RAF Abbreviations

[shinglma]

Can anyone tell me what the following abbreviations mean on appointments gazetted on this LG page.

from (O.)

from (A.)

from (K.B.)

from (A & S)

Any ideas

Mike S

[RFT]

Hello Mike S

I was about to raise a similar post on this topic. I have come across similar markings in WW1 squadron records thus:-

(O), (A), and (A & S).

Sorry I can't be of help but will be watching your post with interest to see if someone knows the answer to this.

Rob

[auchonvillerssomme]

Aeroplane & Seaplanes Officers qualified as pilots and employed on flying duties

Administrative Officers employed on Administration duties (even if qualified as pilots).

Airship Officers qualified and employed on flying duties on Airships.

Kite Balloon Officers employed to man the Kite Balloon sections

Medical Medical Officers. These would have previously been provided by the RAMC and RN

Observer Officers qualified and employed on observer duties in aeroplanes

Staff Officer Officers employed on staff duties at HQ's

Technical Officers employed on Maintenance, Supply and similar duties

Mick

[RFT]

Hello Mick

Many thanks for your response.

Regards

Rob

[auchonvillerssomme]

Rob

No problem, I have been looking for the website where I picked up the info.

Here it is.

http://www.rafweb.org/Branches.htm

Mick

[shinglma]

Mick

Sorry not to respond sooner. I took my eye off the ball...

Thanks for your really helpful reply. Its much appreciated.

Regards

Mike S