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Heather

Heather Report 10 Dec 2004 14:33

Many thanks, that is very kind of you. Dad is 90 now and lives entirely alone doing all his own cooking, cleaning and shopping. Is 120 miles away from me but refuses to move to me or sister. Stubborn old ................. But I guess thats the kind of men they had to be.

Heather

Heather Report 10 Dec 2004 14:11

Thanks Peter, no he enlisted at beginning of war even though in a reserved occupation (mad or what??)

Helen

Helen Report 10 Dec 2004 12:58

Many thanks to every one. Will give your advice a go Peter but if I get stuck I will be in touch shortly!!! Best wishes Helen

Peter

Peter Report 10 Dec 2004 12:11

Yes any direct reele can (you will need to prove it) Go to eather of the addresses above to find out more. If you can get his servis Number and/or squadron this will help in the search. If he was awarded any medals (not campain) then his name will be in the London gazette. this will give you his servis number. Was he RAF or RAFVR there names were put in on being acttivated. I found 10 items on 3 of my relles there

Heather

Heather Report 10 Dec 2004 12:04

Peter, can you actually get your Dad's records from WW2? My Dad was a gunner in Bomber Command and earlier in the first RAF Regiment.

Peter

Peter Report 10 Dec 2004 11:27

Hendons web site is www (.)rafmuseum(.)org(.)uk You can get info on records via NA or www(.)mod(.)uk Squadrons go to raf history or just put in the Sqn number Bomber comand has sites as dose fighter comand some are official some private Theres lots of help out there and most are linked to other sites on the subject. Remove () from addreesses. If you need more help mail me and I'll chase thing for you I did it my self a few months ago so have links on my screen.

Sheila

Sheila Report 10 Dec 2004 10:19

Try RAF museum at Hendon, sure to have a website. They hold records for British and Commonwealth airmen, and are usually very helpful. Good Luck

Helen

Helen Report 10 Dec 2004 10:16

Many thanks Helen!

Unknown

Unknown Report 8 Dec 2004 21:12

Helen I suggest you read this first: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/militaryhistory/airforce/ nell

Helen

Helen Report 8 Dec 2004 21:03

Hi there I have just discovered that both my grandfathers were in the RAF but apart from the fact that I knew one was in Australia and the other in Germany, I have nothing else to go on. Can anyone advise me where to go from here - ie. how to find out squadrons etc. either online, postal or records office. Your advise in this matter would be very much appreciated as I am totally ignorant in this area!! Best wishes Helen