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Note: This is a sub-section of 1933 Who's Who in British Aviation

FAGE, Arthur A.R.C.Sc., F.R.Ae.S.; Principal Assistant in Aerodynamics Department, National Physical Laboratory; b. Portsmouth, 4 March, 1890. Publications: " The Aeroplane," " Airscrews in Theory and Experiment," numerous papers to societies. Add.: National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex.

FAIREY, Charles Richard M.B.E.; Chairman and sole Managing Director of the Fairey Aviation Co., Ltd.; President of the R. Aeronautical Society; b. 5 May, 1887. Manager of the Blair-Atholl Aeroplane Syndicate, 1911-13; Chief Engineer to Short Bros., 1913-15; founded the Fairey Aviation Co., 1915; Chairman of the Society of British Aircraft Constructors, Ltd., 192224; member of the Aeronautical Research Committee, 1923-26; member of the Council of the R. Aeronautical Society; member of Council of the Society of British Aircraft Constructors; member of the Grand Council of the Federation of British Industries; member of Council of the British Engineering Standards Association. Clubs: R. London Yacht, R. Aero, R. Thames Yacht, R. Temple Yacht. Add.: Woodlands Park, Iver Heath, Bucks. T.: Uxbridge 120.

FANE, Captain Gerard William Reginald D.S.C.; private owner of Comper Swift, GAAZF; b. London, 7 Sept., 1898. Educ.: R.N. Served in R.N.A.S. and R.A.F. 191521. Club: Windham. Add.: Writtle Wick, Chelmsford, Essex. T.: Chelmsford 156.

FARREN, William Scott M.B.E.; Member of Aeronautical Research Committee; b. Cambridge, 3 April, 1892. Educ.: Perse School and Trinity. College, Cambridge. Captain in R.F.C. in charge of flying experiments and design, Royal Aircraft Establishment, 191518; on technical staff Messrs. Armstrong Whitworth, Ltd., 191820; lecturer on strength of aircraft structures, Royal College of Science, 192231, and on aeronautics at Cambridge since 1920. Club: R. Aero. Add.: " Astwood," 230, Milton Road, Cambridge. T.: Cambridge 1480.

FEDDEN, Alfred Hubert Roy M.B.E., F. R.Ae.S. , M. I.A.E. , M.I.M.E., M.S.A.E.; Technical Director and Chief Engineer to Brazil-Strakers, Bristol, making "Rolls-Royce," "Falcon," and "Hawk aero engines, 191419; Chief Engineer Bristol Aeroplane Co.; responsible for " Jupiter," "Lucifer," "Mercury," "Cherub " air cooled engines (Bristol types). Club: R. Aero. Add.: " Widegates," Westbury, Bristol. T.: Westbury-on-Trym 72.

FELL, Lieut.Colonel Louis Frederick Rudston D.S.O., O.B.E.; London Technical Representative, Messrs. Rolls Royce, Ltd.; b. 13 Jan., 1892. Clubs: R. Aero, R. Automobile. Add.: 48, De Vere Gardens, London, W.B. T.: Western 4333.

FERGUSON, Captain Gerald William M.C., A.F.C. (ret.); Ferguson School of Navigation, Heston, since 1931; b. Devon, 27 Dec., 1891. Educ.: Newton College, Devon. Served in France during War in R.F.C., wounded 1918; posted as an instructor, 1918; Works Manager, Assam-Bengal Rlwy., 191929; member of Institution of Locomotive Engineers; member of G.A.P.A.N.; holds 2nd Class Navigator's Certificate. Add.: Manor Road Cottage, Ashford, Middlesex. T.: Ashford, Middlesex 85.

FERNIE, William Alexander M.C.; Publicity Manager to the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd. Add.: Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., Bristol. T.: Bristol 45051.

FIELD, Cecil Rhodes Manager Aviation Dept. ShellMex and B.P. Ltd. since Jan. i, 1932. b. Alverstoke, 19 Dec. 1897. Educ.: Christ's Hospital. R.F.C. 191617 as Observer 35 Squadron, France; R.A.F. 1918, learnt to fly L. & P. School, Stag Lane; 1919, North Russia Exptdy Force, Archangel; 192729 No. 605 County of Warwick Squadron A.A.F. Clubs: R.A.F.; R.Ae.C., R.A.C. Add.: 1, Little Dorchester Court, S.W.I.

FIELDEN, Earl Bateman R.A.F.O. , Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Pilot to Aviation Tours, Ltd.; b. 14 October, 1899. Educ.: Ermysted's Grammar School. Entered the R.F.C. as a cadet, 1917; commissioned R.A.F., 1918 honorary instructor to the Yorkshire Aeroplane Club, 192627; with Berkshire Aviation Tours, Ltd., and Surrey Flying Services, 1928 and 1929; formed Aviation Tours, Ltd., 1930. Club: R. Aero. Add.: R. Aero Club, 119, Piccadilly, London, W.I.

FIELDEN, Flight Lieut. Edward Hedley R.A.F.O.; pilot to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, since 1929; b. Bracknell, Berks., 4 Dec., 1903. Educ.: Malvern. Entered the R.A.F. on a Short Service Commission, 1924; transferred to the Reserve, 1929; pilot to Captain the Rt. Hon. F. E. Guest, 1929. Clubs: R.A.F., R. Aero. Add.: Southwood, Hartley Wintney, Hants. T.: Hartley Wintney 91.

FILL, Major Samuel John Vincent O.B.E.; Investigating Officer, Accidents Branch, Air Ministry. Learnt to fly, 1913; R.A.C. Av. Certif. No. 578. Add.: Air Ministry, London, W.C.2.

FINDLAY, Squadron Leader James Lloyd M.C., New Zealand Air Force; Commanding Wigram Aerodrome, New Zealand, since 1926; b. Wellington, New Zealand, 6 Oct., 1895. Educ.: Wellington College, New Zealand; Imperial Service College, England. Transferred from East Surrey Regt. to R.F.C., 1917; resigned from R.A.F., 1921; later became chief instructor at Wigram Aerodrome; holds French Legion of Honour, Croix de Chevalier. Club: Canterbury Officers. Add.: Wigram Aerodrome, Christchurch, New Zealand. T.: Christchurch 2708.

FINDLAY, Flight Lieut. Maxwell Hutcheon D.S.C., D.F.C., R.A.F.O.; Chief Instructor to National Flying Services at Hanworth; b. i7 Feb., 1898. Educ.: Aberdeen University. Served in the Black Watch, R.N.A.S. and R.A.F. during the War, and in Afghanistan and Wagiriston, 191921; holds Pilot's " B " Licence, 2nd Class Navigator's Certificate, and " A " and " B " Gliders Licences; member of Technical Committee, British Gliding Association; examiner for instructors to the Guild of Air Pilots. Club: R. Aero. Add.: R. Aero Club, 119, Piccadilly, London, W.I.

FINDLAY, Richard Fitzgerald R.A.F.O.; pilot to National Flying Services, Ltd., since 1930; b. London, Sept., 19o1. Educ.: Sutton Valence School; Brazenose College, Oxford. Gazetted to permanent commission, R.A.F., 1925; posted to Central Flying School, Upavon, for training; resigned from the R.A.F., 1927; private pilot to Captain the Rt. Hon. F. E. Guest, P.C., C.B.E., D.S.O., 1930. Club: R.A.F. Add.: R.A.F. Club, 128, Piccadilly, London, W.I. T.: Grosvenor 3456.

FITZMAURICE, Colonel J. C. President of the Irish Aero Club; made transAtlantic flight from East to West, 1926. Add.: c/o Irish Aero Club, Baldonnel Aerodrome, County Dublin.

FLANDERS, R. L. Howard(See HowardFlanders.)

FLETCHER, Howard Bowden D.F.C.; Secretary Narromine Aero Club, New South Wales; b. Newcastle, N.S.W., 22 Nov., 1890. Educ.: East Maitland High School. Served with 12th Light Horse and Australian Flying Corps, 191519; founded Aero Club of Queensland and Narromine Aero Club; writer and lecturer on aviation. Club: Narromine Aero. Add.: Box io, P.O. Narromine, N.S.W., Australia.

FOLLAND, Henry Phillip M.B.E., F. R. Ae.S. , M. I.Ae.E .; Chief Engineer and Designer, Gloster Aircraft Co., Ltd., Cheltenham, 1921, to date; b. Cambridge. Assistant Designer, Royal Aircraft Factory, Farnborough, 191217; responsible for design of F.E.2B., S.E5; also first high speed scout S.E.4; chief engineer and designer British Nieuport Co., Ltd., London, 191721; designed Nighthawk Scout Fighter, Nieuport London twin-engined bombing triplane; responsible for design of Bamel which won Aerial Derby, 1921, 1922, 1923; also Gloster Grebe, Gamecock, Gorcock, Sparrowhawk and Gloster racing and experimental types; prior to taking up aircraft design served with various motor manufacturing companies; interested in aviation since 1907. Club: R. Aero. Add.: Hatherley Road, Cheltenham. T.: Cheltenham 3440.

FOLLETT, Captain Frank William Managing Director Adastra Airways, Ltd., of Australia since 1931; b. Sydney, 27 March, 1892. Educ.: Sydney High School. Served during the War in the Australian Engineers and the Australian Flying Corps; commissioned Australian Flying Corps, 1917; served in France, 1918; Superintendent of Aircraft, Dept. of Civil Aviation, Australia, 192129; manager and chief instructor to the Aero Club of New South Wales, 192930. Add.: Adastra Airways, Ltd., Mascot, Sydney, Australia. T.: Mascot 924.

FORBES, Wing Commander Leslie Frederick M.C., R.A.F. Commanding No. Soo (B) Squadron; b. Birmingham, 13 June, 1892. Educ.: Shrewsbury School and Birmingham University. Joined the Army as a private, 1914; commissioned and seconded to R.F.C., 1915; learnt to fly, 1916; served in France during the War; permanent commission R.A.F. as Squadron Leader, 1919; on R.A.F. headquarters staff, Iraq, 192022; in command of No. 2 Squadron R.A.F., 192224 , commanded No. 2 Armoured Car Company in Palestine, 192830; No. 4 F.T.S. 193031; holds Order of the Rising Sun of Japan. Add.: c/o Messrs. Lloyds Bank, Ltd., 6, Pall Mall, London.

FORBES-SEMPILL, Colonel the Master of (See Sempill.)

FORBES-SEMPILL, Hon. Mrs. E. M. (See Sempill.)

FOSTER, Air Commodore William Foster MacNeece C.B.E., D.S.O., D.F.C., R.A.F.; Commanding No. 1 Defence Group, Great Britain, since 1929; b. Aldershot, 21 Aug., 1889. Educ.: Cheltenham; R.M.C., Sandhurst; R.A.C. Av. Certif. No. 671. Entered the Army 1909; seconded to the R.F.C., 1914; in France with R.F.C., 191517; wounded, 1918; permanent commission as Wing Commander R.A.F., 1919; served in the Middle East and in Iraq, 192123; promoted to Group Captain, 1924; on the staff Air Defence of Great Britain, 1925; at Air Ministry, 1926; employed on the League of Nations Disarmament Committee, 192629. Clubs: Army and Navy, R.A.F. Add.: 34, Scarsdale Villas, London, W.B. T.: Western 1327.

FOWLER, Group Captain Ivor Guy Vaughan A.F.C., R.A.F.; Commanding, Station Headquarters, Amman, Palestine, since 1931; b. Leamington, 27 Oct., 1884. Educ.: Berkhamstead Public School. First flew with Sir Frank McClean, 1911; qualified, 1912; commissioned in the R.N.R., 1913; transferred to the R.N.A.S. at Central Flying School, 1914; took part in the attacks on Zeebrugge and Bruges; permanent commission R.A.F., 1919; on Engineer Staff duties in India, 192125; in command of Engine Repair Section, Henlow, 192628; Chief Technical Officer, Henlow, 192829; promoted to present rank, 1929. Clubs: R. Aero. Add.: R.A.F., Amman, Palestine.

FOY, Frederick Victor Walter Pilot to Imperial Airways since 1930; b. Willburton, io July, 1900. Learnt to fly as a N.C.O. pilot in Egypt, 1924; flying in Iraq and Egypt for four years. Add.: c/o Imperial Airways, Ltd., Heliopolis Aerodrome, Egypt. FRAZER, Robert Alexander Senior Assistant, Aerodynamics Department, National Physical Laboratory; b. London, 1891. Educ.: Cambridge University. Club: The Alpine. Add.: " Hinlopen," Avenue Road, Teddington.

FREE, Wilfred Laughton D.C.M.; President of Wairarapa Aero Club since 1929; b. Reefton, New Zealand, 26 Nov., 1896. Educ.: Christ's College, Christchurch and Canterbury Agricultural College, N.Z. Served with N.Z. Rifle Brigade, 191619; Member of Council of New Zealand Aero Club. Add.: Masterton, N.Z.

FREEMAN, Air Commodore Wilfred Rhodes C.B., D.S.O., M.C., R.A.F.; Commanding Trans-jordan and Palestine since 1930; b. London, 18 July, 1888. Educ.: Rugby, R.M.C., Sandhurst. Entered the Army, 1908; transferred to the R.F.C., 1913; served in France, 191415; in Egypt, 1916; returned to France to command a V‘Ting, 191618; permanent commission R.A.F. as Wing Commander, 1919; promoted to Group Captain, 1923; in command Central Flying School, 1925; Deputy Director of Operations and Intelligence, Air Ministry, 192729; Inland Area, 192930; promoted to present rank, 1929; holds the French Legion of Honour. Add.: R.A.F., Jerusalem, Palestine.

FRENCH, Charles Frederick Instructor, Irish Aero Club, since 1931; b. Gillingham, Kent, 3 Oct. 1902. Educ.: Blue Coat School. Served in R.A.F., 191931. Add.: Irish Aero Club, Baldonnell, Co. Dublin.

FREW, Squadron Leader Matthew Brown D.S.O., M.C., A.F.C., R.A.F.; Air Headquarters, Iraq., since 1931; b. Glasgow, 7 April, 1895. Educ.: Hutcheson's Grammar School. Served during the War, 191416, in the Highland Light Infantry; 1916 onwards in the R.F.C. and R.A.F.; promoted to present rank, 1927. Add.: R.A.F., Hinaidi, Iraq.

FRIER, John Drummond A.R.C.S., F.R.Ae.S., A.M.I.Mech.E.; Head of Mechanical Engineering Dept., Municipal Technical College, Coventry, since 1932; b. Madras, io Sept., 1892. Educ.: Imperial College of Science and Technology. Engineering apprentice, Woolwich Arsenal, 190813; technical assistant, R. Aircraft Establishment, 191518; assistant engineer to Tarrant Aircraft Co., 191819; technical assistant to the chief engineer Austin Motor Co., Aircraft Department, 191920; lecturer on aeronautical engineering at Northampton Polytechnic Institute, 192032. Add.: " Astra," Canley Road, Coventry.

FREYER, Major Robert Eliot R.E.; Maps officer, Air Ministry; b. Colchester, 20 April, 1893. Educ.: Wellington College and City and Guilds Engineering College, London. Served during the War, 191518. Add.: The Chase, Winchfield, Basingstoke, Hants. T.: Hartley Wintney 155•

FULFORD, Edgar R.A.F.O.; instructor to the De Havilland School of Flying since 1927. Served during the War in the Canadian Signal Corps, 191517; transferred to the R.F.C., served in France with No. 23 Squadron; taken prisoner of war, 1918; served with the Russian White Army, 191920; passed course at C.F.S. and served at No. 5 Flying Training School; transferred to the Reserve, 1927. Club: R. Aero. Add.: De Havilland School of Flying, Hatfield, Herts.

FULLARD, Squadron Leader Peter Fletcher D.S.O., M.C., A.F.C., R.A.F.; instructor at School of Army Cooperation, Old Sarum, since 1932; b. London, 27 June, 1897. Educ.: Norwich and privately. Served in Inns of Court O.T.C., 191516; R.F.C., 1916; France, 1917; permanent commission as Flight Lieutenant, 1919; special duty in U.S.A., 1919; Army of occupation on the Rhine, 191922; Constantinople, 192223; Iraq, 192931; promoted to present rank 1929. Club: R.A.F. Add.: R.A.F., Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wilts.

FULL-JAMES, Squadron Leader Reginald Edgar Gilbert M.C., B.A., R.A.F.; Engineer Staff, Fighting Area Headquarters, since 1932; b. Southsea, 3 Nov., 1896. Educ.: Sutton Valence School; Downing College, Cambridge. Learnt to fly, 1916; served with R.F.C. in France, 1917; flying instructor, 1918; permanent commission as Flight Lieut., 1919; completed Cambridge University Engineering Course, 1922; technical staff, Headquarters, India, 192326; Chief Technical Officer, Karachi, 1926; School of Technical Training, Halton camp, 192728. Club: Free Foresters Cricket. Add.: R.A.F., Uxbridge, Middsx.

FURNIVAL, John Megarry M.B.E., A.F.R.Ae.S.; Chief of the Field and Air Division of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co., since 1923; b. 1892. Served in the R.F.C. and R.A.F., 191519, engaged in the development and application of wireless telephony; twice mentioned in despatches; joined Marconi Co., 1919. Add.: Marconi House, Strand, London, W.C.2.

FYSH, Hudson D.F.C.; Managing Director of the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services, Ltd. (Q.A.N.T.A.S.), of Longreach, Queensland, Adstralia; b. Tasmania, 7 Jan, 1895. Educ.: Geelong Grammar School, Victoria, Australia. Transferred to the Australian Flying Corps in Palestine, 1917; surveyed route across Australia for Ross Smith flights, 1919; one of the founders of Q.A.N.T.A.S., 1920; flew first air mail in Queensland, 1922; flew the Hon. S. M. Bruce on the first flight made by an Australian Premier, 1924; has flown about 1,85o hours. Club: Longreach. Add.: c/o Q.A.N.T.A.S., Ltd., G.P.O. Box 766.K., Brisbane, Australia. T.: Brisbane M.3781.

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