Discover high-flying ancestors

Marking 100 years of the Royal Air Force [View online]( [Find my past]( [tree]( [Family tree]( [Tree]( [Search]( [search records]( The British Royal Air Force turns 100 years old on 1 April. To mark this momentous occasion, in this week’s Guide we’re showing you where to look for RAF ancestors and how to discover their remarkable life stories. [SEARCH RAF RECORDS »]( [search records]( 3 ways to trace wartime ancestors Join experts Paul Nixon, Audrey Collins and Aoife O’Connor as they guide you through different avenues of research for discovering your military relatives’ stories. [WATCH NOW »]( 3 tips for tracing RAF ancestors [1] The Royal Flying Corps was the air arm of the British Army before the formation of the RAF in 1918. RFC airmen are included in our extensive [British Army Service Records](. [1] The [Women's Royal Air Force]( was also formed on 1 April 1918. You can search their service records up to 1920 right here at Findmypast. [1] Some [airmen's and officers’ first names]( are recorded with an initial or a diminutive instead of a full first name, so keep possible alternatives in mind when searching the service records. [MORE EXPERT TIPS »]( The sky is the limit Royal Air Force records [AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE »]( Finding military ancestors [10 TOP TIPS »]( [do not forget] Take control of the communications that you receive from us. Visit our [preference centre]( UK Int&subscriptionlengthinmonth=&utm_source=fmp&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1069789-C-0-A&utm_campaign=news&utm_term=FMP-CAM-Newsletter-28318-UK), tell us what interests you and how often want to hear from us and we'll manage the rest. [UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES »]( UK Int&subscriptionlengthinmonth=&utm_source=fmp&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1069789-C-0-A&utm_campaign=news&utm_term=FMP-CAM-Newsletter-28318-UK) DON'T FORGET [14 day free trial] You can sign up to a FREE 14 day trial today which will give you access to all our records. [START YOUR FREE TRIAL »]( [Blog]( [Read our blog]( [Facebook]( [Join us on Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Find us on Twitter]( [View email in browser]( You can easily stop receiving our emails or update your preferences [here](. If you've forgotten your password, [click here to reset it](. View our [FAQs]( | Contact our [support team]( | Read our [privacy policy]( This email has been sent by Findmypast Limited, registered in England, company no. 4369607. Registered office: The Glebe, 6 Chapel Place, Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3DQ, UK. [Advertisement](sz=1x1;ord=[timestamp]?)