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Finding out what someone did during WW2

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Greydogs123 · 29/12/2023 20:05

I’ve recently found out that a female relative worked for the air ministry during the Second World War. She never spoke about what her role was due to signing the secrets act, but I am wondering if it is now possible to find out what they did. How would I go about finding that information? TIA.

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ssd · 29/12/2023 20:12

Id like to know this too

tommika · 29/12/2023 20:19

If she was in the services then military records will provide units etc, but if she was a civilian working in the ministry then I don’t know

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-records-of-service

Get a copy of military records of service

Get military records of service for the Royal Navy (including Royal Marines), British Army and Royal Air Force - who can apply, how long it takes, cost, how to apply.

https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-records-of-service

tommika · 29/12/2023 20:24

A very wide scope is the National archives in Kew. Their catalogues can be searched online

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

Discovery | The National Archives

The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone.

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

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Greydogs123 · 29/12/2023 20:27

Thank you. She was civilian, so it seems a little more tricky to find out. I’ll explore the national archives.

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