Service record - posted to flying school

In Athol's service record, now held in the National Archives of Australia (NAA), the Army note that Athol was posted to the "No.3 School of Military Aeronautics for instruction in aviation". I think the transfer was effective from 22 December 1916 which seems to be backed up by the information in his letters.

The lower line item, dated 24 December 1916, says that he was attached to the 20th Reserve Wing of RFC. These RFC reserve wings were established exclusively for training. In Athol's letters he says he is attached to 22nd Reserve Wing.

The three RFC Reserve Wings at Aboukir were training pilots at the No.3 School Military Aeronautics which was newly established facility.

Reference: Australian National Archives - NAA: B2455, ADAMS A G Page 15 of 140