Privates in the RAF

Privates in the RAF

In the Royal Flying Corps, Air Mechanic 1st Class. Air Mechanics 2nd and 3rd Class were the equivalents of Army Privates, for men employed in technical roles. A similar structure was in use in the Royal Naval Air Service. Non-technical ratings in the RNAS were 2nd Class Aircraftsman, 1st Class Aircraftsman & Leading Aircraftsman. (This has parallels with Stoker 2nd Class, Stoker 1st Class & Leading Stoker as ratings.) When the Royal Air Force was formed, the ranks of Private 2nd Class and Private 1st class were used to denote pay for non-technical staff. On 1 January 1919 the rank of Aircraftman replaced the ranks of Private, Air Mechanic, and Clerk.

Created by: , Keith1947

  • Born 1899

    Died 1918

    Air Force (RAF/RFC) 294297 Private 2nd Class Royal Air Force