Understanding WWI RAF card

[LukeJ]

I recently discovered that my great grandfather joined the RAF/RAF reserves in 1918,
but I'm having trouble deciphering the notes, especially the "movements" (RD, TDS, BEX etc)
I can't work out from this whether he went into battle, flew a plane, or just stayed in england and trained.
He was a baker/confectioner and 47 so no spring chicken.
Could anyone explain the middle bit for me please?

RAF card image
https://i.imgur.com/OcGtX94.jpg

[daggers]

The abbreviations are very obscure but I think it very unlikely that your man would have had time to learn to fly in the short time he served. If nobody comes along with better knowledge may I suggest you try the Great War Forum, where there is a section on the war in the air, where RFC/RAF matters are discussed and you will find experts. Joining that forum is free and painless.
I suspect that 'BEF' may stand for 'British Expeditionary Force', which covered all UK forces in Europe if not the whole conflict, but I can't guess at the others.
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[retiringtype]

TDS = Training Depot Station (36TDS was at Yatesbury)

See https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/o ... d-war.aspx

[LukeJ]

Thanks,
I've looked for abbreviations, and can't find anything for:
RD
RD of Seas section
B.E.X.
and H.E.
Nothing on here https://www.raf-ff.org.uk/policies-abbreviations.asp
I'm perusing that Great War Forum now, I will try there if I get no luck on here

Somewhere mentioned RD could be Repair Depot. (which would make more since given his age.)

[Bertieone]

RD.......Reserve Depot

HE..........Home Establishment

RD of Seas Section............Over seas section

[LukeJ]

That's great Bertie. thanks

So it seems he went to RAF training and then sent overseas (Probably France) to a reserve depot...... but luckily the war ended and was sent home after 2 months
possibly without getting into combat.
Would that be a plausable conclusion?

[retiringtype]

He enrolled as a Private and was not promoted so he certainly would not have been a pilot. The second page of his record (viewable on FMP) shows his trade classification as "cook". He was in France from 10/11/18 to 6/1/19.

[LukeJ]

Ok that explains everything, as he was a baker/confectioner. I never saw that page. Thanks.
I'm signing up to the society, already been given lots of helpful info from this forum! feel like i should give something back