More AIR79 abbreviation mysteries!

[Errol Martyn]

This AIR79 extract, below, relates to a man who enlisted in the RAF on 18 October 1918 as a Private 2nd Class. His civilian occupation was that of dental mechanic (became a fully-fledged dentist after the war) but he was employed by the RAF as a hospital orderly. Most of what is recorded for his units I can only guess at. Any clarification would be most welcome.

RD (D) 18 Oct 18 =  RAF Depot, Blandford - but what does the (D) stand for?

R.T.W. (D) = Recruit Training Wing? at Blandford? - but what does the (D) stand for?

1 SW, 26 Oct 18 = ?

illegible, 22 May 19 - possibly RAF Station Blandford?

E.P.D. Blandford, 31 May 19 = ?

E Com.[S?], Blandford, 14 Jun 19 = ?

Halton Camp Dis, 3 Sep 19 = Halton Camp for Dispersal?

His posting to 'G' Reserve date is recorded as 18 Oct 18 (sic - actually his enlistment date)

 

TIA,

Errol

 

Edited 12 April , 2019 by Errol Martyn