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WAAF WWII Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-wwii-image65992872.htmlRMDRA6G8–WAAF WWII
SERVE IN THE WAAF....British recruiting poster 1941 designed by Jonathan Foss Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-serve-in-the-waafbritish-recruiting-poster-1941-designed-by-jonathan-34438736.htmlRMC00PXT–SERVE IN THE WAAF....British recruiting poster 1941 designed by Jonathan Foss
Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - Two women loading bullets into a gun. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-women-s-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-two-women-loading-bullets-into-a-83347682.htmlRMERGPPX–Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - Two women loading bullets into a gun.
WW2 WAAF Auxiliary Air Force driver discusses the arming of a bomber with its crew Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ww2-waaf-auxiliary-air-force-driver-discusses-the-arming-of-a-bomber-20092808.htmlRMB4K8G8–WW2 WAAF Auxiliary Air Force driver discusses the arming of a bomber with its crew
A reenactor at the 1940s Wartime Weekend on the Great Central Railway Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-reenactor-at-the-1940s-wartime-weekend-on-the-great-central-railway-105181734.htmlRMG33CAE–A reenactor at the 1940s Wartime Weekend on the Great Central Railway
Young junior British Air Force WAAF at a base in Southern England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-young-junior-british-air-force-waaf-at-a-base-in-southern-england-31337981.htmlRMBPYFWH–Young junior British Air Force WAAF at a base in Southern England
Take the Road to Victory!: Join the WAAF, British WW2 Female Forces Recruitment poster, 1942-1945 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/take-the-road-to-victory!-join-the-waaf-british-ww2-female-forces-recruitment-poster-1942-1945-image418221032.htmlRM2F8BH5C–Take the Road to Victory!: Join the WAAF, British WW2 Female Forces Recruitment poster, 1942-1945
Photograph of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) demonstrating self-defence. Dated 1942 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-photograph-of-the-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-demonstrating-self-76388695.htmlRMEC7PFK–Photograph of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) demonstrating self-defence. Dated 1942
Barbara Meier, top model and ambassador for fair trade textiles visits Waaf Dhu, a region plagued by drought and hunger in the Somali region of Ethiopia on 03 April, 2017. Meier belongs to the delegation of federal development minister Mueller. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-barbara-meier-top-model-and-ambassador-for-fair-trade-textiles-visits-137293846.htmlRMHYA7KJ–Barbara Meier, top model and ambassador for fair trade textiles visits Waaf Dhu, a region plagued by drought and hunger in the Somali region of Ethiopia on 03 April, 2017. Meier belongs to the delegation of federal development minister Mueller. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa
A young WAAF girl in uniform. WAAFs served with the RAF as auxiliaries Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-young-waaf-girl-in-uniform-waafs-served-with-the-raf-as-auxiliaries-image62283812.htmlRMDH97HT–A young WAAF girl in uniform. WAAFs served with the RAF as auxiliaries
WW2 Propaganda Recruitment 'Serve in the WAAF with the Men who fly.' British WW2 recruitment poster Womens Auxiliary Airforce War Work Occupation UK 1940s World War II Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ww2-propaganda-recruitment-serve-in-the-waaf-with-the-men-who-fly-british-ww2-recruitment-poster-womens-auxiliary-airforce-war-work-occupation-uk-1940s-world-war-ii-image503759123.htmlRM2M7G5W7–WW2 Propaganda Recruitment 'Serve in the WAAF with the Men who fly.' British WW2 recruitment poster Womens Auxiliary Airforce War Work Occupation UK 1940s World War II
Undated file of Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) heroine of World War II, Arlette Tedder, who has died from cancer at the age of 77 at the Sue Ryder Home at Nettlebed in Oxfordshire, her family announced today (Monday). Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris, described her as 'the personification of the spirit of British women at war'. Arlette Tedder died late on the eve of March 3, but the announcement of her death had been delayed pending the return to Britain of her son, Nigel Tedder. PA PHOTO. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/undated-file-of-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-heroine-of-world-war-ii-arlette-tedder-who-has-died-from-cancer-at-the-age-of-77-at-the-sue-ryder-home-at-nettlebed-in-oxfordshire-her-family-announced-today-monday-marshal-of-the-royal-air-force-sir-arthur-bomber-harris-described-her-as-the-personification-of-the-spirit-of-british-women-at-war-arlette-tedder-died-late-on-the-eve-of-march-3-but-the-announcement-of-her-death-had-been-delayed-pending-the-return-to-britain-of-her-son-nigel-tedder-pa-photo-image380443283.htmlRM2D2XK83–Undated file of Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) heroine of World War II, Arlette Tedder, who has died from cancer at the age of 77 at the Sue Ryder Home at Nettlebed in Oxfordshire, her family announced today (Monday). Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris, described her as 'the personification of the spirit of British women at war'. Arlette Tedder died late on the eve of March 3, but the announcement of her death had been delayed pending the return to Britain of her son, Nigel Tedder. PA PHOTO.
The South Carolina Army National Guard's 1-118th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) participates in heavy airlift operations April 10-11, 2014, at Wright Army Airfield (WAAF), Hinesville, Ga., to demonstrate the joint, total force, capabilities of the S.C. Army Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift Wing. Soldiers and Airmen worked in unison over two days to load and secure four of the 1-118th CAB's new M1A1SA Abrams Main Battle Tanks onto four U.S. Air Force C-17 transport planes for transportation to McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, S.C. (Photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun/Relea Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-south-carolina-army-national-guards-1-118th-combined-arms-battalion-129549991.htmlRMHENE9B–The South Carolina Army National Guard's 1-118th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) participates in heavy airlift operations April 10-11, 2014, at Wright Army Airfield (WAAF), Hinesville, Ga., to demonstrate the joint, total force, capabilities of the S.C. Army Guard and U.S. Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift Wing. Soldiers and Airmen worked in unison over two days to load and secure four of the 1-118th CAB's new M1A1SA Abrams Main Battle Tanks onto four U.S. Air Force C-17 transport planes for transportation to McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, S.C. (Photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun/Relea
Members of the WAAF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-members-of-the-waaf-serving-in-coastal-command-c1940-1943-artist-unknown-135270974.htmlRMHT23E6–Members of the WAAF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Artist: Unknown.
WW2 Women at war WAAF women handling barrage balloons Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ww2-women-at-war-waaf-women-handling-barrage-balloons-103402709.htmlRMG06B5W–WW2 Women at war WAAF women handling barrage balloons
WWII - Women of the British WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) take over handling barrage balloons (anti-aircraft balloons).j Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/wwii-women-of-the-british-waaf-womens-auxiliary-air-force-take-over-handling-barrage-balloons-anti-aircraft-balloonsj-image475288853.htmlRM2JH77NW–WWII - Women of the British WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) take over handling barrage balloons (anti-aircraft balloons).j
1940s, historical, standing outside the camp, at RAF Ternhill, Longford Camp, near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie and woollen cloth tunic. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1940s-historical-standing-outside-the-camp-at-raf-ternhill-longford-camp-near-market-drayton-shropshire-england-uk-a-young-female-waaf-in-a-collar-and-tie-and-woollen-cloth-tunic-the-womens-auxillary-air-force-waaf-was-formed-in-june-1939-with-intital-recruits-being-between-18-43-years-old-image491599479.htmlRM2KFP847–1940s, historical, standing outside the camp, at RAF Ternhill, Longford Camp, near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie and woollen cloth tunic. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old.
A WAAF corporal radio telephony operator communicating with aircraft from the watch office at a Bomber Command station. The WAAF was established in 1939 when the Government decided that a separate women’s air service was necessary. The WAAF was not an independent organization, nor was it completely integrated into the RAF. Rather it was interlinked with the RAF so that whenever possible RAF personnel could be substituted for women. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-waaf-corporal-radio-telephony-operator-communicating-with-aircraft-from-the-watch-office-at-a-bomber-command-station-the-waaf-was-established-in-1939-when-the-government-decided-that-a-separate-womens-air-service-was-necessary-the-waaf-was-not-an-independent-organization-nor-was-it-completely-integrated-into-the-raf-rather-it-was-interlinked-with-the-raf-so-that-whenever-possible-raf-personnel-could-be-substituted-for-women-image476938774.htmlRM2JKXC7J–A WAAF corporal radio telephony operator communicating with aircraft from the watch office at a Bomber Command station. The WAAF was established in 1939 when the Government decided that a separate women’s air service was necessary. The WAAF was not an independent organization, nor was it completely integrated into the RAF. Rather it was interlinked with the RAF so that whenever possible RAF personnel could be substituted for women.
Original WW2 era 1940's postcard of pretty smartly dressed young woman in Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) The WAAF was the female auxiliary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during WW2 and was established in 1939, Possibly a new recruit as lowest of ranks. She wears a cap, jacket in Air Force blue, with wings badge, shirt and tie. On reverse is written November 30th, circa 1940, U.K. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/original-ww2-era-1940s-postcard-of-pretty-smartly-dressed-young-woman-in-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-the-waaf-was-the-female-auxiliary-of-the-royal-air-force-raf-during-ww2-and-was-established-in-1939-possibly-a-new-recruit-as-lowest-of-ranks-she-wears-a-cap-jacket-in-air-force-blue-with-wings-badge-shirt-and-tie-on-reverse-is-written-november-30th-circa-1940-uk-image525078605.htmlRM2NE7B39–Original WW2 era 1940's postcard of pretty smartly dressed young woman in Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) The WAAF was the female auxiliary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during WW2 and was established in 1939, Possibly a new recruit as lowest of ranks. She wears a cap, jacket in Air Force blue, with wings badge, shirt and tie. On reverse is written November 30th, circa 1940, U.K.
WAAF WWII Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-wwii-image65992708.htmlRMDRA6AC–WAAF WWII
LAURA KNIGHT (1877-1970) English artist. 'Corporal J.D.M. Pearson,GC,WAAF' 1940 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/laura-knight-1877-1970-english-artist-corporal-jdm-pearsongcwaaf-1940-image450888702.htmlRM2H5FN3X–LAURA KNIGHT (1877-1970) English artist. 'Corporal J.D.M. Pearson,GC,WAAF' 1940
Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - A woman, dressed in overalls, repairs an electrical engine speed indicator. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-women-s-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-a-woman-dressed-in-overalls-repairs-83347679.htmlRMERGPPR–Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - A woman, dressed in overalls, repairs an electrical engine speed indicator.
Flight Sergeant Wimpy is the Welsh Collie mascot of the WAAF band at a RAF station in the west of England. He has just been enrolled in the newly formed allied forces Mascot Club of the PDSA ;September 1943 ;P010230 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-flight-sergeant-wimpy-is-the-welsh-collie-mascot-of-the-waaf-band-20434283.htmlRMB56T3R–Flight Sergeant Wimpy is the Welsh Collie mascot of the WAAF band at a RAF station in the west of England. He has just been enrolled in the newly formed allied forces Mascot Club of the PDSA ;September 1943 ;P010230
Shobdon airfield, Herefordshire, UK. 11th September, 2016. Mrs Joan Walpole a former WAAF based at RAF Shobdon now aged 95 years unveils the new war memorial at the former RAF Shobdon airfield. The memorial honours the men and women of No 5 Glider Training School, formed at RAF Shobdon in 1942. The trained pilots went on to serve in the Glider Pilot Regiment and take part in operations in Norway, Sicily, D-Day, Arnhem and the crossing of the River Rhine into Germany. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shobdon-airfield-herefordshire-uk-11th-september-2016-mrs-joan-walpole-118729541.htmlRMGW4GMN–Shobdon airfield, Herefordshire, UK. 11th September, 2016. Mrs Joan Walpole a former WAAF based at RAF Shobdon now aged 95 years unveils the new war memorial at the former RAF Shobdon airfield. The memorial honours the men and women of No 5 Glider Training School, formed at RAF Shobdon in 1942. The trained pilots went on to serve in the Glider Pilot Regiment and take part in operations in Norway, Sicily, D-Day, Arnhem and the crossing of the River Rhine into Germany. Credit: Steven May/Alamy Live News
Woman of the WAAF handling a barrage balloon, 1943. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/woman-of-the-waaf-handling-a-barrage-balloon-1943-artist-unknown-image206668826.htmlRMP06G5E–Woman of the WAAF handling a barrage balloon, 1943. Artist: Unknown.
Serve in the WAAF: With the Men who Fly, British WW2 Female Forces Recruitment poster, 1942-1945 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/serve-in-the-waaf-with-the-men-who-fly-british-ww2-female-forces-recruitment-poster-1942-1945-image418221033.htmlRM2F8BH5D–Serve in the WAAF: With the Men who Fly, British WW2 Female Forces Recruitment poster, 1942-1945
British Propaganda Poster about World War two British female Air Force (WAAF). 1942 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/british-propaganda-poster-about-world-war-two-british-female-air-force-waaf-1942-image235317434.htmlRMRJRHP2–British Propaganda Poster about World War two British female Air Force (WAAF). 1942
Somali Region, Ethiopia. 03rd Apr, 2017. Barbara Meier, top model and ambassador for fair trade textiles visits Waaf Dhu, a region plagued by drought and hunger in the Somali region of Ethiopia on 03 April, 2017. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-somali-region-ethiopia-03rd-apr-2017-barbara-meier-top-model-and-ambassador-137293831.htmlRMHYA7K3–Somali Region, Ethiopia. 03rd Apr, 2017. Barbara Meier, top model and ambassador for fair trade textiles visits Waaf Dhu, a region plagued by drought and hunger in the Somali region of Ethiopia on 03 April, 2017. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa/Alamy Live News
WW2/ Battle of Britain: RAF in mission control/HQ. Including WAAF airwomen who are assisting with Fighter Operations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ww2-battle-of-britain-raf-in-mission-controlhq-including-waaf-airwomen-who-are-assisting-with-fighter-operations-image268824086.htmlRMWH9YT6–WW2/ Battle of Britain: RAF in mission control/HQ. Including WAAF airwomen who are assisting with Fighter Operations.
WAAF WW2 UK 1940s Recruitment poster for the WAAF 'Take The Road To Victory' 'Join The WAAF' Womens Auxillary Air Force. With Spitfire aircraft illustrated behind on a RAF Airfield in Great Britain. World War 2 Second World War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-ww2-uk-1940s-recruitment-poster-for-the-waaf-take-the-road-to-victory-join-the-waaf-womens-auxillary-air-force-with-spitfire-aircraft-illustrated-behind-on-a-raf-airfield-in-great-britain-world-war-2-second-world-war-image593595247.htmlRM2WDMGP7–WAAF WW2 UK 1940s Recruitment poster for the WAAF 'Take The Road To Victory' 'Join The WAAF' Womens Auxillary Air Force. With Spitfire aircraft illustrated behind on a RAF Airfield in Great Britain. World War 2 Second World War
World War Two veteran Ann Galley, a former WAAF who worked as a plotter at RAF Biggin Hill between 1941 and 1944, watches a video wall of a fighter scramble during the press launch for the Battle of Britain 80th anniversary commemorations at the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum in Kent. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/world-war-two-veteran-ann-galley-a-former-waaf-who-worked-as-a-plotter-at-raf-biggin-hill-between-1941-and-1944-watches-a-video-wall-of-a-fighter-scramble-during-the-press-launch-for-the-battle-of-britain-80th-anniversary-commemorations-at-the-biggin-hill-memorial-museum-in-kent-image344489756.htmlRM2B0CT5G–World War Two veteran Ann Galley, a former WAAF who worked as a plotter at RAF Biggin Hill between 1941 and 1944, watches a video wall of a fighter scramble during the press launch for the Battle of Britain 80th anniversary commemorations at the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum in Kent.
Second World War WAAF recruitment poster Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-second-world-war-waaf-recruitment-poster-103248241.htmlRMFYYA55–Second World War WAAF recruitment poster
Members of the WAAF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-members-of-the-waaf-serving-in-coastal-command-c1940-1943-artist-unknown-135270977.htmlRMHT23E9–Members of the WAAF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Artist: Unknown.
Thousands of women needed now in the ATS, WAAF, Vital to the offensive (1939-1946) British World War II era poster Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thousands-of-women-needed-now-in-the-ats-waaf-vital-to-the-offensive-1939-1946-british-world-war-ii-era-poster-image477750322.htmlRF2JN7BBE–Thousands of women needed now in the ATS, WAAF, Vital to the offensive (1939-1946) British World War II era poster
Inscription on the back of the photo, written by Northern Irish WAAF Cora Anderson: 'V Day Parade, Bombay, Monday 14th August 1945. Dearest Mammy, don't you think this looks good? Smart WAAFs eh? I don't look TOO fat - do I???? This is the only copy I've got, so don't lose it.' Women's Auxiliary Air Force personnel (WAAFs) arrived in India in November 1944. All WAAF personnel were withdrawn from India by June 1946 due to the political situation. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/inscription-on-the-back-of-the-photo-written-by-northern-irish-waaf-cora-anderson-v-day-parade-bombay-monday-14th-august-1945-dearest-mammy-dont-you-think-this-looks-good-smart-waafs-eh-i-dont-look-too-fat-do-i-this-is-the-only-copy-ive-got-so-dont-lose-it-womens-auxiliary-air-force-personnel-waafs-arrived-in-india-in-november-1944-all-waaf-personnel-were-withdrawn-from-india-by-june-1946-due-to-the-political-situation-image452461070.htmlRF2H83AKX–Inscription on the back of the photo, written by Northern Irish WAAF Cora Anderson: 'V Day Parade, Bombay, Monday 14th August 1945. Dearest Mammy, don't you think this looks good? Smart WAAFs eh? I don't look TOO fat - do I???? This is the only copy I've got, so don't lose it.' Women's Auxiliary Air Force personnel (WAAFs) arrived in India in November 1944. All WAAF personnel were withdrawn from India by June 1946 due to the political situation.
1940s, historical, standing outside the camp, at RAF Ternhill, Longford Camp, near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie and woollen cloth tunic. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1940s-historical-standing-outside-the-camp-at-raf-ternhill-longford-camp-near-market-drayton-shropshire-england-uk-a-young-female-waaf-in-a-collar-and-tie-and-woollen-cloth-tunic-the-womens-auxillary-air-force-waaf-was-formed-in-june-1939-with-intital-recruits-being-between-18-43-years-old-image491599496.htmlRM2KFP84T–1940s, historical, standing outside the camp, at RAF Ternhill, Longford Camp, near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie and woollen cloth tunic. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old.
Parachute packers of the WAAF with air crew. The WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) was created on 28 June 1939, and women recruited into the WAAF were given basic training. WAAFs did not serve as aircrew, but were active in parachute packing and the crewing of barrage balloons in addition to performing catering, meteorology, radar, aircraft maintenance, transport, communications duties including wireless telephonic and telegraphic operation. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/parachute-packers-of-the-waaf-with-air-crew-the-waaf-womens-auxiliary-air-force-was-created-on-28-june-1939-and-women-recruited-into-the-waaf-were-given-basic-training-waafs-did-not-serve-as-aircrew-but-were-active-in-parachute-packing-and-the-crewing-of-barrage-balloons-in-addition-to-performing-catering-meteorology-radar-aircraft-maintenance-transport-communications-duties-including-wireless-telephonic-and-telegraphic-operation-image342458299.htmlRM2AW491F–Parachute packers of the WAAF with air crew. The WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) was created on 28 June 1939, and women recruited into the WAAF were given basic training. WAAFs did not serve as aircrew, but were active in parachute packing and the crewing of barrage balloons in addition to performing catering, meteorology, radar, aircraft maintenance, transport, communications duties including wireless telephonic and telegraphic operation.
WW2 WAAF Women Auxiliary Air Force Warbirds Over Wanaka Otago South Island New Zealand Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ww2-waaf-women-auxiliary-air-force-warbirds-over-wanaka-otago-south-21251958.htmlRMB6G32E–WW2 WAAF Women Auxiliary Air Force Warbirds Over Wanaka Otago South Island New Zealand
WAAF WWII Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-wwii-image65992827.htmlRMDRA6EK–WAAF WWII
COLLECTING SCRAP METAL - members of the UK Womens Voluntary Service (WAAFs) collecting scrap metal for the war effort in 1941 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-collecting-scrap-metal-members-of-the-uk-womens-voluntary-service-19505508.htmlRMB3MFD8–COLLECTING SCRAP METAL - members of the UK Womens Voluntary Service (WAAFs) collecting scrap metal for the war effort in 1941
Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - Female mechanics in training. A group of women in overalls study the construction of a Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-women-s-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-female-mechanics-in-training-a-group-83347680.htmlRMERGPPT–Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - Female mechanics in training. A group of women in overalls study the construction of a
Iris Miriam Deeley - WAAF - murdered by Gunner Ernest James Harman Kemp of the Royal Artillery near Well Hall Railway Station, Eltham on Valentines Day, 14th February 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-iris-miriam-deeley-waaf-murdered-by-gunner-ernest-james-harman-kemp-81998791.htmlRMENBA87–Iris Miriam Deeley - WAAF - murdered by Gunner Ernest James Harman Kemp of the Royal Artillery near Well Hall Railway Station, Eltham on Valentines Day, 14th February 1944.
WAAF exhibits at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum at Tangmere West Sussex England Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-exhibits-at-tangmere-military-aviation-museum-at-tangmere-west-image5350002.htmlRMATTJ73–WAAF exhibits at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum at Tangmere West Sussex England
'Life in the W.A.A.F.', 1940. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/life-in-the-waaf-1940-artist-unknown-image217096485.htmlRMPH5GNW–'Life in the W.A.A.F.', 1940. Artist: Unknown.
British, WW2, Forces Recruitment poster, women: Every woman not doing vital work, is needed now, in the ATS and WAAF, poster, 1939-1946 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/british-ww2-forces-recruitment-poster-women-every-woman-not-doing-vital-work-is-needed-now-in-the-ats-and-waaf-poster-1939-1946-image327943658.htmlRM2A1F3DE–British, WW2, Forces Recruitment poster, women: Every woman not doing vital work, is needed now, in the ATS and WAAF, poster, 1939-1946
WAAF (Women's' auxiliary Air Force) technician at work on an aircraft propeller. World War Two. 1942 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-womens-auxiliary-air-force-technician-at-work-on-an-aircraft-propeller-world-war-two-1942-image377032928.htmlRM2CWB99M–WAAF (Women's' auxiliary Air Force) technician at work on an aircraft propeller. World War Two. 1942
WAAF Flying Nurses, WWII Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-flying-nurses-wwii-image623791061.htmlRM2Y6T3T5–WAAF Flying Nurses, WWII
WW2/Battle of Britain: Radar Chain Home Low Stations. 'The Receiver Room'. WAAF at control. RAF. Women at war. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ww2battle-of-britain-radar-chain-home-low-stations-the-receiver-room-waaf-at-control-raf-women-at-war-image268824105.htmlRMWH9YTW–WW2/Battle of Britain: Radar Chain Home Low Stations. 'The Receiver Room'. WAAF at control. RAF. Women at war.
Sri Lanka, Kandy, War Cemetery, grave of WAAF flight officer Betty Helen Cochran Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-sri-lanka-kandy-war-cemetery-grave-of-waaf-flight-officer-betty-helen-102638207.htmlRMFXYG27–Sri Lanka, Kandy, War Cemetery, grave of WAAF flight officer Betty Helen Cochran
WWII uniform of a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), Imperial War Museum, London, UK. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/wwii-uniform-of-a-member-of-the-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-imperial-war-museum-london-uk-image502012096.htmlRM2M4MHFC–WWII uniform of a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), Imperial War Museum, London, UK.
1942 UK Magazine Women's Auxiliary Air Force recruitment Advert Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1942-uk-magazine-womens-auxiliary-air-force-recruitment-advert-image257341074.htmlRMTXJW4J–1942 UK Magazine Women's Auxiliary Air Force recruitment Advert
Bawdsey, UK. 13th July 2018. Eileen Gray former WAAF Radar Operator who was presented to HRH The Duke of Gloucester when he opened Bawdsey Radar Transmitter Block. Credit: Keith mindham/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/bawdsey-uk-13th-july-2018-eileen-gray-former-waaf-radar-operator-who-was-presented-to-hrh-the-duke-of-gloucester-when-he-opened-bawdsey-radar-transmitter-block-credit-keith-mindhamalamy-live-news-image211991567.htmlRMP8W1BB–Bawdsey, UK. 13th July 2018. Eileen Gray former WAAF Radar Operator who was presented to HRH The Duke of Gloucester when he opened Bawdsey Radar Transmitter Block. Credit: Keith mindham/Alamy Live News
Second World War Royal Air Force, RAF female plotter in a re-creation of a Sector Control Room. Women's Auxiliary Air Force WAAF fighter operations Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/second-world-war-royal-air-force-raf-female-plotter-in-a-re-creation-of-a-sector-control-room-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-fighter-operations-image220002725.htmlRMPNWYM5–Second World War Royal Air Force, RAF female plotter in a re-creation of a Sector Control Room. Women's Auxiliary Air Force WAAF fighter operations
En-actors dressed in second world war period costumes with aircraft in the background. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/en-actors-dressed-in-second-world-war-period-costumes-with-aircraft-in-the-background-image215649946.htmlRMPERKKP–En-actors dressed in second world war period costumes with aircraft in the background.
1940s, historical, standing outside the camp, at RAF Ternhill, Longford Camp, near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie and woollen cloth tunic. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1940s-historical-standing-outside-the-camp-at-raf-ternhill-longford-camp-near-market-drayton-shropshire-england-uk-a-young-female-waaf-in-a-collar-and-tie-and-woollen-cloth-tunic-the-womens-auxillary-air-force-waaf-was-formed-in-june-1939-with-intital-recruits-being-between-18-43-years-old-image491599520.htmlRM2KFP85M–1940s, historical, standing outside the camp, at RAF Ternhill, Longford Camp, near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie and woollen cloth tunic. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old.
An informal and relaxed photograph of a group of Royal Air Force and Women’s Auxiliary Air Force servicemen and women. September 1943, during the Second World War. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-informal-and-relaxed-photograph-of-a-group-of-royal-air-force-and-womens-auxiliary-air-force-servicemen-and-women-september-1943-during-the-second-world-war-image469049575.htmlRM2J731EF–An informal and relaxed photograph of a group of Royal Air Force and Women’s Auxiliary Air Force servicemen and women. September 1943, during the Second World War.
WW2 WAAF Women Auxiliary Air Force Warbirds Over Wanaka Otago South Island New Zealand Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ww2-waaf-women-auxiliary-air-force-warbirds-over-wanaka-otago-south-21251953.htmlRMB6G329–WW2 WAAF Women Auxiliary Air Force Warbirds Over Wanaka Otago South Island New Zealand
WAAF WWII Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-wwii-image65992825.htmlRMDRA6EH–WAAF WWII
BRITISH WAAFS (Womens Army Air Force) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-british-waafs-womens-army-air-force-19505496.htmlRMB3MFCT–BRITISH WAAFS (Womens Army Air Force)
Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - Aircraft maintenance. Group of women sewing and repairing plane fabric. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-women-s-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-aircraft-maintenance-group-of-women-83347681.htmlRMERGPPW–Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - Aircraft maintenance. Group of women sewing and repairing plane fabric.
Iris Miriam Deeley - WAAF - murdered by Gunner Ernest James Harman Kemp of the Royal Artllery near Well Hall Railway Station, Eltham on Valentines Day, 14th February 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-iris-miriam-deeley-waaf-murdered-by-gunner-ernest-james-harman-kemp-81999116.htmlRMENBAKT–Iris Miriam Deeley - WAAF - murdered by Gunner Ernest James Harman Kemp of the Royal Artllery near Well Hall Railway Station, Eltham on Valentines Day, 14th February 1944.
Hay Festival, Powys, Wales - May 2015 - Author Eileen Younghusband signs copies of her latest book One Woman's War about her varied service in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during WW2. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-hay-festival-powys-wales-may-2015-author-eileen-younghusband-signs-83051463.htmlRMER38YK–Hay Festival, Powys, Wales - May 2015 - Author Eileen Younghusband signs copies of her latest book One Woman's War about her varied service in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during WW2.
'Watching the Battle', c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/watching-the-battle-c1943-creator-cecil-beaton-image231239419.htmlRMRC5T6K–'Watching the Battle', c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton.
A Balloon Site, Coventry (1943) by Dame Laura Knight A tethered barrage balloon being hoisted into position by a team of women in WAAF overalls with the city of Coventry Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-balloon-site-coventry-1943-by-dame-laura-knight-a-tethered-barrage-balloon-being-hoisted-into-position-by-a-team-of-women-in-waaf-overalls-with-the-city-of-coventry-image467512686.htmlRM2J4H15J–A Balloon Site, Coventry (1943) by Dame Laura Knight A tethered barrage balloon being hoisted into position by a team of women in WAAF overalls with the city of Coventry
Old RAF Recruitment posters pictured at Tangmere Aviation Museum, West Sussex, UK. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/old-raf-recruitment-posters-pictured-at-tangmere-aviation-museum-west-sussex-uk-image183242558.htmlRMMJ3BN2–Old RAF Recruitment posters pictured at Tangmere Aviation Museum, West Sussex, UK.
British posters inviting young ladies to join the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF). This poster was aimed at those living in Egypy, with instructions to apply in Cairo or Alexandria. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/british-posters-inviting-young-ladies-to-join-the-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-this-poster-was-aimed-at-those-living-in-egypy-with-instructions-to-apply-in-cairo-or-alexandria-image371060681.htmlRM2CFK7K5–British posters inviting young ladies to join the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF). This poster was aimed at those living in Egypy, with instructions to apply in Cairo or Alexandria.
WW2/Battle of Britain: WAAF Assist in Fighter Operations. The airwomen at the table, plot the positions of enemy flying bombs and of our own aircraft. From 'gallery' the controller switches the symbols and orders the waiting squadrons into the air. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ww2battle-of-britain-waaf-assist-in-fighter-operations-the-airwomen-at-the-table-plot-the-positions-of-enemy-flying-bombs-and-of-our-own-aircraft-from-gallery-the-controller-switches-the-symbols-and-orders-the-waiting-squadrons-into-the-air-image268824089.htmlRMWH9YT9–WW2/Battle of Britain: WAAF Assist in Fighter Operations. The airwomen at the table, plot the positions of enemy flying bombs and of our own aircraft. From 'gallery' the controller switches the symbols and orders the waiting squadrons into the air.
Queen Elizabeth II chats with women who served their country during the Second World War at the Ministry of Defence in London after she unveiled a monument to the Women of World War II in Whitehall, central London. The group are (left to right:) the Queen, Joan Brownless, 85, from Kent, a former WAAF, Maureen Boulter, 81, from Kent, a former ATS servicewoman and Mary Treasure, 83, from Dorset, who served with Mixed Aircraft, Battery and Radar. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-queen-elizabeth-ii-chats-with-women-who-served-their-country-during-108514998.htmlRMG8F7YJ–Queen Elizabeth II chats with women who served their country during the Second World War at the Ministry of Defence in London after she unveiled a monument to the Women of World War II in Whitehall, central London. The group are (left to right:) the Queen, Joan Brownless, 85, from Kent, a former WAAF, Maureen Boulter, 81, from Kent, a former ATS servicewoman and Mary Treasure, 83, from Dorset, who served with Mixed Aircraft, Battery and Radar.
Wireless operators of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force with an RAF airman in Whipsnade, May 1946. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/wireless-operators-of-the-womens-auxiliary-air-force-with-an-raf-airman-in-whipsnade-may-1946-image602354264.htmlRM2WYYH08–Wireless operators of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force with an RAF airman in Whipsnade, May 1946.
British World War 2 Public Information Propaganda poster Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/british-world-war-2-public-information-propaganda-poster-image351137925.htmlRM2BB7M05–British World War 2 Public Information Propaganda poster
Woodhall Spa. 4th August, 2013. Woodhall Spa 1940's weekend 4/08/2013 Lincolnshire Village UK England. Local residents dressed in traditional 1940's war time outfits of the era along with war vehicles and cars Credit: Paul Thompson Live News/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-woodhall-spa-4th-august-2013-woodhall-spa-1940s-weekend-4082013-lincolnshire-58928590.htmlRMDBTC0E–Woodhall Spa. 4th August, 2013. Woodhall Spa 1940's weekend 4/08/2013 Lincolnshire Village UK England. Local residents dressed in traditional 1940's war time outfits of the era along with war vehicles and cars Credit: Paul Thompson Live News/Alamy Live News
Second World War Royal Air Force, RAF, Women's Auxiliary Air Force, WAAF female plotter in a re-creation of a Sector Control Room. Fighter operations Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/second-world-war-royal-air-force-raf-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-female-plotter-in-a-re-creation-of-a-sector-control-room-fighter-operations-image425954935.htmlRM2FMYWT7–Second World War Royal Air Force, RAF, Women's Auxiliary Air Force, WAAF female plotter in a re-creation of a Sector Control Room. Fighter operations
Uxbridge surviving Battle of Britain No 11 Group Operations Room with modern items blanked out Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-uxbridge-surviving-battle-of-britain-no-11-group-operations-room-with-146884810.htmlRMJEY522–Uxbridge surviving Battle of Britain No 11 Group Operations Room with modern items blanked out
1940s, historical, standing outside the camp, at RAF Ternhill, Longford Camp, near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie and woollen cloth tunic. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1940s-historical-standing-outside-the-camp-at-raf-ternhill-longford-camp-near-market-drayton-shropshire-england-uk-a-young-female-waaf-in-a-collar-and-tie-and-woollen-cloth-tunic-the-womens-auxillary-air-force-waaf-was-formed-in-june-1939-with-intital-recruits-being-between-18-43-years-old-image491599506.htmlRM2KFP856–1940s, historical, standing outside the camp, at RAF Ternhill, Longford Camp, near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie and woollen cloth tunic. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old.
British Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) Sergeant reenactor in period uniform with Brodie helmet & gas mask satchel Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-british-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-sergeant-reenactor-in-period-167495081.htmlRMKME1K5–British Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) Sergeant reenactor in period uniform with Brodie helmet & gas mask satchel
WW2 WAAF Women Auxiliary Air Force, Warbirds Over Wanaka Otago South Island New Zealand Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ww2-waaf-women-auxiliary-air-force-warbirds-over-wanaka-otago-south-21252601.htmlRMB6G3WD–WW2 WAAF Women Auxiliary Air Force, Warbirds Over Wanaka Otago South Island New Zealand
WAAF WWII Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-wwii-image65992832.htmlRMDRA6ET–WAAF WWII
CHAIN HOME RADAR. RAF Flight Officer P M Wright stands behind WAAF operators Joan Lancaster, Elaine Miley, Gwen Arnold and Joyce Hollyoak and Sgt K F Sperrin work on the plotting map in the Receiver Room at RAF Bawdsey, Suffolk. Photo: IWM Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chain-home-radar-raf-flight-officer-p-m-wright-stands-behind-waaf-operators-joan-lancaster-elaine-miley-gwen-arnold-and-joyce-hollyoak-and-sgt-k-f-sperrin-work-on-the-plotting-map-in-the-receiver-room-at-raf-bawdsey-suffolk-photo-iwm-image624533121.htmlRM2Y81XA9–CHAIN HOME RADAR. RAF Flight Officer P M Wright stands behind WAAF operators Joan Lancaster, Elaine Miley, Gwen Arnold and Joyce Hollyoak and Sgt K F Sperrin work on the plotting map in the Receiver Room at RAF Bawdsey, Suffolk. Photo: IWM
Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - A nurse takes a bottle from a medicine cabinet. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-women-s-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-a-nurse-takes-a-bottle-from-a-medicine-83347677.htmlRMERGPPN–Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - A nurse takes a bottle from a medicine cabinet.
Iris Miriam Deeley - WAAF - murdered by Gunner Ernest James Harman Kemp of the Royal Artillery near Well Hall Railway Station, Eltham on Valentines Day, 14th February 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-iris-miriam-deeley-waaf-murdered-by-gunner-ernest-james-harman-kemp-81998767.htmlRMENBA7B–Iris Miriam Deeley - WAAF - murdered by Gunner Ernest James Harman Kemp of the Royal Artillery near Well Hall Railway Station, Eltham on Valentines Day, 14th February 1944.
Hay Festival, Powys, Wales - May 2015 - Author Eileen Younghusband signs copies of her latest book One Woman's War about her varied service in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during WW2. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-hay-festival-powys-wales-may-2015-author-eileen-younghusband-signs-83051475.htmlRMER3903–Hay Festival, Powys, Wales - May 2015 - Author Eileen Younghusband signs copies of her latest book One Woman's War about her varied service in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during WW2.
208 Lilian Rolfe WAAF Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/208-lilian-rolfe-waaf-image214871875.htmlRMPDG77F–208 Lilian Rolfe WAAF
1940s UK WAAF Poster Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1940s-uk-waaf-poster-85352015.htmlRMEXT3A7–1940s UK WAAF Poster
Old RAF Recruitment posters pictured at Tangmere Aviation Museum, West Sussex, UK. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/old-raf-recruitment-posters-pictured-at-tangmere-aviation-museum-west-sussex-uk-image183242600.htmlRMMJ3BPG–Old RAF Recruitment posters pictured at Tangmere Aviation Museum, West Sussex, UK.
The Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), was the female auxiliary of the Royal Air Force during World War II. Established in 1939, WAAF numbers exceeded 180,000 at its peak strength in 1943. They were given basic training, but did not serve as aircrew although they were exposed to the same dangers as any on the 'home front' working at military installations. They were active in aircraft maintenance as airframe and engineers. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-was-the-female-auxiliary-of-the-royal-air-force-during-world-war-ii-established-in-1939-waaf-numbers-exceeded-180000-at-its-peak-strength-in-1943-they-were-given-basic-training-but-did-not-serve-as-aircrew-although-they-were-exposed-to-the-same-dangers-as-any-on-the-home-front-working-at-military-installations-they-were-active-in-aircraft-maintenance-as-airframe-and-engineers-image369910089.htmlRM2CDPT2H–The Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), was the female auxiliary of the Royal Air Force during World War II. Established in 1939, WAAF numbers exceeded 180,000 at its peak strength in 1943. They were given basic training, but did not serve as aircrew although they were exposed to the same dangers as any on the 'home front' working at military installations. They were active in aircraft maintenance as airframe and engineers.
WAAF service policewomen 1941 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-service-policewomen-1941-image623397942.htmlRM2Y666C6–WAAF service policewomen 1941
Queen Elizabeth II chats with women who served their country during the Second World War at the Ministry of Defence in London after she unveiled a monument to the Women of World War II in Whitehall, central London. The group are (left to right:) the Queen, Joan Brownless, 85, from Kent, a former WAAF, Maureen Boulter, 81, from Kent, a former ATS servicewoman and Mary Treasure, 83, from Dorset, who served with Mixed Aircraft, Battery and Radar. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-queen-elizabeth-ii-chats-with-women-who-served-their-country-during-108514978.htmlRMG8F7XX–Queen Elizabeth II chats with women who served their country during the Second World War at the Ministry of Defence in London after she unveiled a monument to the Women of World War II in Whitehall, central London. The group are (left to right:) the Queen, Joan Brownless, 85, from Kent, a former WAAF, Maureen Boulter, 81, from Kent, a former ATS servicewoman and Mary Treasure, 83, from Dorset, who served with Mixed Aircraft, Battery and Radar.
Advert for the Women's Auxiliary Air Force in the Daily Express newspaper (replica) on 31st May 1940 during the Dunkirk evacuation. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/advert-for-the-womens-auxiliary-air-force-in-the-daily-express-newspaper-replica-on-31st-may-1940-during-the-dunkirk-evacuation-image395896262.htmlRM2E02HM6–Advert for the Women's Auxiliary Air Force in the Daily Express newspaper (replica) on 31st May 1940 during the Dunkirk evacuation.
British World War 2 Public Information Propaganda poster Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/british-world-war-2-public-information-propaganda-poster-image351135813.htmlRM2BB7H8N–British World War 2 Public Information Propaganda poster
Lilian Rolfe WAAF Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-lilian-rolfe-waaf-164137227.htmlRMKF12KR–Lilian Rolfe WAAF
Second World War Royal Air Force, RAF, Women's Auxiliary Air Force, WAAF female plotter in a re-creation of a Sector Control Room. Fighter operations Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/second-world-war-royal-air-force-raf-womens-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-female-plotter-in-a-re-creation-of-a-sector-control-room-fighter-operations-image425954983.htmlRM2FMYWWY–Second World War Royal Air Force, RAF, Women's Auxiliary Air Force, WAAF female plotter in a re-creation of a Sector Control Room. Fighter operations
Woodhall Spa. 4th August, 2013. Woodhall Spa 1940's weekend 4/08/2013 Lincolnshire Village UK England. Local residents dressed in traditional 1940's war time outfits of the era along with war vehicles and cars Credit: Paul Thompson Live News/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-woodhall-spa-4th-august-2013-woodhall-spa-1940s-weekend-4082013-lincolnshire-58928595.htmlRMDBTC0K–Woodhall Spa. 4th August, 2013. Woodhall Spa 1940's weekend 4/08/2013 Lincolnshire Village UK England. Local residents dressed in traditional 1940's war time outfits of the era along with war vehicles and cars Credit: Paul Thompson Live News/Alamy Live News
1940s, historical, posing for a photo with three men outside Longford Camp, at RAF Ternhill near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie, woollen cloth tunic and trousers and hat. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1940s-historical-posing-for-a-photo-with-three-men-outside-longford-camp-at-raf-ternhill-near-market-drayton-shropshire-england-uk-a-young-female-waaf-in-a-collar-and-tie-woollen-cloth-tunic-and-trousers-and-hat-the-womens-auxillary-air-force-waaf-was-formed-in-june-1939-with-intital-recruits-being-between-18-43-years-old-image491474326.htmlRM2KFGGEE–1940s, historical, posing for a photo with three men outside Longford Camp, at RAF Ternhill near Market Drayton, Shropshire, England, UK, a young female WAAF in a collar and tie, woollen cloth tunic and trousers and hat. The Women's Auxillary Air Force (WAAF) was formed in June 1939, with intital recruits being between 18-43 years old.
Lesbians in the WAAF Catalogue reference AIR 213859 35080397894 o Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lesbians-in-the-waaf-catalogue-reference-air-213859-35080397894-o-171933162.htmlRMKYM6E2–Lesbians in the WAAF Catalogue reference AIR 213859 35080397894 o
Members of the WAAF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/members-of-the-waaf-serving-in-coastal-command-c1940-1943-artist-unknown-image262783842.htmlRMW7ERD6–Members of the WAAF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Artist: Unknown.
WAAF WWII Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/waaf-wwii-image65992857.htmlRMDRA6FN–WAAF WWII
Mar. 03, 1953 - The Duke of Edinburgh visits the R.A.F. during his tour of Germany. Photo shows the Duke of Edinburgh stops to chat to W.A.A.F. corporal Dodgson, from North Wales, who represented the WAAF of Station H.Q. at Gaterslch. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mar-03-1953-the-duke-of-edinburgh-visits-the-raf-during-his-tour-of-image69282062.htmlRME0M1YA–Mar. 03, 1953 - The Duke of Edinburgh visits the R.A.F. during his tour of Germany. Photo shows the Duke of Edinburgh stops to chat to W.A.A.F. corporal Dodgson, from North Wales, who represented the WAAF of Station H.Q. at Gaterslch.
Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - Electrical repairs. A woman repairs an electrical instrument with a screwdriver. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-women-s-auxiliary-air-force-waaf-electrical-repairs-a-woman-repairs-83347683.htmlRMERGPPY–Women 's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) - Electrical repairs. A woman repairs an electrical instrument with a screwdriver.
Iris Miriam Deeley - WAAF - murdered by Gunner Ernest James Harman Kemp of the Royal Artllery near Well Hall Railway Station, Eltham on Valentines Day, 14th February 1944. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-iris-miriam-deeley-waaf-murdered-by-gunner-ernest-james-harman-kemp-81998736.htmlRMENBA68–Iris Miriam Deeley - WAAF - murdered by Gunner Ernest James Harman Kemp of the Royal Artllery near Well Hall Railway Station, Eltham on Valentines Day, 14th February 1944.
Shobdon airfield, Herefordshire, UK. 11th September, 2016. Mrs Joan Walpole a former WAAF based at RAF Shobdon now aged 95 years unveils the new war memorial at the former RAF Shobdon airfield. The memorial honours the men and women of No 5 Glider Training School, formed at RAF Shobdon in 1942. The trained pilots went on to serve in the Glider Pilot Regiment and take part in operations in Norway, Sicily, D-Day, Arnhem and the crossing of the River Rhine into Germany. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-shobdon-airfield-herefordshire-uk-11th-september-2016-mrs-joan-walpole-118729501.htmlRMGW4GK9–Shobdon airfield, Herefordshire, UK. 11th September, 2016. Mrs Joan Walpole a former WAAF based at RAF Shobdon now aged 95 years unveils the new war memorial at the former RAF Shobdon airfield. The memorial honours the men and women of No 5 Glider Training School, formed at RAF Shobdon in 1942. The trained pilots went on to serve in the Glider Pilot Regiment and take part in operations in Norway, Sicily, D-Day, Arnhem and the crossing of the River Rhine into Germany.
