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Title: Obtaining RAF Records
Post by: Elwyn Attwood on Monday 21 June 21 10:24 BST (UK)

I am looking to obtain the RAF records of my deceased father-in-law.

I have now obtained his Death Certificate from the G.R.O.

Does anyone know I have to send the original or can I send a scanned copy?

I would appreciate your help - and any other advice you think that may be useful.

Title: Re: Obtaining RAF Records
Post by: Girl Guide on Monday 21 June 21 11:53 BST (UK)

You will need to send a copy of the death certificate which would mean getting it from the GRO.

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records

The above tells you how to apply.  Unless it has changed, it costs £30 and will probably take several months before you get the records.

As I didn't wish to send the original death certificate for my late father-in-law's records I obtained a copy from the GRO.

Title: Re: Obtaining RAF Records
Post by: AntonyMMM on Monday 21 June 21 11:56 BST (UK)

I've applied for many WW2 service records from  the MoD and used scanned copies  every time - never had a problem.

Be aware - the current waiting times can be very long

Title: Re: Obtaining RAF Records
Post by: ShaunJ on Monday 21 June 21 12:20 BST (UK)

There is currently a problem with the RAF records search form - the link is broken on the https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-someone-elses-records page. I have reported it.