HC Deb 13 June 1956 vol 554 c33W
78. Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many officers of the rank of squadron leader are now serving in the Education Branch of the Royal Air Force.

Mr. Birch

One hundred and forty-three.

79. Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Air the average age and length of service in the rank of squadron leader of those squadron leaders in the Education Branch of the Royal Air Force who were promoted to wing commander in the years 1950 and 1951 and in the years 1954 and 1955, respectively; and how many were so promoted.

Mr. Birch

The figures are as follows:

(1) (2) (3) (4)
Year Promotions to Substantive Wg. Cdr. Average age of those promoted Average length of service as squadron leader in Education Branch
Years
1950 9 43½
1951 3 40
1954 2 46½
1955 5 43½

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