RAF Help please

[Carrie Meerten]

I have my grandfathers original Royal Air Force Service and Release Book and need some help with understanding a few things - what does the following in bold/italics stand for

• 1. Rank = LAC
  2. Class of Release = A
  3. Unit/Group = 5351 AC Wing II Group
  4. RAF Character = V.G
  5. Proficiency A = SAT
  6. Served in the R.A.F.V.R. on full time service

He was a Workshand - does anyone know what this was, or what he did.

He was not a casulty of war so there is no listing in the CWGC site or with national archives. I also have his service number. Is there a site for the RAF that I might be able to find further info on him from ???

[FredP]

I don't personally have any experience of RAF records but suggest you try the RAF Museum

They also have a Department of Research & Information Services.

Hope these supply what you need, FredP.

[Annie]

][*]Rank = LAC[*]Class of Release = A[*]Unit/Group = 5351 AC Wing II Group[*]RAF Character = V.G[*]Proficiency A = SAT[*]Served in the R.A.F.V.R. on full time service[/list][/list]He was a Workshand - does anyone know what this was, or what he did.

Hi Meerten

L A C = Leading Aircraftman
Class A = fit and no probs
Character = very good (behaved himself)
Profiency A = satisfactory (did as he was told)
R A F V R = Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit is just what it says
Workshand = general dogsbody

Annie

[BlossD]

BlossD England

Hi Carrie

I'm new to this Forum and as it is sometime since your initial request I am unsure if you will pick up this thread.

I'm searching for information on 5351 Wing II Group.

I have my Father's RAF Service and Release Book it states

1.Rank = LAC
2.Class of Release = A
3.Unit/Group = 5351 AC Wing II Group
4.RAF Character = V.G
5.Proficiency A = SAT
6.Served in the R.A.F.V.R. on full time service
7. Workshand = Quote from book "As a workshand this airman has had very varied experience in connection with the building trade. He has carried out his duties in a very workman like manner and is very sound"

I have my Fathers Service Number and I'm searching for information related to the time he spent in the RAF

My Father served from 1941 to 1946

It would be interesting to know if your Grandfather was stationed with my Father and if they were released from the same RAF Base?