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R A F service records
« on: Tuesday 23 September 14 15:19 BST (UK) »
I am the  only chid of my parents marriage both of whom are deceased, could someone tell me if i have to pay to obtain his service record ?
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Re: R A F service records
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 23 September 14 16:43 BST (UK) »
Yes there's a £30 fee which is only waived for the spouse or civil partner of the subject at the time of death (or parent if there was no spouse or civil partner).

https://www.gov.uk/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records#service-records-of-deceased-service-personnel
UK Census info. Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

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Re: R A F service records
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 23 September 14 19:06 BST (UK) »
OK, thank you, bodger
Attenborough, Bacon,Melbourne, Thorpe, Ride,Simpson/ Derbyshire, Judson,Bacon,/Keighley,
Lockett/ Manchester, Harling/ Lancaster & Manchester