Does anyone know what M.O.A.P means in relation to carpentry?

[Newlogs612]

I have been researching an ancestor in London and he appears on a death certificate in 1944 which occupation listed as Carpenter M.O.A.P.

I cannot find any reference to what this M.O.A.P.means.  Does anyone recognise it ?

[wyndham]

Ministry of Aircraft Production?

[jess5athome]

Hi, I have to agree with the above post, In July of the following year it was amalgamated into the ministry of supply.
Regards,jess

[Newlogs612]

Thanks for the posts, much appreciated however I am still unsure how that would relate to carpentry.  A living relative does not recall him being involved in that field at all, "he made things and sold them" is how she recalls its.

I wonder if there are any other possibilities?

[alanmack]

Hi Newlogs,
                 Carpentry would be needed (and still is) in the building of production jigs, packing cases for shipping and storage . . . The list is endless. If a skilled carpenter he may have been overseeing semi-skilled labour. All of this activity would have been of a secure nature and covered by the Official Secrets Act. As a result, like many he may never have felt inclined to speak of his work.

Alan

[Newlogs612]

Thanks Alan, that support the fact we know he had people working for him

Regards

[GrahamSimons]

In addition some aircraft were of wooden construction - for example the Mosquito and the many gliders used in the Normandy landings and Operation Market Garden.

[Newlogs612]

thank you

[Redroger]

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