RAF help please

[maz1]

Hi
Ive recently found an old address book and found my great uncles name and RAF no in it, I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to be able to tell me more please.

LAC BROWN WILLIAM 1287025 - address was 313 MV RAF INDIA (somethings crossed out and I can read it im afraid)
I know he was born 26 dec 1913 Lewisham (at least I think this birthday goes with this William Brown - theres three of them)

Any info on this chap would be brilliant
thank you
Maz

[Geoffers]

To begin with have a read through this TNA signpost on RAF airmen - click here (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/airmanraf.htm?WT.lp=rg-3194)

In particular read the section on service records after 1922 and its link through to the Veterans UK web-site.

You may be able to confirm if the dte of birth is correct by searching the GRO index of births.

[keith9351]

Obtaining his service record from as per Geoffers message is the best option but while your waiting you could try this site, just add www.

rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27

Some very knowledgeable and helpful people, the link above should narrow down when he joined the RAF.

Keith

[maz1]

Hi Keith and Geoffers
thanks ever so much for the info, i shall look later on (when more awake!)
all help gratefully received
thanks
Maz

[wayfarer]

Probably not much help to you but his rank would be Leading Aircraftsman, MV probably stands for Motor Vehicle, either MT driver or mechanic. The number is fairly early for conscription post war and if he had entered at minimum age it would have been arround 1931/2. I doubt this helps much but others have given you valid pointers. I'm just talking as an ex RAF bod.
LAC BROWN WILLIAM 1287025 - address was 313 MV RAF INDIA (somethings crossed out and I can read it im afraid)
I know he was born 26 dec 1913 Lewisham (at least I think this birthday goes with this William Brown - theres three of them)

[maz1]

Hi Wayfarer
Thanks for your input, its all useful stuff.
Thanks again
Marian

[wayfarer]

Keith9351's post was excellent. I checked in there and found my intake at RAF Cardington from the reference list of numbers. This might not find your Uncle specifically but would certainly hone it down for you.

[maz1]

Hi Wayfarer
I thought Id give it a go but still waiting to get a email from the site so I can be able to post messages!!
Still hopeful though
Marian

[oldsoldier]

i have just applied for a relatives service records ( raf ) you can get them from raf disclosure section, room 221b ,trenchard hall , raf cranwell , sleaford , lincs , NG24 8HB , tel. 01400 261201 for a form or download the form raf kinship pdf. there is a £30 charge for the files unless you are next of kin ( immediate )

[maz1]

Hi Oldsoldier
thanks so much for the info, I shall keep that address etc and look into it when I can.
thanks again
Marian