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First the AAF did not become the RAuxAF until after the war and AAF was not incorporated as it was always a seperate reserve service with special rules. AAF service numbers were retained post Sept 39.

Next the service number 800420 suggests that the AAF OR Saunders was the 420th airman to be enlisted in that service (it records all AAF airmen not just pilots).

Since enlistment in the block commenced in 1925 his entry would have been in the late 1920s

If you look at the age of P/O R L Saunders killed with No.57 Sqn you will see that it is very unlikely that they are the same person.

Instead of guessing the best way to get full details of his service career is to apply to the MoD for a copy of his service record.

This will reveal all without shadow of doubt.

Ross