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

WAINWRIGHT, Mervyn b. Beaumont College. Joined Beatty School of Flying, Hendon, October, 1914; took pilot's certificate March, 1916 (R.Ae. Cert. No 2592); transferred from 16th Middlesex Rgt. to R.F.C.; scout course on Belriots and Morane parasols at Gosport; joined 6o Squadron under Major SmithBarry; shot down near Baupaume August, 1916, and taken prisoner. Clubs: Newcastle (N.S.W.), Aero Club, United Service Club. Add.: 237, Hunter Street, Newcastle, Australia. T.: Newcastle 117o. (Late addition)

WAKEFIELD of Hythe, The Lord C.B.E., LL.D. (Hon.), F.R.Ae.S. (Hon.) Governing Director of C. C. Wakefield and Co., oil producers; Vice-President of the R. Aero Club. Educ.: Liverpool Institute. Interested in aviation since 1909; addressed meetings on behalf of the Air League of the British Empire, igio; twice won the King's Cup with D.H. " Moth " piloted by Sir Alan Cobham and Captain H. Broad; associated with Sir A. Cobham in the " Sir Charles Wakefield Flights " to Australia (1926), to Capetown and back (1927); during 1929 presented free flights to io,000 schoolchildren in the United Kingdom; President of the Lancashire Light Aeroplane Club; Vice-President, Patron or Life Member of the Toronto Flying Club, Montreal Flying Club, Aero Club of New South Wales, Marlborough Flying Club of New Zealand, Johannesburg Light Aeroplane Club, Singapore Flying Club, Bombay Flying Club; donor of the Sir Charles Wakefield scholarships to the R.A.F. Cadet College, Cranwell. Clubs: R. Automobile, R. Societies, etc. Add.: Hythe, Kent. T.: Central 3089.

WALKER, Charles Clement F.R.Ae.S.; Chief Engineer and Director of the De Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., since 1920; b. Highgate, London, 25 Aug., 1877. Educ.: Highgate; University College, London. Technical Assistant to Captain de Havilland at the Aircraft Manufacturing Co. from 19152o. Club: R. Aero. Add.: " Foresters," Stanmore Common, Middlesex. T.: Bushey Heath 157.

WALKER, Squadron Leader Frederic William D.S.C., A.F.C., R.A.F.; Headquarters Transjordan and Palestine, since 1931; b. London, 12 Feb., 1893. Educ.: Tollington. Afloat with the R.N.V.R., 191415; transferred to the R.N.A.S., 1915; learnt to fly, 1915; in Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Dept., Air Ministry, 191920; commanded a flight in H.M.S. Eagle, 192425; in command of a training •flight at Leuchars, 192627; graduated at Staff College, Andover, 1928; in Egypt, 192931. Club: R.A.F. Add.: Bricklands, Alverstoke. T.: Gosport 8075.

WALKER, Sir Gilbert Thomas Kt., C.S.I., F.R.A.S., Sc.D., F.R.S., Ph.D., M.A.; Professor of Meteorology, Imperial College of Science. b. Rochdale, 14 June, 1868; Educ.: St. Paul's School, Trinity College, Cambridge. Contributor of articles on Flight to Encyclopaedia Britannica; Member of International Commission for the study of motorless flight. Add.: Imperial College of Science, London, S.W. 7. T.: Kensington 4861.

WALLIS, B. N. B.Sc., M.I.C.E.; Chief Designer (Structures), Vickers (Aviation), Ltd., since 1930. Educ.: Christ's Hospital. Assistant Chief Designer, Airship Department, Vickers, Ltd., 1913; served during the War in the Artist's Rifles and R.N.A.S.; Chief Designer 191622; Chief Engineer, Airship Guarantee Co., Ltd., 192429; responsible for the design and construction of airship R.100; awarded R. Aeronautical Society Medal for airship design, 1927. Publications: " Some Technical Aspects of the Commercial Airship," " The Design and Construction of H.M.A. R.100." Add.: Vickers (Aviation), Ltd., Byfleet Road, Weybridge, Surrey.

WALMSLEY, Squadron Leader Hugh Sydney Porter M.C., D.F.C., R.A.F.; Personal Assistant to the Chief of the Air Staff since 1931. b. Windermere, 6, June, 1898. Educ.: Old College, Windermere and Dover College. Transferred from Loyal North Lancs. Regt. to R.F.C. 1916; learnt to fly 1916; served in France 191618; Iraq 192123. Club: R.A.F. Add.: c/o R.A.F. Club, 128 Piccadilly, London, W. 1.

WALSER, Group Captain Andre Adolphe M.C., D.F.C., R.A.F.; R.A.F. Staff College since 1932; b. London, 8 April, 1889. Educ.: St. Paul's; Zurich University. Transferred to R.F.C., 1914; pilot's certificate, 1914; served Gallipoli 1915, Egypt 1916; Flight Commander and Squadron Commander in France, 1916-17; served again in France, 1918; in hospital, 1919; Air Ministry (Training Manuals Editor) until 1923; Staff College, 1923-24; in command of No. 1 (Indian) Wing, 1924-28 R. Naval Staff College, 1929; holds Croix de Guerre, Order of the Crown of Belgium. Clubs: Windham, United Service. Add.: R.A.F., Andover, Hants.

WALTERS, Leslie Allan Pilot to Imperial Airways, Ltd., since 1924 b. London, 3o Apr., 1898. Educ.: St. Olave's Grammar School, Southwark. Served with the Dorsetshire Regiment from 191517; learnt to fly in Egypt, 1918; transferred to the R.A.F., 1919; served until 1922; joined Handley Page, Ltd., as a pilot, 1923; has completed 6,50o hours' flying; holds Order of Star of Ethiopia (4th Class). Add.: 119, Foxley Lane, Purley. T.: Purley 2665.

WAPLINGTON, John Lionel Richard Secretary of the British Gliding Association b. Beeston, Nottinghamshire, 1 r Aug., 1895. Educ.: Mundella, Nottingham. Served during the War in France. Club: Hanworth. Add.: 65, Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London. T.: Mill Hill 1167.

WARBURTON, Squadron Leader Peter M.B.E., R.A.F.; Inspector of Iraq Air Force since 1930; b. Huntingdon, 6 Aug., 1897. Educ.: Radley. Transferred to R.F.C. from R.G.A. 1917; served in France, 1917; India, 191920; Staff College, Quetta, 1919; R.A.F. Staff College, 192627; Iraq, 192930; Club: R.A.F. Add.: Ministry of Defence, Baghdad, Iraq.

WARD, Captain Charles Edward Aviation Correspondent and Consultant; b. London, 8 Oct., 1895. Served during the War in R.F.C. and R.A.F.; joined Wm. Beardmore and Co., Ltd., as chief pilot, 1920; manager of Air Survey Expedition to Venezuela, 1922; flying instructor to the Spanish Government, 1923; Manager for Sir Alan Cobham, 192731. Clubs: R.A.F., R. Aero. Add.: io, Lawrence Street, Chelsea, London, S.W. 3. T.: Flaxman 6853.

WARNER, William Francis R.A.F.O.; Chief Instructor to the Bengal Flying Club; b. New Zealand, 9 April , 1895. Served during the War for two years in the R.F.C.; has completed 3,000 hours' flying. Club: R.A.F. Add.: Bengal Flying Club, Dum Dum, India.

WARRINGTON-MORRIS, Air Commodore Alfred Drummond C.M.G., O.B.E., R.A.F.; Commanding Signals Branch, Air Ministry, since 1928; b. Richmond, Surrey, 18 Dec., 1883. Educ.: H.M.S. Britannia. Entered the R. Navy as a midshipman, 1899; served with the R. Navy until 1917; appointed Staff Officer, R.A.F., 1918; permanent commission R.A.F. as Wing Commander, 1918; Deputy Director, Air Ministry, 191921; promoted to Group Captain, 1922; served in Iraq, 192526; made Air Commodore, 1929. Add.: Air Ministry, London, W.C.2.

WATKINS, Wing Commander Siegfried Rickards A.F.C., R.A.F.; Attending Senior Officers' War Course, Greenwich since 1932; b. Dresden, Saxony, 17 April, 1887. Educ.: Downside. R.A .C. Av. Certif. No. 1390. Served in the Middlesex Hussars, 191415; learnt to fly, 1915; in France and Belgium with the R.N.A.S., 191518; employed on aircraft torpedo and deck landing development, 192027; in H.M.S. Courageous, 1928. Formed No. 500 (County of Kent) Special Reserve Squadron 1931; Add.: c/o Westminster Bank, Ltd., Haymarket, London, S.W.I.

WATSON, James Christian Victor Kiero Pilot to and member of the Aviation Dept. Shell Mex, Ltd., 193031; b. Fleet, Hants, 7 April, 1904. Educ.: Oundle. Learnt to fly at the London Aeroplane Club, 1927. Club: R. Aero. Add.: Gorse Cottage, Fleet, Hants. WATTS, Henry Charles M.B.E., D.Sc., A.M. Inst. C.E., F.R.Ae.S.; Technical Director, Airscrew Company Ltd. (Specialist on airscrew and allied problems); b. Bath, 5 Feb., 1892. Add.: 138, Rodenhurst Road, London, S.W.4. T.: Brixton 5650.

WEBB-OWEN, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Tom Ince K.C.B., C.M.G., R.A.F.; Air Officer Commanding Wessex Bombing Area since 1931; b. Tenby, 17 Jan., 1879. Educ.: Haverfordwest and H.M.S. Worcester. Entered the Army, 1899; served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1902; transferred to the R.F.C. and became Flight Commander, 1912; Assistant Commandant, Central Flying School, 1914; served in France, 1915-18; permanent commission, R.A.F. as Group Captain, 1919; Air Officer Commanding the R.A.F. in India, 1919-23; promoted to present rank, 1925; Air Officer Commanding, Middle East, 1926-29; holds Russian Order of St. Anne, Belgian Order of Leopold, Belgian Croix de Guerre, Italian Military Order of Savoy, French Legion of Honour and Croix de Guerre; member of the Air Council, 193031. Club: Army and Navy. Add.: R.A.F., Andover, Hants.

WEBSTER, James Alexander C.B., D.S.O.; Principal Assistant Secretary, Air Ministry. b. St. Bees, Cumberland, Dec., 1877. Educ.: St. Bees and Magdalen College, Oxford. Served during the war in London Regt. and Brigade Major, 53rd Infantry Brigade. Club: Travellers. Add.: 12, Southwick Crescent, London, W.2. T.: Paddington 6005.

WEBSTER, Flight Lieut. Sidney Norman A.F.C., R.A.F.; Headquarters Wessex Bombing Area since 1932; b. Walsall, 9 Mar., i9oo. Educ.: Chuckery School, Walsall. Commissioned in R.A.F. 1918; served in France 191819; India, 191921; on special duty to Egypt, 1921; India, 192123; Won Schneider Trophy, 1927; Iraq, 193032. Club: R.A.F. Add.: R.A.F. , Andover, Hants.

WEIR, The Rt. Hon. the Lord, of Eastwood P.C., LL.D.; President of the Scottish Flying Club; Managing Director of G. and J. Weir, Ltd., Glasgow; b. 12 May, 1877. Controller of Aeronautical Supplies and member of the Air Board, 191718; Director-General of Aircraft Production, 1918; Secretary of State for Air and President of the Air Council, 1918; Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Civil Aviation, 1919; holds Order of the Crown of Italy; American D.S.M.; Commander of the Legion of Honour. Clubs: Liberal, New, Glasgow. Add.: 3, Adelphi Terrace, W.C.2; Eastwood Park, Giffnock, Renfrewshire. T.: Temple Bar 8916.

WEIR, Air Commodore James George C.M.G., C.B.E., R.A.F.O.; Chairman, Cierva Autogiro Co., Ltd.; b. Glasgow, 1887. Officer of Legion of Honour, Commander Crown of Italy. Club: R. Aero. Add.: 49, Grosvenor Square, London. T.: Mayfair 2948.

WEISBROD, Ivan Mac Instructor and pilot to Rutledge Air Service, Calgary, Canada; b. Thamesford, Ontario, 18 Sept., 1907. Educ.: University of Manitoba. Add.: Rutledge Air Service, Calgary, Canada.

WELLS, Wing Commander, John Kilner A.F.C., R.A.F.; Ordnance Committee, Woolwich, since 1930; b. Kingston-on-Thames, 2 Jan., 1885. Educ.: Finsbury College of Science and Technology. Transferred from the R.N.V.R. to the R.A.F. as a technical officer, 1918; permanent commission R.A.F. as Squadron Leader, 1919; learnt to fly, 1923 , chief instructor Armament and Gunnery School, 1924; attached to the Research Department, Woolwich, 1925; promoted to present rank, 1928; in command No. 15 (B) Squadron, 1929; Add.: Woolwich Arsenal.

WELSH, Group Captain William Laurie D.S.C., A.F.C., R.A.F.; Commanding No. 203 (F.B.) Squadron, Iraq since 1931; b. Bigaleswade, 10 Feb., 1891. Educ.: Hitchin Gr. School. Served as midshipman, R.N.R., 1910; transferred to R.N.A.S., 1914; served at Dunkirk, 191619; in command No. 17 Squadron, 1918; permanent commission as Squadron Leader, 1919; Palestine, 191922; Mediterranean, 192425; promoted to present rank, 1930. Add.: R.A.F., Basrah, Iraq.

WEST, Squadron Leader Ferdinand Maurice Felix V.C., M.C., R.A.F.; b. Paddington, 29 Jan. 1896. Educ.: Geneva University. Joined the R.A.M.C., 1914; commissioned, 1915, R. Munster Fusiliers; became an observer, R.F.C., 1917; served in France, 191518; permanent commission R.A.F. as Flight Lieutenant, 1919; passed through the R.A.F. Staff College, 192324; promoted to present rank, 1930; selected for admission to Middle Temple, 1931; holds the Order of the Crown of Italy. Add.: R.A.F. Club, 128, Piccadilly, W.I.

WESTBROOK, Trevor Creswell Lawrence Works Superintendent, Supermarine Aviation Works since 1931; b. Clapham, 1900. Educ. Epsom College. Joined Vickers, Ltd., 1916; in charge of production 1919, assistant works manager, 1926; Member of the Institute of Metals. Clubs: R. Aero and St. George's Hill Golf. Add.: The Grange, Botley, Hants. T.: Botley 39.

WESTERNA, Alice Florence (Hon. Mrs. Richard) Private Owner of Puss Moth G.ABJO; b. Ireland, 1895. Educ.: England and France. Holds Pilot's "A" Licence. Add.: Ballyhaven, Bishopsteignton, S. Devon. T.: Bishopsteignton 36.

WESTERNA, Hon. Richard Private Owner Gipsy Moth G.—AB:IL; b. London, 15 Oct., 1893. Educ.: Wellington College. Club: Bath. Add.: Ballyhaven, Bishopsteignton, S. Devon. T.: Bishopsteignton 36.

WHEELER, Samuel Joseph Pilot to Imperial Airways, Ltd., since 1927; b. Ascot, 27 March, 1898. Joined the R.F.C., 1915; became a N.C.O. pilot, 1917; served in France, 1917-19; pilot to Handley Page Indo-Burmese Transport, Ltd., 1919-21; pilot to G. McKenzie, Ltd., Calcutta, 1921-22; with Aircraft Disposals Co., 1923-24; flight engineer to Imperial Airways, Ltd., 1924-27; pilot on Cairo-Delhi route, 19273o; holds " B " Pilot's Licence, 2nd Class Navigator's Licence, Ground Engineer's Licence, Radio-Telegraphy Licence. Add.: Imperial Airways, Ltd., Croydon. T.: Croydon 2046.

WHISTLER, Squadron Leader Harold Alfred D.S.O., D.F.C., R.A.F.,; Student at R.A.F. Staff College since 1932. b. Theddlethorpe, Lines., 3o Dec., 1896. Educ.: Oundle, London University and R.M.C., Sandhurst. Attached to the R.F.C. from the Dorsetshire Regt. 1916; Served in France and Belgium during the War; Qualified as instructor 1919; permanent commission as Flight Lieut. 1919; Instructor at No. 2 F.T.S. and Cranwell 1920-25; Iraq 1926-28; Chief Flying Instructor, No. 5 F.T.S. 19283o, and at Central Flying School 193o32. Add.: R.A.F., Andover, Hants.

WHITE, C. Grahame (See Grahame-White.)

WHITE, Sir George Stanley Bt.; Managing Director of the Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., and director of several other important undertakings; b. 31 July, 1882. Member' of the firm of George White and Co., Bristol. Clubs: Conservative, R. Aero. Aero Club de France, R. Automobile. Add.: Hollywood Tower, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. T.: Westbury-on-Trym 66978.

WHITE, Thomas Walter D.F.C., V.D., M.P.; Managing Director, C. J. White and Sons, Ltd., merchants, Melbourne, since 1920; Member of the Federal Parliament of Australia Foundation Member of the Australian Aero Club b. Melbourne, 26 April, i888. Served as a pilot with Australian flying units, 1914, until taken prisoner by the Turks, 1915; escaped to Russia, 1917; Past President Australian Aero Club; Chairman of the Federal Council of Aero Clubs, 192427; author of " Guests of the Unspeakable." Club: Naval and Military. Add.: " Kurna," Walsh Street, South Yarra, Australia. T.: Central 5096, Windsor 5701.

WHITELOCK, Wing Commander Arthur Thomas R.A.F.; Commanding Aircraft Depot, India; b. Barnsley, Yorks., 25 March 1888. Educ.: Archbishop Holgate's School; Jesus College, Oxford. Transferred to the R.F.C., 1915; served in various squadrons in France, 191516; on Home Establishment, 1916; again in France 1916 and 1919; Army of Occupation, 1919; permanent commission R.A.F. as Squadron Leader, 1919; in India, 192022; since served in the United Kingdom; promoted to present rank, 1922. Add.: R.A.F., Karachi, India.

WHITESMITH, Sir Henry Kt., cr. 1921, C.B.E., Chevalier of the Legion of Honour; b. 6 July, 1878. One of the founders and Past Chairman, Society of British Aircraft Constructors; was member of the Government Advisory Committee on Civil Aviation; was Commercial Delegate representing the British Aircraft Industry on the International Air Convention of the Peace Conference, and Vice-Chairman to the Legal and Commercial Sub-Commission; was member of the Civil Aerial Transport Committee; Vice-President of the Federation of British Industries; was Vice-President of the Institute of Transport. Clubs.: R. Aero, R. Automobile, Conservative. Add.: 17, Ennismore Gardens, London, S.W.7.

WILCOCKSON, A. S. Pilot to Imperial Airways since 1924. Served during the War in 3rd Hussars, Middlesex Regiment, and R.F.C. Joined Handley Page, Ltd., and demonstrated in Poland, 1919; Chief Test Pilot, Handley Page, 192224; flew first aircraft fitted with slots; made record commercial liner flight London-Paris in 8o minutes, 1928. Add.: 29, Bridge Lane, London, N.W.n. T.: Speedwell 3378.

WILKES, Squadron Leader Thomas Martin M.C., New Zealand Air Force; Director of Air Services, New Zealand, since 1931; b. Thames, New Zealand, 24 March, 1888. Educ.: King's College, Auckland, New Zealand. Served during the War in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in France and in the R.A.F.; Staff Officer, Air Services, New Zealand, 1920-25; Director of Air Services, New Zealand 192529; Liaison Officer, London, 192931. Clubs: Wellesley Club, Wellington, New Zealand. Add.: Headquarters Defence Dept., Wellington, New Zealand.

WILKINSON, George Robert M.Sc., A.M.I.M.E.; Senior Technical officer, R.A.E. Add.: Gairlock, Farnborough, Hants.

WILKINSON, George Shakespeare F.R.Ae.S., M.I.M.E., M.I.A.E.; Director and Chief Engineer, D. Napier and Son, Ltd.; b. London, 1886. Club: R.A.F. Add.: 2II, Acton Vale, Acton, London. T.: Chiswick 1220.

WILLIAMS, Wing Commander Arthur Trafalgar O.B.E., R.A.F.; attending course at Imperial Defence College; b. 21 Oct., 1894. Educ.: Cheltenham; R.M.C., Sandhurst. Served during War in R. West Kent Regt.; later R.F.C., R.A.F. in France, and as instructor various flying schools in United Kingdom; end of War, Area Examining Officer, Midland Area; postwar service on staffs, Iraq. Egypt, chief instructor No. 2 F.T.S.; passed through R.A.F. Staff College. H.Q., Air Defence of Great Britain. Club: R.A.F. Add: Driftway, Dorchester. T.: Dorchester 26o.

WILLIAMS, Squadron Leader E. L. Howard (See Howard Williams.)

WILLIAMS, Major Frederick Raban Chief Engineer, National Flying Services, Ltd.; b. Luton, Beds., x Feb., 1879. Served during the War, 1915, in Flanders, 1917, on headquarters staff, Middle East, Command. Add.: Ereville House, Harrow.

WILLIAMS, Gerwyn David Bowen Assistant Instructor, Johannesburg Light Plane Club; b. S. Rhodesia, 20 Nov., 1903. Educ.: Epsom College and Cranbrook. Learnt to fly, 193o; holds Pilot's " B," Maintenance and Instructor's licences. Club: Aero Club of S. Africa. Add.: Box 6033 Johannesburg, South Africa.

WILLIAMS, Joseph Donald B.Sc. Hons. (London), A.F.R.Ae.S.; Chief Draughtsman to Boulton and Paul, Ltd. Add.: 17, Russell Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich.

WILLIAMS, Leonard Executive Director, D. Napier and Son, Ltd. b. Hastings, April, 1886. Educ.: New College, BexhillonSea. Attached to French Army during the War. Club: American, R. Aero. Add.: The Rise, Wentworth, Virginia Water. T.: Wentworth 49.

WILLIAMS, Air Commodore Richard C.B.E., D.S.O., R. Australian A.F.; Chief of the Air Staff, R. Australian A.F. since 1922 b. Moonta, South Australia, 3 Aug., 1890. Educ.: Moonta State Public School. Served with the Australian Flying Corps in Egypt and Palestine, 191618; Australian Staff Officer in London, 1919; Director of Air Services Melbourne, 1920 Director of Operations and Intelligence, R.A.A.F., 192122. Club: Naval and Military, Melbourne. Add.: 27, Marne Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. T.: Melbourne, Windsor 2433.

WILLIAMSON, Colin Martin C.B.E.; Designer and patentee of Aircraft Photographic equipment. b. Hove, 29 Oct., 1887. Educ.: Brighton Grammar School. During War produced and manufactured Service type P.T. cameras used in R.F.C. and U.S. Air force. Add.: 112, Clarendon Court, London, N.W.2. T.: Willesden 3274.

WILLIAMSON, Wing Commander George William O.B.E., M.C., M.I.Mech.E., R.A.F.; Assistant Director of Scientific Research (Instruments), Air Ministry since 1932; b. Manchester, 6 June, 1885. Educ.: Manchester Municipal School of Technology. Transferred from the infantry to the R.F.C. as an observer, 1915; qualified as pilot, 1916; test and ferry pilot, 1916; technical officer in the United Kingdom, India and Iraq since the end of the War; promoted to present rank, 1925; commanded Officers' Engineering Course, 192830. Add.: Air Ministry, Kingsway, London, W.C.2.

WILLOUGHBY de BROKE, Captain Lord John Henry Peyto Verney M.C. private owner of Puss Moth, G.A. BNC. b. London, 21 May, 1896. Educ.: Eton and R.M.C., Sandhurst. Learnt to fly 1930; owns landing ground at Kineton, use of which is accorded to pilots. Clubs.: Cavalry, Boodles. Add.: Woodley House, Kineton, Warwickshire. T.: Kineton 25.

WILES, Francis Lewis F.R.P.S.; Managing Director, Aerofilms, Ltd., Bush House, W.C.2. Add.: 62, Park View Gardens, Hendon, N.W.4.

WILSON, Arthur Haliburton Instructor to the Aero Club of British Columbia, Vancouver, since 1931; b. Kendal, England, 27 July, 1899. Educ.: Dover College. Entered the R.N.A.S., 1918; instructor, 191819; took instructor's course at Camp Borden, Canada, 1927; pilot to British Columbia Airways, 192728; instructor Victoria Aero Club, 1929; took seaplane course with the R.C.A.F., 1929; pilot to Alaska Washington Airways of British Columbia, 193o3/. Add.: " Eaglerock," R.R.3, Saanich Road, Victoria, British Columbia.

WILSON, Captain Charles B.M.C.; Director of London Aeroplane Club, on Committee R. Aero Club; b. Manchester, 28 Dec., 1885. R.A.C. Av. Certif. No. 1835. Clubs: Cavalry, White's, Bucks, Hurlingham, R. Automobile, R. Aero, R. Thames Yacht. Add.: Irstead Lodge, Neatishead, Norwich. T.: Wroxham 62.

WILSON, Flight Lieut. Charles Bernard R.A.F.O.; Aeronautical Consultant; b. Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. Educ.: Denstone College, Staffs. Served during the War, 1914 onwards; in the R.F.C. and R.A.F., 191719; pilot to the Manchester Aviation Co., Ltd., 192023; re-entered the R.A.F. 1923; transferred to the Reserve, 1928. Club: R. Aero. Add.: Messrs. R. Little and C. B. Wilson, 148, Strand, W.C. 2.

WILSON, Capt. F. C. Elliot (See Elliot-Wilson.)

WILSON, John Armistead Controller of Civil Aviation, Canada, since 1927; b. Broughty Ferry, Scotland, 2 Nov., 1879. Educ.: High School, Dundee; St. Andrew's University. Director of Naval Stores and Contracts, 19I0I 7; Assistant Deputy Minister, Naval Service, 191819; supervised the organisation of the R. Canadian Naval Air Service, 1918; member of the Canadian Air Board, 1919; Secretary of the Air Board, 192022; Secretary, R. Canadian Air Force, 192226. Club: Rideau, Ottawa. Add.: 178, Rideau Terrace, Ottawa, Canada. T.: Rideau 474; Queen 4260.

WILSON, Flight Lieut. John Borthwick b. Cuxton, Kent, 15 Jan., 1901. Educ.: King's School, Rochester; Herne Bay College. Served in the R.A.F., 192228 with the Fleet Air Arm, two years in H.M.S. Argus; with National Flying Services, 192931: pilot to Gibraltar Airways, Ltd., 193132. Club: R. Aero.

WILSON, Captain Vernon Gorry Pilot to Imperial Airways since 1930; b. Stockport, 12 July, 1902. Apprenticed to A. V. Roe & Co., Ltd. Served in R.A.F. at home and in Iraq and as instructor, 19193o. Add.: Imperial Airways, Alexandria, Egypt. T.: Ramleh 914.

WILTSHIRE, William P. Pilot with Guinea Airways Ltd.; b. Farnham, 9 May 1900. Educ.: Farnham Grammar School. Served in the R.A.F. as_ Cadet 191819; commissioned 1922; served in India 192426; Club: Overseas. Add.: c/o Guinea Airways, New Guinea.

WIMPERIS, Harry Egerton C.B.E., M.A., F.R.Ae.S., M.I.E.E.; Director of Scientific Research, Air Ministry. Club: Athenaeum. Add.: Air Ministry, Adastral House, London, W.C. 2.

WINDRUM, Captain William Pilot to Brooks Airways, Canada, since 1932; b. Ontario, 23 Dec. 1897. Educ.: Public School and Collegiate. Served during the war in the R.N.A.S. and R.A.F.; Assistant Instructor, Fort William Aero Club 192829; Instructor, Saskatoon Aero Club 193031; now engaged on freight carrying and forestry patrol. Add.: Brooks Airways Ltd., Prince Albert, Canada.

WINDSOR, Maurice M.B.E.; Manager to Armstrong Siddeley Motors, Ltd., of Canada; b. Banbury, Oxon, 13 June, 1884. Educ.: Magdalen College School; University College, London. Joined the staff of the R. Aircraft Factory, 1913; member of the Aeronautical Inspection Department, 1914; in charge of various aerodromes and chief inspector of aerodromes, 1917; on staff of Aircraft Manufacturing Co., 191722. Add.: c/o Armstrong Siddeley Motors, Ltd., Ottawa, Canada.

WINGFIELD, Lawrence Arthur M.C., D.F.C.; Solicitor, Clerk to the Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators since formation; b. Richmond, 17 April, 1898. Served with R.F.C. and R.A.F., 191519; Solicitor and Commissioner for Oaths, admitted 1920; Associate Member of Council, and hon. solicitor to the R. Aeronautical Society; Member of Standing Committee of Aeronautical section of London Chamber of Commerce; Part author of " The Law in relation to Aircraft." Club: R. Aero. Add.: 61 Cheapside, London, E.C. 2. T.: Central 8668.

WINTER, Group Captain Alexander Charles O.B.E., R.A.F.; Commanding Reception Dep A, West Drayton, since 1931; b. East Bradenham, 26 April, 1887. Educ.: Trinity College, Glenalmond. Entered the R. Navy, 1904; served with the British Naval Mission to Greece, 1913; attached to the R.A.F., 1918; permanent commission, R.A.F., as Squadron Leader, 1919 served in Egypt, 192224; at Air Ministry, 192429. in command Aircraft Depot, India, 192931; promoted to present rank, 1931; holds Grecian Order of the Redeemer, Italian Order of the Crown. Add.: R.A.F., West Drayton, Middlesex.

WINTER Claude George Hunt Foreign Sales Representative to D. Napier and Sons, Ltd.; b. London; R.A.C. Av. Certif. No. 3387. Club: R.A.F. Add.: 12, Perryn House, Acton, W. 3. T.: Shepherds Bush, 4738.

WINTERS, Captain Leo Patrick Manager, Bristol Airport since 1930. b. London, 2 March, 1896. Served in the Indian Army 191423; transferred to R.A.F. and learnt to fly 1923; UnderSecretary to the High Commissioner of Iraq 192526. Club: R. Aero. Add.: Bristol Airport, Bristol. T.: Bristol 41165.

WOOD, Charles William Frank Pilot and Director, Tanganyika Flying Services. b. Essex, 1901. Served with R.A.F. for ten years; chief pilot Wilson Airways; Add.: Tanganyika Flying Services P.O. Box 27, Arusha, Tanganyika, E. Africa.

WOOD, Harold Chief Pilot to Hillman Airways; b. Essex, 14, May, 1902. Educ. Loughton. Served in R.A.F. 1925-30. Add.: Rosslyn, Harold Park, Romford, Essex. T.: Ingresbourne 198.

WOOD, Wing Commander James Conrad Peter Headquarters, No. 22 Group since 1922; b. Worcester, 29 June, 1892. Educ.: Rossall. Flight Sub-Lieut. R. Navy, 1914; served in German South-West Africa, 1915; in France, 191517; with the Atlantic Fleet, 1918; permanent commission R.A.F. as Squadron Leader, 1919; made R.A.F. mission to Finland, 1919; made first attempt at trans-Atlantic Flight 1919; served under the Colonial Office in Nigeria, 191920; posted to Iraq, 1923, served there until 1925 and in Egypt, 192528; promoted to present rank, 1929; holds Order of the White Rose of Finland. Add.: R.A.F., South Farnborough, Hants.

WOOD, Ronald McKinnon O.B.E., M.A., A.M.Inst.C.E., F.R.Ae.S.; Principal Scientific Officer in charge of the Aerodynamics Dept., R. Aircraft Establishment, since 1919; b. London, 11 May, 1892. Entered the Physics Dept., R. Aircraft Factory, 1914. Publications: Some " Reports and Memoranda " of the Aeronautical Research Committee, etc.; papers before the International Air Congress, London, and the R. Aeronautical Society. Add.: " Redriff," Cedar Road, Farnborough, Hants. T.: Farnborough 22.

WOODHEAD, Flight Lieut. Norman Hargreave R.A.F.O.; seaplane flying instructor to the North Sea Aerial and General Transport, Ltd., Brough, since 1923; b. Norton, Derbyshire, 9 April, 1894. Educ.: Dronfield, Derbyshire; Sheffield University. Assistant metallurgist R. Aircraft Factory, 191416; on antisubmarine patrols with the R.N.A.S. and R.A.F., 191619. Add.: Wayside, Brough, East Yorks. T.: Brough 15.

WOODHOUSE, Wing Commander John Whitaker D.S.O., M.C., R.A.F.; Commanding No. 207 (B) Squadron since 1931; b. Southport, 26 July, 1888. Educ.: Taunton School; Birmingham University. Commenced flying, 1913; took certificate, 1914, at Pashley Bros. School; during the War served in France with No. 4 and No. 66 Squadrons, and in command of special Duty Flight (night flying and spy dropping); served after the War on Aeronautical Commission of Control, Austria and Hungary; since served with various squadrons at home and in command Armoured Car Reserve and No. 55 Squadron, Iraq. Add.: R. Aero Club, 119, Piccadilly, London, W. r.

WOODS, Andrew Cecil Pilot to Irish Air Lines Ltd.; b. Dublin, 22 Nov., 1909 Educ.: Catholic University School, Dublin. Club: Irish Aero. Add.: 131, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin. T.: Ballsbridge 8o6.

WOOLLETT, Walter R.A.F.O.; pilot to Canadian Airways, Ltd., Canada, since 1930; b. Rochester, England, x Jan., 1906. Educ.: Herne Bay College; Eastbourne College. Entered R.A.F., 1924; served in No. 29 (F) Squadron in United Kingdom until 1929. Clubs: R.A.F., United Services, Montreal. Add.: Canadian Airways, Ltd., St. Hubert Airport, Montreal, Canada.

WORLEY, Sydney Reginald F.C.A.; Chairman of Handley Page, Ltd. b. London, 1867. Director of Handley Page, Ltd., for some years. Clubs: R. Automobile, City Carlton. Add.: Chase Grove, Kingswood, Surrey. T.: Burgh Heath 127.

WORRALL, Henry Vernon D.S.C. Chief Instructor, Yorkshire Aeroplane Club, since 1929; b. Figi, 2 June, 1888. Educ.: Queens' College, Hobart, Tasmania. Joined R.N.A.S., 1915; served during War in seaplane carriers in Mediterranean and Dardanelles and on submarine patrols; demonstrator Blackburn Aircraft in Brazil; copilot with Sir Alan Cobham on survey flight round Africa, 192728; test pilot in Greece for Blackburn Co., 1928. Add.: The Aerodrome, Ycadon, Yorkshire.

WRIGHT, Group Captain Arthur Claud A.F.C., R.A.F.; Commanding No. 205 (F.B.) Squadron since March, 1931; b. London, 19 Sept., 1888. Entered the R.F.C., 1915; served in France during 191517; wounded 1917; in Egypt, 1917; permanent commission R.A.F. as Squadron Leader, 1919; qualified " N " at Calshot, 192o; served in Egypt, 192124; in command No. 502 Auxiliary Squadron, 192629; passed Senior Officers' Course at Sheerness, 1929; R. Naval Staff College, 1930; holds Grecian Order of George I. Add.: R.A.F., Singapore.

WRIGHT, Squadron Leader John Allan Cecil A.F.C., T.D., Commanding No. 605 (County of Warwick) (B) Squadron since 1926; b. Knowle, Warwickshire, 28 Aug., 1886. Educ.: Winchester College. Served in R.F.C. 191618. Club: R.A.F. Add.: Black Croft, Honiley, nr. Kenilworth. T.: Haseley Knoll 22.

WRIGHT, Squadron Leader Maurice Edward Arthur A.F.C., B.A.Eng.(Cantab.), A.F.R.Ae.S., R.A.F. (ret.); Director of Fairey Aviation Co., Ltd.; Chairman, The Air Survey Co., Ltd.; b. Brighton, 6 Feb., 1893. Educ.: Marlborough; Caius College, Cambridge. First associated with aviation, 1908; first flew in a glider, 1910; served with R.N.A.S. and R.A.F. during the War in North Sea, Dardanelles, Bulgaria, Syria, Aden and Egypt as a pilot; Air Ministry test pilot, 191824; chief technical officer at Felixstowe, 192425. Club: R. Aero. Add: White Fryars, Stanmore. T.: Stanmore 218.

WRIGLEY, Squadron Leader Henry Neilson D.F.C., A.F.C., R. Australian A. F.; Director of Organisation and Staff Duties, R.A.A.F., since 193o; b. Melbourne, 21 April, 1892. Educ.: Melbourne High School. Learnt to fly, 1916; served in the Australian Flying Corps in France and Belgium, 191618; served at Australian Air Force Headquarters, 192o29; Australian Liaison Officer at Air Ministry, 192930. Add.: 9 Valley View Road, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria.

WYLIE, Major Hamilton Neil M.B.E., B.Sc., F.R.Ae.S.; aeronautical structural engineer and consultant to the A.T.S. Co., Ltd.; b. Edinburgh, 1883. Educ.: George Watson's College; Edinburgh University. Served during the War in the R.N.V.R. and R.A.F. on technical duties. Add.: 5, Clement's Inn, London, W.C. 2. T.: Holborn 7707.

WYN EVANS, Harold Butler M.B.E., R.C.N.C. (Hon.), A.F.R.Ae.S.; Technical Officer, Air Ministry, since 1920; b. London, 1 Nov.. 1885. Employed at Admiralty, 190220; various appointments in lighter-and heavier-than-air-aircraft. Add.: Air Ministry, London, W.C. 2.

WYNNE-JONES, Edward Irvine Member of Committee, Hong-Kong Flying Club; b. Assam, India, 25 July, 1895. Educ.: Felsted; Jesus College, Oxford. Served during the War from 1914-19; in the R.F.C. 1916-17. Add.: c/o Colonial Secretariat, Hong-Kong, China.

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