force136 Posted 27 February Share Posted 27 February Can anyone explain what a "bomber" was as a trade? This would be for a sergeant supposedly not a flier. I am guessing it refers to someone who loads bombs on to planes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 27 February Share Posted 27 February (edited) Quote I am guessing it refers to someone who loads bombs on to planes? No not air related at all. A 'Bomber' was an infantryman trained and thus qualified in the throwing of bombs (grenades). Skill-at-arms rather than a trade. See: https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/ww1-infantry-bomber-arm-badge.html Dave Edited 27 February by HERITAGE PLUS Typo correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
force136 Posted 27 February Author Share Posted 27 February Sorry, my apologies. It actually states that he was Miscellaneous (Bomber) ? This being what is listed in the air force listing as his trade. Joined RFC so had no prior service to be trained in the definition of bomber (grenades) you mention. He was with 99 and 96 squadrons which were bomber squadrons. Just odd if he was listed as Miscellaneous they included (Bomber) with it unless it had something directly to do with his work. I have never seen a record to another enlisted man where it would state his trade and (Fighter) for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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