Rear-Admiral, Reserve Aircraft

The Rear-Admiral, Reserve Aircraft also known as Rear-Admiral, (E) Reserve Aircraft was a senior Royal Navy appointment responsible for all administering all Naval Air Stations Reserve Aircraft, Aircraft Repair Yards and trials of Aircraft Carriers from 1949 to 1956.

History
The office was established in January 1949 following the abolition of the office of Flag Officer, Carrier Training in 1945 that post holders responsibilities were split up into subordinate commands with specialist areas of responsibility. The post was abolished in 1956. . The office holder reported to Flag Officer, Air (Home).

Note: This officer was recruited from the Royal Naval Engineers Branch and usually held the rank of Engineer Rear-Admiral.

Responsibilities

 * Included:


 * Administration of Naval Air Stations Reserve Aircraft.
 * Administration of Aircraft Repair Yards.
 * Administering all trials of Aircraft Carriers.

Rear-Admirals's, Reserve Aircraft

 * Post holders included:


 * Rear-Admiral (E): W. S. Jameson, January 1949-January 1951
 * Rear-Admiral (E): Edward Reebeck, February 1951-1956 (later received a KBE)