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Armed Forces / Re: Interpreting RAF numbers
« on: Friday 27 October 17 02:22 BST (UK)  »
Thank you for the quick replies and help. I went back to the birth certificate and realized that the 7/0 was actually F/0 (cursive hand-writing with the backwards F), so presumably that would be flight or flying officer. He went on to become a wing commander so that makes sense. Does anyone know what the service records at MOD would contain? Would it provide addresses, service dates, or even family members?

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Armed Forces / Interpreting RAF numbers
« on: Thursday 26 October 17 17:02 BST (UK)  »
I am looking for my biological grandfather and wondering how to interpret the numbers provided on my father's birth certificate from 1945. His occupation is listed as 7/0 R.A.F. followed by a six digit number (I assume he's dead by now but there's a very small chance he could be alive so I think rules are I can't post it). What does the 7/0 indicate? Is the six digit number his service number? If so, are there online sources for accessing service information or is it kept under lock and key by MOD? I do know his name as well, but it's a common one, so google has so far only revealed that he was appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1969. Any thoughts on how to interpret the 7/0 and where to go from here? Thank you!

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