Leanne, The answer to your great uncle's log book is YES. Scan it page by page & store extra copies on several CD's. Once lost, the original can never be replaced. I would suggest that anyone holding original service records should do the same. I have just scanned my old pay book, AB83, & Demob. book & passed on CDs carrying the images to my family. The AWM can provide service dossiers through their excellent service, but they do not hold the same information as the pay book etc. In regard to the air force, the answer is not all that simple. Here is my best. Firstly, the whole British Empire as it was then known was at war with the Axis, that included us. The war was originally centred on Europe & the Middle East. There was a British Empire Training Scheme - air crew were trained in Canada as well as Australia & I assume, the UK. Trained aircrew were posted to units that had planes but were short of crew. There were RAAF squadrons, but many of the RAAF served in the RAF because that was where the need was. The situation changed when Japan entered the war. My apologies to any ex RAAF for my oversimplification & any errors. Regards, Dave Leanne Baulch wrote: > Hi everyone, > > During WW2 many Aus Air Force people flew missions with the British. Why? This is just my lack of knowledge coming through here. My great uncle flew around 22 missions with the British which surprised me. > > Also why could they not keep their log books? > For some reason my great uncle did and hopefully in the next few weeks I will get to seeit. Should I take photos of the log book? I really feel this log book is important. > > Thankyou > Kind regards > Leanne Baulch > Canberra > > > ==== AUS-MILITARY Mailing List ==== > The Military Historical Society of Australia > http://www.pcug.org.au/~astaunto/mhsa.htm > > > >