Central Ordnance Depot, Didcot
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“Disposal of Empty Packing Cases.
MR. BILLING asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether it is the practice to forward empty packing cases to a depot at Didcot; what action, if any, is taken when packing cases are found still to contain their original consignment; and whether he is aware that recently brand new air propellers discovered in these packing cases have been used to decorate the walls of the depot at Didcot ?Mr. Macpherson : The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, but empty packing cases are no doubt occasionally sent. I think my hon. friend is probably referring to an incident which occurred early this year when two packing cases were forwarded to Milton, each containing a damaged and unserviceable propeller. The propellers were struck off charge, and the boss of one of them, which was found to be fit for use, was taken on charge in the usual way.” Flight 16.8.1917
Can anyone add any more about the use of the Central Ordnance Depot, Didcot, by the RFC/RAF ?
Almost answered my own question, but further information welcome:
The Stores Depot, Milton
Maj. D. DAVIES asked the Under-Secretary of State to the Air Ministry if he will state for what purpose the Didcot depot is being used, and how many persons are employed there ?Maj.-Gen. Seely: No. 3 Stores Depot, Milton, near Didcot, is used for the storage of aeroplane spare parts, raw material, soft goods, and canvas hangars. The strength at the present time is 1,648, and it is intended to reduce this number by December 1 next to 1,221. This is one of the three stores depots which it will be necessary to retain for the R.A.F.” Flight 6.11.1919
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