He was mentioned in despatches on 20 February 1940, and promoted to wing commander on 1 March 1941, and was sent to Washington, DC, to organise training in North America for RAF navigators.
He was mentioned in despatches on 20 February 1940. Oulton was promoted to wing commander on 1 March 1941, and sent to Washington, DC, to organise training in North America for RAF navigators.