Letter from RAF records office to N I Powell

Letter from RAF records office to N I Powell

Apologises for sending incorrect certificate and states that the correct one had been forwarded. In addition, explains they they were unable ascertain or confirm the more specialized duties on which he was employed. Suggests how he might obtain this information.

1948-10-05

Two page typewritten letter

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Telephone No.: SPRINGWELL 359
Telegraphic Address: RECORDS TELEX GLOUCESTER.
Any communications on the subject of this letter should be addressed to:- THE AIR OFFICER i/c RECORDS,
[italics] Address as opposite [/italics], and the following reference number quoted:- K2/1896919

RECORD OFFICE,
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
GLOUCESTER.

5th. October, 1948

Sir,

With reference to your letter dated 30th September, 1948, it is deeply regretted that, owing to a clerical error, the certificate forwarded to you on 28th September, 1948 referred to another person. This mistake has however now been rectified and the correct certificate is forwarded to you herewith.

2. I regret to inform you that the information recorded on your Service documents is necessarily of a very impersonal nature and is confined solely to the general activities of your trade. It is therefore impossible for this office to ascertain and confirm the more specialised duties on which you were employed during the course of your employment and mis-employment.

3. I would suggest that you get in touch with some Officer under whom you served and who may be personally acquainted with your work. You may contact any such Officer on application to the following address:-

The Under Secretary of State,
Air Ministry (Dept. A.R.(8)),
Bush House,
LONDON, W.C.2.

/ 3. I hope

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3. I hope that in this way you may obtain the additional information you require.

I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,

[signature]

(T.M. Murray)
Flight Lieutenant,
for Air Commodore,
Air Officer i/c Records,
ROYAL AIR FORCE.

N.I. Powell Esq.,
No. 39, Portsmouth Road,
Woolston, Southampton.