Internet search turned up the following biog of a likely candidate:
SPRECKLEY, Herbert (Dorman) (1904-1963), Air Marshal
Service biography
Commissioned, RAF 1925; North West Frontier, India 1930; Armament course 1932; RAF Staff College 1935; Ministry of Aircraft Production and Ministry of Supply on Armament research and development 1937-1945; World War II 1939-1945; Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, Empire Air Armament School 1946-1948; Imperial Defence College 1949; Director of Operational Requirements 1950-1952; Air Officer Commanding and Commandant, RAf Technical College, Henlow 1952-1954; Director General of Technical Services, Air Ministry 1954-1957; Air Officer Commanding No 24 (Training) Group, Technical Training Command 1957-1959; Controller of Engineering and Equipment, Air Ministry 1959-1962; military adviser to Smith Aviation Division 1962-1963
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