Obtaining WW2 service records, RAF & WAAF

[Highland one]

I would say get the service records if you can, don`t think you will be disappointed as they tell you so much.
When l got my Uncles records for RAF they told me what he was doing from the day he signed up until the day in 1943 that he was listed as Killed in Action, lost without trace.
He was a Lancaster rear gunner with 100 Squadron at Waltham (Grimsby).

Had he survived he would have been 100 next week, sadly forever twenty.

If there is anything you don`t understand on the records there will certainly be someone on here who can help.
Its a fantastic site, good luck, the wait will be worth it.

Thankyou Welwyn, It  will mean a lot to me to see my late Mums WAAF records as it will be another, answer to the many questions I have about her.
I didn't grow up with my real parents but learnt so much about their lives through research... I've said it many times but isn't the Internet wonderful for these purposes 😊

[WelwynGC1]

My Brother and l were lucky enough to meet a wonderful WAAF called Katie Reid whom it is very likely was on duty the night that my Uncle was lost on a raid to Berlin.

She told us about how they would have to put "MISSING" on the ops board.

She was very tiny and was known as half-pint, sadly passed away in her nineties about five or six years ago.
I was able to get my Uncles story into a book, "Bomber Command-Battle of Berlin-Failed to Return"
So proud that he played his part.

[Highland one]

Aw what an interesting story Welwyn.,yes it must make you feel proud...
My mum would have turned 100 last July.. You never know maybe she knew Katie Reid

[Highland one]

I now have my late Mum's WAAF records
I would be delighted if anyone could help me understand about the code numbers and places... Many thanks

[Taffster]

Can only help if you let us know the details

[candleflame]

https://ww2memories.wordpress.com/2011/09/13/common-abbreviations-on-ww2-raf-records-b-c-d/

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