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British Royal Air Force, Airmen's Service Records 1912-1939

Discover your ancestors who served as Warrant Officers, noncommissioned officers, or airmen in the Royal Air Force (RAF) between 1912 and 1939. The record set contains records of almost 343,000 airmen, who were born in over 30 countries. You may be able to explore the personal lives of these airmen, including details of their birthplaces, civilian occupations, religious denominations, and wives and children. In addition, the records may reveal details of their military lives, including attestation year, service number, military training, and awards or decorations.

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Discover your ancestors who served as Warrant Officers, noncommissioned officers, or airmen in the Royal Air Force (RAF) between 1912 and 1939. The record set contains records of almost 343,000 airmen, who were born in over 30 countries. You may be able to explore the personal lives of these airmen, including details of their birthplaces, civilian occupations, religious denominations, and wives and children. In addition, the records may reveal details of their military lives, including attestation year, service number, military training, and awards or decorations.

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