Wing Commander Jim Haley
Officer Commanding Glasgow & West Scotland Wing
Wing Commander Haley joined 32F (1st
Glasgow) Squadron as a cadet in 1981, reaching the rank of Cadet
Warrant Officer in 1986. In October 1990, he joined the staff of
32F in the rank of Adult Warrant Officer and was commissioned into
the RAFVR(T) in February 1993. He took over command of 32F Squadron
in 1999 and remained at the helm until September 2005 when he
joined Wing Staff. At Wing he is responsible for Staff Training,
Green Camps and Special Projects. He was promoted to Squadron
Leader in November 2005, and assumed command of the Wing in
2009.
Squadron Leader Iain Low RAFR
Wing Administrative Officer (WAdO)
Squadron Leader Low was born in Glasgow and was a member of 2175 (Rolls Royce) Sqn ATC (Hillington) from 1973 to 1976 during which time he attended two UK and one RAF Germany Summer Camps. He also gained an RAF Flying Scholarship, which allowed him to obtain his Private Pilot’s Licence before he could legally drive a car. He joined the RAF in Apr 1980 and served as a Provost Officer at RAF Bruggen in Germany and at Wyton, Lossiemouth, HQ Support Command and at the RAF Armament Support Unit (RAF Wittering) before retiring in 1996. He took up his appointment as Wing Administrative Officer in Jun of 1997.
Squadron Leader Ed Crawley
Deputy OC Wing & Senior Wing Staff Officer
Sqadron Leader Crawley was enrolled in to the Air Cadets in Jan
1977 as a Cadet with 1001 (Monklands) Squadron, Glasgow & West
Scotland Wing reaching the rank of CWO in Jan 1981. After
completing his cadet service, he was promoted to AWO in Dec 1984
and then later commissioned into the RAFVR(T) in Nov 1987, still
with 1001 Squadron.
In Jan 1992, he was appointed as Officer Commanding 498 (Wishaw)
Squadron retaining the rank of Flight Lieutenant until Jan 2000. He
was promoted to Squadron Leader and took up the Regional Staff
Officer post as Officer Commanding ScotSATT and is responsible for
providing all necessary Weapons Training and Range Conducting
Officer Training for the whole Region. In Dec 2003, he also took on
further duties as Shooting Convenor for the Region.
In July 2007 he returned to the Wing as a Wing Staff Officer
being appointed as Deputy OC Wing in 2009. Currently, duties
include WSO Sector 3, Standards Officer and Fieldcraft Officer
Squadron Leader Crawley is married to Amanda, who is also a
Flight Lieutenant RAFVR(T), and they have 2 young children
Mairearad and Sean. In "his other life", Squadron Leader Crawley
works for HM Revenue and Customs (previously known as the Inland
Revenue). Past-times and hobbies include: music, military history,
motor racing and obviously… shooting.
Squadron Leader Jim Henderson
Wing Staff Officer (WSO)
Squadron Leader Jim Henderson joined 1089(Shettleston)
Squadron as a cadet in April 1976 and was promoted to CWO in
January 1980. He became a CiviIian Instructor in August 1983
and was appointed AWO in January 1984. He remained at 1089
Squadron as their Adult Warrant Officer until June 1997 and
then transfered to 2452 (Shawlands) Squadron to become their AWO.
Whilst at 2452 Squadron he became heavily involved in Cadet
Shooting. He was Commissioned in January 2000 and in August
2000 was appointed OC 449 (Lanark) Squadron. In January 2003 he was
appointed OC 396 (Paisley) Squadron. In August 2006 he was
appointed as Wing Shooting Convenor. In April 2007 he was appointed
onto Wing Staff continuing as Wing Shooting Convenor but having
further duties as Competitions Officer and Wing Enquiries
Officer.
Squadron Leader Dave MacKay
Wing Staff Officer (WSO)
Squadron Leader David MacKay joined the Air Training Corps as a Civilian Instructor with 1001 Squadron in June 1982. He was commissioned in August 1983, and has served with 1001 Squadron for all of his time with the Corps. He took over command in 1989 and was the first person to forge links with Northern Ireland when 1919 Squadron came over for a camp at Garelochhead. He has attended many Annual Camps both as staff and as Camp Commandant, has organised and run Llanbedr for the past 15 years and has also been to Cyprus Camp twice. David joined Wing Staff in June 2007, and is responsible for flying, gliding and camps.
Squadron Leader Brian Wilson
Wing Staff Officer (WSO)
Squadron Leader Brian Wilson joined the ATC as a CI with 137 (Ayr & Prestwick) Sqn in 1991 after serving 14years with the ROC. He moved to 1371 (Girvan) Sqn in 1993, receiving his commission in January 1994. On the 1st April 1994 he took command of 1371 (Girvan) Sqn. remaining at that post until joining Wing Staff on 4th June 2007. Secondary duties during his time with the squadron included Wing DEAO (Duke of Edinburgh's Award Officer) and aircraft recognition competitions. He remains as Wing DEAO and continues the aircraft recognition competitions, further duties include Wing Welfare Officer. His involvement as Galloway Hills Wild Country Panel secretary and Managing Director of the Carrick Community Transport Group has came about through Cadet contact with these organisations.