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World War Two / Help needed understanding RAF service records.
« on: Tuesday 05 March 19 20:20 GMT (UK)  »
I have my great uncles 1943 to 1944 RAF service record or part of it. some of it has been microfilmed (annual filming Mar 1944 and Nov 1944). I have manged to break some of it down to locations and trade (AC2 Wop/air, U/T). However, when he was at Bridlington 70 ITW on the 21 Oct 1944 it ends there, he was moved to D unit, but I cant find anything on this. If there is anyone with a good knowledge of RAF records good give me some advice it would be great. Also what N/E might mean.

Thank in advance.
Newbie.

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Family History Beginners Board / Aliases for Irish soldiers
« on: Friday 26 May 17 02:36 BST (UK)  »
Hi everyone, I am new to the whole family history search, only a month, I have found out quite a bit though in that time, but I have come across something strange with my great grandfather, it seems he join the British army in Belfast in 1885 at 18 in his own name, then when I followed his records where he served his time, he enlisted on and off, then I came across another of his records at the age of 36 he was about to use a different first name, but it was crossed off and his real first name put in. Was it a thing that Irish men used a different name outside the ranks as to hide their army background. Any info is very welcome. ???

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