11. Records in other archives
- visit the RAF Museum website.
- visit the RAF website to read about the histories of RAF squadrons.
- consult the Air Force Lists (see section 8.1) at the British Library, the Society of Genealogists and some local archives.
How do I find old Air Force records?
You can request your military records in any of these ways:
- Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
- Write a letter to the NPRC.
- Visit the NPRC in person.
- Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
- Hire an independent researcher.
How do I find my father’s service number?
Your father’s service number should be listed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). OMPFs and individual medical reports for those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and who were separated from the service prior to 1955 are in the custody of NARA’s National Personnel Records Center in St.
Where can I find national service records?
It was also responsible for dealing with refusals by employers to reinstate servicemen and women in civil employment. At the end of the War it therefore played a major role in military demobilisation and resettlement.
How do I get my Air Force service records?
The form can be emailed to AFPC/DP1OR Military Records Incoming at [email protected], faxed to 210-565-3124 (DSN 665-3124) or mailed to the AFPC address on the back of the form. Requests for records or documents cannot be made by phone.
Why can’t I find my father’s military records?
Veterans’ records are not accessible to the public until 62 years after the veteran has separated from the service. So if your veteran was still in the service after 1952, only he or she or an authorized person can access that veteran’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
When did the first RAF records come out?
The records began with the inception of the RAF on 1 April 1918, but they include retrospective details of earlier service in the Royal Flying Corps or Royal Naval Air Service. Airman is a generic term for anybody in the RAF, whether they flew or not.
Where can I find the records of people who served in RAF?
Last year saw the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Air Force. The records of thousands of men (and women) who served in the RAF and its predecessors during the First World War are held by The National Archives.
How do I look for records of Royal Air Force airmen service records?
How to look for records of… Royal Air Force airmen service records 1912-1939 How do I view these records? You can search and download service records of Royal Air Force airmen. Officers’ records are not included here and are held in separate collections at The National Archives.
Are there any records of Airman’s military service after 1939?
If the airman’s service number falls within this range there may be further records of his military service in Royal Naval Air Service records or Royal Navy records. Records of RAF airmen who served after 1939, and of men whose service numbers were above 562875 are still with the RAF.
