Service Record Of

1067356.CPL.HALFPENNY, T

 

The above named airman served in the Royal Air Force from 4th September, 1940 to 26th January, 1946 when he was released through No.102 P.D.C.

He re-enlisted in the Royal Air Force on 14th August, 1946 and was again released through No.101 P.D.C. on 18th July, 1949.

His effective date of release i.e., end of terminal leave was 15th August, 1949.

 

  Enlisted ACH/Flight: Rigger/Flight Mechanic                 4.9.1940

 Remustered Flight Mechanic (Airframes)                            7.2.41

 Reclassified ACI                                                                   1.8.41

 Reclassified LAC                                                                  1.10.41

 Remustered Fitter 2 Airframes in classification of A.C.2    17.3.42

 Reclassified ACI                                                                   1.3.43

 Reclassified LAC                                                                  1.4.43

 Re-Enlisted Fitter 2 (A) in classification of LAC                 14.8.46

 Promoted T/CPL                                                                15.11.46

 

 

2.        During his service in the Royal Air Force this airman was examined as follows:- 

 

                            Examination                                                         Date                     Result                       

 

                          Remustering to Flight Mechanic (Airframes).      7.2.41                    51.6%

                           Reclassification to ACI.                                       22.7.41                   63.1%

                           Reclassification to L.A.C.                                    15.9.41                   82.6%

 

3.        This airman attended the following courses of Instruction :-

 

Attended Junior Technical N.C.O’s Course at No. 2 School of Technical Training R.A.F. Cosford 2nd January, 1947 and obtained 65.2% Class B.1. Pass.

 

Attended Aircraft Hydraulic Mechanism Course on 19th March, 1943 and obtained 72%.

 

4.        This airman was also experienced on the following types of aircraft :-

                             Blenheim, Stirling, Lancaster, York and Dakota.

 

5.        During his service in the Royal Air Force this airman proved himself to be a tradesman of Superior Ability and a Satisfactory N.C.O.

6.        His conduct was at all times Very Good.