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| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARWELL | 2nd. | Lieut. N.A.O. Smillie granted Acting Rank of Captain w.e.f. 2nd May 44. | |
| 4th, | All officers Conference at BRIZE NORTON. | ||
| 6/7th. | Exercise "DINGO I" Massed night landing. | ||
| 8/9th. | Exercise "DINGO II" Massed night landing. | ||
| 10th. | Captain J.B. Bottonley re-assumes the appointment of Adjutant vice Captain | ||
| S.A.M. Johnson who relinquishes the appointment of Local Captain. | |||
| 23 | The Colonel Commandant, Lieut. General Sir Alan Brooke, inspected the | ||
| Regt. at Brize Norton. | |||
| 24 | Capt. J.M. Langley is appointed Intelligence Officer "G" Squadron vice | ||
| Capt. P.B. Clark w.e.f. 2nd. MAY 1440 | |||
| 24 | Lt. G.E. Stilton is appointed Sqn Adjutant "B" Sqn. vice Lieut. | ||
| J.H. Barclay w.e.f. 24th MAY 44. | |||
| 24 | Capt. N.A.C. Smillie is appointed Flt. Commander 17 Flt. "A" Sqn. vice | ||
| Capt. J.C. Hyson W.e.f. 2nd MAY 44 who is appointed Flt. Commander | |||
| 23 Flt. "G" Sqn. vice Capt. J.M. Langley w.e.f. 2nd. MAY 44. |
| Place | Date | Hour | Summary of Events and Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 19 May 44 | Exercise 'EXETER' 100 crews inspected by H.M. King George, Queen | |
| Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth. |
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