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RAF records abbreviations
« on: Wednesday 08 May 24 08:52 BST (UK) »
I have just received a copy of my Mother's RAF service record from 1942/46.
I have managed to decipher most of the jargon and abbreviations used, but there are two things that have completely foxed me -
UT, sometimes ut (which I assumed had something to do with training?)
Telst (appears to refer to a job or skill)
If it is any help, my Mum served with barrage balloon squadrons.
I would appreciate any help with this.
Thank you,
Paul.

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Re: RAF records abbreviations
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 08 May 24 22:52 BST (UK) »
I guess UT might be Under Training.
The Telst could be telegraphist, ie the person in touch with the command room. Or telephonist.

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Re: RAF records abbreviations
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 08 May 24 22:55 BST (UK) »
Agree, U/T was definitely under training.

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Re: RAF records abbreviations
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 09 May 24 16:57 BST (UK) »
Thanks for these replies.
Of course, Telst refers to telephony - when I mentioned this to my sister she immediately confirmed that our Mother had trained as a telephonist - and that training must have been during her service in the WRAF, 1942-46.
Regards, Paul.
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