Raf Records

Trincomalee · 31-01-2008, 11:33 AM

Can anybody help ?

I sent for my uncle's wartime RAF records and they can't be found .
I think that my uncle was called up in September 1939 , but that he went , initially , to the army . He wanted to serve with the RAF and I believe he managed to get himself transferred .
He did serve in the Middle East , possibly Aden , and was a rear gunner for some of that time . Later on he was grounded because of his sight . I do have a photo of him in RAF uniform .

The woman I spoke to at RAF records suggested that he may have served with the RAF , but have actually remained with the army .

Has anyone any ideas or experiences that could throw some light on this mystery ?

Linden

Peter Clare · 31-01-2008, 11:50 AM

Linden,
Can you please give your uncles name and service number?

Regards
Peter

Trincomalee · 31-01-2008, 11:25 PM

Hello Peter .
He was Gerard Charles Joseph Sharp(e) , born 4th October 1914 . I don't have a service number for him .
I think my father said that they both went to Liverpool , and they may have started out with the Kings Liverpools .
But none of this is certain.
Regards,
Linden

Paul Reed · 31-01-2008, 11:34 PM

I think sadly without further information, and without knowledge of the correct spelling of name on enlistment, your chances of finding him are slim.

Donnie · 31-01-2008, 11:37 PM

how would i go about finding my great uncles service records??

CREED, SGT WILLIAM GEORGE, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 221 Sqdn. Service No:1314495

Thanks...Donnie

Paul Reed · 31-01-2008, 11:42 PM

Contact:

RAF Records Office:
PMA(Sec)1b(RAF),
Building 248A,
RAF Innsworth,
Gloucester GL3 1EZ

Donnie · 31-01-2008, 11:45 PM

thanks paul...do i need to provide a SAR form like u do when applying for army service records?

Donnie

Trincomalee · 31-01-2008, 11:50 PM

The RAF records have just moved to Disclosures , Raf Cranwell , Trenchard Hall , Sleaford , Lincs ., NG34 8HB

I was speaking to them yesterday and they have a backlog of at least 1000 enquiries .

Paul , I am 99% certain that my uncle would have spelled his name without the "e".
Do you think I have any chance of finding him ?

Regards,
Linden

Paul Reed · 01-02-2008, 12:02 AM

Thanks for that update on the address; I will amend my sites. Always useful to know this!

I think it will be hard; they seem to not do too well if you don't have a number.

Paul Reed · 01-02-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnie

thanks paul...do i need to provide a SAR form like u do when applying for army service records?

Donnie

As far as I know, yes.

31-01-2008, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Trincomalee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 166	Raf Records Can anybody help ? I sent for my uncle's wartime RAF records and they can't be found . I think that my uncle was called up in September 1939 , but that he went , initially , to the army . He wanted to serve with the RAF and I believe he managed to get himself transferred . He did serve in the Middle East , possibly Aden , and was a rear gunner for some of that time . Later on he was grounded because of his sight . I do have a photo of him in RAF uniform . The woman I spoke to at RAF records suggested that he may have served with the RAF , but have actually remained with the army . Has anyone any ideas or experiences that could throw some light on this mystery ? Linden

31-01-2008, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Peter Clare Legendary Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Neverland Posts: 5,648	Linden, Can you please give your uncles name and service number? Regards Peter __________________ On weald of Kent I watched once more Again I heard that grumbling roar Of fighter planes; yet none were near And all around the sky was clear Borne on the wind a whisper came 'Though men grow old, they stay the same' And then I knew, unseen to eye The ageless Few were sweeping by

31-01-2008, 11:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,590	I think sadly without further information, and without knowledge of the correct spelling of name on enlistment, your chances of finding him are slim. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

31-01-2008, 11:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Donnie A Chosen Man Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 445	how would i go about finding my great uncles service records?? CREED, SGT WILLIAM GEORGE, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 221 Sqdn. Service No:1314495 Thanks...Donnie __________________ Swift & Bold My website www.freewebs.com/dswgreatwar Dedicated to all of my family who fought and fell Last edited by Donnie; 31-01-2008 at 11:39 PM.

31-01-2008, 11:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,590	Contact: RAF Records Office: PMA(Sec)1b(RAF), Building 248A, RAF Innsworth, Gloucester GL3 1EZ __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

31-01-2008, 11:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trincomalee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 166	Hello Peter . He was Gerard Charles Joseph Sharp(e) , born 4th October 1914 . I don't have a service number for him . I think my father said that they both went to Liverpool , and they may have started out with the Kings Liverpools . But none of this is certain. Regards, Linden

31-01-2008, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Donnie A Chosen Man Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 445	thanks paul...do i need to provide a SAR form like u do when applying for army service records? Donnie __________________ Swift & Bold My website www.freewebs.com/dswgreatwar Dedicated to all of my family who fought and fell

31-01-2008, 11:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trincomalee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 166	The RAF records have just moved to Disclosures , Raf Cranwell , Trenchard Hall , Sleaford , Lincs ., NG34 8HB I was speaking to them yesterday and they have a backlog of at least 1000 enquiries . Paul , I am 99% certain that my uncle would have spelled his name without the "e". Do you think I have any chance of finding him ? Regards, Linden Last edited by Trincomalee; 31-01-2008 at 11:55 PM.

01-02-2008, 12:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,590	Thanks for that update on the address; I will amend my sites. Always useful to know this! I think it will be hard; they seem to not do too well if you don't have a number. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

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