AIR FORCE LOCATOR SERVICE

We have added this page to help you locate important documents or information on former members of the USAAF or USAF.  This locator service also provides a certificate of military service used to substantiate an individual’s service in the Air Force.

The fee for this service is $5.20 per name payable to DAO-DE RAFB.  To locate anyone who has been or is currently in the Air Force, write to the following address with your request:

Air Force World Wide Locator
AFPC/ MSIMDL
550 C Street West, Suite 50
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4752

If you are seeking information about military personnel who served in the USAAF or the USAF:  
First – obtain AS MUCH of the following information as possible:

1)  Full name and serial number of the individual.

2)  Rank held at a specific time or highest rank achieved.

3)  Names and dates of awards or decorations received.

4)  Units to which the individual was assigned and dates.

5)  Individuals military crew position, occupation specialty, job or other description of what he did.

Next of kin may ask for a copy of the service member’s personnel records (including “201″ file)  by contacting:

National Personnel Records Center
Attn: Air Force Reference Branch
9700 Page Blvd.
St Louis, MO 63132

Ask for ALL records including “201″ file  and Form 5 (Combat  Record). Certain data will not be released to non authorized persons.

For aircrew members lost in combat during WW-II:

Request a missing air crew report (MACR) under the individuals name from:

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
Archie DiFante, Archivist
HQ AFHRA/RSA
600 Chennault Circle
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6424

Individuals Declared Missing or Killed In Action

To determine whether an individual was declared missing or killed in action, contact the agency below.  They can also provide location details if the deceased is buried in a US overseas or National Cemetery.

U.S. Total Army Personnel Command
TAPC-PED-F
2461 Eisenhower Ave. Room 984, Hoffman Bldg 1
Alexandria, VA 22331.

Questions About Awards And Decorations

For information about awards, decorations, special trophies and Korean War Service Medal, and other questions, contact:

HQ AFPC/DPPPRA
550 C Street West, Ste12
Randolph AFB, TX78150-4712

Air Force Retirees or Members On Active Duty

To find a friend who has retired from the Air Force or a person who is still on active duty:

Write a letter to the individual, put it in an envelope and seal, with the individual’s name, your return address and proper postage on  the envelope. Put this letter in another envelope, along with as much information as you have on the individual such as full name, last known rank, serial number, last known duty station, home town, known dates of service etc. Ask the locator to add the individual’s current address to your sealed envelope and forward it to the individual you wish to contact. A $3.50 finder’s fee must be included. (Free to active duty and retirees). Make Cheque payable to: DAO-DE-RAFB.  Send to:

HQ AFPC/MSIMDL
550 C Street W, Suite 50
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4712

Final Disposition Of Your Aircraft

To find the history of your favourite aircraft ask for the history card. This information will give you only the place and date of manufacture, all units assigned, and final demise. It will NOT give you the combat record. You must give the FULL serial number and type aircraft. This service is free, however expect up to six weeks for a reply. Send your request to:

Mr. Archie DiFante, Archivist
HQ AFHRA/RSA
600 Chennault Circle
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6424

USAF Accident Reports

U.S. Aircraft accident reports can be ordered from the AF Historical Research Agency  (AFHRA) they are de vided into two categories. ”within” the U.S. and “outside” the U.S.  This service is FREE  from AFHRA, but expect up to six weeks for a reply.  Send your request with the type aircraft and complete aircraft serial number  to:

Mr. Archie DiFante, Archivist
HQ AFHRA/ RSA
600 Chennault Circle
Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6424 

Herb Harper, Historian