RAF Service Record - Service Number

[sonstar]

Evening all,

How do I find out about my Grandads service history, he has passed away recently and it is something I never got around to doing with him. 

I can give you details of when he joined the RAF and left, his name etc etc.

Best wishes
Sonia

[busybod]

Hi Sonia,

I think you have to have permission from the next of kin.  Did your Grandad have a wife and is she still living.  If you go to www.raf.mod.uk/community/support you will find a form to fill in to access his service records.  I think there are two forms to fill in, one for if you have permission from next of kin and for if you dont.  I sent for my Father's records last year and got them back in about a month.  It costs £30.  I don't know what their turnround time is now. 

Good luck.

[sonstar]

Hi Sonia,

I think you have to have permission from the next of kin.  Did your Grandad have a wife and is she still living.  If you go to www.raf.mod.uk/community/support you will find a form to fill in to access his service records.  I think there are two forms to fill in, one for if you have permission from next of kin and for if you dont.  I sent for my Father's records last year and got them back in about a month.  It costs £30.  I don't know what their turnround time is now. 

Good luck.

BRilliant I will ask Grandma.

Will it be possible she will have his service record at their house still? x

[sonstar]

I think I may have found his RAF number, can I do anything with it now?

[busybod]

I wouldn't have thought that your Grandma would have had Grandads service record at home, but its worth asking.  If I were you I should ring the RAF at Cranwell, I'll get you the number and get back. You will need his service no. for the application form.

[busybod]

Good news, your Grandma as his widow will not have to pay the £30. 

Ring: RAF Disclosure Section, Room 221b Trenchard Hall, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 8HB.

Tel 01400-261201

I found them to be very helpful.

Best of luck.

[sonstar]

Good news, your Grandma as his widow will not have to pay the £30. 

Ring: RAF Disclosure Section, Room 221b Trenchard Hall, RAF Cranwell, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 8HB.

Tel 01400-261201

I found them to be very helpful.

Best of luck.

Thank you so much. I appreciate this.

Sonia

[busybod]

You're welcome.

[sonstar]

What information will be on his Service Record? Do you get details of where he went and what he did? What his medals are etc?