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General => Armed Forces => World War One => Topic started by: Bannerman on Tuesday 22 May 18 22:04 BST (UK)
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Two of my father's uncles (brothers) enlisted with the RAF towards the end of WW1. I have managed to decipher the RFC/RAF unit codes for one brother but am running up against a wall with the second.
From other posts I have RD as Farnborough but are RD(D) and RD(R) also Farnborough?
The units I am struggling with are SYHC, 199YS, 200YS, E & PD Renfrew, IDE.
Marske and Eastchurch I understand but the service record is marked in red pen. Are these corrections / edits around the time of his discharge?
Many thanks in advance.
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The Y may be Fs ? as in Flying Schools?
Ady
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I think RDs are Repair Depots too.
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Was he a mechanic I think ERD are Engine Repair Depots.
Ady
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Many thanks for the replies mmm45. Yes, the back of the sheet gives his job description as aero rigger.
Best
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The Y may be Fs ? as in Flying Schools?
Ady
That looks highly probable. I would imagine aircraft riggers were in high demand at flying schools given the number of training accidents!
Philip