RootsChat.Com

General => Armed Forces => World War Two => Topic started by: Treetotal on Thursday 27 April 23 15:07 BST (UK)

Title: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: Treetotal on Thursday 27 April 23 15:07 BST (UK)
Could anyone give me any information on this group photo please. The name of the dog would be helpful  :P ;D ;D
Thanks for looking.
Carol
Title: Re: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: Andy J2022 on Thursday 27 April 23 16:55 BST (UK)
Since they are all, with one exception, young airmen I would suggest they are recruits undergoing basic training during National Service. The man with the dog (whose name is Rover) is the only NCO so possibly their instructor. Note also the man in the centre of second row from the back is in what appears to be a pullover, possibly because he hadn't yet been issued with his service dress.  They look too old to be Air Cadets.

The buildings behind look distinctly civilian.
Title: Re: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 27 April 23 16:58 BST (UK)
A pullover? Isn't it a buttoned up greatcoat?
Title: Re: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: Andy J2022 on Thursday 27 April 23 17:02 BST (UK)
Quote from: ShaunJ on Thursday 27 April 23 16:58 BST (UK)
A pullover? Isn't it a buttoned up greatcoat?
Yes I think you're right.
Title: Re: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: tonepad on Thursday 27 April 23 17:17 BST (UK)
RAF basic training in Blackpool (or Morcombe) during WW2.
The Sidecap was replaced by the Service Dress Cap (with peak) about 1952.

https://amounderness.co.uk/blackpool_1941_raf_squad_a_flight_11_squadron_3_wing_15_rc.html


Tony
Title: Re: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: Treetotal on Thursday 27 April 23 18:41 BST (UK)
Thank you so much Andy and Shaun for your valued input, it's much appreciated. thanks also to tone for the great link.
I value your knowledge and appreciate your help.  :D
Carol
Title: Re: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: Treetotal on Thursday 27 April 23 18:44 BST (UK)
Does anyone think that this guy is in the group please?

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=872433.0

Carol
Title: Re: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: tonepad on Friday 28 April 23 06:44 BST (UK)
Hi Carol

The Sharp/Steggles post card has Plymouth, Torquay & Newquay on the back.
RAF Babbacombe (near Torquay) was another WW2 training centre where recruits (Officer Cadets) were billeted in seaside hotels.

https://kenfentonswar.com/raf-training/


Tony
Title: Re: RAF Group Information Sought Please
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 28 April 23 14:28 BST (UK)
What an amazing website, for very informative and a really interesting read. Your help is very much appreciated  :D
Thank you so much.
Carol