Royal air force service records the royal air force raf was created on 1st april 1918. The records began with the inception of the raf on 1 april 1918, but they include retrospective details of earlier service in the royal flying corps or royal naval air service. Records include england and wales, british nationals overseas and usa family records. Our main duties are to preserve government records and to set standards in information management and reuse. Royal air force service records the national archives. Air staff offices, verteidigungsministerium, whitehall, london. All records are graded visually and checked by listening. Uk website to find out how to obtain service records. If you wish to post a query about this page, then please go to the newer raf commands forum and register as a member. Perhaps you had a grandfather in one of the world wars. Trace your family tree using world war ii 19391948 royal air force death records on order certificates online.
The record set contains records of 101,266 raf officers. It was the product of the amalgamation of the royal flying corps rfc and the royal naval air service rnas. When i was in the raf, i regularly read and reread inspectorate of flight safety accident reports. This is an archived page from the older dcboard forum of raf commands.
Apr 27, 2011 for earlier records, your first port of call should be the raf research guides on the national archives website. Vinyl records, cds, and more from rafrecords for sale at. Raf records 1946 1954 armed forces page 1 rootschat. Download the office uk series 1 dvdrip x264 xlear torrent or any other torrent from video tv shows direct download via magnet link. Raf association headquarters atlas house 41 wembley road leicester le3 1ut phone. Get military service records for the army, royal navy, royal marines or raf from 1920 who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply. Archive collection collections research raf museum. Search the national archives catalog for air force records search air force records in the access to archival databases aad unidentified flying objects project blue book air force links provided by the archives library information center alic research in military records at the national archives finding aids these are two versions of the same filing manual. The personal data that you have provided in this form will be used only for the purposes of processing. Nov 09, 2016 due to the measures implemented to prevent the spread of coronavirus, it is likely to significantly impact on the departments ability to respond to requests within the legislative timeframe. This file is described on the file description specification and not on the input specifications. Get military service records for the army, royal navy, royal marines or raf from 1920 who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply get a copy of military service records gov.
Over 20 years experience in collecting and selling records. If, like minnie driver, you have raf kin who served during the second world war, there are plenty of records for you to discover as phil tomaselli explains. It emphasizes the courage of the people and the skill of the royal air. The allies led by britain and its commonwealth and the united states fought in the most widespread war in history, with. Egxu is a royal air force station at lintononouse in north yorkshire, england, 10 miles 16 km northwest of york. Only one file in a program can be specified as a recordaddress file. Unlike the airlines i have flown for, which have, after something bad happened, mostly denied that anything at all had occurred unless there was a hole in the ground somewhere the raf was very open in its reports and these served as excellent educational materialawful warnings to other pilots. World war ii or the second world war was a global conflict from 1939 to 1945 involving most of the worlds nations.
British royal air force, officers service records 19121920. Service details for officers of the royal air force raf, mainly for men discharged before 1920. Alternatively you can leave a comment on this page using facebook in the comments box at the bottom of the page. The british royal air force service records, 1912 1939 discover your heroic ancestors who served as noncommissioned officers in the royal air force raf between 1912 and 1939. Declassified war office documents also suggest that the military had been interested in using rain. Royal flying corps rfcroyal air force raf service records home. We provide replacement uk certificates in england and wales, scotland, northern ireland, republic of ireland, and overseas registrations of uk citizens. British royal air force, officers service records 19121920 discover your ancestors who were officers in the royal air force raf between 1912 and 1920 and who served in world war 1. For searches of raf records, cheques should be made payable to hmg 3627. Enquiries about current operational casualties enquiries about current operational casualties should be addressed to the joint casualty and compassionate centre. We have listed the main sources but there may be others. Royal flying corps rfcroyal air force raf service records many records are only available online, sometimes on more than one site. The microfilmed slips contain name and raf service number only. Also included are airfields operated by the ministry of defence but no longer considered as raf stations, mod air weapons ranges and stations operated by the us visiting forces.
Thanks carol its encouraging to know but after speaking to my mum this evening im in australia shes in northern ireland i think she was looking forward going through all the old documents and photos. Various excellent shots of a low level daylight raid on. Military records reveal the extraordinary deeds of your bravest ancestors. Today these deeply interesting documents lie in the custody of the national archives of the united kingdom, either on microfilm and in digital form squadron records in air class 27, for example or on paper such as otu and ames records, in air class 29. The records of thousands of men and women who served in the raf and its the national archives is the uk governments official archive. British royal air force, airmens service records 1912. I believe he joined up 1946 and left 1954 but 4 of those years may have been in the reserve. The record set comprises more than 342,820 records of airmen from over 30 countries, including 18 who were born in germany. Records transcribed in the uk for maximum accuracy 1 on 1 personal assistance from military photo and document experts access to orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your ww1 ancestors steps. Our records may reveal valuable information about airmens military lives, including attestation year, service number, military training, and awards or decorations. This collection is a transcription of the nominal roll of other ranks both male and female who served in the royal air force in the fiftyseven years between its foundation and 1975. Detailed historic record about raf debden 4th fighter group association website raf. Unearthed documents suggest experiment triggered torrent that. The raf presentation team delivers an exciting and.
These were either men serving in the rfc when it became part of the raf or men who joined the raf direct. The filing of the various parts and periods is sometimes complex, occasionally muddled. Our digital microfilm records cover a wide and varied set of subjects, from military and naval records to foreign office. Royal flying corps rfcroyal air force raf service records. Royal air force combat reports 19391945 the national archives. Ditch thepiratebay and come to us instead to find the latest tv shows, movies, games, software and anime with the most verified torrents right here. Record office royal air force organisational history. Can someone please tell me where he would write to, or what form hed need to fill in. Second world war raf ancestors who do you think you are. During world war two the raf almost certainly prevented the invasion of britain. Mar 06, 2017 my father passed away a year ago and i would like to find his raf records. Records of members of the womens royal air force wraf, which existed 19181920, are at tna in class air 80. This guide lists and provides access to all the record series at the national archives which are available to view and download for free.
Search over 10 million military records for world war ii. Uk records office replacement birth, marriage or death. Oct 10, 2012 over 20 years experience in collecting and selling records. Discover further sources of information, relating to raf historical support on operational and other matters.
A recordaddress file is a sequentially organized file used to select records from another file. Ww1 service records for british air personnel great war. Buy vinyl records and cds from rafrecords at discogs marketplace. The royal air force raf was founded in 1918, after the uniting of the royal flying corps rfc and royal naval air service rnas.
The 48th medical group at raf lakenheath supports the combat capability of the 48th fighter wing, 100th air refueling wing, 501st combat support wing and 352nd special operations wing by offering primary and specialty health care services to more than 35,000 eligible beneficiaries totaling 149,000 outpatient encounters and 2,000 inpatient encounters annually at 6 operating locations throughout. It has satellite stations at raf topcliffe and dishforth airfield british army. Index to airmen and airwomens service records held in air 79. New evidence has emerged that the uks royal air force was carrying out cloud seeding. Find your ancestors with our war record search facility, register for a free account and save and return to your research time and time again. Royal air force offizielle abkurzung raf, inoffiziell auch r. The archive collection at raf museum london holds aircrew logbooks, first world war casualty cards, record cards for aircraft, vehicles, marine craft, aircraft accidents, site plans for raf airfields, propaganda leaflets and air transport auxiliary. This list of raf stations is a list of all current royal air force stations military air bases, airfields, and administrative headquarters of the royal air force. Info sheet 2 personnel records raf museum in london. You are reading an archived forum thread from the old dcboard software titled. This wonderful collection contains records of almost 343,000 airmen from over 30 countries.
Some files may contain information from the second world war but service records for the second world war are still with the raf see section 3. We ship records every working day, so you can receive record after about 710 days in europe 1014 days in rest of the world. Raf lakenheath directory medical clinic 48th medical group. Raf rainmakers caused 1952 flood uk news the guardian. May 11, 2012 my uncle who never married served in the raaf in ww2 but was attached to 15 flight raf, when they were stationed in australia towards the end of the war. Mac torrents torrent download apple, mac osx apps, games. Search world war ii 19391948 royal air force deaths database covers 19351950 on. British army ww1 service records, 19141920 soldiers there were about 67 million soldiers other ranks and noncommissioned officers who served with the british army in the first world war. Her records show annual filming dec and annual filming feb 1944 and she certainly didnt become an air gunner 3 years after her discharge the records form 543 of my father show annual filming and annual filming nov 1944 he was not aircrew, by that time he was at b.
It was formed on 1 april 1918 by merging the royal flying corps and the royal naval air service. For living, retired service officers wishing to obtain their raf service records,you will need to complete asubject access request form, sar and the easiest way to obtain this in order to start the procedure is via theveterans uk website. These are records of airmen with service numbers from 1 to 562875. To obtain a record, youll need either the servicemans written authority if still alive or be able to prove that you or the person giving you authority are their next of kin, and that the person is deceased. About uk, royal air force airmen records, 19181940 this collection comprises records of airmen serving in the royal air force during the years 1918 up to, and including, 1940. For events other than adoptions that were registered within the last 6 months for marriages this period is extended to 18 months, applications for certificates should be made to the register office in the district where the birth, death or marriage took place. Record address file raf a recordaddress file is a sequentially organized file used to select records from another file. He is trying to find if there would be any records in the uk relating to his service with the raf. Search world war ii royal air force 19391948 records on. Monday to friday 8am to 6pm or out of hours emergencies only. Please visit the requests for personal data and service records guide here. Depending on which arm of the service an airman served with before the royal air force was created on 1 april 1918, that is, if he was with the royal flying corps or the royal naval air service, and also if he continued service after 1922, the records may currently be held in different archives. The raf airmens service records available at the national archives in the air 79 series concern the first 329,000 individuals who served in the raf from 1 april 1918 onwards.
Authority is usually either an air ministry form denoted by f eg f96 or a signal reference xxyy where xx is the xxth sequential entry in an undefined signal log started in the year 19yy. Other organisations air historical branch royal air force. Welcome to forces reunited the place where you can find information and friends from raf barnwood we are the largest and fastest growing community of uk forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members. The records are available in the national archives as air 78 and served as an index to the full service records under air 79. British royal air force, airmens service records 19121939 discover your ancestors who served as warrant officers, noncommissioned officers, or airmen in. For the last years of its life it was the headquarters of personnel and training command but following the collocation of the two remaining raf headquarters, at raf high wycombe in 2006, raf innsworth closed in march 2008. Records began with the inception of the raf in 1918, but our collection includes retrospective details of earlier service.
Service records are the key to finding out what your ancestor did. Although the records were created from april 1918 upon the inception of the raf. Obtaining service records who do you think you are magazine. Search for a royal air force airmans service records air 79 on findmypast. Thirty five people died as a torrent of 90m tons of water and. Records of raf officers who served after 1922 are still with the raf. Discover war heroes in military records ancestry uk. Kentigern house 65 brown street glasgow g2 8ex contact telephone number. Obtaining ww2 raf service records world war two page 1. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. Some records are free to view but others are available on either a subscription or. Army service records for world war one are available at the national.
The personal data that you have provided in this form will be used only for the purposes of. Records of members of the womens royal air force wraf, which existed 19181920, are at. You can order a replacement certificate online or by post through uk records office. It emphasizes the courage of the people and the skill of the royal air force raf.
British royal air force, airmens service records 19121939. Use this guide for advice on locating records at the national archives of royal air force operations that have taken place since its formation in 1918. Registration services online ordering service login. Raf innsworth was a non flying royal air force station, on the north side of the city of gloucester, located within the parish of innsworth. Aug 30, 2001 on august 15, 1952, one of the worst flash floods ever to have occurred in britain swept through the devon village of lynmouth. Airman is a generic term for anybody in the raf, whether they flew or not. Each soldiers record of service was stored by the war office after the first world war was over. Royal air force debden or more simply raf debden is a former royal air force station located 3 miles 4. Check out our shop on discogs, the biggest online music marketplace in the world, and add some gems to your collection. Reel 1 explains adolf hitlers plan for invading england after gaining air superiority. These records are royal air force combat reports written during the second world war. Reel 6 records the london bombing on christmas eve, causing the. Royal air force raf disclosures and records office room 221b trenchard hall raf cranwell sleaford lincs ng34 8hb contact telephone number. The office uk series 1 dvdrip x264 xlear download torrent.
The royal air force raf was founded in 1918, after the uniting of the royal flying corps rfc and. Search over 10 million military records for world war ii 19391945 has one of the largest online collections for the second world war. On august 15, 1952, one of the worst flash floods ever to have occurred in britain swept through the devon village of lynmouth. A copy of the death certificate of the person whose record you seek. Start exploring the incredible british royal air force service records, 1912 1939 today. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Spva jccc, innsworth house, imjin barracks, innsworth, gl.
Local register offices also hold records of events registered in their area. Officers and men from both of these organisations were transferred to the new service and the were joined by new entrants. Sie warfen alsbald auch 37,5 cm lange duppel in england als window. A torrent swept through lynmouth, devon and remains the worst flood on record for the uk, drowning 35 people. The information covers all those from air chief marshals to aircraftmen. Member of the royal air force historical society rafhs. You can start with any relative who you think was in the army, navy or raf. Help interpreting raf ww2 service records world war two. British army ww1 service records, 19141920 soldiers. The guide also covers airborne operations that took place prior to 1918, carried out by the royal flying corps and the royal. Thirty five people died as a torrent of 90m tons of water and thousands of tons of rock poured off saturated exmoor and into the village destroying homes, bridges, shops and hotels.
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