Command HQ Service
In November 1943, following three years of constant operations, Cundy was rested and served at the Coastal Command HQ on staff and planning duties. During this period he also flew tests evaluating the Leigh Light, a powerful searchlight carried on the wing of an anti-submarine aircraft. For this work he was awarded the Air Force Cross and in September 1945 was granted a permanent commission. He flew Dakota transport aircraft before becoming an instructor.
After three years as an instructor with the Air Training Wing in Rhodesia, Cundy returned as an instructor at No 236 Operational Conversion Unit equipped with the Avro Lancaster. In May 1951 he assumed command of No 210 Squadron, operating the Lancaster in the maritime reconnaissance role from Ballykelly in Northern Ireland.
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