Letter to Flight Lieutenant Terry Ford from the Air Ministry

Letter to Flight Lieutenant Terry Ford from the Air Ministry

The letter informs Terry that his service in the reserve has expired.

1953-09-30

One typewritten sheet

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[Air Ministry Crest]
AIR MINISTRY, LONDON, W.C.2.

Tel. No. Holborn 3434, Ext 1586
Correspondence on the subject of this letter should be addressed to
THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE, AIR MINISTRY A.R.4. And should quote the reference
A.548889/43/A.R.4

30th September, 1953.

Sir,
I am commanded by the Air Council to inform you that your service in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve expired on 6th September, 1953, and as you have intimated that you do not wish to extend it, it will be necessary for you to relinquish your commission. In conveying this information I am to thank you for the service you have rendered to the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

2. Relinquishment takes effect from 7th September, 1953, and the requisite notification will appear in the London Gazette in due course.

3. Your attention is drawn to the attached memorandum

I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,

[signature]

Flight Lieutenant T. A. Ford,
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

G.341600/BR/10/52/250

[National Scheme for Disabled Men Crest]