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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 8

Squadron Leader (temp.) John Shaw, D.F.C., B.COM., A.R.A.N.Z. (130732), is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Territorial Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect from 6 October 1956.

Promotion

Flying Officer Wilfred Everleigh Wildey (130761) to be temporary Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 18 November 1956.

Dated at Wellington this 15th day of January 1957.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Promotions, Relinquishment of Temporary Rank, Extensions of Commissions, Transfers, and Resignations of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

PURSUANT to section 15 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Act 1950, His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the following appointments, promotions, relinquishment of temporary rank, extensions of commissions, transfers, and resignations of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

REGULAR AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Promotion

Flying Officer Lyall John Holdgate (72879) to be temporary Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 1 January 1957.

Relinquishment of Temporary Rank

Wing Commander (temp.) Cyril Laurence Siegert, M.V.O., D.F.C., A.F.C. (70105), relinquishes the temporary rank of Wing Commander and reverts to the rank of Squadron Leader with seniority from 1 July 1953. Dated 20 December 1956.

Transfer

Acting Pilot Officer Denis Patrick Cronin (914436) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Territorial Air Force, to the Regular Air Force for the duration of flying training, to be followed by a period of four years in the Territorial Air Force, and four years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers, with effect from 9 January 1957.

Resignation

Flying Officer Hendrik Versteeg (77772) resigns his commission, with effect from 13 October 1954.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Appointment

Equipment Division

John George Watt is granted an honorary commission in the Administrative and Supply Branch (Equipment Division) with the rank of Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 7 January 1957.

Special Duties Division

The under-mentioned are granted commissions in the Administrative and Supply Branch (Special Duties Division), Regular Air Force, for a period of five years, to be followed by four years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers. They are appointed to the rank of Flight Lieutenant, with effect from the dates shown:

Donald George MacNab, M.C., D.C.M. (78677), 7 January 1957.

Herbert Kelley Griffiths (78675), 8 January 1957.

Raymond George Bachop, B.A. (78676), is granted a short-service commission in the Administrative and Supply Branch (Special Duties Division), Regular Air Force, for a period of five years, to be followed by four years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers. He is appointed to the rank of Flying Officer, with seniority from 10 January 1956, with effect from 10 January 1957.

Promotion

Flight Lieutenant John Maxwell Carr (72716) to be temporary Squadron Leader, with effect from 1 January 1957.

MEDICAL BRANCH

Appointment

Cadet Pilot Victor Desmond Hadlow, M.B., CH.B. (922062), is granted a short-service commission in the Medical Branch, Regular Air Force, for a sufficient period to enable him to qualify for the flying badge, complete a jet conversion course, and subsequently to serve for a period of four and a half years, to be followed by twelve years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers. He is appointed to the rank of Flying Officer, with seniority from 8 January 1955, with effect from 8 January 1957,

Transfer and Appointment

Flight Lieutenant (temp.) Ray McKenzie, M.B., CH.B. (133955), is transferred from the Medical Branch, Territorial Air Force, to the Medical Branch, Regular Air Force, and is granted an appointment for a period of four and a half years, to be followed by twelve years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers. He is appointed to the rank of Flight Lieutenant, with seniority from 7 January 1955, with effect from 7 January 1957.

TERRITORIAL AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Transfers

The under-mentioned Pilot Officers are transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Territorial Air Force for a period of four years, to be followed by four years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers, with effect from 6 January 1957:

Ian Hart (328490).

Patrick Simperingham (302253).

TECHNICAL BRANCH

Transfer

Engineer Division

Pilot Officer Mac Rowan Saunders (797207) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Technical Branch (Engineer Division), Territorial Air Force, for a period of four years, to be followed by four years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers, with effect from 6 January 1957.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Extension of Commission

Equipment Division

Flying Officer Corwyn Maxwell Loach (131112) is granted an extension of his present commission for a period of two years, with effect from 10 January 1957.

EDUCATION BRANCH

Promotion

Flying Officer Alastair Seaforth McKenzie (74972) to be temporary Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 24 May 1956.

AIR TRAINING CORPS

Resignation

Flight Lieutenant Allan Ruffell resigns his commission, with effect from 18 December 1956.

RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS

Appointment

Vernon Sampson Liddicoat (134159) is granted a commission in the Administrative and Supply Branch (Special Duties Division), Reserve of Air Force Officers, for a period of four years. He is appointed to the rank of Flight Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 November 1951, with effect from 1 November 1956.

Promotions

Flight Lieutenant Vernon Sampson Liddicoat (134159) to be temporary Squadron Leader, with effect from 29 November 1956.

Flying Officer Trevor Arthur Graham (133268) to be temporary Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 14 December 1956.

Transfers

Flying Officer Johan Garry Speight (774668) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Territorial Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect from 19 December 1956.

Squadron Leader (temp.), Henry Richard Dean, D.F.C. (72867), is transferred from the Special Duties Division (Administrative and Supply Branch) to the Secretarial Division, with effect from 29 November 1956.

Extensions of Commissions

The under-mentioned officers are granted extensions of their present commissions for a period of four years, with effect from the dates shown:

Squadron Leader (temp.) Henry Richard Dean, D.F.C. (72867), 29 November 1956.

Flight Lieutenant (temp.) Peter Donald McNeil (130681), 5 February 1957.

Flying Officer Robert James Scott (70172), 28 June 1955.

Termination of Commission

The commission of Pilot Officer Peter Richmond Climie, B.SC., A.M.I.E.E., A.M.I.R.S.E. (130153), is terminated, with effect from 26 August 1956.

Dated at Wellington this 17th day of January 1957.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.