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Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation
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Far East Flight - Personnel and locations
[Jul 1927 | Jul 1928 Sep 1928]
Personnel Movements: May - Jul 1927
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Henry M Cave-Browne-Cave | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting and assumed command of the Far East Flight |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | Percy E Maitland | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | Sidney T Freeman | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | David V Carnegie | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | Cecil G Wigglesworth | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Flt Lt | Herbert G Sawyer | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Bernard Cheesman | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Stuart D Scott | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Fg Off | Gilbert E Nicholetts | 17 May 1927 | Arrived on posting |
| Sgt | W L Cushing | 17 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| Cpl | J A Coyne | 17 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| Cpl | A H Hart | 17 May 1927 | Carpenter Rigger, arrived on posting |
| Cpl | W McMeeking | 17 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| Cpl | J R Walker | 17 May 1927 | Carpenter Boat Builder, arrived on posting |
| Cpl | W H Wood | 17 May 1927 | Coppersmith, arrived on posting |
| LAC | E H Myers | 17 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| LAC | F S Nelson | 17 May 1927 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, arrived on posting |
| LAC | H Thompson | 17 May 1927 | Fitter General, arrived on posting |
| LAC | C W Way | 17 May 1927 | Carpenter Boat Builder, arrived on posting |
| LAC | F E Woods | 17 May 1927 | Clerk/GD, arrived on posting |
| AC1 | H Rose | 17 May 1927 | Carpenter Rigger, arrived on posting |
| Sgt | A E Nicol | 18 May 1927 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, arrived on posting |
| Sgt | J K Semple | 18 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| Sgt | W P Spinks | 18 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| Cpl | A W Brown | 18 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| Cpl | W Pullen | 18 May 1927 | Clerks/Stores Accounting, arrived on posting |
| LAC | R H Abrook | 18 May 1927 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, arrived on posting |
| LAC | A W Banner | 18 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| LAC | W A Pocock | 18 May 1927 | Carpenter Rigger, arrived on posting |
| LAC | G E Shelley | 18 May 1927 | Carpenter Rigger, arrived on posting |
| LAC | J Williams | 18 May 1927 | Wireless Operator, arrived on posting |
| AC1 | J T Letley | 18 May 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| AC1 | C A Young | 18 May 1927 | Carpenter Rigger, arrived on posting |
| AC1 | W S Coates | 18 May 1927 | Aircrafthand, arrived on posting |
| AC1 | H J Webb | 18 May 1927 | Aircrafthand, arrived on posting for duties at Felixstowe |
| Flt Sgt | D Roberts | 19 May 1927 | Carpenter Boat Builder, arrived on posting |
| AC1 | V J W Lee | 5 Jun 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, arrived on posting |
| Flt Sgt | T Parry | 28 Jun 1927 | Rigger Aero, arrived on posting |
| Flt Sgt | D Roberts | 28 Jun 1927 | Carpenter Boat Builder, posted to MAEE, RAF Felixstowe |
| LAC | W A Pocock | 8 Jul 1927 | Carpenter Rigger, posted to No 5 FTS, RAF Sealand |
| LAC | C Hepple | 8 Jul 1927 | Rigger Aero, arrived on posting |
| AC1 | G H Bucknell | 16 Jul 1927 | Fabric Worker, arrived on posting |
| Cpl | A C Elmy | 26 Dec 1927 | Coppersmith, arrived on posting (in Karachi) |
| Fg Off | L Horwood | 6 Sep 1927 | Arrived on posting for Stores duties |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: May - Jul 1927
| Date | Notes |
| 17 May 1927 |
Formed at Felixstowe, attached to the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment |
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| 17 May 1927 | Supermarine Southampton, N9899 (wooden hull) was allocated for training |
| 30 Jun 1927 | Supermarine Southampton, N218 (metal hull) was allocated for training |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | RAF Felixstowe | Coastal Area |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Henry M Cave-Browne-Cave | 17 May 1927 | Officer Commanding, DSO, DFC; later AVM |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 17 May 1927 | DFC |
| Flt Lt | Percy E Maitland | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Sidney T Freeman | 17 May 1927 | MBE |
| Flt Lt | David V Carnegie | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Cecil G Wigglesworth | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Herbert G Sawyer | 17 May 1927 | AFC |
| Fg Off | Bernard Cheesman | 17 May 1927 | MBE |
| Fg Off | Stuart D Scott | 17 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Gilbert E Nicholetts | 17 May 1927 | later AM |
Source - July 1927 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul 1927 - Jul 1928
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Fg Off | L Horwood | 6 Sep 1927 | Arrived on posting for Stores duties |
| Fg Off | Bernard Cheesman | 14 Oct 1927 | Embarked at Tilbury en-route to Karachi |
| Fg Off | Bernard Cheesman | 6 Nov 1927 | Arrived in Karachi |
| Sgt | W P Spinks | 10 Dec 1927 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Flt Sgt, wef 1 Oct 1927 |
| Cpl | A C Elmy | 26 Dec 1927 | Coppersmith, arrived on posting (in Karachi) |
| Fg Off | Thomas McClurkin | 11 Feb 1928 | Arrived on posting for duties as Medical Officer |
| Cpl | M G Christie | 11 Feb 1928? | Fitter Driver Patrol, arrived on posting |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul 1927 - Jul 1928
| Date | Notes |
| 18 Sep 1927 | Supermarine Southampton, S1149 arrived from Supermarine Aviation Co, Woolston |
| 24 Sep 1927 | Supermarine Southampton, S1150 arrived from Supermarine Aviation Co, Woolston |
| 30 Sep 1927 | Supermarine Southampton, S1151 arrived from Supermarine Aviation Co, Woolston |
| 1 Oct 1927 | Supermarine Southampton, N218 flown to Supermarine Aviation Co, Woolston |
| 3 Oct 1927 | Supermarine Southampton, S1152 arrived from Supermarine Aviation Co, Woolston |
| 14 Oct 1927 |
Base Party departed Felixstowe for Liverpool en-route to Karachi |
| 14 Oct 1927 |
Air Party (4 x Southamptons) departed Felixstowe on the 1st leg of the cruise to the Far East |
| 26 Oct 1927 |
Base Party embarked at Liverpool en-route to Karachi |
| 18 Nov 1927 |
Air Party (4 x Southamptons) arrived in Karachi |
| 20 Nov 1927 |
Base Party arrived in Karachi |
| 15 Dec 1927 |
Air Party (4 x Southamptons) departed Karachi on the 2nd leg of the cruise to the Far East |
| 26 Dec 1927 |
Base Party departed Karachi overland for Calcutta for embarkation |
| 11 Jan 1928 | Base Party arrived in Singapore |
| 28 Feb 1928 | Air Party arrived in Singapore |
| 21 May 1928 | Air Party departed on the 3rd leg of the cruise to Melbourne |
| 28 May 1928 | Base Party detachment departed Singapore for Melbourne |
| 29 May 1928 | Air Party arrived in Melbourne |
| 15 Sep 1928 | Flight returned to Singapore |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | On tour |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Henry M Cave-Browne-Cave | 17 May 1927 | Officer Commanding, DSO, DFC; later AVM |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 17 May 1927 | DFC |
| Flt Lt | Percy E Maitland | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Sidney T Freeman | 17 May 1927 | MBE |
| Flt Lt | David V Carnegie | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Cecil G Wigglesworth | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Herbert G Sawyer | 17 May 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Stuart D Scott | 17 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Bernard Cheesman | 17 May 1927 | MBE |
| Fg Off | Gilbert E Nicholetts | 17 May 1927 | later AM |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Leonard Horwood | 18 Aug 1927 | MC |
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Medical Branch |
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| Fg Off | Thomas McClurkin | 11 Feb 1928 | MB, DPH, D & PMH |
Source - July 1928 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Jul - Sep 1928
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Flt Lt | Percy E Maitland | 1 Jul 1928 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Cpl | A C Elmy | 16 Aug 1928 | Coppersmith, promoted to Act (Paid) Sgt, wef 1 Apr 1928 |
| Cpl | A W Brown | 16 Aug 1928 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Act (Paid) Sgt, wef 1 Apr 1928 |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Jul - Sep 1928
| Date | Notes |
| 30 Jul 1928 | Air Party departed Melbourne on the 4th leg of the cruise to Singapore |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
| Aircraft operated | Location | Command/Group |
| Supermarine Southampton II | On tour |
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| Gp Capt | Henry M Cave-Browne-Cave | 17 May 1927 | Officer Commanding, DSO, DFC; later AVM |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 17 May 1927 | DFC |
| Sqn Ldr | Percy E Maitland | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Sidney T Freeman | 17 May 1927 | MBE |
| Flt Lt | David V Carnegie | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later AVM |
| Flt Lt | Cecil G Wigglesworth | 17 May 1927 | AFC; later A/Cdre |
| Flt Lt | Herbert G Sawyer | 17 May 1927 | AFC |
| Flt Lt | Stuart D Scott | 17 May 1927 | |
| Fg Off | Bernard Cheesman | 17 May 1927 | MBE |
| Fg Off | Gilbert E Nicholetts | 17 May 1927 | later AM |
| Stores Branch | |||
| Fg Off | Leonard Horwood | 18 Aug 1927 | MC |
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Medical Branch |
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| Fg Off | Thomas McClurkin | 11 Feb 1928 | MB, DPH, D & PMH |
Source - September 1928 Air Force List
Personnel Movements: Sep 1928 - Feb 1929
| Rank | Name | Date | Notes |
| LAC | C Hepple | 24 Sep 1928 | Rigger Aero, died in hospital |
| Cpl | W McMeeking | 8 Oct 1928 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Act (Paid) Sgt, wef 1 Apr 1928 |
| Flt Sgt | T Parry | 18 Nov 1928 | Rigger A, promoted to SM2 |
| Flt Lt | Sidney T Freeman | 12 Dec 1928 | Promoted to Sqn Ldr |
| Cpl | A H Hart | 28 Dec 1928 | Carpenter Rigger, promoted to Act (Paid) Sgt, wef 1 Nov 1928 |
| Flt Sgt | L H Robertson | 6 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Cpl | A J Rowthorn | 6 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | C W Buckingham | 6 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | J A Baker | 6 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| LAC | B T Pook | 6 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| AC1 | L H Blackler | 6 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| AC1 | R F Tyrer | 6 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| AC2 | W J Budge | 6 Jan 1929 | Arrived on posting from Home Establishment |
| Gp Capt | Henry M Cave-Browne-Cave | 10 Jan 1929 | Proceeded to the Air Ministry on temporary duty |
| Sqn Ldr | Gerald E Livock | 10 Jan 1929 | Assumed temporary command of the Flight |
| SM2 | T Parry | 29 Jan 1929 | Rigger A, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Act Sgt | A H Hart | 29 Jan 1929 | Carpenter Rigger, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Cpl | J R Walker | 29 Jan 1929 | Carpenter Boat Builder, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | E H Myers | 29 Jan 1929 | Fitter Aero Engine, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | F S Nelson | 29 Jan 1929 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | C W Way | 29 Jan 1929 | Carpenter Boat Builder, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | H Thompson | 29 Jan 1929 | Fitter General, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| LAC | A W Banner | 29 Jan 1929 | Fitter Aero Engine, embarked on HT City of Marseilles on posting to Home Establishment |
| Sqn Ldr | Percy E Maitland | 6 Feb 1929 | Embarked on posting to Home Establishment |
| Plt Off | C D C Boyce | 9 Feb 1929 | Arrived on posting, wef 1 Jan 1929 |
| Sgt | W L Cushing | 14 Feb 1929 | Fitter Aero Engine, promoted to Flt Sgt, wef 1 Dec 1928 |
| Sgt | A E Nicol | 20 Feb 1929 | Wireless Operator Mechanic, promoted to Flt Sgt, wef 1 Dec 1928 |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
Organisational Movements: Sep 1928 - Feb 1929
| Date | Notes |
| 15 Sep 1928 | Flight arrived in Singapore on completion of the cruise |
| 1 Nov 1928 | Air Party departed Singapore on the 5th leg of the cruise to Hong Kong |
| 11 Dec 1928 | Air Party arrived back at Singapore on return from Hong Kong |
| 26 Feb 1929 | Flight was redesignated No 205 Squadron, wef 8 Jan 1929 |
Source - No 205 Sqn ORB (AIR 27/1214)
The period 8 Jan - 26 Feb 1929 has also been included in the entry for No 205 Squadron,
[Jul 1927 | Jul 1928 Sep 1928]
This page was last updated on 17/10/23
