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Member Since: July 2005 Posts: 28 Send Message	Margaret	Report	11 Nov 2006 20:48
Member Since: July 2005 Posts: 28 Send Message	Does anyone know where I go to obtain RAF records. I have the rank and profession on a marriage certificate dated 1928. They were in for long service not just call up. Do I have enough info? Any help or sugestions will be appreciated. Margaret
Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 28,261 Send Message	KathleenBell	Report	11 Nov 2006 20:54
	Found by googling:- RAF and WAAF As for the Army and Navy, you can only access records about yourself or your next of kin, and a search fee may be charged. PMA IM1b(RAF) Room 5 Building 248A RAF Personnel Management Agency RAF Innsworth Gloucester GL3 1EZ Kath. x
Member Since: July 2005 Posts: 28 Send Message	Margaret	Report	11 Nov 2006 21:01
Member Since: July 2005 Posts: 28 Send Message	Many thanks Kath. I'll try them. Margaret Thank you Glen. I thought it would cost but was'nt sure if I had enough information. Marg
Member Since: November 2005 Posts: 3,355 Send Message	Glen In Tinsel Knickers	Report	11 Nov 2006 21:09
	Technically the records are only available to the individual, their widow or next of kin. You have to supply a death cert if the person is deceased and sign a declaration to say you are next of kin. The fee is payable in advance but if no records can be found then the fee is non refundable.