UNITED STATES
                  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                         Washington, D.C. 20549

                            SCHEDULE 13D

            Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                       (Amendment No. _____ )*


                       DDL Electronics. Inc.
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                         (Name of Issuer)

                   Common Stock (Par value $.01)
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                   (Title of Class of Securities)

                            233167 105
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                          (CUSIP Number)

Gregory L. Horton, 2151 Anchor Court, Newbury Park, CA 91320 (805)376-2595
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   (Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive
     Notices and Communications)

                           January 12, 1996
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         (Date of Event which Requires Filing or this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to 
report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule l3D, and is 
filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the 
following box [ ].

Check the following box if a fee is being paid with the statement [x].  
(A fee is not required only if the reporting person: (1) has a previous 
statement on file reporting beneficial ownership of more than five 
percent of the class of securities described in Item 1; and (2) has filed 
no amendment subsequent thereto reporting beneficial ownership of five 
percent or less of such class.) (See Rule 13d-7.)

Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be 
filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom 
copies should be sent.

*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting 
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of 
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which 
would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be 
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of 
that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of 
the Act (however, see the Notes).


                          Schedule 13D

CUSIP No. 233167 105

1.   Name of reporting person

      Gregory L. Horton

2.  Check the appropriate box if a member of a group  (a)[ ]  (b)[ ]

3.  SEC use only.

4.  Source of funds.

      PF

5.  Check box if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to 
    Items 2(d) or 2(e) [ ]

6.  Citizenship or place of organization

      U.S. Citizen

7.  Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with 
    sole voting power

      1,000,000

8.  Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with 
    shared voting power

      Not applicable

9.  Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with 
    sole dispositive power.

      1,000,000

10. Number of shares beneficially owned by each reporting person with 
    shared dispositive power

      Not applicable

11. Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person.

      1,000,000

12. Check box if the aggregate amount in Row 11 excludes certain shares [ ]

13. Percent of class presented by amount in Row 11

      5.3%

14. Type of reporting person

      IN


Item 1. Security and Issuer

This schedule relates to shares of common stock, $.01 par value ("Common 
Stock") of DDL Electronics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), 
whose principal executive offices are located at 2151 Anchor Court, 
Newbury Park, CA 91320.

Item 2. Identity and Background.

       (a) The name of the person filing this schedule is Gregory L. 
           Horton.

       (b) Mr. Horton's address is 2151 Anchor Court, Newbury Park, CA 
           91320.

       (c) Mr. Horton's present principal occupation is President and 
           Chief Executive Officer of the Company, whose principal 
           executive offices are located at 2151 Anchor Court, Newbury 
           Park, CA 91320.

       (d) During the past five years, Mr. Horton has not been convicted 
           in any criminal proceeding.

       (e) During the past five years, Mr. Horton has not been a party to 
           civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of 
           competent jurisdiction which resulted in a judgment, decree, 
           or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting 
           or mandating activities subject to, federal or state 
           securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such 
           laws.

       (f) Mr. Horton is a citizen of the United States


Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.

Mr. Horton acquired the shares covered by this filing in 
exchange for his ownership interest in SMTEK, Inc., a 
privately held electronics contract manufacturing company 
which was acquired by the Company on January 12, 1996 pursuant 
to the Agreement for Purchase of Shares dated October 6, 1995.  
Mr. Horton was and continues to be the President and Chief 
Executive Officer of SMTEK, Inc.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction

The purpose of this transaction was to finance in part the 
acquisition of SMTEK, Inc. by the Company, as further described 
in the Form 8-K dated January 29, 1996 filed by DDL 
Electronics, Inc., pursuant to the Agreement for Purchase of 
Shares dated October 6, 1995.  In connection with this 
acquisition, Mr. Horton was appointed President and Chief 
Executive Officer of the Company.



Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

      (a) Mr. Horton is the owner and holder of record of 1,000,000 
          shares of Common Stock representing in the aggregate 5.3% of 
          such class.

      (b) Mr. Horton has the sole power to vote or to direct the vote and 
          the sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of 
          1,000,000 shares of Common Stock. 

      (c) Mr. Horton effected the following transactions in the shares of 
          Common Stock during the past 60 days:

               On January 12, 1996, he acquired 1,000,000 shares of 
          Common Stock in exchange for his ownership interest in 
          SMTEK, Inc.

      (d) Not applicable.

      (e) Not applicable.


Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with 
Respect to Securities of the Issuer.

On October 6, 1995, the Company entered into the Agreement for 
Purchase of Shares dated October 6, 1995 to purchase 100% of 
SMTEK's outstanding shares.  The acquisition was consummated on 
January 12, 1996.  Mr. Horton's ownership interest was acquired 
for 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock.  The ownership interests 
of the other SMTEK shareholders were acquired for cash payments 
by the Company in the aggregate amount of approximately $6.8 
million. 


Item 7. Material to Be Filed as Exhibits.

Agreement for Purchase of Shares dated October 6, 1995 between 
DDL Electronics, Inc., as buyer, and the shareholders of SMTEK 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 99.1 of the Company's 
Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 
January 29, 1996). 
 



SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, 
information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

  March 8, 1996                   /s/ Gregory L. Horton
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     Date                                Signature

                                Gregory L. Horton
                                President and Chief Executive Officer
                                DDL Electronics, Inc.
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