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Mr W. A. Robinson, Air Council Secretary
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Mr W. A. Robinson, Air Council Secretary
Mr. W. A. Robinson, C.B, . Air Council Secretary in 1918 for the newly-formed Royal Air Force. Previously Assistant Secretary of H.M. Office of Works, after some years spent in the Colonial Office where he became Secretary to the Dominions Royal Commission. He had a distinguished university career, being a Scholar of Queens College, Oxford, then taken first place in the Civil Service Examination. Date: 1918
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This striking portrait captures Mr. W. A. Robinson, C.B, Air Council Secretary of the newly-formed Royal Air Force in 1918. Mr. Robinson's impressive career began with a distinguished academic background at Queens College, Oxford, where he was a Scholar. Following his university education, he took first place in the Civil Service Examination and went on to serve in the Colonial Office, becoming Secretary to the Dominions Royal Commission. As the Assistant Secretary of H.M. Office of Works, Mr. Robinson played a crucial role in preparing for the war effort before his appointment to the Air Council. In this capacity, he oversaw personnel matters for the Royal Air Force during a pivotal moment in its history. The First World War, also known as the Great War, had been raging since 1914, and the formation of the Royal Air Force in April 1918 marked a significant shift in the British military's approach to aerial warfare. Mr. Robinson's expertise and experience in both the civil service and academia proved invaluable in shaping the personnel policies of this new and innovative branch of the military. This photograph, taken in 1918, captures Mr. Robinson in the prime of his career, a testament to his dedication and contributions to the British war effort during the First World War. The portrait serves as a reminder of the crucial role played by individuals like Mr. Robinson in shaping the course of history.
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