It was formed on 1 April 1918 by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, as a response to the events of the First World War. The RAF is the oldest independent air force in the world – the first air force to become independent of army or navy control. Of the 329,000 RAF service numbers within the series, around 8,500 are not available as the individual was either commissioned as an officer, in which case his service record will probably not survive (look for him in the records of officers AIR 76), or because the record is still kept by the Ministry of Defence. 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.Īirman is a generic term for anybody in the RAF, whether they flew or not. The record set comprises more than 342,820 records of airmen from over 30 countries, including 18 who were born in Germany. ĝetails of injuries attained during service.ĝetails of promotions, reductions, and casualties.
Through the years the records differ slightly, but most will include: The images may provide additional details. The amount of information listed varies, but the records usually include a combination of the following information about your ancestor: Some airmen used an initial or a diminutive instead of a first name, so you should be aware of possible alternatives when searching for your ancestor’s first name. Each record comprises a transcript and images of the original register, from The National Archives AIR 79 series.
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