THE HISTORY OF 1001 (MONKLANDS SQUADRON)

The Squadron was formed on the 21st February 1941, and named “Baillieston and District Squadron”. It occupied a hut, loaned by the Scottish Gliding Club, and was situated in front of Baillieston Junior Secondary School.
The Squadron moved to its present Headquarters in 1950, the property being purchased by the Air Ministry, for the Air Training Corps from the Drumpellier Golf Club. The premises were originally the Golf Club Pavilion and were in a very dilapidated condition when taken over. Squadron personnel carried out the work of renovating them for occupation at that time. When the Squadron took occupation of its new home the Squadron title was changed to “Monklands Squadron”. The ancient name of Monklands covers an area from Bishopbriggs to Stepps and from Mount Vernon to Airdrie and Caldercruix.

Chairmen of Civilian Committee

1941 - 1945 Mr. J.C. Hamilton
1945 - 1955 Mr. J Pirie
1955 - 1963 Mr. R.B. Irvine
1963 - Dr. J.A Sweeney
1972 - 1986 Mr. A. Savage
1986 - 1993 Mr. P Smith
1993 - 1996 Mr W. Cushley
1996 - present Mr P. Smith

Commanding Officers of Squadron

1941 - 1943 Flying Officer W. Hill
1943 - 1957 Flight Lieutenant G.I. McHardie
1957 - 1968 Flight Lieutenant E.C.Stannett
1968 - 1972 Flight Lieutenant R. Whiteford
1972 - 1986 Flight Lieutenant A.R. Fraser
1986 - 1989 Flight Lieutenant W.R. Mason
1989 - present Flight Lieutenant D.J.F. MacKay

IF ANY EX-MEMBERS COULD GIVE US INFORMATION OF EVENTS BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE ABOVE DATES COULD THEY PLEASE CONTACT SQUADRON ON 01236 440667 MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AFTER 19.30 HRS.
WE ARE HOPING TO BRING THE SQUADRON HISTORY RIGHT UP TO DATE IF WE CAN

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