 Malley took temporary command of No. 4 Squadron at the end of June 1918 , overseeing its move from Clairmarais North to a new airfield at Reclinghem . In August , he was posted to No. 5 ( Training ) Squadron AFC at Minchinhampton , England . The squadron was part of the 1st Training Wing , led by Lieutenant Colonel Oswald Watt . Malley 's rotation to home establishment was in accordance with Royal Air Force policy requiring pilots to be rested and serve as instructors after nine to twelve months in combat . Known for flying a white Camel trainer , he received the Air Force Cross for his instructional work ; the award was promulgated on 3 June 1919 . 
