I have been asked by a good friend to see if I can find anything out about a family member . The person we are interested in is Sgt A C Metcalfe of 604 Sqn who were operating Blenheims early in the war . I have been helped in the past by forum members and hope you can help again with this one .
By: kev35 - 18th September 2013 at 23:48
I think in this case it is because he was originally AAF – Auxiliary Air Force, in simple terms it means part timer. Embodiment meant becoming a full time member of the RAF, presumably for the duration of the present emergency.
Regards,
kev35
By: OHOPE - 18th September 2013 at 21:16
Thanks for all that , what is the meaning of “embodied” please ?
By: gedburke3 - 18th September 2013 at 09:47
Hi,
He flew in the Battle of Britain whilst with 604 squadron.
There may be a bit more in men of the battle if Britain but I don’t have it to hand at the moment.
METCALFE, Arthur Charles Auxiliary Air Force
Sergeant
604 (F) Squadron AAF
———- –
Air Gunner 800630
last mention 21.10.40
British – Enlisted for four years in 600 Squadron AAF as 800630 Aircrafthand under training, circa October 1938; embodied, 24 August 1939
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