ROYAL SIGNALS TRADES

Discussion in 'Royal Signals' started by Bala, Nov 21, 2014.

  1. Bala

    Bala Member

    Can anyone explain what trades there were in the Royal Signals during WW2 and how were they abbreviated

    Especially Op 2, Op 3 which class is highest

    IM

    ES

    OWL

    Many thanks
     
  2. Cromwell

    Cromwell Junior Member

    OWL IS "OPERATOR WIRELESS AND LINE" but I do not know the rest. They are not listed in the Glossary of "The Royal Corps of Signals" by Cliff Lord and Graham Watson although OWL is.
     
  3. Cromwell

    Cromwell Junior Member

    Ref the book quoted above I have just come across a list which includes "electrician signalman" - presumably this is "ES" also "Instrument Mechanic Signalman" - probably "IM". The list also includes "Operator Signalman" which could be your "Op2 and Op3.
     

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