Home > New Images August 2021
Women queueing for Auxiliary Air Force posts, September 1939
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Women queueing for Auxiliary Air Force posts, September 1939
Women in London queueing for posts in the Womens Auxiliary Air Force, a few weeks after the outbreak of war. The WaF was founded by the King in June 1939 and designed to replace male RAF workers in non-combative roles with women to allow more men to be sent to the front. The Sphere lists some of the jobs on offer to women including; telephonists, mess staff, teleprinters and fabric workers. Date: 1939
Media ID 23269148
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Auxiliary Females Forces Jul19 Waaf Worker
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
