with Commands and DTO; control of Central Gunnery and Air Armament Schools; and Aircrew Armament Note Writing Section; approval of syllabi for special armament courses; B, G and F Notes; preparation of DTF programme for AG training in UK in conjunction with appropriate branches; preparation of AMOs promulgating qualification of SAOs, BLs, GLs and PGIs; allocation of TT aircraft in conjunction with DDTO Technical assessment of personnel recommended for specialist armament training or commissions. Selection, in conjunction with D of O, of air-to-air and air-to-ground firing and bombing ranges in the UK for RAF and USAAF; danger areas for special purposes; allocation of ranges to Commands; liaison with other Services and other Government Departments on range questions. Investigation of complaints, and advice concerning air firing and bombing accidents. Siting and mooring of marine targets, in conjunction with MAP; illumination of targets in conjunction with W 7; clearance of projects of Royal Navy, Army and other Government Departments from armament training aspects; design and provision of ground firing ranges (except for RAF Regiment).
T Arm 2
W J Ralphs J E Lonsdale	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Scales and priority of issue of armament instructional equipment for Commands other than Technical Training Command; liaison with MAP on development and introduction of new armament training equipment.
T Arm 3
H Cockerell	Sqn Ldr (Ret'd)	Preparation and distribution of Armament Training Manual, etc, and distribution of armament technical handbooks and diagrams. Examination of proceedings of Courts of Inquiry into accidents with firearms and explosives and action therein.

R G Silk	Higher Clerical Officer	Office organisation within the Directorate, and supervision of clerical staff.

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties/Notes
M Thomas	Act A/Cdre	Director (DTT)
H Nelson	Act Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDTT) In charge of T Mech, T Tech Arm, T Films and T Photos.
I M Rodney	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDTS) In charge of T Sigs.
Training policy for specialist officers and instructors, mechanical trades, signals, photography and for armament training on the ground. Preparation of technical training publications and instructional syllabi. Production of instructional films. Course at manufacturers' works. Examination of prospective specialist officers. Technical training of WAAF personnel.
T Mech
R Costa A Gillespie Vacant	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr	Ground training in mechanical trades for officers, airmen and WAAF personnel. Technical training liaison with Admiralty (FAA). Syllabi of instruction. Lay-out and equipment of Schools of Technical Training. Courses at manufacturers' works and use of civilian engineering technical facilities. Technical examination of candidates for commissions for engineer and marine craft duties.
T Tech Arm
A G Breese	Fg Off	Armament trade training on the ground. Syllabi of instruction. Training of armament personnel at civilian firms.
T Films
J Sutherland T A Tindle	Flt Lt Flt Lt	Scenario writing . Production, inspection and distribution of instructional films. Advice on films for operational training. Inspection of civilian film laboratories and reports on suitability. Preparation of technical publications.
T Photos
J M Blake	Fg Off	Photography training of officers, airmen and WAAF personnel. Syllabi of instruction. Lay-out and equipment of Photographic Schools. Technical examination of candidates for commissions for photographic duties.
T Sigs
L H Stewart	Wg Cdr	Wireless telegraphy training of officers, airmen and WAAF personnel. Syllabi of instruction. Lay-out and equipment of Electrical and Wireless Schools. Technical examination of candidates for commissions for wireless telegraphy duties. Use of civilian wireless schools for RAF training.
B M J Davis	Flt Lt	Radio training of officers, airmen and WAAF personnel. Syllabi of instruction. Lay-out and equipment of Radio Schools. Technical examination of candidates for commissions for radio duties.
Training Progress
H O R Hindley M S Laing Vacant	Head of Training Progress Staff Training Progress Officer Higher Clerical Officer	Collation and reconciliation of training programmes and statistics preparedby other branches. Following progress of training requirements.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties (Part I) - AIR 20/7513 (1940)

1942

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties/Notes
H Gordon-Dean	A/Cdre	Director (DTT)
Deputy Directorate of Technical Training (DDTT)
H Nelson	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDTT) Advising S 5 on Trade Union questions concerning employment of Civilian Instructors and training of tradesmen in the RAF Member: - Advisory Council of the British Film Institute. Inter-Departmental Film Committee. Cinematograph Equipment Allocation Committee. Inter-Departmental Committee on Distressed Maltese in the Levant.
T Mech (a)
R J Carvell,	Wg Cdr	Head of TMech. (a) and (b).
A J Carver	Sqn Ldr	Training policy for all mechanical trades for airmen and airwomen at home; approval of technical syllabuses; arrangements for provision of equipment. Advice on general questions concerning technical standards and suitability of personnel (excluding officers) for technical posts. Liaison with Central Trade Test Board on questions concerning mechanical trades, including arrangements for the intelligence testing of ground RAF personnel. Liaison with Admiralty concerning the mechanical training of Fleet Air Arm personnel in RAF Schools of Technical Training. Mechanical technical training of Allied Air Force ground personnel.
T Mech (b)
A Gillespie A G Lankaster	Wg Cdr Flt Lt	Advice to S 7 as to technical suitability of candidates for commissioning as Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Transport Officers and other specialists in A and SD Branch. Advice on transfer of RAF Officers to the Technical Branch, and of Polish Air Force Officers to the Polish Technical Branch. Training policy as regards Engineer, Electrical Engineer and A and SD Engineer Officers. Advice on general questions concerning technical standards and suitability of personnel to fill officer technical posts. Liaison with Central Allocation Committee, Ministry of Labour. Liaison with M4 and Board of Education concerning administration of Intensive Training Scheme (Engineering). Questions concerning transfer of tradesmen from Navy and Army. Editing of AP,1112 (Regulations for the promotion, mustering and trades testing of airmen) and technical notes for use at Schools of Technical Training.
T Mech Arm
A G Breese	Sqn Ldr	Policy for training of Fitters (Armourer), Armourers and Junior Armament Instructors. Approval of syllabuses of training for armament trades and anti-gas courses. Arrangement of armament courses at manufacturers works, special courses in armament maintenance, courses for training of armoured car crews and courses for instructors in anti-gas training. Scales of equipment for armament training at Schools of Technical Training.
T Films
J Sutherland	Flt Lt (Ret'd)	Head of Branch
T Films (a)
T A Tindle M B Parsons H E Manistre	Sqn Ldr Flt Off Temporary Assistant	Preparation of scripts and supervision of production of RAF instructional films. Examination and approval of scales of issue of instructional films submitted by Commands, etc. Maintenance of cine-projectors and the training of cine-operators. Liaison with War Office and Admiralty to prevent overlap in production. Examination of suggestions for new training films.
T Photos
J M Blake	Sqn Ldr	Photography training for RAF and WAAF personnel. Approval, in consultation with Commands, of photographic training syllabuses. Advice to S7 on suitability of civilians and airmen for commissioning for photographic duties (A & SD). Advice on applications for transfer from other Services. Layout and equipment of Photographic Schools. Technical liaison with DD Photos. Synchrophone :- Service application and technical developments; supervision of production of original frames and records and vetting of scripts. Co-ordination of requests and recommendation of scales of issue. Representation on Standing Advisory Committee on Photography.
Deputy Directorate of Training (Signals) (DDT Sigs)
G P H Carter	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDT Sigs) Advice to S 5 concerning civilian instructors in radio schools. Member - W/T Personnel Committe
T Sigs 1
S Lugg	Wg Cdr	Head of Branch
T Sigs 1 (a)
B V Grealy	Sqn Ldr	Training of Wireless Operator/Air Gunners, Navigators (W) and Navigators B/W from pre-entry stage at ATC (in liaison with DATC) up to and including the aircrew wing stage. Analysis of relevant syllabuses.
T Sigs 1 (b)
W E Blench	Sqn Ldr	Training of Wireless Operator/Air Gunners in Air Gunnery Schools, Observer Advanced Flying Units (OAFUs.) and Air Observer Schools (AOSs). Signals training for pilots, navigators, air bombers and air gunners. Analysis of relevant syllabuses.
T Sigs 1 (c)
D Hope	Sqn Ldr	Training of Wireless Operator/Air Gunners, Navigators Radio, Navigators (W) and Navigators B/W in Operational Training Units (OTUs) and training of WO/AGs in Special Equipment. Analysis of relevant syllabuses.
T Sigs 2
J Woods	Wg Cdr	Head of Branch
T Sigs 2 (a)
C M Williams	Sqn Ldr	Training of Signals Officers, airmen (for commissions), Code and Cypher personnel, Wireless Mechanics (including pre-entry stage at ATC Units in liaison with DATC), Wireless Operator Mechanics, Wireless Operators (Ground and DF), Teleprinter Operators, RT Operators, Telephone Operators, Morse Slip Readers, Ground Observers and signals personnel of the RAF Regiment and Combined Forces. Preparation of signals amendments to AP 1112. Analysis of relevant syllabuses.
T Sigs 2 (b)
F J Balcombe	Sqn Ldr	Training of Signal Officers (RDF), RDF Mechanics and RDF Operators. Ab initio training of RDF/Wireless Mechanics. Training at radio manufacturers' works. Analysis of relevant syllabuses. Equipment requirements for RDF Schools.
T Sigs 2 (c)
-	Sqn Ldr	Supervision of radio training of WAAF personnel in radio trades.
T Sigs 2 (d)
A L Rundle	SO	Co-ordination of requirements for synthetic training equipment (signals and RDF), including synchrophone and films. Allocation of Signals and RDF Trainers. Member of Synthetic Training Committee.

F E Ford	Higher Clerical Officer	Supervision of clerical staff and office organisation in DTT and T Admin. Branch Security Officer.

Source - List of Staff and Distribution of Duties 1942 Edition (AL1 - 6 October 1942) - AIR 20/7515

Name	Status/Rank	Role/Duties/Notes
Technical, administrative and general; service training Aircrew signals and engineer training Advice on technical aspects of aircrew training
C B Cooke	A/Cdre	Director (DTT)
Deputy Directorate of Technical Training (DDTT)
H Nelson	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDTT): - Specialist officer training except Signals and Administrative. Trade training except Signals and Administrative. Training films. Advice to S 5 on Trade Union questions concerning employment of civilian instructors and training of tradesmen in the RAF Member: - Advisory Council of the British Film Institute. Inter-Departmental Film Committee. Ministry of Supply 16mm Cine Film Printing Allocation Committee.
T Mech 1
J B Stoneman R W Holmes J H C Saffery D W Simmons	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Technical policy for all mechanical trades. Technical aspects of aircrew training. Approval of technical training syllabi. Specialised mechanical training and advanced training on new equipment at Manufacturers' Works and Schools of Technical Training. Arrangements for mechanical training of Navy, Army and Allied personnel in RAF establishments. Liaison with Commands on the mechanical training of Servicing Commandos and Combined Operations ground personnel. Policy for trade testing and technical control of CTTB Training policy for: - Airfield Construction Service personnel, Ground personnel of Colonial Air Forces, RAF and Polish Air Forces Apprentices.
T Mech 2
A G Abel A G Lankaster	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr	Advice to OAR as to technical suitability of candidates for commissioning as Engineers, Armament Officers and Electrical Engineers in the Technical Branch, Mechanical Transport Officers, etc in the A & SD Branch. Training policy in respect of these officers. Advice on transfer of officers to Technical Branch and on technical standards and suitability of personnel to fill technical posts. Liaison with Central Allocation Committee, Ministry of Labour; M 4 and Board of Education concerning administration of Intensive Training Scheme (Engineering). Editing of AP1112 and technical notes for use at Schools of Technical Training. Policy concerning intelligence testing standards of ground personnel and issue of necessary Directives to Central Trade Test Board.
T Mech 3
A G Breese A W Stollery E Easton	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Lt	Training policy for ground armament training. Approval of syllabi of training for armament trades. Arrangement of armament courses at Manufacturers' Works, special courses in armament maintenance, course for training of armoured car crews and Bomb Disposal courses. Scales of Equipment for armament training at Schools of Technical Training. Training of equipment and catering trades.
T Films
J Sutherland	Flt Lt (Ret'd)	Head of Branch
T Films (a)
T A Tindle M B Parsons P M Berrie H E Manistre	Sqn Ldr Flt Off Flt Off Temporary Assistant	Policy for provision of films and other types of visual devices for general training purposes. Film script - preliminary reviewing and estimates of cost. Production of films. Screening and security investigation of film trade personnel engaged on productions. Control of film printing laboratories. Allocation of film base. Inspection of new films from security aspect. Scales of issue and distribution of films Allocation of cinematograph equipment.
T Films (b)
H J Budd	Flt Lt	Provision of drawing required for film production. Synchrophone - vetting of scripts and supervision of production of original frames and records; scales of issue . Amendment of AP1972.
Deputy Directorate of Training (Signals) (DDT Sigs)
C N Ellen	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDT Sigs) Aircrew and ground personnel signals training. Advice to S 5concerning civilian instructors in radio schools.
T Sigs 1
D H S Rusher	Wg Cdr	Head of Branch
T Sigs 1 (a)
B V Grealy	Sqn Ldr	Training of Wireless Operators/Ait Gunners, Navigators (W) and Navigators (B/W) from pre-entry stage at ATC (in liaison with DGATC) up to conclusion of basic signals training, including Initial Training Wing and Air Gunnery School stages. Signals training of aircrew. Analysis of syllabi. Synthetic training equipment, synchrophone frames and films primarily required for aircrew training on signals equipment.
T Sigs 1 (b)
R Wright	Sqn Ldr	Signals training of aircrew after award of brevet as applicable. Analysis of syllabi. Synthetic training equipment synchrophone frames and films primarily required for aircrew training on Radar equipment.
T Sigs 2
J Woods	Wg Cdr	Head of Branch
T Sigs 2 (a)
E H Webb	Sqn Ldr	Training for Signals Officers, Codes and Cypher personnel, Wireless Mechanics (including pre-entry stage at ATC units in liaison with DGATC), Wireless Operator Mechanics, Wireless Operators, D/F Operators, Teleprinter Operators, Mores Slip Readers, R/T Operators, Telephonists, Ground Observers and Signals personnel of the RAF Regiment; arrangements for Signals training Naval, Army and Allied ground personnel in RAF establishments. Analysis of syllabi. Signals trade amendments to AP1112. Synthetic training equipment synchrophone frames and films primarily required for training of ground signals personnel on signals equipment.
T Sigs 2 (b)
F J Balcombe	Sqn Ldr	Training of Signals Officers (Radar), Radar Mechanics and Radar Observers. Ab initio training of Radar/Wireless Mechanics. Training at radio manufacturers works. Analysis of syllabi. Equipment requirements for Radar schools. Synthetic training equipment synchrophone frames and films primarily required for training of ground Radar personnel on Radar equipment.
T Sigs 2 (c)
F A Boyce	Sqn Ldr	Operational training of ground signals and Radar personnel of units formed for special duties.
Deputy Directorate of Ground Training (DDTG)
R T B Houghton	Gp Capt	Deputy Director (DDTG) General service, recruit, administrative and accountant training. Officer and NCO training. Physical fitness training . Administrative Training Manuals. Anti-gas and fire training
T 1
A Dodds J F Willatt	Lt Col (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr	RAF general service training. RAF recruit training. Ground defence training of station personnel.
T 2
O A Davies M J Shemming	Wg Off (Head of Branch) Flt Off	WAAF Officer and NCO training. WAAF recruit and general service training. Advice to branches on the feminine aspect of WAAF training.
T 3
B H Godfrey F W Papworth	Wg Cdr Sqn Ldr	Anti-gas and fire training.
T Admin
G R C Baker J Hood M M Wade	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch) Sqn Ldr Flt Off	Officer and NCO training. Administrative and accountant training. Up-keep of RAF Manual of Administration (AP837)
Inspectorate of Physical Fitness
A W Taylor W Winterbottom K B Eades-Eachus	Wg Cdr (Head of Branch and Inspector of PT, RAF) Sqn Ldr Flt Off	Physical fitness training in the RAF and WAAF, except at hospitals and rehabilitation centres. Training of parachute jumper instructors for airborne forces. Promotion of organised games at RAF station. Liaison with other Departments of the Air Ministry, the other Services and Board of Education on physical fitness and related questions.
H F Derbyshire	Higher Clerical Officer (Branch Security Officer)	Supervision of clerical staff and office organisation within the Directorate.