I’m researching a story and the RAF Operational Record Diary (ORD) has proved a useful source of information.
But the USAF were involved too we think, so I’m wondering if there is an equivalent document?
If so, what is its official designation and how might we get hold of a copy?
Date wise its 1960 -1970 era.
Any thoughts or suggestions most welcome.
By: SimonBrown - 16th January 2016 at 15:15
Many thanks Sabrejet – that is perfect. I will contact the custodians and see if we can’t get copies.
By: Sabrejet - 15th January 2016 at 15:53
Yes there is: can’t recall the official name, but usually titled ‘History of … Wing’, and containing monthly historical data as well as personnel, technical, comptroller, “social disease” figures etc. As with the RAF ORB (Operational Record Book) or RFC/RFC War Diary, they depend (in terms of detail) very much on who by/when/where they were being compiled.
Mine are on microfilm, available via AFHRA at Maxwell AFB.
EDIT: two examples, showing the detail available;
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]243287[/ATTACH]
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January 15, 2016 at 3:07 pm