wesmo Posted 5 July , 2014 Share Posted 5 July , 2014 I have recently found the service record of a friend's grandfather, Walter Nunn, who joined the RFC from the army in January 1917. His RFC / RAF record show his units as 2 S.D. and 5 A.R.D., the latter appears to be described as "Drop Centre, Purfleet." Can any forum member shed any light on the nature of these units? Many thanks. Wesmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickdavis Posted 5 July , 2014 Share Posted 5 July , 2014 2 Stores Depot was at Regent's Park NW1. Upon the formation of the RAF it comprised the following sections: HQ, Liaison & Indent Dept, Provision Section, Ledger Dept, complete Engine Group, Fire Engine Spares Group, Receipts Dept, Packing Dept, Shipping Dept, MT Section, Fitters & Salvage Section and Stores Section. It had an outstation at Deodar Road, Putney Bridge for its Obsolete Engine Dept. By November 1918 it comprised: HQ, Liaison & Indent Dept, Provision Section, Ledgers Dept, complete Engine Group, 8 Engine Spares Groups, Carpenter's Shop, Shipping & Transport Dept and Inspection & Receipts Dept. 5 (Eastern) Aircraft Repair Depot was at Henlow. In May 1918 it comprised:4 Stores Sub-Sections, 4 Accounting Sub-Sections, half a Vulcanising Sub-Section, 4 Salvage Sections and 2 Motor Cycle Repair Sub-Sections. It was proposed to increase its Salvage Sections to 16 units. By November it comprised:Depot HQ, 3 Engine Repair Sections, 4 Aero Repair Sections, 2 MT Repair Sections, 4 Transport Sub-Sections, 2 Stores & Accounting Sub-Sections and 1 Salvage Section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesmo Posted 5 July , 2014 Author Share Posted 5 July , 2014 Mick, I never expected such a detailed reply! My sincere thanks. Wesmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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