verdun Posted 24 August , 2018 Share Posted 24 August , 2018 Can anyone tell me what 'K.B.O.' stands for as a 'job description' in the Royal Flying Corps? Thanks if you can help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 24 August , 2018 Share Posted 24 August , 2018 a complete guess- Kite Balloon Observer/Operator ? Could you show us a copy of that part of the original document please ? Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdun Posted 24 August , 2018 Author Share Posted 24 August , 2018 as attached... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 24 August , 2018 Share Posted 24 August , 2018 KBO is definitly Kite Balloon but then either it is Observer or Officer. I'm not sure which. An expert will be along shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 24 August , 2018 Share Posted 24 August , 2018 (edited) It is observer: http://www.rafmuseumstoryvault.org.uk/sheet/rfc-kite-balloon-observer-parachute-harness TR Edited 24 August , 2018 by Terry_Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 24 August , 2018 Share Posted 24 August , 2018 Hi Came across this useful set of abbreviations for RAF Officers whilst I was going through some Air1 files at the National Archives in Kew. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verdun Posted 24 August , 2018 Author Share Posted 24 August , 2018 Thanks, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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