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Royal Flying Corps and successors: World War One Gallantry Award Medal Index Cards

Catalogue reference: AIR 83

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AIR 83

This series contains the index cards for the gallantry award medals (including rare Mentioned in Despatches) made to individuals during World War One. The cards cover the transitional period from the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) to the Royal Air...

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AIR 83

Title
Royal Flying Corps and successors: World War One Gallantry Award Medal Index Cards
Date

1914-1925

Description

This series contains the index cards for the gallantry award medals (including rare Mentioned in Despatches) made to individuals during World War One. The cards cover the transitional period from the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) to the Royal Air Force (RAF).

The cards contain information such as: Surname, Christian names, Rank, Corps, Regimental number, Mentioned in Despatch, Dates and give details of who approved the award for gallantry.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
Royal Air Force, 1918-1918
Physical description

19 box(es)

Access conditions

Open

Administrative / biographical background

The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army during the First World War. The Royal Flying Corps was formed in 1912. It consisted of a Military and Naval wing, and a Central Flying School that provided training for pilots of both wings. In 1918, it merged with the Royal Naval Air Service to become the Royal Air Force

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C17020550/

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Royal Flying Corps and successors: World War One Gallantry Award Medal Index Cards